Podcasts about Nudge theory

What if the biggest obstacle to your health, happiness, and success isn't your diet, your habits, or even your circumstances—but your nervous system? In this powerful compilation episode, Darin brings together some of the most transformative insights from several of his most impactful solo episodes on neuroscience, nervous system regulation, meditation, behavior change, human connection, trauma healing, and purposeful living. Drawing from cutting-edge research in neuroplasticity, somatic experiencing, meditation science, behavioral psychology, polyvagal theory, and positive psychology, Darin explores how your environment, biology, and daily practices shape your thoughts, emotions, and ultimately your life. From rewiring childhood patterns and understanding why willpower fails, to regulating your nervous system, embracing vulnerability, cultivating meaningful relationships, and reconnecting with your deepest purpose, this episode offers a practical roadmap for creating lasting internal transformation. True health doesn't begin in the kitchen—it begins in the mind. What You'll Learn Why neuroplasticity proves you're never "stuck" How unresolved trauma becomes trapped in the nervous system The science behind Somatic Experiencing Why your environment shapes behavior more than willpower How to redesign your surroundings for success The measurable neuroscience behind meditation What happens when the brain's Default Mode Network quiets down Why genuine human connection changes your biology How vulnerability rewires your nervous system The relationship between purpose and long-term fulfillment Practical exercises for regulating stress and creating resilience Why true transformation starts from the inside out Chapters 00:00:00 – Welcome to SuperLife 00:00:32 – Sponsor: Fatty15 00:04:13 – Why your nervous system determines your quality of life 00:04:52 – Introducing this mental mastery compilation 00:05:24 – The five pillars of emotional and mental resilience 00:05:51 – Neuroplasticity proves your brain can change 00:06:33 – Childhood programming isn't your destiny 00:06:54 – Somatic Experiencing and healing stored trauma 00:07:51 – Why trauma stays trapped inside the nervous system 00:08:20 – What humans can learn from wild animals 00:09:16 – Practical steps for releasing stored stress 00:09:52 – Healing begins with nervous system awareness 00:10:08 – Why willpower is not enough 00:10:22 – Redesigning your environment for success 00:11:17 – Why behavior change usually fails 00:11:59 – Environmental cues shape automatic habits 00:12:41 – The science behind Nudge Theory 00:13:26 – Why your surroundings matter more than motivation 00:14:02 – Phones, notifications, and distraction loops 00:14:40 – Sponsor: Shakeology 00:16:27 – Mastering your internal environment 00:16:54 – The neuroscience of meditation 00:17:09 – Harvard's advanced meditation research 00:18:21 – What meditation changes inside the brain 00:19:24 – Understanding the Default Mode Network 00:20:34 – Neuroplasticity, immune function, and meditation 00:21:15 – Why meditation changes your entire body 00:22:28 – Meditation as one of the most powerful health interventions 00:22:47 – The loneliness epidemic 00:23:02 – Small acts of kindness that change your biology 00:23:38 – Dopamine, oxytocin, and meaningful connection 00:24:15 – Polyvagal theory and nervous system safety 00:24:52 – Vulnerability as a biological superpower 00:25:43 – Everyday moments that create connection 00:26:38 – Rewiring your nervous system through kindness 00:27:32 – Why vulnerability creates resilience 00:27:40 – The final piece: discovering fulfillment 00:28:07 – Finding your authentic self 00:28:58 – Why purpose improves well-being 00:29:37 – Reconnecting with the miracle of being alive 00:30:33 – Defining your core values 00:31:34 – Living in alignment with your purpose 00:32:11 – Building meaningful work and relationships 00:33:18 – True health is an inside job 00:33:43 – Final reflections and mental reset 00:34:07 – Closing thoughts     Thank You to Our Sponsors Fatty15: Get an additional 15% off their 90-day subscription Starter Kit by going to fatty15.com/DARIN and using code DARIN at checkout. Shakeology: Shakeology-All in One Nutrition: Get 15% off with code SUPERLIFE at Shakeology.com.     Join the SuperLife Community Get Darin's deeper wellness breakdowns — beyond social media restrictions: Weekly voice notes Ingredient deep dives Wellness challenges Energy + consciousness tools Community accountability Extended episodes Join for $7.49/month → https://patreon.com/darinolien     Find More from Darin Olien: Instagram: @darinolien Podcast: SuperLife Podcast Website: superlife.com Book: Fatal Conveniences New Show: Roadmap to Happiness     Key Takeaway "Your nervous system shapes every part of your life—from your habits and relationships to your health, resilience, and sense of purpose. The good news is that it isn't fixed. Through neuroplasticity, intentional environments, meditation, vulnerability, meaningful connection, and conscious daily practices, you can literally redesign the way your brain and body respond to the world. Real transformation doesn't begin by forcing yourself to change—it begins by creating the conditions where change becomes natural."

