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A monthly behavioural science podcast from Ogilvy Consulting
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#40 Michele Gelfand - The Case for Chaotic People

Which of these words feels more like you? Restraint, prevent, adhere. Or: allow, freedom, create? Professor Michele Gelfand reveals how our words, clothing and culture reflect where we sit on the tight-loose-scale. And importantly, what this says about our behaviour as employees, citizens and leaders.

Jan 24, 202227 min

#39 Dr Clare Purvis - Behavioural Science at Headspace

Imagine you run the world’s largest meditation app — your users are stressed and the pandemic isn’t helping. How do you design your app to get people to stick with it long enough to see meaningful results? Dr Clare Kennedy Purvis explains how she and her team of behavioural scientists at Headspace did just that.

Jan 07, 202216 min

#38 John Cleese & Rory Sutherland - How To Become More Creative?

While some wonder how to become more creative, others already gave up and told themselves they just are not the creative type. In this talk, John Cleese, a legendary actor and Oscar-nominated screenwriter, and Rory Sutherland talk about their experience with creativity and share some valuable wisdom on how everyone can embrace the power of creativity.

Dec 20, 202139 min

#37 Pete Dyson & Rory Sutherland - Transport for Humans

What came first: man on the moon or wheels on the suitcase? Who are Homo-transporticus? What is the future of transport? In this episode, we hear from Pete Dyson and Rory Sutherland who talk about their newly published book: Transport for Humans. Are We Nearly There Yet?

Nov 25, 202113 min

#36 Rory Sutherland - Is Everything BS?

In this episode, we relive Nudgestock 2021 where Rory Sutherland asks the question "Is everything BS?". We discover the answer lies somewhere between double dishwashers, floating nuclear power-plants and placebo vaccines. And perhaps, a little bit of the other type of BS.

Nov 11, 202126 min

#35 - Behavioural Science & the SDGs - Roxáni Roushas & Fatima Keaik

375933 The Sustainable Development Goals are nothing less than a comprehensive blueprint to achieve a better and more sustainable future for all. On this episode of O Behave we’re joined by the brilliant Roxáni Roushas and Fatima Keaik of UNDP Innovation to explore how behavioural science can help to accelerate our progress towards the SDGs. To visit the references discussed in this podcast, please see: • UN Secretary-General’s Guidance Note on Behavioural Science: https://www.un.org/behavioural...

Aug 24, 202150 min

#34 - Creative Consulting with Dowshan Humzah

What wicked challenges do we face coming out of lockdown? In the latest O Behave episode Dowshan Humzah and Rory Sutherland discuss how unexpected and uncertain this past year has been for society and how “creative consulting” can play a key role in its recovery. Tune in to hear how diverse, disruptive thinking can unlock potential in the new normal.

Jun 03, 20211 hr 30 min

#33 - Dr. Grace Lordan - Think Big

How do you make a pipe dream into a professional reality? Backed by the latest insights in behavioural science, Dr. Grace Lordan of the LSE shares her answer in an exclusive preview of her new book “Think Big” with Kimberly Richter on O Behave.

Apr 01, 202136 min

#32 - Dr David Sloan Wilson

Dr. David Sloan Wilson’s work on Evolution has threaded through biology, anthropology, psychology, bioengineering, philosophy, and religion. In O Behave’s latest episode, he joins Rory Sutherland in conversation to unpack the greatest misconceptions about evolutionary theory and how we might address them.

Feb 26, 202158 min

#31 - Louise Nicolson & The Entrepreneurial Myth

Best selling author and serial entrepreneur Louise Nicolson joins Rory Sutherland and Kimberly Richter to discuss her new book, The Entrepreneurial Myth. Tune in to hear their reflections on entrepreneurship, the stories we tell ourselves about success and failure, and innovation as a product of necessity.

Dec 22, 202052 min

#31 - Robert West - What really motivates us?

Robert West, Professor of Health Psychology at University College London sits down with Ella Jenkins and talks us through his long career in health and behaviours - as we ask 'what really motivates us?'

Dec 09, 202057 min

#30 - Why are we so WEIRD?

