Middle School. High School. The Rest of Your Life Starts Now.
Youth Leadership Lab is the monthly membership for Middle & High School students who are ready to grow - in confidence, in clarity, and in character.
The Problem Worth Naming:
Most teenagers are surrounded by noise - social media, pressure, comparison, and a constant stream of opinions about who they should be and what they should do next.
What they're rarely given is space to slow down, ask real questions, and figure out who they actually are - and who they want to become.
That's what Youth Leadership Lab exists to create.
What Is Youth Leadership Lab?
The Lab is a monthly leadership membership for middle and high school students built around one core idea: you have to learn to lead yourself before you can lead anyone else.
This isn't a class. There are no grades. No lectures. No pressure to have it all figured out.
It's a community - a place where students show up, have real conversations, grow alongside peers who are on the same journey, and leave each month a little more equipped for the road ahead.
Discover who you are and how you're wired to lead.
Dream bigger than your current circumstances.
Do the work — consistently, intentionally, one month at a time.
But Really, What Is Youth Leadership Lab?
Monthly Live Leadership Sessions -
Two focused, interactive sessions each month built around a core leadership topic. Real conversations, practical tools, and a community of students growing together.
Calls 1st Thursday 8 PM CST, 3rd Sunday 7:30 PM CST
Student-Friendly Tools & Resources -
Monthly resources designed specifically for the way students actually think and learn - practical, engaging, and immediately useful.
A Community That Gets It -
Connection with peers who are serious about growth. Because leadership development is betterw when you're not doing it alone.
A Clear Path Forward -
Lab membership is the natural on-ramp to deeper coaching opportunities with Impact 168 - including 1-on-1 coaching, cohorts, and more.
Is the Lab Right for Your Student?
Youth Leadership Lab is a great fit if your middle or high schooler:
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Wants to build real confidence - not just perform it
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Is curious about who they are and what they're actually capable of
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Feels stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure of their next step
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Is already a leader and wants to go deeper
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Just needs a community of peers who are taking growth seriously
You don't have to have it all figured out to join. You just have to be willing to show up.
A Note for Parents/Guardians:
You know your student better than anyone. And you've probably seen glimpses of who they're becoming - even when they can't see it themselves.
Youth Leadership Lab gives them a safe, structured, coach-led environment to explore that - with real mentors, real peers, and real tools. No pressure. Just consistent, intentional growth.
Most parents tell us they wish they'd had something like this when they were in middle or high school.
Meet the Lab Faculty
Some of the voices your student will learn from inside the Lab:
Coach Chris - Founder, Impact 168
Chris has spent 25+ years coaching youth, young adults, and the adults who impact them. He brings warmth, honesty, and a deep belief that every student has more in them than they've yet discovered. Chris leads the Lab with the same approach he brings to every coaching relationship - meet people where they are, and help them take their next step.
Coach Danielle - Coach, Impact 168
Danielle brings 10+ years of coaching and mentoring experience and a genuine passion for developing the next generation of leaders. Her ability to connect with students - to meet them exactly where they are - makes her a natural fit for the Lab community. Students will find in Danielle a coach who listens first and leads second.
Coach G - Coach, The Art of 3
Kevin, aka Coach G, is a certified leadership coach and a recurring voice in the Lab - bringing energy, experience, and a perspective that challenges students to think differently about growth. His coach-to-coach conversations with Coach Chris are among the most honest and practical leadership content available for this age group.
Walter Finnigan - Coach, Leaf Advising
Walter is a certified leadership coach and has spent the majority of his adult life working in the field of education. He, along with Coach G & Chris, has served youth and families in their collaborative work in the Maxwell Leadership Team. When Walter is in the lab, you'll want to lean in - he's always got tremendous value to add.
The Lab faculty roster continues to grow. Students will be exposed to a variety of coaches, mentors, and leaders throughout, each bringing a unique perspective to the Discover. Dream. Do. journey.
Ready to Join?
Youth Leadership Lab membership is $19.95 per month. Cancel anytime.
Not sure if it's the right fit? Schedule a Complimentary Strategy Session, and we'll help you figure it out.