In this special live episode of Facts vs Feelings from Carson's Second Quarter Summit in Chicago, Ryan Detrick and Sonu Varghese sit down with Nobel Prize-winning economist Dr. Richard Thaler for a conversation that ranges from NFL draft strategy to retirement savings design to why markets keep producing events that are statistically supposed to be impossible.Thaler breaks down his "Loser's Curse" research on the NFL draft, explaining why top picks are systematically overvalued and why trading down is almost always the smarter move. Twenty years and a Nobel Prize later, teams have barely improved their ability to predict talent. The better-than-the-next-guy stat went from 52% to 53%.The conversation covers Bob Shiller's work on excess market volatility, what it actually means when 10-sigma events keep showing up every decade, and why the coming wave of major IPOs is forcing index providers into decisions that are anything but passive.On the behavioral side, Thaler walks through the three pillars that transformed 401k design: automatic enrollment, target date funds, and Save More Tomorrow and why the UK's approach to retirement mandates got the balance right. He also gets into mental accounting and why a $2 million gain in home equity has almost no impact on spending while a direct deposit hits a checking account and disappears immediately.Key Takeaways: NFL teams have had 20 years, full quant departments, and AI-powered scouting to improve on Richard Thaler's draft research. Their ability to rank players better than a coin flip moved from 52% to 53%. Tom Brady was picked 199.The first pick in the NFL draft is not worth six second-round picks. Trading down is the winning strategy, and trading a pick this year for a pick next year where the going rate is one round works out to roughly a 120% implied interest rate.When stocks get added to the S&P 500, the price pops. Andre Shleifer proved it in grad school with a paper called "Do Demand Curves Slope Down for Stocks?" The answer was yes, and it was controversial at the time. Now everyone knows it and the SpaceX IPO is about to test it at a scale the market has never seen.Buying an IPO on day one looks exciting and has historically cost investors around 30% in underperformance versus the market over the following three years, according to Jay Ritter's data.Making enrollment the default in 401k plans, rather than requiring employees to opt in, had a bigger impact on retirement savings rates than any amount of financial education. Which box comes pre-checked should be irrelevant. It isn't.A $2 million gain in home equity produces almost zero change in spending. The same money landing in a checking account gets spent. Mental accounting is not a quirk; it shapes how wealth actually moves through the economy, and you can't model the wealth effect without accounting for where the money sits.Jump to:0:00 - Live From Chicago Kickoff0:35 - Sponsor Message From Pimco1:13 - Welcoming Nobel Laureate Richard Thaler2:31 - The NFL Draft Loser's Curse9:03 - Can You Fire Your Team10:31 - Why Markets Swing Too Much18:35 - IPOs Index Rules And Demand Shocks24:24 - Live T-Shirt Toss Intermission25:47 - Nudges That Fix Retirement Saving34:33 - Education Versus Mandates In Policy38:45 - Fees Transparency And Trust41:09 - Mental Accounting And The Wealth Effect45:13 - Final Thanks And Sign-Off45:42 - Important DisclosuresConnect with Ryan:• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryandetrick/• X: https://x.com/RyanDetrickConnect with Sonu:• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sonu-varghese-phd/• X: https://x.com/sonusvarghese?lang=enQuestions about the show? We'd love to hear from you! factsvsfeelings@carsongroup.com

Send us a note about this episode. We'll reply and thank you on a future episodeThis episode was first published in May 2021.Nudge Theory burst onto the scene in 2008 when Cass Sunstein and Richard Thaler published their book “Nudge: Improving Decisions About Health, Wealth, and Happiness.” The simplest models of economics take preferences as given, but nudge ideas suggest we can be moved, steered, and in some cases manipulated. Nudge has influenced politicians around the World. There are “Nudge Units” in government in the UK, US, Germany, Japan, and even Canada. The World Bank, United Nations, and European Commission have “Nudge” teams.Guest Rory Sutherland, Vice chairman Ogilvy UKWebsite To book Rory for your event emailCanadian Nudge Team = BeSci Team UK Nudge Team = Behavioural Insights Team Australian Nudge Team = Behavioural Economics Team of Australia American Nudge Team = Social and Behavioural Sciences Team Stories and Strategies is the Official Podcast Sponsor of IABC World Conference in Toronto June 14-16, 2026Click here to check it out https://wc.iabc.com Support the showStories and Strategies is the Official Podcast Sponsor of IABC World Conference in Toronto June 14-16, 2026Click here to check it out https://wc.iabc.com Support the show

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Tessa has edited a new collection of insights in the book 'Kiwis in Climate' - for more on it click here: Kiwis in Climate book In this conversation we find out about her childhood and background as well as the variety of initiatives she has been part of already in her life.  We had known each other about a decade but I had not heard all of her story so it was nice to learn more. If you like this conversation check out more at www.theseeds.nz  Also you can listen to the Rod Carr interview here Children ask the questions of Climate Change Commission Chair Dr Rod Carr - Episode 400! - Seeds David Hall interview David Hall on Consumer Decision Making, Nudge Theory, Political Philosophy, and how all this affects Government Policy - Seeds

