Dream Lab for Teens

In partnership with Learn with Leaders

Launches October 6th 2023

Your dream. Your passion. Your future.

Our transformative methodology empowers teens to define their personal purpose, create a vision for the future, and build the confidence to pursue their dreams. We deliver this program with our global education partner, Learn with Leaders, based in New Delhi, India, to students around the world.

The unconventional career certification program that builds leadership and boosts confidence

Dream Lab is an international, inclusive, and FUN learning experience that empowers young people to uncover their true identities while creating a vision for their future.

Students who complete this self-discovery program report higher self-esteem and clarity about their personal purpose. They also demonstrate foundational skills in compassionate leadership.

The goal is to help young people stay mentally healthy and confidently create the career and future they want for themselves and the world.

Six weekly sessions begin on October 6, 2023, and conclude on November 10, 2023
Online
Ages: 13-18
Requirements: computer/phone/tabletwith reliable internet connection, and web cam

Apply today!

Education Clients

Lab Leader: Laurel Donnellan

_{Founder and CEO |Podcaster| Leadership Contributor at Forbes.com}

Laurel is a compassionate leadership and career change expert who has dedicated the last thirty years to researching, developing, and validating change models that help people find work they love and help organizations provide loveable work.

Passion Building

We connect young leaders with experienced faculty and other students across the globe. Participants expand their dream by exploring new interests, developing networks, and taking ideas to the next level. Participants have an opportunity to present their dreams through personal projects at a Dream Show and will compete to be featured on Forbes.com and our podcast.

Lab Leader: Tracy Goodsel

_{Chief Operations Officer |Two-Time Certified Life Coach|Career Development Thought Leader}

Tracy is a two-time certified life coach focusing on teens and young adults. Her passion is to help these individuals discover and cultivate self-compassion, confidence, and resilience to begin building a life that they love.

Our Approach

Participants who complete this program are able to answer three crucial questions:

What is my dream for work and life?
What is my plan for making it a reality?
How can I become a compassionate leader as a pursue my dream?

Program Outcomes

Personal Dream Work Project that can be used to support job and/or school applications
Group World Compassion Leadership Project that can be used to support job and/or school applications
A comprehensive action plan for school, work, relationships, and health
New friends who know and support your vision
Clear life/career goals and more confidence
Dream Certificate from Learn with Leaders and Compassionate Leaders Circle
Letters of Recommendation from Compassionate Leaders Circle facilitators

From confusion to clarity.

From self-doubt to confidence.

Dream Lab includes:

Six sessions of interactive group coaching, compassionate leader guest speakers and experiential learning, 90 minutes each
Twelve Donnellan Method program guides, including exercises and personal journaling
Assignment to a learning partner from another country for support and community building
Group world service project
Personal dream work project presented at a Dream Show
Access to coaches and participants between sessions
Certificate of completion from Learn with Leaders and Compassionate Leaders Circle
Personalized recommendation letters from Compassionate Leaders Circle facilitators
Opportunity to compete for three slots of special recognition that includes being featured at Forbes.com and our podcast

Saumya Shinde, India

If you do the work, you'll become aware of your goals, gain the courage to dream bigger, and build a community of global friends.Before the program, I was confused about how to carve my path. But now, I feel more prepared and energized for my future!

Seokhyun (Nathan) Baek, South Korea

Before joining the Dream Lab, anxiety clouded my future and passion. However, the program welcomed me arms-wide-opened to a safe space where I unleashed my visions. Dream Lab was a stepping stone toward personal discovery and light bulb moments.

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The World Compassion Project

Our approach results in student-led projects. Dream Books was created by our participants as part of an international class created in partnership with Learn with Leaders in the fall of 2021. Fifty percent of all proceeds from book sales are donated to Save the Children.

The Podcast

Learn about our inaugural program that had 39 high school students from 9 countries and hear six final Soul Work presentations from the participants who were chosen by their peers to represent the class.

Listen Now

Article Featuring Learn with Leaders

At Learn with Leaders, students can develop meaningful relationships with peers from other countries, solve global problems and develop their dreams from the inside out.

Read Here

7 Cs of Compassionate Leadership

Compassionate

Confident

Collaborative

Contemplative

Civil

Curious

Courageous

Who Should Participate?

Applicant Eligibility

Program Fee

Application Deadline & Process

University of Denver business students share their experience

"We learned a lot about ourselves, our community, and our goals."

"I realized that I do know what my goals and vision are. I've just been too afraid to put it into words or take the time to write it down."