She notices more than you think.

At some point, every young woman steps into greater independence. New environments. New relationships. New pressures—and new risks.

The question isn't whether she'll face difficult moments. It's whether she'll feel prepared for them.

Most already notice when something feels off. Their body often recognizes it before their brain has the words. The challenge is what happens next.

“Maybe I’m overreacting.”

“Maybe I’m wrong.”

“Maybe I’ll make it weird.”

In Trust the Signal, Ellen Claire van Olden helps young women recognize warning signs, navigate pressure, and trust themselves enough to act.

Through real stories, interactive demonstrations, and practical tools — including her signature Beach Ball of Confidence — students learn how to slow down, trust what they notice, use their voice, and take action with greater clarity. The keynote is built around the Courage Confidence Code™:

I Notice. I Practice. I Choose.

This talk begins with safety. But it doesn’t end there.

Because the same self-trust that helps them leave an uncomfortable situation also helps them set a boundary, use their voice, make a hard decision, and walk into a room feeling ready.