LifeLabs Learning is the go-to manager training and employee development resource for 2000+ amazing companies (like Warby Parker, Reddit, GoPro, Slack, and Sony Music). We study what makes great managers and employees different from average and teach them ‘tipping point skills’ we identify -- the smallest changes that make the biggest impact in the shortest time. We teach all over the world in-person and virtually. Our workshops are science-based and packed with practical tools and practice.Our services include: - Manager CORE: workshops on the core skills of great managers and executives- Individual Contributor CORE: workshops on the core skills of successful employees- Org-wide initiatives in areas including, building a feedback culture, creating an inclusive organization, developing high performing teams, and optimizing remote employee dynamics.- All-staff enrichment workshops- Keynotes and special event workshops

Provide education and training resources to help our target entrepreneurs navigate existing systemic barriers-to-entry into the entrepreneurial ecosystem and promote their sustainable growth.Create unique non-equity funding vehicles that allow local communities to support and invest in local businesses that are helmed by under-resourced founders.Develop dynamic video, web and social media content that informs, inspires, and motivates entrepreneurs, as well as helps them connect to local resources.Use digital media campaign to promote original stories that inspire and coordinate entrepreneurship in local community Partner with local real estate stakeholders to identify and provide accessible and low-cost office and pop-up space for startups and growing businesses.Help community leaders and stakeholders grow the innovation economy by teaching them to shape and integrate inclusive culture practices to the entrepreneurial ecosystem, with a goal removing exclusionary barriers which may be inhibiting their economic growth and community growth.Develop comprehensive reports addressing systemic inequities in entrepreneurial ecosystem for community leaders Work with local organizations to develop impactful entrepreneurial programming and events for both inclusive and targeted populations. We also provide program development and management services to other organizations, allowing them to increase the capacity for diverse and inclusive programming, operations, and marketing.

Investigate how online videos of police brutality impact black young adults engagement with media and society Assist with the design of research project with regard to interview questions, coding process, and reporting format Conduct qualitative assessments with research participants in accordance with institutional review board standardsMobilize participation in research studies with production of media materials, news interviews, and community outreach

Advise Chief Diversity Officer on the formulation of change strategies and practices to advance institutional equity Design and create institutional assets that articulate institutional approach to fostering inclusive campus community and raise awareness of intercultural learning opportunities at WFU Counsel University trustees, cabinet members, and news team on crisis issues impacting support for marginalized groups Conduct and assist with high impact events and related marketing for President and Provost of the University Assist with identity development, web, and social media for Women’s, LGBTQ, Intercultural, and Diversity Education Centers Elevate the stories and expertise of students, faculty, and staff from marginalized identities in University news outlets Supervise communication specialist and freelance designers to advance projects and initiatives from idea to completion Develop speeches, press releases, talking points, opinion editorials, presentations for diversity and inclusion effortsFormulate and promote programs for retention and recruitment of faculty, staff, and students from marginalized groups Strengthen intercultural skills of faculty, staff, and students as certified trainer for LGBTQ and Diversity Education Centers Appointed to university committees addressing University’s history with slavery, cultural climate, and community relations

Designed President’s speaker series for socially responsible leaders to share stories that develop leadership/character Customize speaker experience to maximize student engagement via classroom lectures, leadership lunches, and keynotes Participating leaders include Chris Paul, Nancy Lublin, Charles Best, Eboo Patel, Donna Edwards, George Mitchell, Tony Dungy, and others Lead team of news staff, external PR agency, multimedia specialists, and event manager to promote and execute program Curate content and develop script for keynote conversation between President of University and invited leader Mobilized constituents to contribute $25,000 to address education inequity, construct habitat home, and create social impact ventures in alignment with leaders’ organizations and community initiatives as part of series’ promotional efforts Generated trending topics for University on twitter under series hashtag #WFULeads and from speaker participation Monitor budget of $100,000+ for speaker honorariums, community relations, on/off campus marketing, and event details

Appointed by campaign committee to serve as host of 10-city East coast tour interviewing University leaders for donors Utilized interview and speaking abilities to illuminate University initiatives for alumni audiences exceeding 500+ at times Exceeded expectations by helping campaign reach 600 million dollar target in advance of projected deadline

Brainstormed and implemented multimedia campaigns to increase student participation in career fairs, networking events, and career coaching Consulted developers and created web/marketing/training materials to drive adoption of career app for 5,500+ students Refined orientation program to successfully secure career interest data for 1400+ first-year students annually Recognized by the industry for developing a student tracking process that garnered leading response rates to internship/post-graduate surveys Administered student focus groups to refresh career education curriculum and outreach strategyIncreased social media following 350% via offline marketing activations and integrative communication campaigns Tripled student applications for regional career events through disruptive marketing tactics and promotional videos Restructured student ambassador program and LinkedIn group to significantly increase student participation in online networking Created and organized social entrepreneurship competition attracting 75+ ventures for WFU Entrepreneurship Center Produced annual report, presentations, and other marketing materials for donor cultivation and employer relations Presented at industry events to strengthen the marketing practices of college career centers across North Carolina Managed team of 2 full-time employees, 5 interns, and 12 ambassadors with regard to team effectiveness and workflow Oversaw budget of $65,000 for staff development, campaigns expenses, and freelance designers

Performed critical assessment of campus cultural climate and conducted best practice research to help deploy the strategic plan for diversity and inclusion across institutional unitsCo-chaired institutional committee to commemorate 50th Anniversary of Integration campaign to deepen internal and external constituents understanding of diversity and inclusion at WFU Created programs and strategies for faculty, staff and student recruitment and retention, included oversight of staff retention association and participation in graduate school recruitment

Strengthened client presence in national print and online publications and on broadcast stations, including the Washington Post, Associated Press, NPR, BET, El Tiempo Latino, Mashable, among others. Provided social media, multicultural and community relations insight to retain and procure clients as member of new business pitch teams for-profit and non-profit industries Synthesized ideas and research into communications plans for clients, including Wendy’s, 7-Eleven, Newell Rubbermaid, Wal-mart, National Sleep Foundation, Georgia Peach Commission, and others Led traditional and social media relations for Wendy’s cause program; generated half billion media impressions in 2010Counseled clients on web, blog, Facebook and Twitter platform development for optimal user experience Adapted writing for the creation of case studies, briefing materials, news advisories, research reports, and broadcast segments Scripted talking points and advised executives and third-party spokespeople on proper message use during media interviewsBrokered and managed relationships with industry associations, media influencers, and bloggers to raise brand awarenessActed as brand ambassador for clients while on-site at trade shows, conferences, and media events

Garnered local and national media coverage for national foundations, education and social justice non-profits Secured partnerships with youth organizations nationwide to elevate authority of HRSA’s bullying prevention campaign Promoted the importance of reading among youth with media relations and coordination of a world record reading event