INFLUENCE-D
(Helping Young People Navigate Social Media Responsibly, Empower Themselves, and Find Value Beyond Likes and Followers)
Research shows that excessive screen time can affect sleep, increase anxiety, and disrupt brain chemistry. It’s crucial for students to develop the tools to navigate these challenges and build a healthy relationship with their online presence.
Influence-d is a talk designed to help students manage social media pressures, build self-esteem, and discover their worth beyond virtual validation.
The session covers:
- Building self-esteem and confidence in the digital age.
- Navigating social media pressures
- Developing resilience against online bullying and negativity
- Understanding online safety and protecting personal data
- Managing social media use in a balanced way
With recent changes to Meta’s regulations, students are now exposed to a wider range of views and opinions online, which could enable harmful content and discrimination to spread more easily. It’s more important than ever to equip them with the tools to critically engage with the information they encounter.
About Jude Guaitamacchi
Jude is an award-winning speaker and advocate with over 12 years of experience working with independent schools across Europe, including Aiglon, St Paul’s, Marlborough, and Bedales. Jude’s areas of expertise include mental health, self-esteem, resilience, and wellbeing.
With 74,700 followers on Instagram and TikTok, Jude shares insights on managing a large social media presence while maintaining mental wellness. Jude has consulted on TikTok’s Trust and Safety Community Guidelines and collaborates with major brands like Harrods, Virgin Atlantic, River Island, and Ellesse. They were nominated for the Voice for Change award at the TikTok Awards 2024 for using social media as a platform for education and empowerment.