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Action Design Radio
by Action Design Network
Action Design Radio explores a variety of topics through the lens of behavioral science and psychology. Hosts Erik Johnson and Zarak Khan interview experts and practitioners to learn about cutting edge behavioral research, and how to practically apply it to fields like public policy and consumer products. The podcast is supported by the Action Design Network, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization founded in 2012 to promote the use of behavioral economics and psychology with over 10,000 members across the US and Canada.
Episodes
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Behavioral Snowballs with Sarah Watters
How do you start a new pattern of behavior? Sarah Watters wants you to build a snowball. Sarah is a Senior Consultant and Behavioral Scientist at Wellth, a health tech company focused on driving healthy behaviors among complex, chronically ill, individuals. Since joining Wellth in 2021, Sarah has...
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Social Trust and Coordination with Salma Mousa and Rachel Kranton
In this episode, Erik interviews top researchers on the topic of social trust and coordination live from the 2022 Norms and Behavioral Change Conference (NoBeC) at the University of Pennsylvania. Erik interviews two speakers from the conference about their research on social trust and…
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Hiring a Behavioral Scientist
In this episode, Erik and Zarak discuss how to hire a behavioral scientist with a panel of BeSci practitioners and experts. Zarak facilitates the discussion with the panel members: Kathryn Ambroze - Manager of Behavioral and Marketing Sciences at HCD Research. Alli Wishner - Behavioral Analytics...
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Shanta Ricks - The Psychology of Black Hair
Shanta Ricks takes over the podcast as a special guest host for this episode to share her research on the psychology of Black hair. While receiving her masters in psychology from North Carolina Central University, Shanta focused her thesis on researching the role of hair on Black American...
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Zarak Khan - Behavioral Science in Innovation
We're back! In our first episode after a summer break, Erik is joined by previous guest Laurel Newman to flip the tables and interview Zarak on how he applies behavioral science to the field of organizational innovation. Aside from being co-host of this podcast, Zarak is a Senior Manager in…
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Allison White - Behavior Mapping
Zarak and Erik chat with Allison White, a senior behavioral researcher at Duke University's Center for Advanced Hindsight. Allison primarily advises FinTech companies on how to improve the design of their products to improve financial wellbeing for their users. Previously she was a senior UX…
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Kristen Berman - The Behavioral Product Manager (Reprise)
Episode Description: Today's guest is Kristen Berman, co-founder of Duke University's Common Cents Lab, as well as co-founder (with Dan Ariely) of Irrational Labs. Kristen was on the founding team for the behavioral economics group at Google and has spoken at Facebook, Fidelity, Equifax…
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Namika Sagara - Behavioral Science in Consumer and Market Research
Happy 2022, Action Designers! In our first episode of the year, Zarak and Erik are joined by Namika Sagara to discuss her journey from academia to behavioral science practitioner, and how she applies BeSci to the field of consumer and market research. Namika has a Ph.D. in Consumer Behavior and...
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Linnea Gandhi - Reducing Noise in Organizations
It is our pleasure to welcome back Linnea Gandhi to the podcast! Linnea manages the boutique consulting firm BehavioralSight; develops and teaches applied behavioral science courses at the University of Chicago's Booth School of Business; is pursuing her Ph.D. at the Wharton School of the...
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Jon Levy - The Art and Science of Cultivating Influence
Jon Levy is a behavioral scientist best known for his work in influence, human connection, and decision making. He specializes in applying the latest research to transform the way companies (from Fortune 500 brands to startups) approach marketing, sales, consumer engagement, and culture. Jon…
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Laurel Newman - Behavioral Science in Employee Culture and Human Resources
As applied behavior science has become more widespread, a need has emerged for guidance on how to build and integrate behavioral science functions within an organization. To help fill this need, our very own Zarak Khan – along with psychology professor turned applied behavioral scientist Laurel...
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Laurel Newman and Zarak Khan - Building Behavioral Science in an Organization
As applied behavioral science has become more widespread, a need has emerged for guidance on how to build and integrate behavioral science functions within an organization. To help fill this need, our very own Zarak Khan – along with psychology professor turned behavioral scientist Laurel Newman…
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Logan Ury - How to Not Die Alone
Description: Logan Ury is the Director of Relationship Science at Hinge, where she leads a research team dedicated to helping people find love and, ultimately, delete the Hinge app. Before joining Hinge, she partnered with Dan Ariely and Kristen Berman to run the behavioral economics unit at...
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Michael Hallsworth and Elspeth Kirkman - Applying Behavioral Insights
The Behavioral Insights Team (BIT) generates and applies behavioral insights to inform policy, improve public services, and deliver results for citizens and society. Over the last decade, BIT has grown from a seven-person unit in the U.K. government to a global social purpose company with offices...
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Kelly Leonard - Behavioral Science of Video Calls
In today's episode we welcome back to the program Kelly Leonard, Executive Director of Insights and Applied Improvisation at Second City Works and host of the "Getting to Yes, And" podcast. Zarak and Erik chat with Kelly about how they have pivoted their business, which is based on in-person...
