Mattering Lab

Mattering Lab helps leaders, teams, and organizations focus on and develop the things that matter most to have a healthy, inclusive, and productive work environment. We do this through any combination of the following:

  • Leadership Training – customized workshops to build leadership capabilities for people leaders at any level
  • Team Development – experiences that bring teams together to improve communication, collaboration, care, and productivity
  • Cohort Experiences – custom development experiences for cohorts of learners to grow as individuals and a collective over time
  • One-on-One Coaching – Safe and effective one-on-one coaching and thought partnership to develop self-awareness and identify specific action items for growth
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mike knox, Founder & CEO

It’s dangerous to go alone…

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Take these…

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Elixir of Power

This interactive learning experience leverages Gallup’s CliftonStrengths Assessment for individuals and teams that want to take their contributions, communication, collaboration, and productivity to a new level.

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Safety Gear

Using the S.A.F.E.T.Y.™ assessment, this experience will enable individuals and teams to better understand and implement concrete practices to create psychologically safe spaces that enable innovation and authenticity.

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XP Generator

This workshop is designed for leaders, to help you move from manager to coach, so you can get the very best out of your teams. Learn how to give effective feedback that engages and develops your team and inspires results!

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Antidote

In this workshop, participants will learn to recognize and combat bias at the individual, interpersonal, organizational, and societal levels.

We will identify and articulate our individual connections and commitments to DEI work, learn more about ourselves and others, and explore meaningful policies and strategies that help inoculate us against intended, and unintended, harmful practices. 

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Healing Brew

Through this workshop, participants will develop a deeper understanding of their own gender identities and how harmful gender norms can negatively impact our workplaces. We will co-construct our own healthy definitions of masculinity, that allow for everyone to show up more authentically, in a space that values diverse gender identity and expression.

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Chaos Balm

This workshop prepares leaders to effectively manage change and help their teams navigate through uncertain times. By understanding the unique needs of followers, leaders can communicate effectively, tell inspiring change stories, and accelerate the success of change within the organization.

CONTACT

Email us at info[at]matteringlab.com to request a free consultation.

For more detailed information on Mattering Lab and our training options, download the Mattering Lab Overview

OUR CLIENTS

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“Mike’s wealth of knowledge, coupled with his empathy and thoughtfulness, creates an environment where growth is not just encouraged but inevitable.”

“If you are looking for someone who can professionally coach high-potential leaders of your organizations to maximize their strengths, develop impactful leadership skills, and drive sustainable growth and success, then Mike is person you need!”

“Mike worked with our summer interns and he provided Clifton Strengths assessments for them. The feedback was very positive all around! Mike is also just a joy to work with as well, any organization will benefit from his coaching and team development services!”

This was one of the best learning and development calls I’ve had, Mike is not only great at his job – he will help you assess yourself and look at your skills and hone them in a different perspective.”

it was nice to have a different perspective on my life. I loved being able to connect with our group in a new way, we are able to see how we can support each other in a really meaningful way.”

This workshop helps to put our lives in perspective and be more appreciative and aware of our talents. This knowledge can not only help ourselves but help us help others in achieving greatness.”