Unlock Your Potential in a Community Built for Leaders and High Performers
Where mindset, resilience, leadership, and purpose are trained together.
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Built by Experience.
backed by Evidence.
Designed for the long game.
Co-founded by Dr. LaKeitha Poole, licensed professional counselor & performance strategist, and Tyrus Thomas, 8-year NBA veteran & certified life and professional coach, Small Talk Performance Lab (STPL) helps leaders and high performers— executives, athletes, professionals, entrepreneurs, and leaders—train their mental and emotional game with the same precision they train their craft. STPL blends clinical expertise with lived experience to build clarity, resilience, and control under pressure.
Inside this community, you’ll find:
- Training modules & performance lessons
- Group discussions & accountability huddles
- Tools to manage stress, self-talk, and transitions
- A network of high performers who get it
sMALL TALK PERFORMANCE LAB SERVICES
Empowering Minds, Transforming Lives
STPL Snapshot
A quick clarity check. Zero commitment.
One 45-minute session that maps the truth of where you are and what needs to shift.
Virtual session + personalized STPL Insight Report
STPL Huddle
Your circle. Your growth crew. Your accountability mirror.
13 Weeks | Bi-Weekly Live Sessions | 6 - 25 Participants
Think performance group chat meets real-life breakthrough room.
STPL Elite
For leaders and high performers who know something deeper is holding them back.
13-week bi-weekly private consulting & coaching container — identity work, pressure skills, mindset resets, and strategic accountability.
Get aligned. Get steady. Get dangerous.
STPL Catalyst
Bring mental performance into the fabric of your program.
Curriculum Licensing + Monthly Live Sessions | 3 In-Person Visits/Observation Sessions
Custom Tracks: Identity • Leadership • Wellness • • Transitions • NIL Readiness
What is the Small Talk Performance Lab
Small Talk Performance Lab is a mental performance community where leaders and high performers build clarity, resilience, and emotional control under pressure.
A Network of Leaders and High Performers
Join a network of leaders, thinkers, doers, and dreamers committed to mastering the mental and emotional side of success. Inside STPL, iron sharpens iron—every conversation, connection, and collaboration pushes you toward your highest potential.
Expert Guest Speakers
Learn from elite coaches, professionals, and innovators who’ve mastered both performance and purpose. Our speakers don’t just talk success—they teach the science, strategy, and soul behind sustainable growth.
Elevated Events
Experience gatherings that go beyond motivation. STPL events blend education, energy, and intention—leaving you refocused, recharged, and ready to level up every part of your life.
The Premier Online Community for Leaders and High Performers
Every step you take towards healing is a step toward a brighter, stronger you. No matter how tough the journey feels, remember—you are resilient, you are capable, and you are not alone. Keep moving forward, because your best days are ahead.
Membership Plans
stpl ACCESS
Free
📅 Event Calendar Access
📰 STPL Newsletter
🎯 Free Resources & Lead Generators
🧠 Monthly Live Group Labs
🧩 Weekly Discussion Circles Synopsis
No contracts - cancel anytime
stpl plus
$79/m
STPL Plus includes everything in the FREE plan, plus:
💬 Full Community Access
📈 Customized Growth Path
🧩 Bi-Weekly Themed Discussion Circles
📓 Weekly Reflection Prompts & Accountability Threads
🧰 Exclusive Member Resource Vault
💸 Course Discounts: Save 10% on all STPL courses and workshops.
No contracts - cancel anytime
parent & family
support hub
$375 (lifetime)
The Parent & Family Support Hub includes everything in the FREE plan, plus:
🎯 Unlimited Workshop Access (10 Modules)
🧠 Monthly Group Discussions
💬 Dedicated Parent & Family Chat Room
📈 Needs Assessment & Consultation (20 minutes)
No contracts - cancel anytime
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