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Kurt Nelson and Tim Houlihan - Behavioral Grooves
Don't look now – it's a crossover episode! No, not Alf meets Gilligan's Island, or The Simpsons meets Family Guy. It's Behavioral Grooves meets Action Design Radio! Kurt Nelson is the founder of The Lantern Group, a behavioral design and communication agency, and Tim Houlihan is the founder of…
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Stephen Wendel - Designing for Behavior Change, Second Edition
Stephen Wendel is the Head of Behavioral Science at Morningstar, a leading provider of independent investment research. He and his team of behavioral scientists and practitioners specialize in savings and investing behavior, as well as digital products that help individuals manage their money…
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Michelle Niedziela - Where Neuroscience Meets Behavior
Michelle Niedziela is the Scientific Director and VP of Innovation at HCD Research, a marketing and consumer sciences company that applies neuroscience tools along with traditional market research methods to help their clients create better products, packaging, and communications for consumers.…
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Matthew Darling - A Behavioral Approach to Economic Relief Programs
Matthew Darling is a Vice President at ideas42, a nonprofit organization that uses behavioral science to improve lives, build better systems and policies, and drive social change. They have applied behavioral insights in more than 100 projects across 35 countries and 6 continents, helping people...
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Dan Egan - Behavioral Finance During COVID-19
Dan Egan, Director of Behavioral Finance and Investing at Betterment, joins our hosts Erik and Zarak to discuss financial and investment behavior during times of crisis. What does today's coronavirus pandemic have in common with previous crises that negatively impacted the economy and financial...
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Stephen Wendel - Spiritual Design: Applying Behavioral Science to Spirituality and Faith
Stephen Wendel is the Head of Behavioral Science at Morningstar, a leading provider of independent investment research. He and his team of behavioral scientists and practitioners specialize in savings and investing behavior, as well as digital products that help individuals manage their money…
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David Ngo - Keeping Resolutions with Behavior Design
Happy New Year! In the first installment of Action Design Radio in 2020, our hosts Zarak and Erik are joined by behavior designer David Ngo. After studying under B.J. Fogg at Stanford, David founded his own behavior design firm – Behavior Delta: www.behaviordelta.com. In today's episode, David…
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Rory Sutherland, Pt. 2 - Alchemy and How Behavioral Science Can Justify Unconventional Ideas
Rory Sutherland is the Vice Chairman of Ogilvy UK, an advertising and marketing agency where he co-founded the behavioral science practice. He is a TED Global speaker and writes regular columns for The Spectator and The Behavioral Scientist. His latest book, "Alchemy: The Surprising Power of…
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Bonus Holiday Minisode - Jacob Mohrmann and the Behavioral Science of Gift Giving
Ho-Ho-Ho! It's a surprise holiday-themed mini episode of Action Design Radio! (Stocking stuffer sized, if you will -- we will.) Erik and Zarak are joined by Jacob Mohrmann for some timely advice this holiday season on how to shop for gifts that are sure to go over well with your loved ones. Jacob...
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Rory Sutherland, Pt. 1 - Alchemy and Why Context is Everything
Rory Sutherland is the Vice Chairman of Ogilvy UK, an advertising and marketing agency where he co-founded the behavioral science practice. He is a TED Global speaker and writes regular columns for The Spectator and The Behavioral Scientist. His latest book, "Alchemy: The Surprising Power of…
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Aline Holzwarth - Improving Healthcare with Behavioral Science and Technology
In our latest episode, Aline Holzwarth joins Erik and Zarak to discuss the intersection of healthcare, behavioral science, and technology. Aline is a Principal at Duke University's Center for Advanced Hindsight, where she's worked alongside Dan Ariely for the past 10 years. She is also the Head…
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Nir Eyal – Indistractable
Zarak and Erik are joined by behavioral designer Nir Eyal, the Wall Street Journal bestselling author of "Hooked: How to Build Habit-Forming Products." Nir has taught business and design at Stanford, founded two technology companies, and helps teams design more engaging products. His writing on...
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Behavioral Science Training Pt. 2 – UPenn's Master of Behavioral and Decision Sciences Program
We've been getting a lot of questions lately about how to start a career in behavioral science. To shed some light on different career paths, we're doing a series of podcasts on different types of training that fall somewhere between a one-day workshop and a PhD. These aren't advertisements for…
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Behavioral Science Training Pt. 1 -- A Bootcamp with Irrational Labs
We've been getting a lot of questions lately about how to start a career in behavioral science. To shed some light on different career paths, we're doing a series of podcasts on different types of training that fall somewhere between a one-day workshop and a PhD. These aren't advertisements for…
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Spencer Greenberg – Combining Technology and Behavioral Interventions
Spencer Greenberg is an applied mathematician, entrepreneur, and self-described "collector of powerful tools." He is the Founder and CEO of multiple companies, including Spark Wave – a venture builder (a.k.a. a foundry, or startup studio) that creates software products with the goal of achieving...
