NORTH Stars™
Games, movement, teamwork, challenges, reflection, and connection.
Confidence Compass™
A shared language for confidence in practice.
Confidence isn't one thing. It shows up in how we belong, try, understand ourselves, speak up, and make a difference. The Confidence Compass™ gives NORTH experiences a simple shared language for helping people notice and practice those moments in real life.
Belonging. Courage. Insight. Visibility. Impact.
Belonging
I feel like I'm part of this.
Belonging is feeling welcomed, included, accepted, and connected to the people around you.
- Joining a new group
- Making a new friend
- Encouraging someone
- Helping another person feel included
- Working together as a team
NORTH Guide: Aire™ — Forest of Belonging
Courage
I'm willing to try.
Courage isn't about being fearless. It's taking the next step even when something feels new, uncomfortable, or uncertain.
- Trying a new activity
- Volunteering first
- Getting back up after a mistake
- Taking a healthy risk
- Doing something you weren't sure you could do
NORTH Guide: Miko™ — Courage Peaks
Insight
I understand myself a little better.
Insight is noticing strengths, patterns, emotions, progress, and what helps us grow.
- Recognizing something you did well
- Reflecting on what was challenging
- Naming a strength
- Noticing progress
- Learning what works for you
NORTH Guide: Priya™ — Insight Grove
Visibility
I'm willing to be seen and heard.
Visibility is contributing, communicating, expressing yourself, and letting others see what you bring.
- Sharing an idea
- Asking a question
- Taking a leadership role
- Speaking up for yourself or someone else
- Showing what you created or accomplished
NORTH Guide: Renzo™ — Visibility Coast
Impact
What I do matters.
Impact is recognizing that our choices, actions, encouragement, and contributions can make a difference for other people.
- Helping a teammate
- Thanking a volunteer
- Leading a group
- Encouraging someone who is struggling
- Doing something that makes the community stronger
NORTH Guide: Taya™ — Summit of Impact
Confidence Grows Through Evidence™
Confidence isn't built by simply telling someone, "Be confident." It grows through experiences that create evidence:
I tried.I participated.I spoke up.I helped.I figured something out.I belonged.I did that.
That's why NORTH experiences are built around participation.
How the Compass shows up in NORTH experiences
Confidence Quest™
Interactive missions that encourage people to explore, participate, connect, and contribute.
NORTH Sport™
Confidence, team culture, belonging, leadership, and family engagement around youth sports.
School Experiences
Activities designed to strengthen connection, participation, leadership, and community.
Family + Community Experiences
Shared challenges, games, conversations, and moments that bring people together.
Find Your North™
It's not a test you pass. It's a compass you use.
There is no "perfect" Confidence Compass. Different situations call on different dimensions. The Compass simply gives us language to notice: where am I now — and what might help me move forward?