In this solo episode, Darin breaks down one of the most misunderstood drivers of behavior change: environment. We've been taught that success comes down to discipline, motivation, and willpower, but neuroscience tells a very different story. Darin explains how modern environments hijack the brain's reward system, override conscious choice, and quietly shape habits before we even realize it. This episode is a practical, science-backed roadmap for redesigning your surroundings so healthy behaviors become automatic and self-sabotaging patterns lose their grip.     What You'll Learn Why willpower is a weak and unreliable backup system How your environment shapes behavior before conscious choice The neuroscience behind cues, habits, and automatic behavior Why modern food and tech are engineered to hijack dopamine How stress amplifies cravings and impulsive behavior The link between cortisol, dopamine, and habit formation Why changing your environment works better than "trying harder" How visual cues influence food choices and cravings Why phones, notifications, and color overstimulate the brain Simple ways to design a SuperLife environment that supports your goals     Chapters 00:00:03 – Welcome to SuperLife and the mission of sovereignty 00:00:33 – Sponsor: TruNiagen NAD⁺ supplements and why verification matters 00:02:18 – Introducing today's topic: environment vs willpower 00:02:42 – Why willpower has been misunderstood 00:03:18 – Willpower as a weak backup system 00:03:32 – How surroundings shape habits automatically 00:03:53 – The neuroscience of behavior change 00:04:01 – Dopamine hijacking in modern life 00:04:14 – Designing environments that make good habits automatic 00:05:06 – Why this topic matters more than ever 00:05:46 – External cues and automatic brain responses 00:06:18 – Hippocampus, basal ganglia, and habit loops 00:06:55 – Nudge theory and environmental design 00:07:31 – Why willpower shouldn't lead behavior change 00:07:55 – Food cues, stress, and cravings 00:08:20 – Phones, notifications, and dopamine overload 00:09:05 – Reward prediction and cue-driven behavior 00:10:02 – Redesigning environments to reduce addiction 00:10:34 – Stress hormones and habit reinforcement 00:11:30 – Sponsor: Our Place non-toxic cookware 00:13:34 – Stress, scrolling, and lost time 00:14:26 – Junk food, stress, and compulsive eating 00:15:12 – How environmental cues shift food desire 00:15:28 – Engineered foods and reward circuits 00:16:09 – Tech cues, stress, and attention hijacking 00:17:06 – Practical solutions: designing a SuperLife environment 00:17:48 – Kitchen setup and visual food cues 00:18:41 – Workspace design and single-purpose zones 00:19:08 – Reducing digital dopamine triggers 00:19:32 – Using grayscale mode on your phone 00:20:32 – Social environment and behavior modeling 00:21:21 – Community, support, and the SuperLife Patreon 00:22:18 – Bringing nature into your home 00:23:19 – Environment influences habits more than willpower 00:23:52 – Why inaction keeps you stuck 00:24:13 – Changing your environment to change your life 00:24:26 – Closing thoughts and call to action     Thank You to Our Sponsors: Our Place: Non-toxic cookware that keeps harmful chemicals out of your food. Get 10% off at fromourplace.com with code DARIN. Tru Niagen: Boost NAD+ levels for cellular health and longevity. Get 20% off with code DARIN20 at truniagen.com.     Find More From Darin: Website: darinolien.com Instagram: @darinolien Book: Fatal Conveniences     Key Takeaway If you don't change your environment, something else will keep making choices for you.     Bibliography/Sources Clear, J. (2018). Atomic habits: An easy & proven way to build good habits & break bad ones. Avery. (Reference for Environment > Willpower). https://jamesclear.com/atomic-habits Laran, J., & Salerno, A. (2013). Life-history strategy, food choice, and caloric consumption. Psychological Science, 24(2), 167–173. (Reference for harsh environment cues increasing desire for energy-dense foods). https://doi.org/10.1177/0956797612450031 Mullainathan, S., & Shafir, E. (2013). Scarcity: Why having so little means so much. Times Books. (Reference for scarcity/environment hijacking cognitive bandwidth). https://us.macmillan.com/books/9780805092646 Schwabe, L., & Wolf, O. T. (2011). Stress-induced modulation of instrumental behavior: From goal-directed to habitual control of action. Behavioral Neuroscience, 125(5), 664–673. (Reference for stress hormones amplifying habit/cue-reward learning). https://doi.org/10.1037/a0024732 Story, M., Kaphingst, K. M., Robinson-O'Brien, R., & Glanz, K. (2008). Creating healthy food and eating environments: Policy and environmental approaches. Annual Review of Public Health, 29, 253–272. (Reference for the "ecological framework" of eating behavior). https://doi.org/10.1146/annurev.publhealth.29.020907.090926 Subramaniam, A. (2025). How your environment shapes your habits. Psychology Today. (Reference for the specific Psychology Today article on external cues). https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/parenting-from-a-neuroscience-perspective/202503/how-your-environment-shapes-your-habits Thaler, R. H., & Sunstein, C. R. (2008). Nudge: Improving decisions about health, wealth, and happiness. Yale University Press. (Reference for Nudge Theory). https://yalebooks.yale.edu/book/9780300122237/nudge Ulrich, R. S., Simons, R. F., Losito, B. D., Fiorito, E., Miles, M. A., & Zelson, M. (1991). Stress recovery during exposure to natural and urban environments. Journal of Environmental Psychology, 11(3), 201–230. (Reference for nature exposure reducing stress markers). https://doi.org/10.1016/S0272-4944(05)80184-7 Wansink, B. (2004). Environmental factors that increase the food intake and consumption volume of unknowing consumers. Annual Review of Nutrition, 24, 455–479. (Reference for visual cues and food environment engineering). https://doi.org/10.1146/annurev.nutr.24.010403.103025  

Standard economic theory informs how we think about business strategy and the economy and presumes that people are selfish, have well-defined preferences, and consistently make welfare-maximizing choices. In other words, we are rational. But what if that is not the case?Nobel Prize-winning economist Richard Thaler is out with an updated edition of his bestselling 1991 book, "The Winner's Curse: Paradoxes and Anomalies of Economic Life." In the new edition, he and his co-author Alex Imas (both professors at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business) reflect on the last thirty years of behavioral economics and how it makes sense of tensions between our psychological biases and impulses that make us less than fully rational in practice. Using a wealth of empirical evidence, the authors explore the behavioral anomalies that contradict the expectations of standard economic theory and explain a wide range of real-world examples from banking crises to social media addiction.Earlier this month, Thaler joined Bethany and Luigi for a sold-out Capitalisn't recording in front of a live audience in Chicago to walk through the anomalies of human behavior that have endured from biblical times to the age of Big Tech. Thaler reflects on how views and the adoption of behavioral economics have changed over the last thirty years, both within academia and beyond (wonder why you can't put down your phone? Silicon Valley has read Thaler). He also shares how behavioral economics can influence public policy from canceling “junk fees” and dubious subscriptions to deciding which parts of the Affordable Care Act to keep and which are unlikely to produce their desired outcomes. Over conversation, light banter, and audience Q&A, Thaler shares his views on the state of capitalism and reveals how there is no grand unified theory of human behavior that incorporates all its irrationalities—only departures from the standard model. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Getting from A to B in an EV isn't as simple as swapping gas for kWh. It is a fundamentally different experience. The companies - CPOs and eMSPs - that serve EV drivers have to navigate a challenging maze to profitability. Gideon van Dijk from chargetrip joins Mike and Kevin to unpack what CPOs must own - digital, physical, and everything in between - to put themselves in a position to succeed in a world of electrified transport. 

 Unlock the hidden key to successful AI transformation: behavioural change. In this episode, we explore how Nudge Theory helps overcome resistance to AI adoption in organisations, turning hesitation into enthusiasm. Discover how subtle, timely interventions can align employee behaviour with strategic goals—boosting productivity and trust without forcing change. Learn practical approaches to embed ethical nudges that drive sustainable AI use and unlock the full value of your investments. Essential listening for senior leaders, transformation professionals, and consultants committed to future-proofing their organisations. 

