Finding Purpose in Our Work with Britt Andreatta PhD

In this episode we consider how to find meaning in our work. Bill's returning guest is Britt Andreatta PhD, Chief Executive Officer of Brain Aware Training and Chief Learning Officer at Lynda.com.Britt is an internationally recognized thought leader who creates brain science-based solutions for today’s challenges. She draws on her unique background in leadership, neuroscience, psychology, and education to unlock the best in people and organizations. She has nearly 30 years of experience consulting with executives from all types of organizations. A highly sought-after and engaging speaker, Britt regularly presents at corporate events and international conferences receiving rave reviews like “best speaker of the conference.”Britt's latest book is called Wired to Become and we chat about the book as part of today's episode. Questions for Britt include:Great to see you at ATD in May. How was the conference for you and why exhibit there?What prompted you to write Wired to Become at this time?What do you believe is the difference between happiness and purpose?What connections exist between finding purpose or meaning and our physical and mental health?How can we evaluate or assess whether our work is meaningful or not?You mention that there are paradoxes with purpose. What are some common paradoxes?What can managers do to create more meaning and purpose for their employees?You say that purpose-driven organizations will become the norm. What are the benefits for leaders to shift their organizations?We do our best to ensure editorial objectivity. The views and ideas shared by our guests and sponsors are entirely independent of The HR Gazette, HRchat Podcast and Iceni Media Inc.   Support the showFeature Your Brand on the HRchat PodcastThe HRchat show has had 100,000s of downloads and is frequently listed as one of the most popular global podcasts for HR pros, Talent execs and leaders. It is ranked in the top ten in the world based on traffic, social media followers, domain authority & freshness. The podcast is also ranked as the Best Canadian HR Podcast by FeedSpot and one of the top 10% most popular shows by Listen Score. Want to share the story of how your business is helping to shape the world of work? We offer sponsored episodes, audio adverts, email campaigns, and a host of other options. Check out packages here.Follow us on LinkedInSubscribe to our newsletterCheck out our in-person events