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Skills Academy is now LifeLabs Learning Membership. Members get unlimited access to weekly live workshops, on-demand courses, and more for one annual fee.
Discover the benefits of Membership today!
Unlimited live learning
Membership gives you limitless access to weekly live workshops led by expert facilitators – no recordings here! Engage in real-time learning, receive personalized feedback, and grow alongside a community of peers.
Courses and resources at your pace
Build your leadership skills anytime, anywhere with on-demand, interactive courses. Access a curated hub of resources – templates, worksheets, videos, and more – to support your growth every step of the way.
Not your typical corporate training
Say goodbye to boring training sessions. Our playful, people-focused workshops deliver tools you can use immediately, bite-sized learning you’ll enjoy, and memorable skills that make a lasting difference.
unlimited access, unlimited potential
Unforgettable leadership training and skill-building experiences
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Coaching Skills
In this workshop, participants practice the fundamental tool of great leaders: how to engage, empower, and improve performance by skillfully coaching others. The result: team members become more self-sufficient, resolve problems faster, and make more valuable contributions to the team.
During this workshop, managers will practice:
- Active listening
- Question agility
- Coaching through work-related challenges
After this workshop, managers will know how to:
- Motivate and empower their reports
- Help their reports become proactive and independent
- Listen and communicate more effectively
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Feedback Skills
High-quality feedback is at the heart of an organization’s ability to grow, adapt, and improve. However, many managers avoid giving feedback because it makes them uncomfortable, or they give feedback that leaves their direct reports feeling frustrated and confused. The good news is: research reveals that there are simple steps managers can take to immediately and dramatically improve the quality of their feedback. In this workshop, participants will learn the science behind effective feedback, and practice giving feedback that is specific, actionable, and inspiring, even in tough situations and even when working remotely.
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Productivity & Prioritization
In an environment that moves and changes fast, employees tend to believe that there’s never enough time to tackle their entire todo list. Managers feel that all of their tasks are top priority, so they can’t communicate effectively about what matters most. As a result, their direct reports feel confused and overwhelmed. Worst of all, they pick up their managers’ worst time management, organization, and prioritization habits (such as doing what’s urgent, easy, or top of mind rather than what will make the biggest impact on the company). On the flipside, managers with great habits create productive, motivated teams that spread positive behaviors throughout the organization.
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Effective 1-1s
When managers don’t understand how to facilitate a one-on-one with their reports, their sessions turn into status updates or they simply get cancelled (or infinitely rescheduled). As a result, employees feel they aren’t learning and growing or that their manager simply doesn’t care about them. Top managers use their one-on-one time very differently. They treat it as sacred management time to build trust, remove obstacles, and develop their direct reports. This workshop shares easy methods and techniques to do it.
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Adaptivity & Resilience
When things are uncertain, many people freeze, make wrong decisions, or feel overwhelmed. In this workshop, you will practice techniques to stay calm, clearminded, and adaptive even when things are quickly changing. Skills include how to diagnose and optimize your default style under stress, how to make good decisions (even when information is confusing or limited), and how to create structure when things feel unstructured. You will leave feeling more capable and prepared for whatever comes your way.
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Strategic Thinking
When things move fast, it’s easy to get stuck in a short-term, shoot-from-the-hip mindset. To scale and collaborate well, you and your team need to think and execute strategically. In this workshop, you’ll sharpen your team’s long-term thinking skills and practice tools to help everyone on the team identify objectives, diagnose obstacles, avoid unintended consequences, and involve the right stakeholders at the right times, even when timelines and priorities shift.
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Meetings Mastery
We spend so much of our time in meetings, yet few people are trained to be outstanding meeting leaders. When team members learn how to make small changes to the format and flow of their meetings, the entire organization becomes more productive and aligned. In this workshop, participants learn how to design meetings well. They also learn how to be excellent virtual and inperson meeting facilitators, able to handle typical meeting issues such as topics going off track, under- or over-participation, entangled issues, or stalled decision-making processes. Participants leave with an essential skill-set that can be applied to any meeting, large or small.
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Leading Change
Change-readiness is now an essential skill for every team. When managers understand the science behind change, they can equip their teams to be more adaptive, resilient, and agile. In this workshop, you will learn everything you need to know. We’ll explore change curves, what happens neurologically when we experience unexpected shifts, track different coping styles and how to respond to each, and practice easy techniques to reduce resistance and increase commitment and action in yourself and others. You’ll practice devising solutions and crafting communication using a change template that will make you a more effective and inspiring leader.