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Today's episode explores Nudge Theory, more correctly Behavioral Economics and how too many nudges can start to make us feel pushed around.  Referenced paper https://www.nber.org/system/files/working_papers/w20007/w20007.pdf Contact us: https://www.culthackers.com/contact  

Julian Charles talks with Dr Gary Sidley, a former NHS Consultant Clinical Psychologist, for an interview on the UK government's morally questionable use of "NUDGE" techniques during the Covid Event, the extent to which Nudge Theory is being employed more generally by government, and the serious ethical questions entailed.  The Pretty face of cooersion?

In this episode, Rory Henry speaks with Dave Connolly, co-founder and CEO of Nudge, a top-rated platform for advice engagement. Discover the journey that led to the creation of Nudge and how it helps advisors ensure clients take actionable steps towards their financial goals. Learn how Nudge integrates behavioral finance principles, to reduce cognitive load and prompt clients to move from inaction to action. Find out how timely reminders and efficient task management enhance client engagement and satisfaction. Are you curious about implementing nudge theory in your practice? Do you want to know what the Zeigarnik Effect is? Find the answers to these questions and more in this insightful episode with Dave Connolly of Nudge!

This is a throwback to episode 52 of this podcast.Nudge Theory burst onto the scene in 2008 when Cass Sunstein and Richard Thaler published their book “Nudge: Improving Decisions About Health, Wealth, and Happiness.” The simplest models of economics take preferences as given, but nudge ideas suggest we can be moved, steered, and in some cases manipulated. Nudge has influenced politicians around the World. There are “Nudge Units” in government in the UK, US, Germany, Japan, and even Canada. The World Bank, United Nations, and European Commission have “Nudge” teams.Listen For6:47 The Fundamentals of Nudge Theory8:02 The Impact of Context on Behaviour9:03 Economic vs Psychological Solutions10:39 Examples of Nudge Theory in Everyday ContextsCanadian Nudge Team = BeSci Team UK Nudge Team = Behavioural Insights Team Australian Nudge Team = Behavioural Economics Team of Australia American Nudge Team = Social and Behavioural Sciences Team Guest: Rory SutherlandWebsite Rate this podcast with just one click Leave us a voice message we can share on the podcast  https://www.speakpipe.com/StoriesandStrategiesStories and Strategies WebsiteDo you want to podcast? Book a meeting with Doug Downs to talk about it.Apply to be a guest on the podcastConnect with usLinkedIn | X | Instagram | You Tube | Facebook | ThreadsRequest a transcript of this episodeSupport the Show.

"We are being furtively nudged, on an unprecedented scale, to obey the doctrines of the world's elite."—Dr Gary Sidley We welcome to the programme Dr Gary Sidley—a former NHS Consultant Clinical Psychologist—for an interview on the UK government's morally questionable use of "nudge" techniques during the Covid Event, the extent to which Nudge Theory is being employed more generally by government, and the serious ethical questions entailed. (Dr Sidley is a freelance writer, trainer, and blogger, who in 2013 retired as a Professional Lead/Consultant Clinical Psychologist after 33 continuous years in the NHS working in psychiatric nursing and clinical psychology. In early 2020 he became extremely concerned about the government's response to the ‘coronavirus crisis', and began writing on the subject at his well-known Coronababble blog. Gary is a member of the Health Advisory & Recovery Team (HART) and the Smile Free campaign to lift all mask mandates. He is currently leading on a research project into the UK's deployment of behavioural science strategies during the Covid Event, and the ethical implications of the state using these methods on its own people.) [For show notes please visit https://themindrenewed.com]

"We are being furtively nudged, on an unprecedented scale, to obey the doctrines of the world's elite."—Dr Gary Sidley We welcome to the programme Dr Gary Sidley—a former NHS Consultant Clinical Psychologist—for an interview on the UK government's morally questionable use of "nudge" techniques during the Covid Event, the extent to which Nudge Theory is being employed more generally by government, and the serious ethical questions entailed. (Dr Sidley is a freelance writer, trainer, and blogger, who in 2013 retired as a Professional Lead/Consultant Clinical Psychologist after 33 continuous years in the NHS working in psychiatric nursing and clinical psychology. In early 2020 he became extremely concerned about the government's response to the ‘coronavirus crisis', and began writing on the subject at his well-known Coronababble blog. Gary is a member of the Health Advisory & Recovery Team (HART) and the Smile Free campaign to lift all mask mandates. He is currently leading on a research project into the UK's deployment of behavioural science strategies during the Covid Event, and the ethical implications of the state using these methods on its own people.) [For show notes please visit https://themindrenewed.com]

"We are being furtively nudged, on an unprecedented scale, to obey the doctrines of the world's elite."—Dr Gary Sidley We welcome to the programme Dr Gary Sidley—a former NHS Consultant Clinical Psychologist—for an interview on the UK government's morally questionable use of "nudge" techniques during the Covid Event, the extent to which Nudge Theory is being employed more generally by government, and the serious ethical questions entailed. (Dr Sidley is a freelance writer, trainer, and blogger, who in 2013 retired as a Professional Lead/Consultant Clinical Psychologist after 33 continuous years in the NHS working in psychiatric nursing and clinical psychology. In early 2020 he became extremely concerned about the government's response to the ‘coronavirus crisis', and began writing on the subject at his well-known Coronababble blog. Gary is a member of the Health Advisory & Recovery Team (HART) and the Smile Free campaign to lift all mask mandates. He is currently leading on a research project into the UK's deployment of behavioural science strategies during the Covid Event, and the ethical implications of the state using these methods on its own people.) [For show notes please visit https://themindrenewed.com]

