2026 Career Lab LIVE in LA

Schedule

Sat Jan 17 2026 at 07:30 am to 06:30 pm

UTC-08:00

Location

929 Colorado Ave | Santa Monica, CA

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Empowering fitness professionals and brands through unparalleled education, connections, and growth opportunities.
About this Event

Build the Career You Want in Fitness
Grow your career, expand your business, and earn CECs in one transformational day.
Agenda

๐Ÿ•‘: 07:30 AM - 08:00 AM
Breakfast + Networking

Info: Fuel up, connect, and spark early inspiration.
Fuel your body. Feed your purpose.


๐Ÿ•‘: 08:00 AM - 08:45 AM
Root to Rise Ritual: Cacao, Intention & Collective Connection

Info: Guided by Hannah Ritchie and Kait Tomkosky, this ritual blends ceremonial cacao with mindful intention-setting and community connection. Attendees will anchor into their purpose, release what no longer serves, and open themselves to creativity, courage, and new opportunities. Hannah and Kait create a supportive, uplifting environment to begin the summit feeling centered and inspired.


๐Ÿ•‘: 08:45 AM - 09:00 AM
Welcome Remarks
Host: Kathleen Ferguson

Info: Kathleen sets the tone for a day built on community, purpose, and possibility.


๐Ÿ•‘: 09:00 AM - 09:45 AM
Opening Keynote: The Power of Community โ€” Building Your Career Through Connect
Host: Luke Milton

Info: Your community is your ecosystem. Learn how connection accelerates influence, opportunity, and long-term success. Community builds careers. Connection fuels purpose.


๐Ÿ•‘: 09:50 AM - 10:35 AM
Your Multi-Hyphenate Coaching Era: Trainer. Talent. Brand. Business.

Info: Format: Workshop.
Learn how to create a personal brand rooted in truth, clarity, and purpose.


๐Ÿ•‘: 10:40 AM - 11:25 AM
Monetizing Your Message: Turning Passion into Profit
Host: David Sherman-Presser

Info: Format: Panel Discussion. Explore real business models and scalable income pathways for modern fitness professionals.


๐Ÿ•‘: 11:30 AM - 12:15 PM
Fuel, Flow & Vitality: Redefining Nutrition, Hydration & Recovery

Info: Format: Panel Discussion. The science and strategy behind modern performance and wellness.


๐Ÿ•‘: 01:20 PM - 02:05 PM
Five Hidden Retention Gems
Host: Jessica H. Mauer

Info: Discover the secret strategies that can transform your client retention rates and keep your business thriving. In this workshop, weโ€™ll dive into five often-overlooked yet powerful techniques for boosting member loyalty and engagement. From creative community-building approaches to innovative follow-up methods, youโ€™ll walk away with practical tips that go beyond the basics and make a lasting impact. Perfect for professionals looking to elevate their business, this session will provide actionable insights you didnโ€™t even know you were missing. Get ready to unlock hidden gems that will keep your clients coming back for more!


๐Ÿ•‘: 02:05 PM - 02:25 PM
Midday Energy Break (20 Minutes): Move, Breathe, Reset

Info: A guided movement + breathwork reset to restore energy and re-center your focus for the second half of the day.


๐Ÿ•‘: 02:25 PM - 03:10 PM
Coaching Trends 2026: The Future of Fitness, Health & Human Performance
Host: Nathan Hyland

Info: Format: Panel Discussion. Explore the shifts shaping the next decade: modern bodybuilding, recomposition science, hormone-informed training, and mental wellness integration. Lead the next era of coaching with purpose.


๐Ÿ•‘: 03:10 PM - 03:55 PM
The Connection Code: Creating Impact in the Attention Economy

Info: Format: Panel Discussion. Build real community, create meaningful content, and grow authentically in a noisy world. Where influence meets integrity, purpose becomes your power.


๐Ÿ•‘: 03:55 PM - 04:40 PM
Power Pods: Career Evolution + Micro-Mentorship Sessions

Info: Format: Guided Breakouts. Small-group mentorship focused on: career evolution, goal clarity,
roadmapping your next 6โ€“12 months, and leave with actionable next steps and clear direction.


๐Ÿ•‘: 04:40 PM - 05:25 PM
From Coach to CEO

Info: The story behind the brand. A transparent conversation about leadership, reinvention, and building with purpose.


๐Ÿ•‘: 05:25 PM - 06:10 PM
Closing Keynote: How I Built This โ€” From Coach to CEO

Info: Inspiring journeys and insights from leaders who turned coaching careers into purpose-driven businesses. A powerful finale to ignite your next evolution.


๐Ÿ•‘: 06:10 PM - 06:45 PM
Move, Meet & Mingle: Community Celebration

Info: End the day with gratitude, connection, and celebration.


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Where is it happening?

929 Colorado Ave, 929 Colorado Avenue, Santa Monica, United States

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