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People Development
One of the most common reasons employees switch jobs is that they don’t feel that they are learning and growing. Most managers assume the only way to give their reports a feeling of growth is through promotions, but this solution is limited – especially when career paths aren’t clear or there are skill gaps. Instead, talented managers help their teams find opportunities for development in their current roles, transforming every day at work into a new chance to stretch and grow. This workshop teaches them how.
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Managing Distributed Employees
To be adaptive, every manager needs to know how to manage well remotely, at any time and on demand. How is managing a remote or partially remote (what we call ‘hybrid’) team different? In this workshop participants will get trained in the unique challenges of remote and hybrid-remote management. They’ll learn how to optimize work and collaboration in the biggest challenge areas: communication, connection, trust, fairness, and growth. The result: employees that are engaged and productive, no matter their location.
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Rapid Trust
Research shows that trust is the number one differentiator of high performing teams. Why? Teams with high levels of psychological safety innovate more, learn faster, and perform better. In contrast, teams with low psychological safety are doomed to repeat mistakes and avoid sharing new ideas.
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Skillful Conflict & Collaboration
Research shows that poor collaboration is a top predictor of strategic failure. On the positive side, teams that practice the art of productive conflict are more innovative and successful than those who do not. Teams that have good conflict competency can not only handle any tension that comes their way, they can also accelerate the results of collaboration.
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Behaviors of Inclusion
We are all biased, and yet bias doesn’t have to stop us from being deliberately inclusive and leveraging our differences. In this workshop, you will learn the psychology of unconscious bias and its impact at work. Then we’ll practice behaviors of inclusion— small habits that improve 1-1 interactions, group meetings, feedback, and decisions. You’ll leave with greater confidence and simple tools to be a better advocate for yourself and others.
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Influential Communication
Employees are usually hungry to make a greater impact on their organization and gain support for their ideas. Even individuals who have leadership roles prefer leaning on their influence rather than their authority to achieve results. But influence seems like such an abstract skill that most people don’t know how to start building it. When we think about earning influence, we tend to envision projecting confidence or becoming more persuasive – skills that take years to master. Instead, we can become more influential immediately just by changing the quality of our questions. The result? A questions-first culture in which employees are eager to hear one another’s perspectives and empowered to pursue their ideas proactively.
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Career Growth
Innovative, fast-growing organizations are constantly changing. This organizational reality means that there are rarely predictable “career ladders” to climb. Instead, career growth is more like rock climbing. It requires employees to collect a variety of skills and experiences and drive their development without expecting their manager to tell them how to grow. In this workshop, we teach the three things that research shows makes the biggest difference for individuals who successfully grow their careers: they understand their own strengths, they cultivate a diverse network, and they proactively build their skills.
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Delivery Skills
When leading a meeting, giving a presentation, or handling difficult conversations, a speaker’s body language often matters as much as the words they use. In this workshop, we use tools from advanced perception research to make small changes in a meeting leader’s delivery style, leading to a big improvement in the ability to be persuasive and connect with an audience. We cut through the obvious stuff that everyone knows and move straight to the things that make the biggest difference. Participants walk away with a visible improvement in their delivery skills – both in person and virtual!
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Coaching Conversations
In this workshop, participants practice the fundamental tool of great leaders: how to engage, empower, and improve performance through the use of skillful coaching. The result: team members become more self-sufficient, learn how to help themselves and others resolve problems faster, and make more valuable contributions to the team, even when working remotely or when things are uncertain.
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Coaching Culture
In this workshop, participants learn how to create transformative cultures of coaching by infusing the coaching mindset in a wide variety of situations. The result are teams where people are constantly developing, problem solving improves, and engagement and inclusion rises across your entire organization.
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Feedback Conversations
High-quality feedback is at the heart of an organization’s ability to grow, adapt, and improve. However, many managers avoid giving feedback because it makes them uncomfortable, or they give feedback that leaves their direct reports feeling frustrated and confused. The good news is: research reveals that there are simple steps managers can take to immediately and dramatically improve the quality of their feedback. In this workshop, participants will learn the science behind effective feedback, and practice giving specific, actionable, and inspiring feedback, even in tough situations and even when working remotely
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Feedback Culture
The most successful teams make feedback part of their regular interactions rather than a sporadic event. However, many teams struggle to create a feedback-rich culture. The good news is: research reveals that there are simple steps managers can take to immediately and dramatically improve the quality of their feedback. In this workshop, participants will learn techniques for modeling strong feedback skills, balancing feedback, and spotting feedback patterns.