Can you feel the energy in the air? This was a zinger of an episode!Kam Chohan, the Executive Director of the Educational Collaborative for International Schools (ECIS), joined us for this episode. With a background in education and leadership, Kam Chohan is a learning leader who brings insight, wisdom, and compassion to the role. She demonstrates the ability to build meaningful, lasting relationships that contribute to personal and organizational development and improvement.Kam is a passionate educator and has enjoyed lecturing in mathematics and business in previous roles. As an example of her commitment to student learning, Kam worked with the UK Government's Behaviour Insights Team to apply the Nudge Theory to improve student outcomes on a national level. This highlights her innovative approach to education and her commitment to making a positive impact.Kam received the 1885 NEASC Award for Exemplary Service to Education in December 2022. This award recognizes outstanding contributions to the field of education, further confirming Kam's dedication and excellence in her work.Kam is committed to social justice and equity through diversity, inclusion, and intercultural understanding in international education.Our Guiding Question was, “What does the ECIS organization do, and how can educators access its services?”Kam covered many topics, including: ECIS started off by supporting schools in Europe but has now expanded to schools around the worldECIS's professional learning opportunities and outreach have grown tenfold in the past four yearsInclusion is at the core of Kam's work, working with “thought partners” to support learningSpecial interest groups (e.g., PE, math, library) connect to share best practicesThe mission is to make the world a better place while preparing tomorrow's leaders to do the sameChild Protection and DEIJ are key PD programs ECIS has Middle Leader training offeringsECIS aims to approach recruiting with new eyes, questioning previous practices by bringing in more diversity of hires, including local educatorsECIS seeks to bring in student voicesSome trends Kam sees include: helping school communities with well-being and balance; the growth of AI and how to bring in ethics in approaching it; ongoing work with curriculum.  The show was recorded on January 9, 2024. Kam's Contact Information: LinkedInCategories: School Life | Recruiting | Professional Learning | DEIJ | Child ProtectionRemember to access our Educators Going Global website for more information or to subscribe to our newsletter!Email us with comments or suggestions at educatorsgoingglobal@gmail.com Follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram or YouTube.Listen on your favorite podcast app: connect from our share page.Music: YouTube. (2022). Acoustic Guitar | Folk | No copyright | 2022❤️. YouTube. Retrieved October 11, 2022, from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YOEmg_6i7jA.

For the last decade, messaging around cyber security has often followed a similar pattern: Make people fear the consequences of being hacked. We are only human, after all. We're flawed, and we're fallible. So are we the weakest link in the cyber security chain? Or is there a better way to look at it?To answer that, we're joined this week by HPE Cyber Security Awareness Training Program Manager, Joanne O'Connor.This is Technology Now, a weekly show from Hewlett Packard Enterprise. Every week we look at a story that's been making headlines, take a look at the technology behind it, and explain why it matters to organizations and what we can learn from it. Do you have a question for the expert? Ask it here using this Google form: https://forms.gle/8vzFNnPa94awARHMA About the expert: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joanne-oconnor-/?originalSubdomain=ieSources and statistics cited in this episode:Psychology of Human error: https://www.tessian.com/research/the-psychology-of-human-error/Survey of most commonly used passwords: https://s1.nordcdn.com/nord/misc/0.78.0/nordpass/top-200-2023/200-most-common-passwords-en.pdfJET Fusion experiment: https://ccfe.ukaea.uk/programmes/joint-european-torus/ITER Fusion lab : https://www.iter.org/proj/inafewlines

For the last decade, messaging around cyber security has often followed a similar pattern: Make people fear the consequences of being hacked. We are only human, after all. We're flawed, and we're fallible. So are we the weakest link in the cyber security chain? Or is there a better way to look at it?To answer that, we're joined this week by HPE Cyber Security Awareness Training Program Manager, Joanne O'Connor.This is Technology Now, a weekly show from Hewlett Packard Enterprise. Every week we look at a story that's been making headlines, take a look at the technology behind it, and explain why it matters to organizations and what we can learn from it. Do you have a question for the expert? Ask it here using this Google form: https://forms.gle/8vzFNnPa94awARHMA About the expert: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joanne-oconnor-/?originalSubdomain=ieSources and statistics cited in this episode:Psychology of Human error: https://www.tessian.com/research/the-psychology-of-human-error/Survey of most commonly used passwords: https://s1.nordcdn.com/nord/misc/0.78.0/nordpass/top-200-2023/200-most-common-passwords-en.pdfJET Fusion experiment: https://ccfe.ukaea.uk/programmes/joint-european-torus/ITER Fusion lab : https://www.iter.org/proj/inafewlines

For the last decade, messaging around cyber security has often followed a similar pattern: Make people fear the consequences of being hacked. We are only human, after all. We're flawed, and we're fallible. So are we the weakest link in the cyber security chain? Or is there a better way to look at it?To answer that, we're joined this week by HPE Cyber Security Awareness Training Program Manager, Joanne O'Connor.This is Technology Now, a weekly show from Hewlett Packard Enterprise. Every week we look at a story that's been making headlines, take a look at the technology behind it, and explain why it matters to organizations and what we can learn from it. Do you have a question for the expert? Ask it here using this Google form: https://forms.gle/8vzFNnPa94awARHMA About the expert: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joanne-oconnor-/?originalSubdomain=ieSources and statistics cited in this episode:Psychology of Human error: https://www.tessian.com/research/the-psychology-of-human-error/Survey of most commonly used passwords: https://s1.nordcdn.com/nord/misc/0.78.0/nordpass/top-200-2023/200-most-common-passwords-en.pdfJET Fusion experiment: https://ccfe.ukaea.uk/programmes/joint-european-torus/ITER Fusion lab : https://www.iter.org/proj/inafewlines

