Local Hub Washington DC: L&D Lab at MLK Library
Join us for our third L&D Lab at the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library!
📍 Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library, Room 401-G🕕 Wednesday, November 19 | 6:00-7:00 PM(Grab drinks/dinner nearby after, if you're up for it!)
🎲 November’s Topic: Building Mental Fitness for Learning & Leadership
🎤 Facilitator: Marc Stoecker
In today’s fast-changing world of work, technical skills aren’t enough. What sets thriving professionals apart is their ability to stay clear-headed, resilient, and agile under pressure. That’s where mental fitness comes in.
In this interactive workshop, we’ll explore the foundations of mental fitness — the capacity to shift from self-sabotaging thoughts to resourceful, creative responses. Drawing from Positive Intelligence, coaching practices, and learning & development insights, you’ll discover practical tools you can apply immediately for yourself and the teams you support.
What You’ll Experience
Understand the science of mental fitness and why it matters in learning and leadership.
Identify your most common mental “saboteurs” and how they hold you (and your learners) back.
Practice simple, proven techniques to build resilience and clarity — even in high-pressure moments.
Apply mental fitness tools to everyday L&D contexts, from facilitation to leadership development.
Why Attend?
You’ll walk away with fresh insights and practical techniques that help you:
Stay grounded and focused when stress hits.
Lead with greater presence and empathy.
Support learners and colleagues in building their own mental fitness.
This isn’t a lecture — it’s a hands-on, reflective session designed to help you shift from knowing to doing.
💡What are L&D Labs?
A space for experimenting, learning, and connecting—beyond the usual networking. Think guest speakers, hands-on idea testing, interactive workshops, and real conversations about what’s working (and what’s not) in L&D.
*L&D Labs are held the 4th week of every odd month.