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Productivity Coaching
In today’s fast-paced work environments, finding the time to tackle our ever-growing to-do lists can feel like an uphill battle. The good news is that we have the power to transform our relationship with time and take charge of our productivity. In this workshop, we’ll dive into the art of effective time management and communication around priorities. Through engaging activities and coaching techniques, you’ll develop a heightened awareness of your time usage, allowing you to identify and prioritize high-value work. We’ll explore strategies to strike a healthy balance between competing demands, ensuring that no important task falls through the cracks. By the end of this workshop, you’ll have the tools and insights to guide your team members in optimizing their time, enabling them to concentrate on what truly matters. Together, we’ll cultivate a culture where time is valued and managed effectively, setting the stage for increased productivity and success.
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Culture of Productivity
We all want to work productively and efficiently both individually and in teams, but often the pressures we face create cultures of constant urgency. In a constantly rushed state, the team does what’s urgent, easy, or top of mind rather than what will make the biggest impact on the company. While attempting to focus on important work, we are frequently interrupted and everything feels like it is a high priority. In these environments, team members unconsciously mirror their managers’ worst habits. However, leaders can create highly productive cultures. They know when to pause to model and create great team habits to organize, prioritize, and focus.
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Engagement Through 1-1s
Research shows that when employees feel they’re learning and growing, and their manager cares about them and their growth, engagement and performance go way up. Top managers use their one-on-one time very differently, helping employees to create and celebrate a sense of growth and progress. This workshop shares easy methods and techniques to do it, including a 1-1 agenda template that intentionally carves out time for these important conversations.
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Culture of Engagement
What do we really mean when we talk about engagement, why is it important, and how do we help employees feel more engaged? In this session, we’ll use the CAMPS model to define, diagnose and optimize engagement levels
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Inclusive Interviewing
When people are trained in how to interview candidates fairly and effectively, the entire company benefits. In this workshop, participants learn how to engineer a well-thought-through interview experience, including creating and selecting interview questions with minimum bias and maximum predictive validity, and how to assess answers and debrief on results. Participants in this workshop also learn how to make candidates feel welcome and included through deliberate nonverbal and verbal cues. Participants practice all skills via role play.
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Group Coaching: Coaching Skills
Immerse yourself in real-life scenarios and contexts to practice and apply your coaching skills, with a focus on the SOON Funnel. Attend as often as you like to practice in a group setting and 1:1 with peers, and gain new insights each time. Prepare to elevate your leadership prowess with empowered coaching!
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Group Coaching: Feedback Skills
Elevate your feedback skills in this dynamic practice session where science meets practicality. You’ll deepen your learning of the Feedback Formula with interactive practice for real-life feedback situations. Get comfortable with giving feedback to anyone in a safe practice space with personalized feedback on your scenario. Join us for an interactive journey that will redefine your feedback approach and propel your leadership skills to new heights. Come regularly for maximum impact!
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Inclusive Systems Skills
As companies grow, it becomes more challenging to ensure that all managers have the skills they need to create, roll out, and scale inclusive systems. In this workshop, you’ll learn and practice an easy-to-use framework to make projects, programs, and policies inclusive and accessible. You’ll leave with the skills necessary to build the infrastructure for an inclusive culture, no matter your role.
Every Membership plan includes:
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Science-backed content
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Expert live facilitation
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Dedicated program launch support
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Simplified scheduling with daily virtual workshops
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Complimentary practice nudges
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Scalable tech platform with real-time reporting
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On-demand courses and learning resources
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Reusable templates and tools
Expert Facilitators
Taught by top-rated experts who know how to make learning fun.
Engaging learning experiences.
Lasting results.
500,000+
people trained at the most innovative companies worldwide
95%
of participants said that the workshop they took was useful
99%
of participants say the training still positively impacts their performance after 6 months
“I highly recommend the LifeLabs sessions! Our employee feedback consistently highlights the practical application of the content and the energy of the facilitators. All agree that the sessions have been a valuable use of their time and they would subsequently recommend to their colleagues.”
Kyle Grubman
Senior Talent Manager, LinkedIn
“Their instructors are hands-down one of the best assets at LifeLabs. They are engaging, thought-provoking, and very well informed.”
Remi Gorman
Growth Coordinator/INTEGRARE GROUP
“The lessons really stuck with me because I was able to immediately put them into practice. I would HIGHLY recommend these workshops.”
