Welcome to the leadership lab !
This page is your go-to place for key details, session information, workbooks, and helpful resources throughout the program.
lab details at a glance
VIRTUAL COHORT
Start Date
April 14, 2026
Lab Time (for all labs)
9:30 – 11:30 AM
Google Meet Link for Labs:
https://meet.google.com/bdi-dqsp-oda
Google Meet Link for Office Hours:
IN PERSON COHORT
Start Date
April 14, 2026
Lab Time (for all labs)
1:00 – 3:00 PM
Location:
To be announced
Google Meet Link for Office Hours:
lab schedule
All sessions take place on Tuesdays. Please save the dates for your cohort below. (Calendar invites or reminders will also be sent before sessions begin)
VIRTUAL COHORT
Virtual labs run 9:30-11:30am
April 14, 2026
April 28, 2026
May 12, 2026
May 26, 2026
June 9, 2026
June 23, 2026
IN PERSON COHORT
In-person labs run from 1:00-3:00pm
April 14, 2026
April 28, 2026
May 12, 2026
May 26, 2026
June 9, 2026
June 23, 2026
OFFICE HOURS (BOTH COHORTS)
Office hours run from 12:00-1:00pm
April 21, 2026
May 5, 2026
May 19, 2026
June 2, 2026
June 16, 2026
What to Expect
The Leadership Lab is designed to be practical and conversational. Sessions include discussion, reflection, and opportunities to work through real leadership situations with other participants.
• Conversations are confidential and respectful.
• You’re encouraged to bring real situations you’re navigating.
• There’s no preparation required before sessions, though you may occasionally receive a few reflection questions in advance to help ensure the discussion is relevant to the cohort.
office hours
Office hours are optional and drop-in style. They’re a space to bring specific challenges or situations you’d like help navigating.
Many leaders find these especially helpful — even just listening to others’ questions often sparks ideas for situations you may be facing as well.
INSIDE THE LEADERSHIP LAB
The Leadership Lab is organized into three modules, each with two sessions building on one another.
MODULE 1: LEADING SELF
Lab 1: The Three Ps of Leadership
An exploration of the internal dynamics that influence leadership: personalities, priorities, and pressure. We look at how these forces shape behaviour, communication, and decision-making—both in ourselves and in others.
APRIL 14
Lab 2: Leading with Intent
How intent, impact, and interpretation shape everyday leadership moments. This session focuses on communicating clearly and reducing the misunderstandings that often create tension within teams.
APRIL 28
Lab 3: Building a Connected Team
How trust, communication, and psychological safety influence how teams function day to day, and what leaders can do to strengthen connection and collaboration.
MODULE 2: leading teams
MAY 12
Lab 4: Challenging Conversations
Practical approaches for navigating tension, feedback, and difficult conversations while maintaining trust and credibility.
MAY 26
Lab 5: Leading in the Middle
Navigating the realities of leading between senior leadership and frontline teams, including how to influence upward while maintaining credibility with your team.
MODULE 3: LEADING in an organization
JUNE 9
Lab 6: Sustaining Your Leadership
Bringing the pieces together and identifying practical ways to continue strengthening your leadership beyond the Lab.
JUNE 23
resources and materials
Materials, reflection prompts, and tools from each session will be added here as the Lab progresses.
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Materials from this session will be added here after the Lab.
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Materials from this session will be added here after the Lab.
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Materials from this session will be added here after the Lab.
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Materials from this session will be added here after the Lab.
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Materials from this session will be added here after the Lab.
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Materials from this session will be added here after the Lab.
questions?
If you have questions about sessions, scheduling, or anything else related to the Leadership Lab, feel free to reach out.
Email: deanne@deannegagnondynamics.com
You’re also welcome to bring questions directly to the Lab or to optional office hours.