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Adam Gilbert – Sustainable Behavior Change for Health and Fitness
Adam Gilbert is a nationally-recognized health, fitness, and motivational expert and trainer. He is the Founder of MyBodyTutor, which helps people stick to their health and fitness goals. Adam is regularly featured in national media, and is a syndicated author on the topics of nutrition…
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Elizabeth Kim - Getting Your Start in Behavioral Science
Elizabeth Kim is an Applied Behavioral Scientist at the e-commerce company Jet.com, where she designs and conducts experiments to make better products for users. She is also founder of the Duke Behavioral Science Group, a community of Duke University students and faculty dedicated to applying...
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Ruth Schmidt - Integrating Behavioral Science and Design Thinking
Ruth Schmidt is a Visiting Industry Professor and Director of Strategic Initiatives at the Illinois Institute of Technology – Institute of Design. Prior to joining ID, Ruth served as a senior leader at Doblin/Deloitte for over eight years, where she led teams in applying design-informed…
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Jeff Kreisler - Dollars and Sense for Behavioral Science and Comedy
Jeff Kreisler is just a typical Princeton educated lawyer turned author, speaker, pundit, comedian, and behavioral science advocate. He uses humor and research to understand, explain, and change the world. Winner of the Bill Hicks Spirit Award for Thought Provoking Comedy, he runs...
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Kelly Leonard - Why Second City Says 'Yes, And' To Behavioral Science
Kelly Leonard is the Executive Director of Insights and Applied Improvisation at The Second City and President of Second City Theatricals. He has worked at The Second City since 1988 and has overseen productions with such notable performers as Stephen Colbert, Tina Fey, Steve Carell, Adam McKay,...
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Kristen Berman - Introducing the Behavioral Product Manager
Today's guest is Kristen Berman, co-founder of Duke University's Common Cents Lab, as well as co-founder (with Dan Ariely) of Irrational Labs. Kristen was on the founding team for the behavioral economics group at Google and has spoken at Facebook, Fidelity, Equifax, Stanford, and many more. Erik...
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Linnea Gandhi - How Businesses Can Apply Behavioral Science
In this week's episode, our hosts sit down with Linnea Gandhi, managing partner of the boutique consulting firm BehavioralSight and Adjunct Assistant Professor at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business. Linnea, Erik, and Zarak discuss the importance of following the scientific method....
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Sarah Newcomb – The Psychology of Money and Achieving Financial Goals
Erik and Zarak are joined by Dr. Sarah Newcomb, behavioral economist at Morningstar, an investment research firm committed to improving the wellbeing of investors through the use of research and software. Sarah's personal passion and professional goal is to bring independent financial advice to...
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Katy Milkman - How to Design Effective and Lasting New Year's Resolutions
How can we create better habits? This is a question many of us ask ourselves as we enter the New Year and try to implement our resolutions (and stick with them). Life outcomes like exercising regularly, flossing, eating a healthy diet, studying hard in school, making wise financial decisions –…
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Julian Jamison - Behavioral Science at the World Bank
Join Erik and Zarak for a new episode with guest Dr. Julian Jamison, member of the Mind/Behavior/Development (eMBeD) Team at the World Bank. Julian's focus is on behavioral applications in international policy development in economics, health, and finance. His background includes a Ph.D. in...
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Rory Gallagher - The Social and Personal Impact of Nudging
Dr. Rory Gallagher is a member of the Behavioural Insights Team and co-author of "Think Small: The Surprisingly Simple Ways to Reach Big Goals." His interview focuses on the application of behavioral concepts to government, to create better public policies and services that benefit citizens in...
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Mariel Beasley - Hindsight, Rewards, and How Practitioners Can Apply Behavioral Science
Mariel Beasley, Senior Applied Researcher at the Center for Advanced Hindsight and Co-Director of the Common Cents Lab, covers various behavioral science topics, such as the pros and cons of mental accounting and simple ways local governments can get citizens to recycle more. Her research and...
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Matt Wallaert - Are Chief Behavioral Officers in Our Future?
Behavioral Scientist Matt Wallaert joins Erik and Zarak to chat about how and why organizations should create a Chief Behavioral Officer position. Matt shares insights and examples from his 15+ years of behavioral science experience to explore how academic concepts can be practically and...
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Introductory Mini Episode - What And Who We Are
Your hosts Erik Johnson and Zarak Khan introduce themselves and give listeners a brief insight into what Action Design stands for and what to expect from the podcast.
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Action Design Radio explores a variety of topics through the lens of behavioral science and psychology. Hosts Erik Johnson and Zarak Khan interview experts and practitioners to learn about cutting edge behavioral research, and how to practically apply it to fields like public policy and consumer products. The podcast is supported by the Action Design Network, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization founded in 2012 to promote the use of behavioral economics and psychology with over 10,000 members across the US and Canada.
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