Marisa Beltramini
Experience Lead, Squarespace
“This has been one of the best partnerships of my 18-year career – incredible, authentic, and knowledgeable. You’re talking about a crew that knows what they’re doing!”
Rachell Morris
Head of HR /TED Conferences
“They bring a lot of value to the table with their deep knowledge and dynamic teaching styles, which really enhances the learning experience. Overall, LifeLabs provides an exceptional platform for growth and learning, making it a top choice for anyone committed to improving themselves and their team both personally and professionally.”
Erica Mackoff
Director of Human Resources, Context Labs
FAQs
I loved Skills Academy. Will Membership be the same?
Membership takes all you loved about Skills Academy up a notch! For one annual fee, you get unlimited access to even more live, interactive workshops happening all the time (seriously, there’s probably one going on right now!). Plus, you get on-demand courses and resources to keep the learning going whenever you want.
How much does Membership cost?
We don’t like to brag, but the value you get from our Membership plans is pretty incredible. With multiple investment options available, you can pick the perfect plan for your learning needs.
My company offers a professional development stipend. Can I apply it towards Membership?
Love that your company is down with professional development! Membership is the perfect way to stretch those learning stipend dollars.
How often are workshops offered?
Great question! We’ve got three Membership options to fit your learning goals.
- Skill Up offers essential skills for everyone. Ideal for individual contributors at every level.
- Level Up includes foundational management skills ideal for emerging and experienced managers.
- Lead Up offers strategic leadership skills ideal for experienced managers and senior leaders.
Are the workshops live, or can I watch them later?
Our workshops are all LIVE and led by experts, for good reason! You get to ask questions, get personalized feedback, and connect with fellow learners. It’s way more engaging (and less likely to involve cat videos) than pre-recorded stuff. While we don’t offer recordings, we prioritize live interaction, confidentiality, and content protection.
So, why LifeLabs and not some other training company?
Glad you asked! We’re the go-to training provider for notable companies like Etsy, BlackRock, Target, and Reddit. Plus, with a Net Promoter Score (NPS) of 86, you know our learners are raving fans. Here’s the skinny on why LifeLabs rocks:
- We’ve trained over 500,000 people at innovative companies around the world (that’s a lot of learning!)
- Our facilitators are world-class – these folks know their stuff!
- We’re constantly updating our content to keep it fresh and relevant.
LifeLabs Membership workshops sound awesome, but what are they actually like?
Get ready for serious hands-on learning (multitasking is out the window!) You leave with practical skills and tools you can use right away. Plus, you learn alongside other amazing people in a safe and supportive environment. Expect live discussions, time to think things over, new tools to build your skill set, practice time to put it all into action, and, of course, Q&A. Check out our Workshop Catalog for course descriptions.
What kind of stuff will I actually learn in the workshops?
The Membership says "unlimited." Does that mean unlimited everything?
Pretty much! With an active Membership, you can take ANY workshop we offer in that tier as many times as you want! Need a refresher on giving feedback before that big performance review? Hop back into Feedback Skills! Stuck on career advancement with your manager? Dive back into Career Growth! The possibilities are endless (well, almost endless).
Who leads the workshops?
A powerhouse team of expert facilitators employed by LifeLabs Learning leads our workshops. These aren’t just trainers – they’re teachers, psychologists, researchers, and gurus in management, team development, and leadership. And they’re all passionate about igniting your learning and growth. Head over to our facilitator bio page to see who you learn from – you’ll be impressed!
How many people are in the live workshops?
We cap all our workshops to ensure you get the individual attention you deserve. Workshops are full at 40 people, and group coaching sessions max out at 20. So, you can picture a small, engaged group learning experience – not a lecture hall full of zombies. A small group means you have plenty of time to interact with your fellow learners and the facilitator.
Can I cancel or change the workshops I sign up for?
Life happens! We totally get it. You can always cancel or reschedule your workshops. We’re all about flexibility here.
How long does the Membership last?
Our Memberships are annual, giving you a whole year of learning awesomeness.
What's the deal with the on-demand resources?
Sometimes, you need a quick refresher, and that’s where our on-demand resources come in! These bite-sized learning modules perfectly complement the live workshops. You can find videos, templates, worksheets, and more.
How long are the workshops?
Most of our workshops are two hours long, but they fly by! We promise. Some Membership levels unlock access to a few one-hour workshops, which are basically two-hour workshops split into two parts.
What happens if I need help with my Membership?
No sweat! Our friendly support team is here for you. Just shoot an email to support@lifelabslearning.com anytime after you sign up, and they’ll be happy to help you out.