Nudge Your Way to Success: Exploring Nudge Theory in Business and Beyond Want to influence behavior, spark change, and achieve your goals without being pushy? This episode delves into the fascinating world of Nudge Theory. We'll start with the basics, exploring its origins and applications, then dive deeper into its power in: Political contexts: Discover how subtle nudges can impact voting, public health, and policy. Business and leadership: Learn how to apply nudges to motivate teams, boost productivity, and drive sales. Personal growth: Understand how nudges can help you overcome resistance, make better decisions, and achieve personal goals. But it's not just about manipulation! We'll also discuss: Change facilitation: The key principles of creating positive and sustainable change in organizations. The power of choice and influence: How understanding how people think can help you shape their decisions ethically. Building trust and maintaining course: Essential elements for successful nudges and long-term impact. Join us as we explore the exciting world of Nudge Theory and learn how to use it to influence behavior, drive change, and achieve your goals – both personally and professionally! Chapters 1. Introduction to Nudge Theory and its Applications (00:00:00 - 00:05:07) 2. Exploring the Origins of Nudge Theory (00:05:07 - 00:09:45) 3. Nudge Theory in Political Contexts (00:09:45 - 00:13:48) 4. Applying Nudge Theory in Business and Leadership (00:13:48 - 00:15:01) 5. Introduction to Change Facilitation (00:15:01 - 00:19:07) 6. The Power of Choice and Influence (00:19:07 - 00:20:49) 7. Conditions for Positive Organisational Change (00:20:49 - 00:24:21) 8. Gathering Feedback and Removing Barriers (00:24:21 - 00:28:55) 9. Overcoming Resistance and Ensuring Accountability (00:28:55 - end) 10. Trust, Flexibility, and Maintaining Course (00:29:54 - 00:30:29) 11. Celebrating Wins and Shifting Focus (00:30:29 - 00:32:20) 12. Leveraging Nudge Theory and Conclusion (00:32:20 - 00:33:56) Follow us on: * Tiktok- ⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@t2_performance⁠⁠ * Instagram- ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/trans2performance/⁠⁠  *Youtube-⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@trans2performance/videos⁠⁠ * Facebook- ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/trans2performance⁠⁠  * Twitter- ⁠⁠https://twitter.com/Trans2P⁠⁠  * Linkedin- ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/9404485/⁠⁠  Featuring: *Scott Morrison, Senior Consultant, Trans2 Performance *Spencer Locker, Senior Consultant, Trans2 Performance --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thet2hubcast/message

If you like Building Better CMOs, we think you'll also like "Stories and Strategies For Public Relations and Marketing," hosted by Doug Downs. In this episode, originally released in May 2021, Doug interviews Ogilvy UK vice chairman Rory Sutherland about nudge theory — the behavioral science concept popularized by Cass Sunstein and Richard Thaler's book "Nudge: Improving Decisions About Health, Wealth, and Happiness." We'll be back in two weeks with a new episode of Building Better CMOs! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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When it comes to theories about behavior change if it seems too good to be true it probably is. In this edition of Two Guys on Your Head,  Dr. Art Markman, Dr. Bob Duke, and Rebecca McInroy talk about the popular “Nudge” theory and why it’s not all it’s cracked up to be. The post Nudge Theory appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

You can contact Women Talking About Learning through our website, womentalkingaboutlearning.com We're on Twitter @WTAL_Podcast You can buy us a coffee to support Women Talking About Learning via Ko-Fi. Or you can email us via hello@llarn.com This week's guests are: Tanya McCalmon is the director at Lennox Learning and Development, and a DEI consultant focused on helping SMEs create a culture of inclusion through strategic learning and development. She works with clients around the world and is on a mission to inspire global inclusion.  Website address: www.lennox-lld.com LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tanyamccalmon/   Maria Mander is the Founder of ‘Mander Wellbeing' providing Wellbeing Consultancy to SME's and large corporate companies across the UK. She is a renowned expert and leader in employee wellbeing, engagement, DEI-B and culture change. Most recently, Maria has been supporting organisations to develop their menopause strategy, including conducting workshops to educate employees and training managers in managing menopause in the workplace.  Maria's insights on wellbeing are regularly seen through her writing, podcasts and speaking engagements at events, as well as being a guest panellist.  She has been a judge for the UK Company Culture Awards and Greater Manchester Good Employment Charter Awards. Currently, Maria is Co-Chair of Pro Manchester's Wellbeing Champions Committee.  Maria brings a fresh holistic approach to wellbeing in the workplace and is passionate about inspiring others to make positive changes in their lives, both personally and professionally.   SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/maria-mander-56a9a0141/ X - @MariaMander1 Insta - @mariamander1   Nicola Texeira is an HR professional, having worked in L&D initially then Generalist HR before specialising in recruitment and more recently qualified as a Registered Nutritional Therapist.  Currently working in Talent Acquisition as well as having a remit for Wellbeing, for employees and focusing on the wellbeing of corporate professionals when she launches her business in 2023.  LinkedIn: Nicola Texeira | LinkedIn   Liz Needham's career focus has been on people and organisational development since 2007. She is passionate about facilitating practical, context specific dialogue and learning that delivers change. Liz is known for creating reflective spaces and helping leaders to step back and understand how they can think and work differently. She has been supporting senior female leaders to grow their impact by understanding their leadership values and strengths for over a decade, partnering with them through critical transitions including promotions, first Director roles, exits and career changes. Liz has successfully delivered senior roles in business operations, programme management, change management and HR and has been a member of senior leadership teams. She founded Needham Consulting Ltd in 2018 to fulfil her ambition to impact a broader audience of leaders. LinkedIn linkedin.com/in/lizneedham Twitter @yourdreamgoal Website https://www.lizneedham.com/ Email liz@lizneedham.com   Lisa Wright – Founder - Menopause the Wright Way (MtWW) After a career spent working within the data industry, including 18 years as the MD of an internationally based corporate, Lisa decided to change focus and pursue a business opportunity based upon her lifelong interest in sport and nutrition. Following completion of a Masters' degree in Exercise and Nutrition Science at University of Chester, whilst also qualifying as a British Triathlon Coach, Lisa founded MtWW. Lisa's interest in the subject was triggered by her dissertation research project that examined the impact of Vitamin D on peri/menopausal symptoms experienced by female endurance athletes. MtWW helps businesses and individuals to manage the impact of this life transition that women will experience. Support and guidance are available for diverse groups including: senior leaders, enabling them to understand the business impact managers, who may have menopausal team members and need to have difficult conversations female employees, providing evidence-based information and support around all aspects of the perimenopause and menopause male employees wishing to support their partners Website: https://menopausethewrightway.com LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/Menopausethewrightway Email: lisa@menopausethewrightway.com   Episode Links: Menopause resources for LGBTQIA+ people — Queer / LGBTQIA+ Menopause How Behavioral Science and ‘Nudge Theory' Can Make a Difference in Gender Equality Understanding older workers Ageism in the workplace – the privilege of being the ‘right age' The Change review – Bridget Christie's super-cool menopause comedy is like nothing else on TV The lived experience of perimenopause and menopause British Nutrition Foundation Menopause and diet Self-help tool: Menopause and mental wellbeing Meditation and Sleep Made Simple - Headspace Toolkit-Menopause-at-work-%E2%80%93-Employees-10.10.19 The Relative Burden of Menopausal and Postmenopausal Symptoms versus Other Major Conditions: A Retrospective Analysis of the Medical Expenditure Panel Survey Data MENOPAUSE CRIPPLES THE UK ECONOMY Menopause and the Workplace: How to enable fulfilling working lives: government response The Relationship between Health Status and Social Activity of Perimenopausal and Postmenopausal Women (Health Status and Social Relationships in Menopause) Working from home: can it impact menopause? Supporting staff through the menopause The Knowledge: Your guide to female health – from menstruation to the menopause BSI Article Home - Wellbeing of Women The MATE survey: men's perceptions and attitudes towards menopause and their role in partners' menopausal transition Managing the effects of the menopause

