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Chantel Prat

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Dr. Chantel Prat

Chantel Prat is a Professor at the University of Washington with appointments in the Departments of Psychology, Neuroscience, and Linguistics, and at the Institute for Learning and Brain Sciences, the Center for Neurotechnology, and the Institute for Neuroengineering. A cognitive neuroscientist by training, her interdisciplinary research investigates the biological basis of individual differences in cognition, with an emphasis on understanding the shared neural mechanisms underpinning language and higher-level executive functions.


She is a recipient of the Tom Trabasso Young Investigator Award from the Society of Text and Discourse and a Pathway to Independence Award from the National Institute of Health. 


Her work has been supported by the National Institute of Health, the Office of Naval Research, and the Keck Foundation. 


Prat speaks internationally at events like The World Science Festival. She is featured in the documentary, I Am Human. Her studies have been profiled in media ranging from Scientific American, Psychology Today, and Science Daily to Rolling Stone, Popular Mechanics, Pacific Standard, Travel + Leisure, and National Public Radio. 

Key Speaking Topics

Keynote: The Power of Curiosity

Professional Development Workshop: Learning and Connecting Through Brain Differences

Keynote: How to Learn, Your Way!

Grounded in modern brain science, Dr. Chantel Prat reframes curiosity as a core mental capability that shapes how people learn, innovate, and adapt. The Power of Curiosity demonstrates that curiosity isn’t something you either have or don’t. It’s a learnable skill that strengthens thinking, collaboration, and performance across an organization.


Audience Takeaways


  • A neuroscience-based understanding of how curiosity drives learning and insight
  • Practical strategies to activate curiosity in everyday work and decision-making
  • Tools to ask better questions that lead to stronger solutions and innovation
  • Compelling, research-backed stories that make curiosity actionable, not abstract


Delivery Format


  • 45–60 minute motivational keynote
  • Optional moderated Q&A
  • Appropriate for company-wide events (all-hands), executive leadership, and conferences


Ideal For


  • Innovation & Creative Problem-Solving
  • Learning & Development Programs
  • Change & Transformation Initiatives
  • Teams Facing Uncertainty or Rapid Evolution
  • Organizations Seeking Higher Engagement
  • Leadership & Decision-Making
  • Change, Adaptability & Performance
  • Communication, Conflict & Influence 
  • Entrepreneurship & Innovation 

Speaking Topics


  • Leadership & Decision-Making
  • Change, Adaptability & Performance
  • Communication, Conflict & Influence 
  • Entrepreneurship & Innovation 

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Keynote: How to Learn, Your Way!

Professional Development Workshop: Learning and Connecting Through Brain Differences

Keynote: How to Learn, Your Way!

Drawing on cutting edge neuroscience and decades of research on brain diversity, Dr. Chantel Prat reveals how people actually learn and why a one size fits all approaches fall short. How to Learn, Your Way translates brain science into practical strategies that help individuals and teams understand how they think, learn faster, and perform better by working with their brains, not against them.


Audience Takeaways


  • A science-backed understanding of how different brains learn, process information, and solve problems
  • Practical tools to identify personal learning patterns and apply them immediately at work
  • Strategies to improve communication, training, and collaboration across cognitive differences
  • Engaging, research-driven stories that make neuroscience practical, relatable, and actionable


Delivery Format


  • 45–60 minute keynote grounded in real-world application
  • Optional moderated Q&A
  • Appropriate for company-wide events (all-hands), leadership teams, educators, and conferences


Ideal For


  • Learning & Development Initiatives
  • Talent Growth and Upskilling
  • Innovation-Driven Organizations
  • Teams Navigating Change or Complexity
  • Inclusive Performance and Collaboration


Speaking Topics


  • Leadership & Decision-Making
  • Change, Adaptability & Performance
  • Communication, Conflict & Influence 
  • Entrepreneurship & Innovation 

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Professional Development Workshop: Learning and Connecting Through Brain Differences

Professional Development Workshop: Learning and Connecting Through Brain Differences

Professional Development Workshop: Learning and Connecting Through Brain Differences

Learning and Connecting Through Brain Differences helps people understand how others think, learn, and communicate at work. By turning brain science into practical, everyday tools, this workshop improves clarity, collaboration, and performance. 


Learning Outcomes


  • Understand how brain differences shape communication, learning, and decision-making
  • Adapt leadership and communication approaches to connect with diverse thinking styles
  • Reduce friction and misalignment caused by miscommunication or assumptions
  • Strengthen trust, collaboration, and shared understanding across teams
  • Improve execution and performance by aligning how people think and work


Core Modules


  • How Different Brains Process Information at Work
  • Leading and Communicating Across Thinking Styles
  • Turning Cognitive Differences into Better Decisions
  • Reducing Conflict and Increasing Clarity
  • Building Team Norms That Support Learning and Performance


Delivery Format


  • 90-minute or half-day interactive workshop
  • Includes facilitated discussion, real-world scenarios, and applied communication exercises
  • Scalable for executives, senior leaders, managers, or cross-functional teams


Ideal For


Leadership Development at All Levels

  • Cross-Functional or Diverse Teams
  • Organizations Focused on Collaboration and Execution
  • Teams Navigating Change or Complexity


Speaking Topics


  • Leadership & Decision-Making
  • Change, Adaptability & Performance
  • Communication, Conflict & Influence 
  • Entrepreneurship & Innovation 

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The Neuroscience of YOU

Chantel Prat Ph.D.  is also a world-renowned science communicator and thought leader. 


Prat is the author of the book The Neuroscience of You: How Every Brain is Different and How to Understand Yours. She has spoken internationally at events such as The World Science Festival, has appeared on dozens of podcasts and radio shows, and is featured in the documentary film ‘I am Human’.  

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Busting the myths of the brain with neuroscientist Chantel Prat | Re:Thinking with Adam Grant

Busting the myths of the brain with neuroscientist Chantel Prat | Re:Thinking with Adam Grant

Busting the myths of the brain with neuroscientist Chantel Prat | Re:Thinking with Adam Grant

Understanding The Brain's Us VS. Them Wiring

Busting the myths of the brain with neuroscientist Chantel Prat | Re:Thinking with Adam Grant

Busting the myths of the brain with neuroscientist Chantel Prat | Re:Thinking with Adam Grant

Dr. Chantel Prat University of Washington

Busting the myths of the brain with neuroscientist Chantel Prat | Re:Thinking with Adam Grant

Dr. Chantel Prat University of Washington

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