Human Leadership Lab

Today marks the beginning of an exciting new chapter. We're thrilled to announce that Coaching by May has evolved to Human Leadership Lab ? It’s gratifying to share this moment with you. We wouldn’t have been able to get here without your support. WHY WE'RE EVOLVING Our evolution is more than just a rebrand. It's a reflection of our ambitions. While Coaching by May focused on what we do, Human Leadership Lab is a testament to why we do it. At its heart, this transformation is about aligning our brand with our deepest beliefs and vision for leadership. WHAT WE BELIEVE At Human Leadership Lab, we believe: ?? The future of leadership is human leadership. Our rapidly changing world demands different ways of thinking, acting and leading. Human Leadership Lab exists to cultivate a new kind of leadership—one that harnesses the power of adaptability, bravery and compassion. ?? Leadership is for all of us. Leadership is a practice, not a position. It's a capacity we can grow. Everyone has the potential to lead. Our mission is to tap into and foster that potential in organisations, teams and individuals. ?? The best learning is experiential. Leadership is something we can learn. Human Leadership Lab combines the latest transdisciplinary research with hands-on practice. The "Lab" designation reflects our iterative and experimental approach to our work. WHAT'S NEW Over the past three years, we've engaged with hundreds of organisations, teams and individuals across the world. These experiences have taught us to keep growing and evolving how we serve our partners. As part of this new chapter: ?? We’ve expanded our service offerings: While Coaching by May focused on coaching individuals, Human Leadership Lab works holistically across the leadership development spectrum. We create and deliver customised programs and learning experiences to help you meet your goals as an organisation, team or individual. Our suite of services encompass speaking, training, facilitation and coaching. We’ve even got interviews with authors and book clubs on the horizon. And did we mention research fellowships and handy resources for personal and professional growth? ?? We’re building a global community: What began as a solo endeavour is now a collective of global voices and partners. We’re excited to welcome new faces to our growing team at Human Leadership Lab. JOIN US IN OUR NEXT ADVENTURE Our website is now live: https://lnkd.in/gD9WeFBB Tell us what you think! What would you like to see from Human Leadership Lab? There’s a world of possibilities. If you're as pumped as we are, we’d love for you to join our community: https://lnkd.in/gEpNimDM Thank you for being an integral chapter in our story. A special shout out to the dream team who made this rebrand possible:?Amber, Shyaire, James, Shyla, Miranda, Felicia, Saba, Mona, Chantelle, Amandine, Nura, Rachel, Sandhya. Here's to co-authoring the future of leadership.?

What’s a difficult conversation you’ve been avoiding? Maybe it’s with a colleague who keeps missing deadlines, or a partner whose actions leave you feeling unheard. Whatever it is, waiting won’t make it go away. Here’s a simple framework to prepare: 1?? Pinpoint the behavior: What exactly isn’t working? E.g., “When you missed the Tuesday deadline, I had to delay my meeting with our client” 2?? Name the feeling: How does it make you feel? E.g., “I feel frustrated and stressed.” 3?? Identify your need: What’s not being met for you? E.g., “My need for reliability and stability is not being met.” 4?? Make a request: What change do you want? E.g., “Can we agree on tighter check-ins to stay on track?” Conversations like these are tough, but clarity makes them doable. Avoiding them? That just makes the problem—and the tension—grow. Whether it’s at work or at home, have the conversation. Your relationships and peace of mind will thank you. ?? What’s one conversation you’ve been putting off? Share below or use this as your sign to take action today. #communication #coaching #leadership #work

?? Don't want to toot our own horn but... These speakers are ??ABSOLUTE FIRE?? Over the past few years our Ladymates Collective and Ladymates Leadership communities have heard from some INCREDIBLE women! Including: ?? Jess Weiss, Human Tribe ??May Samali, Human Leadership Lab ??Lucy Allen ??, The Graceful Collective ? Lauren Humphrey, Tandem ?? Arabella Macpherson, Resonate Communications Pty Ltd ?? Applications are closing soon for 2025!!! ?? LADYMATES COLLECTIVE ?? https://bit.ly/3VMxOUi LADYMATES LEADERSHIP ?? https://bit.ly/4bbhVvp

It wasn't luck. It was May Samali that helped me define my values, put language around my growth trajectory, push me to be the best version of myself and challenge my assumptions to call me out on my blind spots. Matched is hugely inspired by the work May and I have done together over the last 3 years. I have become a different version of myself, one I'm so proud of, on both the work and life front thanks to her. ?? It's why building this product is hugely important to myself and Susan Hion-Jarvis (née He) - we want to take the luck out of the equation for everyone across each of their career steps (and life ones too!). We're giving 100 people the opportunity to access a free 1-hour session with one of our 32 Trainers and Master Trainers to help change that. To apply follow the link and tell us how this session will help you reach your next goal faster: https://lnkd.in/gA3zpcD5 Who removed luck for you? Drop a tag in the comments, I'd love to hear ??