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The episode explores Nudge Theory, a behavioral economics concept used to guide better decisions through minor environmental changes. Plantega, a company making plant-based food accessible via a unique plant-based-deli-in-store model in New York City bodegas, employs Nudge Theory through strategic locations, appealing signage, choice architecture, simplification, sampling events, social proof, and incentives. By incorporating these tactics, Plantega has successfully launched across the city, encouraging thousands of consumers to choose plant-based options daily. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Series ThreeThis episode of #TheNewAbnormal podcast features Laura de Moliere, Partner and Co-founder at the Germany-based consultancy, Decision-Context. She's also the ex-Head of Behavioural Science  at the UK Govt's Cabinet Office, before which she's was in senior roles at other Government Departments. In this podcast, she gives a fascinating overview of decision sciences, social psychology and behavioural economics. Therefore, we discuss everything from Nudge Theory to being 'Predictably Irrational' and specifics such as confirmation bias, social proof, loss aversion, disinformation, and System 1 & 2 thinking. In particular, she explains her current obsession with ChatGPT from the perspective of applying AI to personalise, evaluate and predict optimal interventions regarding behavioural change.  Finally, we even talk about the dreaded 'B' word. Yes, as in Brexit...

Nudge theory is one of the most important tools that governments use to try and control.  This week we examine it with the help of Susan Michie; Radiohead; the WHO; Monkeypox; Climate Change; Measuring Temperatures; JJ Cale; Glen Frey; Inflated LGBT numbers; Albo and ScoMo; The Manly Seven; Yolanda Adams; the Lord's Prayer in the Australian Parliament; Chestfeeding, Stonewall and Trimble; Mark Knopfler;  Cannibalism; Ricky Gervais and Weak Atheist Arguments; Happiness; The Edwin Hawkes Singers. 

Today, in episode 577, our expert Infectious Disease Doctor and Community Health Specialist discuss what you need to know about Public Health. We talk about connections between long COVID and chronic illness, as well as how Xylitol can help reduce pre-term births, and how we should use nudges. As always, join us for all the Public Health information you need, explained clearly by our health experts. Website: NoiseFilter - Complex health topics explained simply (noisefiltershow.com) Animations: NoiseFilter - YouTube Instagram: NoiseFilter (@noisefiltershow) • Instagram photos and videos Facebook: NoiseFilter Show | Facebook TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@noisefiltershow --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/noisefilter/message

This week, we welcome Susie Alegre, a leading human rights barrister in the internationally renowned Doughty Street Chambers. She has been a legal pioneer in digital human rights, in particular the impact of artificial intelligence on the human rights of freedom of thought and opinion. Her book, Freedom to Think, charts the history and importance of our most basic human right: freedom of thought. From Galileo to Nudge Theory to Alexa, Susie explores how the powerful have always sought to get inside our heads, influence how we think and shape what we buy. Providing a bold new framework to understand how our agency is being gradually undermined, Freedom to Think is a groundbreaking and vital charter for taking back our humanity and safeguarding our reason in the technological age. In this fascinating episode we discuss: How human rights underpin what it means to be human and why the right to the freedom of thought should be protected at all costs How historically this right has come under threat, but never more so that today, when the threat of surveillance capitalism means our minds are read every single minute We discuss how to stay cognisant of how technology is affecting our freedom of thought And future strategies to keep us safe. This episode is part of our mini-series on 'Self' where we explore how our technology impacts some of the most important aspects of being human. Over the coming weeks we will speak with Krista Tippett, creator of On Being, Susie Alegre, human rights lawyer and author of Freedom to Think, Jillian Horton MD, physician and author of We are All Perfectly Fine, Casey Swartz, author of Attention, A Love Story, L M Sarcasas, renown commentator on technology & society, and Sharath Jeevan OBE, motivation expert and author of Intrinsic. Our goal: to help all our listeners to think more critically about the role of technology in our lives, and how it shapes who we are. To find out more about Susie: https://susiealegre.com/ Purchase Freedom to Think in the US Purchase Freedom to Think in the UK Susie talks about Magic Sauce: https://applymagicsauce.com/demo And also Privacy International's Twitter Bot: https://twitter.com/privacyint/status/1148506707150200833 Host and Producer: Georgie Powell https://www.sentientdigitalconsulting.com/ Music and audio production: Toccare https://spoti.fi/3bN4eqO

