Amanda Slavin is a renowned educator with a Master’s in Curriculum and Instruction, a Cannes Lion award-winning community designer, and Forbes 30 under 30 honoree. Her Seventh Level Engagement Framework has transformed how we measure learning success and is taught in MBA programs worldwide.  Amanda is the author of the best-selling book, The Seventh Level, and is the co-founder of LearningFREQUENCY.

She co-founded CatalystCreativ/CatalystU in 2012, where she increased engagement for top brands like Google and Coca-Cola. As a co-founder of Runway Health and an advisor to over 20 startups, including HubSpot, she brings her unique insights on engagement to diverse fields, creating cohesive communities and fostering innovation. As a strategic advisor to New Stand, an employee experience startup, she further applies her distinctive approach to enhance workplace dynamics. In all her roles, Amanda consistently aims to redefine how we measure success, focusing on the quality and depth of engagement, not just mere participation or involvement.

Her work in education and learning, encapsulated in her best-selling book The Seventh Level, has provided a revolutionary framework for understanding and measuring engagement. This Seventh Level Engagement Framework, now taught in MBA programs worldwide, signifies her commitment to transforming how we perceive and measure success in learning, emphasizing the journey over the destination. This transformative vision led her to co-found LearningFREQUENCY, an innovative educational platform designed to facilitate a deeper understanding of the learning process. 

Recognized for her thought leadership and expertise, Amanda has been featured in esteemed publications such as Inc, Entrepreneur, Adweek, and Fast Company. She is a compelling communicator with two TEDx talks to her name and has been invited to speak at high-profile events including INBOUND and Summit. Through her various roles, Amanda's enduring mission is to reshape the landscape of education and engagement, crafting more equitable and empowering learning environments for the generations to come.

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  • In a world where standardized tests and outcomes-based education have become the norm, it's time to ask ourselves: what do we truly want our students to achieve? How can we prepare them for a future that is constantly changing and evolving, where critical thinking, problem-solving, and creativity are essential skills?

    In this thought-provoking talk, Amanda Slavin, author of "The Seventh Level", shares her vision for a new education system that focuses on measuring engagement and learning processes rather than just outcomes. Drawing on her extensive experience working with educators, students, and entrepreneurs, Slavin challenges us to rethink what success means in education and how we can create a more personalized and human-centered approach to learning.

    Through engaging stories, real-world examples, and practical strategies, Amanda shows how measuring engagement and learning processes can help us:

    -Build a more inclusive and diverse learning environment that meets the needs of all students, regardless of their background or learning style

    -Foster deeper connections between students, teachers, and the community, creating a sense of purpose and belonging that drives motivation and achievement

    -Empower students to take ownership of their learning and develop the skills they need to thrive in a rapidly changing world

    -Prepare students for the future of work, where creativity, collaboration, and problem-solving are essential skills

    -Build a more resilient and adaptable education system that can respond to the challenges of the 21st century

    If you're looking for a fresh perspective on education and a roadmap for redefining success in your classroom or organization, don't miss this inspiring talk by Amanda Slavin.

  • The shift to remote and flexible work has created new challenges in the workplace. How do you build meaningful connections with your team and foster a sense of belonging when everyone is working from different locations? How can you ensure that employees feel engaged, motivated and connected to their work when they have the freedom to work from anywhere? Amanda Slavin's engagement framework, The Seventh Level, offers a solution to these problems.

    In this talk, Amanda Slavin, the author of "The Seventh Level," will explore how the framework can be used to build stronger connections in remote and flexible work environments. She'll explain how the framework can be used to create a sense of purpose, foster collaboration, and build a culture of innovation and accountability. With The Seventh Level, you can learn how to create a more engaged, productive and motivated team, no matter where they are located.

    Drawing from her experience as a leader in education and business, Amanda will share practical tips for using The Seventh Level to create a sense of community and connectedness in remote and flexible work environments. She'll explore how to build trust and accountability, how to create a shared sense of purpose and vision, and how to foster creativity and innovation in teams that work from different locations.

    This talk is ideal for managers, executives, and anyone looking to build stronger connections and meaningful work in the remote and flexible work era. With The Seventh Level, you can create a more engaged, productive and motivated team, no matter where they choose to work from.

  • To authentically communicate your brand's values to its audience, it's helpful to first articulate your own personal values. But how do you identify and communicate what matters most to you? In this highly interactive session, Amanda Slavin, engagement expert and author of "The Seventh Level," will guide you through an innovative approach to understanding engagement and finding your voice.

    Through a series of exercises and discussions, Amanda will help you identify your personal values and how they can be translated to your brand's values and messaging. You'll learn how to create a clear and compelling message that resonates with your audience and reflects your brand's values.

    Using Amanda's engagement framework, The Seventh Level, you'll explore how to build a strong connection with your audience by speaking from your heart and communicating in an authentic way. You'll also discover how to effectively communicate your brand's values and vision through your messaging and marketing materials.

    This session is perfect for entrepreneurs, marketing professionals, and anyone looking to develop a more authentic and effective brand communication strategy. Get ready to dive deep, connect with your personal values, and learn how to carry those values over to your brand and its audience in a meaningful way.

Key Takeaways Learn what the seven levels of engagement are, why they matter and how they work Understand how your company can leverage the seven levels of engagement to retain customers, keep them loyal and ultimately make them "obsessed" with your company Get specific examples of how the seven levels of engagement work to help you acquire new customers Intended Audience Anyone trying to market to, acquire, retain and/or sell something to customers both external and internal (employees included)