Workshops at NorCal Ignition
The Global Leadership Summit (GLS) is an annual conference for educators, entrepreneurs, nonprofit leaders, creatives, disruptors, and builders to dream and develop leadership skills with other like-minded leaders from across the world. GLS Next Gen workshops capture the best of world-class teaching on leadership in a format curated for the next generation.
Next Gen Workshops
Rejection Therapy
Boring Your Way to Success
Uncontrollable Environments
Finding Purpose in the Age of Emptiness
Surprising Micro-Habits of High Impact Leader
Open to All
Does Science Contradict Faith?
Do science and faith actually conflict—or have we been asking the wrong questions?
Can I Trust the Bible?
Dig into archaeology, manuscripts, and ancient records that make the case for the Bible.
If God, Why Evil?
Make sense of suffering through logical arguments, honest emotions, and our own journeys.
Why Christianity?
Among all the world’s religions, discover why Christianity is a good place to start.
Did Jesus Actually Rise From the Dead?
The Christian faith hinges on Jesus’ resurrection—and the evidence may surprise you.
Emotional Resilience
When life gets hard, how do you bounce back and keep moving forward?
How to Stay Human in the Age of Smartphones & AI
Explore what AI is doing to your brain, friendships, faith, and sense of control.
Productivity Hacks (How to Manage Time & Get Things Done)
Get practical tips to beat procrastination, get stuff done, and make room for more.
College Apps: Tackling the Personal Statement
Get practical resources to help you gear up and tackle your college applications.
No More Crashing Out: College Applications
Learn how applying works, what matters, and how to set yourself up for success.
How to Talk: Public Speaking and Things of that Nature
Turn your ideas into moments people remember with confidence, clarity, and connection.
How to Grow in Spiritual Disciplines
Spiritual discipline isn’t just for mature adults—it’s something you can start right now.
7-8th Grades Only
Robotics
What is robotics? Come find out for yourself at this hands-on workshop!
Wood Burning
Go from a plain piece of wood to your own handcrafted piece, hands-on!
Badminton
Learn badminton basics, practice your skills, and challenge friends in this hands-on workshop.
Open to All
Bullet Journaling: Plan Your Life
Turn a blank notebook into your own system for planning, goals, habits, and everything in between.
DIY Bouquets
Learn the basics of flower arranging and create your own bouquet to take home.
DIY Greeting Cards
Make personalized cards for friends, family, or anyone you want to encourage.
DIY Resin Earrings
Design and make your own pair of resin earrings.
Make Your Own Phone Charms
Choose your colors, beads, and charms to create something uniquely yours for your phone or backpack.
Matcha Making
Learn how to whisk matcha, explore milk options, and create a customizable café-style drink—perfect for beginners and matcha lovers alike!
Crochet 101
Grab a hook and some yarn and learn the basic stitches you need to start making something of your own.
Fishing Basics: How to Get Started
Learn all things essential for fishing with confidence.
Learning to Juggle
Learn the fundamentals of juggling and work toward your first successful 3-ball juggle.
Kendama Basics
Learn the basics of kendama and practice some beginner tricks and skills.
Solve a Rubik's Cube
Learn to solve a rubik's cube in under 2 minutes.
Wood Burning 101
Learn the basics of wood burning and turn a simple piece of wood into your own custom design.
DJ 101: Mix Your First Track
Learn the basics of DJing, experiment with beats and transitions, and try mixing your own track.
Chess 101
Learn chess principles and how to make strategic plans.
Photography for Beginners
Learn the basics of photography and how to shoot manually with a DSLR
How to Talk to Anyone
Little tricks to talk big.
Better Conversations
Learn how to improve your professional and social dialogue and communication skills to increase connection and connectivity.
How to Find Internships
Learn where to look for internships, how to reach out, and how to get your foot in the door.
Study Smarter not Harder
Learn practical study techniques that can help you remember and study more productively.
Take Control of your Time
Learn how to prioritize what matters, manage your schedule, and make time for the things you care about.
How to Read the Bible
The Bible is an amazing source of wisdom, but it can also be confusing. We'll go over simple methods to get more out of the Bible as you read it every day.
Get More Done
Procrastinating, overwhelmed, or just plain unmotivated? Learn practical tips on how to get stuff done, and make more room in your life for the stuff you actually enjoy and care about!
Your College Game Plan
Get an overview of what to do—and when—to prepare for college without feeling overwhelmed.
Build Your Faith Habits
Learn how to replace distractions with practical habits that will help you slow down, stay grounded, and grow closer to God.
Can I Trust the Bible?
Talk about follow-up questions, resources to learn more, or nerd out about historical & archaeological evidence that we couldn't cover in the main talk.
9-12th Grades Only
Lifting 101
Learn the proper form and technique for foundational barbell lifts.
Get Organized with Notion
Learn how to set up a Notion board to manage your classes and organize your life!