Behavioural economics was hailed as the solution for anti-paternalistic lifestyle interventions that respect individual choice and lead to better outcomes.  In this episode of of Markets & Morality, our guests argue that this is not the case. Professor Glen Whitman, author of ‘Escaping Paternalism' discusses with Chris Snowdon how the nudge theory has failed, based on its own criteria for success, why it leads to traditional paternalism, and what alternatives could look like. The guests discuss ideas around rational irrationality, new public policy measures like calorie counts on English restaurant menus and much more!    You can purchase 'Escaping Paternalism: Rationality, Behavioral Economics, and Public Policy' by Glen Whitman here:  https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B081HVWYG... And 'Introduction: Symposium on Escaping Paternalism: Rationality, Behavioral Economics and Public Policy; by Mario J. Rizzo and Glen Whitman here: https://www.nowpublishers.com/article...  

Want to form good habits and make healthier choices? Research says using this simple approach called Nudge Theory can help us stay on track. Today we cover a simpler way to make good habits stick. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today, in episode 507, our expert Infectious Disease Doctor and Community Health Specialist discuss what you need to know about Public Health. We talk about how the pandemic is following a depressing and predictable pattern, as well as new information about COVID's impact on smell, and how we should use nudges. As always, join us for all the Public Health information you need, explained clearly by our health experts. Website: NoiseFilter - Complex health topics explained simply (noisefiltershow.com) Animations: NoiseFilter - YouTube Instagram: NoiseFilter (@noisefiltershow) • Instagram photos and videos Facebook: NoiseFilter Show | Facebook TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@noisefiltershow --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/noisefilter/message

In 2008, Richard Thaler and Cass Sunstein published Nudge: Improving Decisions About Health, Wealth and Happiness. Since then, nudges have been applied to public policy, healthcare, business and tech. Today on The Mind Tools L&D Podcast, Gemma, Ross G, Ross D and Sean look at how nudge theory can be applied to workplace learning. We discuss: What nudge theory is How understanding learner context helps us identify nudges Criticisms of nudge theory. The book we based most of this discussion on has just been revised. Check out the latest version of Nudge here: yalebooks.yale.edu/book/9780300262285/nudge  We also referenced Thinking Fast and Slow, by Daniel Kahneman: wikipedia.org/wiki/Thinking,_Fast_and_Slow  We mentioned Dan Pink's Drive: danpink.com/books/drive  And Deci and Ryan on 'Self Determination Theory': wikipedia.org/wiki/Self-determination_theory  If you want to hand over cash to help you make commitments, then stickK offers this service: stickk.com (We've never tried it, so this isn't an endorsement). In 'What I Learned This Week', Ross G discussed The Book of Boba Fett, now streaming on Disney+. For more on spinning space stations, you nerds, check out: wikipedia.org/wiki/Rotating_wheel_space_station  And Gemma discussed her experience of Julie Drybrugh's Write Nights: fuchsiablueblog.wordpress.com/write-nights-at-fuchsia-blue/  Julie joined us to discuss writing back in episode 278. You'll find that episode in this podcast feed. For more from us, including access to our back catalogue of podcasts, visit mindtoolsbusiness.com. There, you'll also find details of our award-winning performance support toolkit, our off-the-shelf e-learning, and our custom work. Connect with our speakers If you'd like to share your thoughts on this episode, connect with our speakers on Twitter: Gemma Towersey - @GemmaTowersey Ross Garner - @RossGarnerMT Ross Dickie - @RossDickieMT Sean Brown - @SeanBrownHRTech

“We do not talk to say something, but to obtain a certain effect.”—Joseph Goebbels We are joined by our doubleplusgood friend Antony Rotunno for a relaxed, unstructured--and fullwise informative--conversation on "Propaganda in the COVID Era". Rabbit. Custard. Over the last two years (almost), we have been intimidated, cajoled, guilt-tripped and "nudged" (oh, what a cute word!) by the social engineers of Ingsoc. Where's your mother? Goodthinking behavioural psychologists, bellyfeeling mathematical epidemiologists, newspeaking media propagandists (and many other duckspeaking "ists" besides) have conspired to prod us out of our doubleplusungood ownlives into accepting so-called "non-pharmaceutical interventions" and "safe and effective" novel gene therapies in an ostensible "war" against a non-existentially threatening respiratory virus of dubious origin. Rudolph, can't see you now? Biscuits! Marigold? Fuzz, fuzz, fuzz. So join us as we attempt to dissect—with some oldthinking help from Jacques Ellul—aspects of the "invisible government" of "experts", "nudgers", "partnerships", "initiatives" and other plusgood organs of Ingsoc's "inverted totalitarian" underbelly. For show notes please visit https://themindrenewed.com

On today's episode, we are joined by Susan Franzen, VP of Strategy for Axiom Learning Solution, to discuss Nudge Theory – which is a shift in our thinking and environment that causes us to make better choices. Susan goes into detail on what it is, why it's useful for learning and yourself, why it should not be used to manipulate, the role of cognitive artifacts, and best practices for your learning programs and strategy. CONNECT WITH USIf you have any feedback or want to join in on the conversation, connect with us via LinkedIN, Twitter (@bobbyhollywood), or email our show at learninggeekspod@gmail.com. DISCLAIMERAll thoughts and views are of our own.BOOK REFERENCE Things that Make Us Smart – Don Norman at https://www.littlebrown.com/titles/don-norman/things-that-make-us-smart/9780201626957/ AUDIO CREDIT"Seagulls Stop it Now" by Bad Lip Reading. Check them out at https://www.youtube.com/user/BadLipReading