Dr. Britt Andreatta (CEO of 7th Mind, Inc. & Senior Learning Consultant at LinkedIn)

The Startup Life

In this episode, we talk to Dr. Britt Andreatta (CEO of 7th Mind, Inc. & Senior Learning Consultant at LinkedIn)as we discuss professional development, the state of education, and more.

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**More On Dr. Britt**

Dr. Britt Andreatta is an internationally recognized thought leader who creates brain science–based solutions for today’s challenges. As CEO and President of 7th Mind, Inc., Britt Andreatta draws on her unique background in leadership, neuroscience, psychology, and learning to unlock the best in people and organizations. Britt has published several titles including Wired to Connect: The Brain Science of Teams and a New Model for Creating Collaboration and Inclusion, Wired to Grow: Harness the Power of Brain Science to Learn and Master Any Skill and Wired to Resist: The Brain Science of Why Change Fails and a New Model for Driving Success. Upcoming books focus on the neuroscience of purpose and the conscious evolution of organizations. Formerly Chief Learning Officer for Lynda.com and Senior Learning Consultant for Global Leadership and Talent Development at LinkedIn, Britt is a seasoned professional with more than 25 years of experience. She regularly consults with businesses, universities, and nonprofit organizations on leadership development and learning strategy. Corporate clients include Fortune 100 companies like Comcast and Apple, and also Ernst & Young, Microsoft, Domino’s, LinkedIn, Franklin Covey, TransUnion, Avvo, Rust-Oleum, Alter Eco Foods, and Zillow. Dr. Andreatta has worked with major educational institutions like the University of California, Dartmouth University, and the University of New Mexico, and nonprofit organizations like the YMCA and Prison Fellowship’s Warden Exchange Program. Dr. Andreatta has served as professor and dean at the University of California, Antioch University, and several graduate schools. Her courses on Lynda.com (now LinkedIn Learning) have received over ten million views worldwide. Titles include Leading with Emotional Intelligence, Leading Change, Creating a Culture of Learning, Organizational Learning & Development, The Neuroscience of Learning, and Having Difficult Conversations. A highly sought-after and engaging speaker, Britt delivered a TEDx talk called “How Your Past Hijacks Your Future.” She regularly speaks at corporate events and international conferences, receiving rave reviews like “Britt’s sessions are always outstanding. I wish I could attend several” and “Wow. My mind was blown. So Valuable.” Britt’s industry accolades include being named one of the “Top 20 L&D Influencers” and Talent Development magazine featured her as an “outstanding thought leader and pioneer” (June 2017). Dr. Andreatta has won several prestigious awards, such as the Global Training & Development Leadership Award from the World Training & Development Congress, the Gold Medal for Chief Learning Officer magazine’s Trailblazer Award. Dr. Andreatta regularly consults with executives and organizations on how to maximize their full potential.

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Written by: Dominic Lawson

Executive Producers: Dominic Lawson and Kenda Lawson

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