Living a Better Story
LABS
The Books: Ghetto Ghosts and the LABS Workbook
Ghetto Ghosts: This book serves as a foundational narrative that explores themes of resilience, identity, and transformation, providing a relatable and thought-provoking backdrop for discussions and self-reflection.
LABS Workbook: A companion guide designed for participants to engage with key concepts from the LABS program, including goal-setting, self-discovery, and resilience-building. It includes exercises, journal reflections, and practical applications.
LABS
The LABS Course Curriculum
LABS (Living a Better Story) is a structured program that helps participants develop key life and career skills. It includes:
- Learning Foundations (self-awareness, values, goal-setting)
- Adapting Resilience (overcoming obstacles, stress management)
- Building Life Skills (decision-making, communication, budgeting)
- Shaping the Future (career readiness, entrepreneurship, leadership development)
The curriculum is tailored for justice-impacted individuals, youth in alternative education, and aspiring entrepreneurs, with partnerships in education, justice reform, and workforce development.
Michael as a Concierge Instructor
Michael H. Odom, Sr. works as a consultant instructor and coach, delivering LABS training through The O Factor in collaboration with various organizations.
His role includes :
- Personalized Workshops on resilience, leadership, and career readiness
- One-on-One Coaching to help individuals rewrite their narratives and achieve personal and professional goals
- Strategic Program Implementation, working with organizations such as the Newark Board of Education, Partners Worldwide, and Renew Life Center to empower diverse communities.
Michael H. Odom, Sr. – Consultant & Coach
Delivering LABS training through The O Factor.
