Life SKill School

What Life SKill School does

Life Skill School is a personal and professional development platform founded in 2024 and headquartered in Edmonton, Canada, by Dr. Nazif Mahbub — a former physician with an MPH from the University of Alberta who simultaneously holds a Policy Analyst role at the Government of Alberta. The platform delivers soft skills training, job readiness coaching, corporate grooming workshops, MPH admissions coaching for Canadian public health programs, and a self-paced Transform Yourself Masterclass, targeted at professionals seeking career growth, job seekers, corporate teams, newcomers to Canada, and aspiring public health students. Its product surface also includes the Active Action Podcast (weekly expert conversations distributed across 20+ platforms), a free resource library of "hundreds" of strategy guides and video tutorials, a Premium Membership tier priced at $2/month or $20/year, and a separate sub-brand called Pod Mechanic offering done-for-you podcast production services.

The business operates on a multi-stream revenue model: subscription recurring revenue (Premium Membership at $2/month or $20/year), one-time course licenses (Transform Yourself Masterclass), and professional services revenue across 1:1 coaching, group coaching, corporate training (on-site, virtual, hybrid), MPH admissions coaching, and podcast production. Go-to-market is community-led and content-led: the podcast and free library drive top-of-funnel acquisition, with newsletters and guest-speaker collaborations feeding mid-funnel conversion, and freemium → premium upsell plus direct-to-consumer course/coaching sales closing revenue. Distribution spans 20+ podcast platforms globally, the company website for self-serve purchases, and direct sales for coaching and corporate engagements. The company claims 150,000+ community members across 15+ countries and "hundreds" of professionals coached, though revenue, headcount beyond 1–10 employees, and unit economics are not disclosed.

Name

Life SKill School

Legal name

Life Skill School

Website

https://lifeskillschool.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

2024

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Life Skill School is an Edmonton-based personal and professional development platform offering soft skills training, job readiness coaching, corporate grooming workshops, MPH admissions coaching, a self-paced masterclass, and a podcast distributed across 20+ platforms, serving professionals, job seekers, and corporate teams globally.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Development Training

NAICS

Professional and Management Development Training (611430), Professional and Management Development Training (61143)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPACANAD

Sales, Customer Service & Soft Skills Training

Business & Public Services/HR, Staffing & Recruitment Services/Training, Learning & Development Services

SECONDARYEDAMAIAK

Life Transitions & Independence Skills (Middle/High School Readiness)

Education/Supplemental & Enrichment Programs (Arts, STEM, Language)/Life Skills & Personal Development (Study Skills, Executive Function, SEL)

SECONDARYEDAAAFAN

Youth-to-Adult Transition & Life Skills (Independent Living, Soft Skills)

Education/Adult & Continuing Education/Community & Public Education Programs (Libraries, Community Centers)

Keywords

• Soft skills training
• Personal development coaching
• Corporate training workshops
• Job readiness coaching
• Professional development services

Headquarters

HQ city

Edmonton

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Premium Membership: Subscription-based model offering exclusive content, strategy guides, podcasts, and resources for $2/month or $20/year. Provides recurring revenue from community members seeking enhanced content access.
2. Self-Paced Courses: Transform Yourself Masterclass - a self-paced personal development course designed for quick impact on professional growth. One-time purchase model.
3. Coaching Services: 1:1 and group coaching programs including Soft Skills Training, Job Readiness Program, and Corporate Grooming. Delivered individually or to organizations.
4. Corporate Training: Interactive workshops and corporate grooming programs for organizations, delivered on-site, virtually, or hybrid. Includes tailored content, real-world exercises, and post-training resource kits.
5. MPH Admission Coaching: 4-week intensive program (4 sessions, 10 hours total) for aspiring public health professionals pursuing MPH programs in Canada. Advanced booking required with limited spots.
6. Pod Mechanic Services: Podcast production studio offering done-for-you podcast services including launch, editing, mixing, video, show notes, social clips, and distribution for independent creators, businesses, and nonprofits.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Life Skill School delivers personal and professional development services including 1:1 and group soft skills training, a 4-week job readiness program, corporate grooming workshops, MPH admissions coaching, and self-paced courses. It supplements these paid offerings with a free resource library and the Active Action Podcast, supported by a premium membership tier.

