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

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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 Master ICF Certified Life Coach with 25+ years of experience in leadership, facilitation, and personal development. She’s guided Fortune 500 execs, led retreats, and supported nonprofits—known for her heart-centered approach to growth and transformation.

Beth Shaha

Certified Master Life Coach

Instructor(s)

About

Freddie Scott II is a speaker, author, and former NFL player with a background in leadership, mental health, and education. A Penn State alum, he played on the 1994 undefeated team and later with the Falcons, Colts, and Lions.

Freddie Scott

Transition Expert

Instructor(s)

About

After retiring as a U.S. Army Sergeant Major, JB Spisso found his calling in leadership development. Since 2005, he’s worked with professional athletes, teams, and Fortune 500 companies—serving as a mentor, speaker, and the NHL’s first Executive Director of Leadership & Cultural Development.

JB Spisso

Retired Sergeant Major

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