It wasn?t luck. It was Rebecca Altman Budak, PCC and Leland Franklin who helped me discover leadership coaching. And it inspired me to launch Human Leadership Lab! Right advice is hard to come by and I?ve joined Matched Community to make knowledge more accessible. Matched is giving 100 people the opportunity to access a free 1-hour session, including with me! To apply follow the link in the comments and tell us how this session will help you reach your next goal faster. It?s time to remove luck from the equation and Get Matched. ?? Who removed luck for you? #learning #coaching #facilitation #community

Last week, I had the opportunity to join an incredible workshop with May Samali (CEO, Human Leadership Lab) on navigating difficult conversations. Here are some key takeaways I’m already applying in my life: - Timing is everything: Choose the right moment and setting and come fully prepared to be present. - Focus on behaviours, not judgments: Observations focus on actions, not opinions— do not make assumptions! - Own your emotions: Recognise and express your feelings, knowing they come from within. No one is responsible for your emotions. - Make a request not a demand: Unmet needs must turn into clear, actionable requests instead of demands. The post image includes a framework to make this easier! Big thanks to May Samali for leading such an impactful session and to Startmate for bringing this to life. I'm already looking forward to the next one! ?? And Kaya Moore, I hope to see you at the Sydney session! #LeadershipSkills #EffectiveCommunication #PersonalGrowth

Extremely grateful to learn from May Samali on Thursday night at at Startmate - Ladymates event. It was wonderful to connect with so many women learning, interested and growing in the tech start-up world. Places like these make me excited for the future ????

We have all encountered difficult conversations. Here’s three ways to make them easier: 1. Don’t jump to conclusions Ladder of inference: negate bias and assumption. 2. Acknowledge intent versus impact Communicate intent. Take responsibility for the impact. 3. Communicate with compassion Share observations, not judgements. These are some insights from May Samali at Human Leadership Lab. May’s workshop ‘Mastering Difficult Converstations’ covered the psychology behind tough conversations we often face both personally and professionally. Communicating something ‘difficult’ doesn’t have to be hostile. It was a timely reminder to pause and be present through grounding + conscious intention. Huge kudos to the Startmate team for continuing to hold space for our community of Ladymates and fostering an environment where we can learn and uplift each other.

Lucy Allen ???, May Samali and Ladymates Community... ???? YOU REALLY OUTDID YOURSELVES ???? A big thank you to everyone who showed up in Sydney and Melbourne! You brought the energy, shared inspiring stories, and made some fantastic connections (or so we've heard)!! ???? It’s so powerful to see our community of women come together to support one another and drive change in the startup scene! Want to join the community for reals????? Join Ladymates Collective ?? https://bit.ly/3VMxOUi Join Ladymates Leadership ?? https://bit.ly/4bbhVvp

It's a rare feat to deliver a 90-minute workshop that effortlessly runs well overtime without anyone in the room glancing at their watch. Yet, May Samali from Human Leadership Lab did just that, engaging us with an awesome session on navigating difficult conversations! Key takeaways: ?? Success starts with preparation. Defining your ideal outcome for a single conversation can be a game-changer in navigating emotionally charged topics. ?? Understanding your own emotions and unmet needs is crucial. We can't assume others know what we're feeling…people are not mind readers, therefore specificity is key. ?? Reframe, don't blame. Rephrasing your message as an observation rather than a personal attack can transform the entire conversation. As someone with a strong handle on my EQ, I was pleasantly surprised by the practical strategies May shared. I left with a refreshed perspective and new tools to tackle challenging dialogues. Big thanks to Startmate for the brining together a room of 'ladymates', and to my partner-in-growth Alysha Bodman for always being up for these professional development adventures. #DifficultConversations #ProfessionalDevelopment #LeadershipSkills