What you'll learn

Support others with empathy and awareness by recognizing signs of distress early and using tools like active listening, storytelling, and authentic connection to intervene effectively.

Lead with integrity and purpose by modeling positive behavior, sharing your personal growth, and creating a safe space for others to feel seen, heard, and supported.

Stay prepared to make a difference with strategies inspired by lifeguarding and military search-and-rescue principles—emphasizing vigilance, responsiveness, and proactive care in everyday life.

Course Outline

    1. Welcome and Course Guide

    2. Pre-Course Survey

    3. Introduction to Be a Lifeguard

    1. The Grounded Canary

    2. Spot Check

    1. Showing Up In Your Integrity

    2. Spot Check

    3. Make an Impact

    4. Spot Check

    5. Taillights and Headlights

    6. Spot Check

    7. Being a Lifeguard in the Army

    8. Spot Check

    1. Teachable Takeaways

    2. Review Quiz

    3. Post-Course Survey
  • 16 lessons
  • 0.5 hours of video content

Sample Lesson

Taillights and Headlights

Discover the significance of leading by example, especially through challenging times. Understand how your positive actions and choices can serve as a guiding light for others, helping them navigate their own journeys safely.


Spot Check: What behavior could you actively model to act as an example or guidepost for others?

Instructor(s)

About

Beth Shaha is a seasoned Master ICF Certified Life Coach with a rich background spanning over 25 years in educational facilitation and personal development. With her profound experience guiding top executives at Fortune 500 companies and her years as a college administrator, Beth brings a unique blend of leadership and empathy to her coaching. Renowned for her work in team building and growth facilitation, she also excels in planning retreats, experiences, and special events. Beyond her professional accolades, Beth has dedicated over two decades to development consulting within the nonprofit sector. Her personal philosophy as a storyteller and listener emphasizes bringing light and spreading love, making her a pivotal part of any personal or professional journey toward success.

Beth Shaha

Certified Master Life Coach

Instructor(s)

About

Freddie Scott II is a speaker, educator, and author with a background in professional sports, including playing for the 1994 undefeated Penn State team and in the NFL with teams like the Atlanta Falcons, Indianapolis Colts, and Detroit Lions. He holds a Master's degree in Organizational Leadership and certifications in Mental Health First Aid and Applied Suicide Intervention. Freddie serves as a Transition Coach for the NFL Player Engagement Program and conducts workshops for the NFL Players Association, focusing on leadership and family dynamics. His book, *The Dad I Wish I Had*, has received national attention for its insights into fatherhood. Honored with the 2013 Kenny Washington Award by the NFL Players Association and a Lifetime Achievement Award by the Tennessee Parent Teacher Association in 2010, Freddie balances his professional endeavors with life as a husband and father of five.

Freddie Scott

Transition Expert

Instructor(s)

About

JB began speaking to Prep School, College and Professional Sports teams in 2005 and found his passion for his post-military career. After retiring from the US Army in 2010 as a Sergeant Major, JB began his venture into the Leadership and Cultural Development space as a full-time pursuit. For over a decade JB served as a confidant and mentor to professional players and teams in the area of Leader Development, serving as the first ever Executive Director of Leadership & Cultural Development for a NHL team, spawning similar duties for Veterans in the NHL and other professional sports. JB’s 20 plus years working with Fortune 500 and Corporate America teams has forged a keystone in the development of executives and leaders at all levels.

JB Spisso

Retired Sergeant Major