Why I set up
The AntiFragile Growth Academy

It all began when, after 20 years in International Events, I realised that my younger colleagues did not have the same level of resilience, initiative, communication or collaborative skills as those I had recruited and trained in the previous 10 to 15 years.

Their levels of anxiety were through the roof, their training required more time and hand-holding and they were generally less joyful in their early twenties.

Wanting to be part of the solution I started reading and researching what had changed and how these changes have impacted our younger generations.

It was during the COVID years that I decided to change career and start working with children, initially, to help them be more resilient.

Since I have learned that being resilient is not necessarily the key, using Growth Mindset techniques I aim, with my colleagues to ensure their AntiFragility.

Between 2021 and 2023 I worked with Potential Plus UK where I created online course that have had proven success, and although we are still working hand in hand I have now set up The AntiFragile Growth Academy to offer these solutions to a larger audience.

Feel free to contact me should you have any questions, I will endeavour to respond as quickly as possible.

Pantéa Shafie

The AntiFragile Growth Academy

Pantéa Shafie

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Some Feedback

The sessions are a good balance of chess skills development and social development - particularly taking turns in speaking etc

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The tutors are knowledgeable, kind and patient. No need to improve on anything . They pitch the lessons perfectly.

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I just absolutely love the sessions. It is just what our child (and all kids) needs to see.

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Good communication with parents and willingness to move children up levels when ready

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Really friendly and supportive. [Our son] really looks forward to and enjoys the sessions, and then puts concepts he has learned back into his game - so it is obviously working!

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I don't think it could have gone better.

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Pantéa is fantastic at teaching the kids how to interact socially and turn take. She’s great, like an extra friend in the screen. No improvement needed.

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The sessions are a good balance of chess skills development and social development - particularly taking turns in speaking etc • The tutors are knowledgeable, kind and patient. No need to improve on anything . They pitch the lessons perfectly. • I just absolutely love the sessions. It is just what our child (and all kids) needs to see. • Good communication with parents and willingness to move children up levels when ready • Really friendly and supportive. [Our son] really looks forward to and enjoys the sessions, and then puts concepts he has learned back into his game - so it is obviously working! • I don't think it could have gone better. • Pantéa is fantastic at teaching the kids how to interact socially and turn take. She’s great, like an extra friend in the screen. No improvement needed. •