An honest, open discussion about diversity and inclusion in behavioural science and beyond. With: Cerita D. Bethea, Director of Behavioural Science at Coca Cola Neela A. Saldanha, Seniour Advisor at Busara Center for Behavioral Economics Grace Lordan, Associate Professor in Behavioural Science & Director of TII London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) Moderated by Chris Graves, Center for Behavioral Science at Ogilvy

Oct 05, 202035 min

#29 - Time and How to Spend It (in Lockdown)With James Wallman

On this month's episode Kimberly and Mike chat to experience design expert James Wallman to talk psychology, economics, and culture. Tune into the discussion as he unpacks his seven-point checklist for making the most of your free hours.

Jun 10, 202052 min

Episode 27 - From Hooked to Indistractable with Nir Eyal

For this month's episode of O Behave, our head of Behavioural Science Sam Tatam talks to the one and only Nir Eyal, and discovers his journey from being Hooked, to becoming indistractable. You can learn more about Nir at www.twitter.com/nireyal

Dec 18, 20191 hr

Episode 18 - Sound Branding (with Ruth Simmons)

Ruth Simmons, CEO of SoundLounge, chats with Mike Hughes, behavioural strategist, about how music creates context and brand identity. Follow Ruth Simmons @soundequity Follow @ogilvyconsultuk Sponsor SoundLounge soundlounge.co.uk/

Nov 09, 201840 min

Episode 17 - Atomic Habits (with James Clear)

James Clear in conversation with Eleanor Heather chatting about James' recent book Atomic Habits: An Easy and Proven Way to Build Good Habits and Break Bad Ones Follow @JamesClear Follow @ogilvyconsultuk Atomic Habits: An Easy and Proven Way to Build Good Habits and Break Bad Ones is available online: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Atomic-Habits-Proven-Build-Break/dp/1847941834/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1540199501&sr=8-1&keywords=atomic+habits Sponsor SoundLounge soundlounge.co.uk/

Oct 22, 201841 min

Episode 16 - Dollars and Sense (with Jeff Kreisler and Rory Sutherland)

Jeff Kreisler in conversation with Rory Sutherland, two huge advocates of behavioural science together in one podcast. Follow @jeffkreislerbs Follow @ogilvyconsultuk Dollars and Sense: How We Misthink Money and How to Spend Smarter available here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Dollars-Sense-Misthink-Money-Smarter/dp/006265120X Sponsor SoundLounge soundlounge.co.uk/

Aug 06, 20181 hr 1 min

Episode 15 - Bullsh*t Jobs (with David Graeber and Rory Sutherland)

David Graeber in conversation with Rory Sutherland about the prevalence of bullshit jobs. Follow @davidgraeber Follow @ogilvyconsultuk (@ogilvychange followers will have been transferred automatically) Bullshit Jobs available here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Bullshit-Jobs-Theory-David-Graeber/dp/0241263883 Sponsor SoundLounge soundlounge.co.uk/

Jul 06, 20181 hr 23 min

Live from Nudgestock 2018.

Join Roaming Mike and Roaming Jordan live from the greatest marketing conference that isn't about marketing. They interview the great and the good of behavioural science as they convene in Folkestone for one day of thinking differently. Featuring Rory Sutherland, Michael Pawlyn, Nicholas Christakis, Caroline Webb, Ruth Morgan, John Kay and more.

Jun 21, 20181 hr 16 min

Episode 14 - How To Have A Good Day (with Caroline Webb)

Ogilvy Change senior behavioural strategist, Eleanor Heather, interviews Caroline Webb, CEO of Sevenshift, about the behavioural science lessons of her book 'How to Have a Good Day' . Caroline's book is available on Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/How-Have-Good-Day-productive/dp/1447276515 Follow Caroline on Twitter @Caroline_Webb_ Follow us @ogilvychange Like us on www.facebook.com/OgilvyChange/ Sponsor SoundLounge soundlounge.co.uk/

Jun 04, 201837 min

Episode 13 - The Psychology of Flying (with the Ogilvy Change team)

Ogilvy Change hosts Maddie Croucher and Julia Stainforth sit down with fellow behavioural strategists Daniel Bennett and Mike Hughes to discuss the psychology of flying. Nudgestock tickets: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/nudgestock-2018-tickets-40782628941 Follow us @ogilvychange Like us on www.facebook.com/OgilvyChange/ Sponsor: SoundLounge http://soundlounge.com/work/

May 04, 201835 min
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