Panther Leadership Lab

Leadership Development offers a selection of dynamic and interactive workshop topics tailored for student organizations and residence hall floors. Simply choose a topic, and one of our experienced Leadership Coaches will visit your organization/floor to facilitate the session.

It’s a great opportunity to enhance your team’s skills and leadership potential. 

Menu of Workshops

Balance Like a Boss

Struggling to juggle classes, clubs, and everything in between? This dynamic workshop is perfect for groups ready to help their members take control of their time and thrive—not just survive. Join a seasoned Leadership Coach to uncover your real priorities and discover smarter strategies for managing it all. 

Delegate & Elevate: Lead Without Doing It All

Think you have to do everything to get it done right? Think again. In this fast-paced, LEGO-fueled workshop, you’ll take on a team challenge that puts your delegation skills to the test. Learn how to give clear instructions, build trust, and play to your team’s strengths—then walk away with smart strategies to lead without the overload.

From Tension to Teamwork: Conflict Resolution for College Life

Conflict is part of life — but it doesn’t have to be uncomfortable or unproductive. In this interactive workshop, you will explore how to navigate disagreements with confidence, empathy, and respect. Through fun activities, role play and a real-life challenge, participants will practice the difference between debating to win and dialoguing to understand. You’ll leave with practical tools to handle everyday conflicts more calmly and collaboratively.

Lead Like You: Unlock Your Leadership Style

Explore your leadership style and how different personalities power a team. Through quick, interactive activities, you’ll gain practical insights to communicate better, collaborate smoothly, and lead with greater self-awareness.

Mission: Membership - Recruit with Purpose

Want to make your student org stand out? In this interactive workshop, you’ll identify your key audiences, build a strong brand identity, and craft an elevator pitch that gets people listening—and excited to get involved!

Talk It Out: Say What You Mean, Mean What You Say

Ready to level up your communication game?  Sharpen your communication skills through hands-on activities, peer practice, and real-world scenarios. Explore values and learn how to bridge the gap between intent and impact. Come for the real talk—leave with tools to speak clearly, listen better, and connect like a pro.

A La Carte Activities

Aren’t sure what you want or just want something short and fun?  We’ve got you covered!  Select this option on our request form and one of our Leadership Coaches will work with you to determine an activity that fits the needs of your organization/res hall.

Click here to request a workshop.

 

Incentive Programs for Student Organizations and Resident Assistants

We are updating our incentive program—stay tuned for more details in August!

Introducing Our Leadership Coaches

Kylie Baker

Class Year: Senior
Hometown: Coopersburg, PA
Major: Political Science & International Relations

What excites you most about being a Leadership Coach?

Getting to meet new people from different areas at Pitt and expand my idea of what leadership is through my experiences with them!

What do you like most about being a leader at Pitt?

I like the types of opportunities available, and I feel like Pitt treats all kinds of leaders fairly, whether it is academic, spiritual, service, athletics or other.

What do you like to do in your free time outside of classes?

I love reading, drawing, and boxing!  You can find me in Schenley Park or the Rec Center on my days off!

What advice do you have for students looking to develop their leadership skills?

Join clubs on campus! I met a lot of my role models through organizations run by passionate students that give their all to their missions.  I’ve learned a lot from my fellow students and think others can as well.

 

Kam Chan

Class Year: Senior
Hometown: Pittsburgh, PA
Major: Industrial Engineering with a Concentration in Engineering Management, Minor in Economics, Certificate in Supply Chain Management

What excites you most about being a Leadership Coach?

What excites me most is the diversity of missions across student organizations; each one is doing something meaningful for the Pitt community in its own way.  Getting to learn about that work and then helping the people leading it grow into stronger, more confident leaders is something I find genuinely fulfilling.

What do you like most about being a leader at Pitt?

What I love most is the interaction of problem-solving and people.  It is deeply rewarding to build systems and strategies that work, but what keeps me going is watching others take real ownership of their roles, channeling their compassion into tangible action.  Leadership at Pitt has taught me that the best ideas come from empowering people, not just directing them.

What do you like to do in your free time outside of classes?

Outside of class, I stay active by playing pickleball and golf, and recently long-distance running.  Beyond that, I enjoy watching new movies with my roommates and exploring new restaurants with my family.

What advice do you have for students looking to develop their leadership skills?

Come into every situation with curiosity and view everything as a lesson. The most unexpected experiences are usually the ones that shape and teach you the most!