When I first started facilitating group discussions, I wasn’t very good at it. At all.

Back in 2013, I started an organization called MOVE, which is a program for teenage girls focusing on self-esteem, mental health, body image, and more. Throughout my eight years running the program, I have led many workshops and directed half a dozen summer sessions. The part that was initially the most challenging and left me feeling the most insecure was leading small groups. I struggled with awkward silences, overtalkers, and feeling confident in my role as a leader.