Lynne Raatz, Masl, Mats, Acc
About Lynne Raatz, Masl, Mats, Acc
Lynne Raatz is a Learning and Development Strategist at FranklinCovey, specializing in leadership and talent development. She has extensive experience in coaching, consulting, and training across various organizations and holds multiple certifications in career and life coaching.
Current Role at FranklinCovey
Lynne Raatz is currently employed as a Learning and Development Strategist at FranklinCovey since 2021. In this role, she specializes in designing transformational learning experiences. She works closely with clients who subscribe to FranklinCovey’s All Access Pass to utilize leadership and personal development content, aiming to drive lasting behavior change in these organizations. Her approach integrates various strengths and behavioral assessment tools, ensuring customized solutions that meet the unique needs of each client.
Professional Experience in Learning and Development
Before joining FranklinCovey, Lynne Raatz held several significant positions in the field of learning and development. From 2020 to 2021, she worked as a Senior Training Specialist at Pediatric Home Service in the Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area. Prior to that, from 2019 to 2020, she served as a Career Coach at Human Capital Partners LLC. Between 2017 and 2020, she was a Senior Leadership Coach & Consultant at GiANT Worldwide. These roles have collectively contributed to her expertise in career coaching and consulting.
Military and Government Experience
Lynne Raatz has a comprehensive background in the military and government sectors. She served as an Army Officer in the United States Army from 2006 to 2010, with assignments in Ft. Bragg, Iraq, and Ft. Monroe, Virginia. Earlier in her career, she was a Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC)/ Army Reserve Cadet from 2003 to 2005 in North Carolina. Additionally, she gained experience as an Agency Liaison Intern at The White House in 2002 and as an Intern at the United States Senate in 2001, both roles located in the Washington D.C. Metro Area.
Educational Background and Certifications
Lynne Raatz holds multiple academic degrees and certifications. She earned a Master's degree in Strategic Leadership from Bethel University in 2016, following a Master of Arts in Theological Studies from the University of Northwestern St. Paul in 2015. She also holds a Bachelor of Arts in History from Methodist University, completed in 2005. Her professional certifications include Certified Career Management Coach from The Academies in 2017, Certified Professional Life Coach from Christian Coach Institute in 2016, and Associate Certified Coach from International Coach Federation.
Founder of Coaching and Consulting Business
Lynne Raatz founded and operated her own coaching and consulting business, Lynne Raatz Coaching & Consulting L.L.C., from 2017 to 2021 in the Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area. Through this venture, she provided tailored coaching and consulting services, leveraging her extensive background in leadership development and career coaching. Her services emphasized the usage of various frameworks and tools such as StrengthsFinder, Myers-Briggs Type Indicator, and the 5 Voices framework to foster individual and team growth.