Product overview

Life Skill School is a personal and professional development platform offering a portfolio of coaching, training, and content products. The core offerings include the Active Action Podcast (weekly podcast with expert guests), the Transform Yourself Masterclass (self-paced course), and the Soft Skills Training Program (1:1 and group coaching). Additional services include the Job Readiness Program, Corporate Grooming Program, and MPH Admission in Canada Coaching. The platform also provides free resources through its Free Soft Skill Development Guides library. Premium Membership offers paid subscribers exclusive content and tools. Pod Mechanic is a separate podcast production service brand. The school serves professionals, teams, and organizations across 15+ countries with over 150,000 community members.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Active Action Podcast: Award-winning podcast featuring expert conversations about personal development, career growth, health, wellness, leadership, and lifestyle.
• Active Action Lab
• Pod Mechanic
• Transform Yourself Masterclass
• Active Action Organization

Products and services

• Active Action Podcast Weekly podcast featuring expert insights, real-world stories, and discussions about personal development, career growth, health, wellness, leadership, and lifestyle. Episodes published weekly with exclusive content for premium members, available on 20+ platforms.
• Soft Skills Training Program A 1:1 and group soft skills training program designed to build clear communication, confident leadership, strong collaboration, and people skills. Includes a soft skills assessment, live practice role-play, and resources.
• Job Readiness Program A 4-week 1:1 intensive job readiness program designed to help build a resume that gets interviews, optimize a LinkedIn profile, create cover letters, and develop a portfolio. Includes a free companion course.
• Corporate Grooming Program Interactive workshops designed to develop communication, leadership, and collaboration skills for teams. Delivered on-site, virtually, or hybrid. Includes tailored content, real-world exercises, post-training resource kits, and coaching.
• MPH Admission in Canada Coaching A 4-week intensive program (4 sessions, 10 hours total) designed to help aspiring public health professionals understand Canadian MPH admissions, build competitive application materials, and position themselves for acceptance.
• Transform Yourself Masterclass A self-paced masterclass designed to have quick impact on personal and professional growth, providing structured learning for transformation.
• Premium Membership Premium membership offering access to exclusive content including easy-to-follow Strategy Guides, exclusive podcasts, premium contents, other life tools, and discounts. Starting at $2/month or $20/year.
• Pod Mechanic A done-for-you podcast production studio that handles launching, editing, cleanup, mixing, video, show notes, social clips, and distribution for podcasts, serving independent creators, businesses, and nonprofits.

Quantifiable outcome

• 150,000+ community members across 15+ countries
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

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Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Active Action OrganizationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-founded non-profit dedicated to supporting newcomers integrate into Canada while promoting personal and professional development. Founded by Dr. Nazif to address challenges faced during his own immigration journey, providing support systems for others navigating similar transitions.
• One Better WorldminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVolunteer organization in Bangladesh where Dr. Nazif serves as Board Member and Advisor. Maintains commitment to giving back to the community that shaped him while supporting organization's mission.
• Pod MechaniccoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDone-for-you podcast production studio that handles editing, cleanup, mixing, video, show notes, social clips, and distribution. Affiliated service offering for podcast launch and production needs of the Active Action Podcast ecosystem.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Emerging players

• The Muse: The Muse is a career platform offering job search resources, career coaching, and company research tools. It overlaps with Life Skill School's Job Readiness Program and resume/LinkedIn coaching offerings, particularly for professionals navigating career transitions.

Broad incumbents

• BetterUp: BetterUp is an enterprise coaching and mental fitness platform combining AI with 1:1 coaching for leadership and professional development. It overlaps with Life Skill School's 1:1 coaching and corporate training offerings, but at significantly larger scale with venture backing.
• Coursera: Coursera is a leading online education platform offering professional development courses, certificates, and specializations from universities and companies. It directly competes with Life Skill School in the professional development and soft skills category, but at significantly larger scale and with university-backed credentials.
• FranklinCovey: FranklinCovey is a global training and consulting company offering leadership, effectiveness, and culture transformation programs to enterprises. It competes with Life Skill School's Corporate Grooming Program and leadership development offerings, but at much larger enterprise scale with established corporate clients.
• LinkedIn Learning: LinkedIn Learning is a subscription-based online learning platform integrated with the LinkedIn professional network, offering courses in business, soft skills, and career development. It competes directly with Life Skill School's professional development and corporate grooming offerings, with the advantage of LinkedIn profile integration.

Direct peers

• MasterClass: MasterClass is a premium streaming platform featuring expert-led video courses from world-renowned instructors across personal development, leadership, wellness, and lifestyle. It shares Life Skill School's expert-led personal development positioning, premium subscription model, and content-first approach.
• Mindvalley: Mindvalley is a global personal growth and education platform offering courses, events, and a community focused on transformation, mindfulness, and self-development. It shares Life Skill School's podcast-driven, community-led, expert-instructor model and personal development positioning.
• Skillshare: Skillshare is an online learning community with thousands of classes in creative, business, and personal development topics, offered via low-cost subscription. It mirrors Life Skill School's freemium/low-cost subscription model and self-paced course format for personal development learners.
• Dale Carnegie Training: Dale Carnegie Training is a global corporate training company specializing in soft skills, leadership, communication, and professional development workshops delivered to organizations and individuals. It is a direct competitor in the corporate grooming and soft skills training segment Life Skill School targets.
• Mind Tools: Mind Tools is an online learning platform offering resource libraries, courses, and tools for personal development, leadership, and management skills. It shares Life Skill School's strategy guides and resources library approach and B2B/B2C blended sales motion targeting professionals and organizations.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/ActiveActionLab
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@ActiveActionLab
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/activeactionlab

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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