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ImpactuallyUnderdog: The Sato ProjectPuerto Rico's beaches hold both breathtaking beauty and heartbreaking reality. With an estimated 650,000 stray dogs struggling to survive, The Sato Project has become a beacon of hope. In this episode of Impactually, we share the powerful story of a grassroots movement born on "Dead Dog Beach" and how it grew into a national model for sustainable animal rescue and community care. Our Guests: Chrissy Beckles - Founder & President, The Sato Project Samuel Prieto Pulido & Natalia Rivera - Beach Rescue Coordinators Dr. Nell Gridley, DVM - NYC Veterinarian Major Topics...
2025-11-2539 min
ImpactuallySwift InterventionEpisode Summary: A storm hits harder than expected. You reach higher ground, but safety is fleeting. Then comes the sound that changes everything. The story follows the Ground Force Humanitarian Aid Organization—a volunteer-powered, data-driven response team born from the chaos of Hurricanes Katrina and Harvey. With speed and precision, Ground Force mobilizes nationwide to rescue and support the most vulnerable communities in the wake of natural disasters. Their story begins where the storm leaves off. Special Thanks to our guests: Rob Gaudet, Founder and Executive Director of the Ground Force Humanitarian Aid...
2025-08-2833 min
WILDsound: The Film PodcastEP. 1454: Filmmakers Ben Berry & Brooke Bechtold (BEEHOLD)Beehold, 18min., USA
Directed by Ben Berry
From his work with local nuns looking for answers about their barren apple trees to his consulting with golf courses in natural habitat management to classrooms, and his own design workshop – he is a true beeliever in the good story – the gospel of abundance as taught by bees and he’s helping protect Wisconsin’s beloved pollinators. It’s called Behold and our story starts here. Humm Productions, in collaboration with Mtn Craft Productions, has pioneered a new media format called DocuPod™. It combines the power of short, immersive documentaries with engaging pod...
2025-03-2400 min
ImpactuallyRooftop RevolutionDiscover the transformative power of green roofs as we explore their environmental, social, and economic impact on urban landscapes. Join us as we interview Tonya Gayle, Executive Director of Green City Force, and Amy Falder, Co-founder of New York Green Roofs, to learn about their innovative strategies and the inspiring stories behind this movement. Key Takeaways: Environmental Impact: Green roofs contribute to air purification, stormwater management, energy conservation, and biodiversity. Social Impact: Green roofs create community spaces, improve mental health, and contribute to social equity. Economic Impact: Green roofs can generate...
2024-07-1136 min
What the FundraisingEngaging Hearts and Inboxes: A Behavioral Science Perspective on Charitable Email Campaigns with Christina GravertToday, let us unravel the complexities of charitable email campaigns and donor engagement. Also, let us explore the findings of groundbreaking experiments conducted on warm donor lists, offering a fresh perspective on the delicate balance between reminders, cognitive dissonance, and donor satisfaction!Our guest, Christina Gravert, an accomplished behavioral economist, is an Associate Professor at the University of Copenhagen's Department of Economics. Specializing in environmental sustainability, health, and charitable giving, she investigates the intricacies of human decision-making to promote societal welfare. With tenure and affiliations with the Center for Economic Behavior and Inequality (CEBI), Christina also directs...
2024-01-3030 min
ImpactuallySwift InterventionYou knew a storm was coming but you never imagined it would be this bad. You climb to safe ground, but relief is temporary. Then you hear it. Our story starts here. Show Description: This episode of Impactually tells the story of the Ground Force Humanitarian Aid Organization. Born from the devastation of Hurricanes Katrina and Harvey, the Ground Force Humanitarian Aid Organization mobilizes as a data-driven, nationwide disaster relief force. This volunteer group prioritizes immediate rescue and support for vulnerable communities hardest hit by natural disasters. Key Takeaways and Call to Action:
2023-12-2132 min
ImpactuallyChange AgentDescription: This episode explores the challenges and opportunities faced by formerly incarcerated individuals re-entering society. We meet Philip Cooper, a force for good who is changing the reentry landscape through his organization, Operation Gateway. Key Takeaways: Second Chances Matter: Philip's story highlights the importance of providing opportunities for rehabilitation and reintegration for formerly incarcerated individuals. Barriers to Reentry: Returning citizens face numerous obstacles, including lack of housing, employment opportunities, and access to public services. The Power of Mentorship: Philip's experience with mentors in prison demonstrates the positive impact of peer support during recovery. Breaking...
2023-02-2838 min
Behavioral Grooves PodcastThe Myth of the “Relationship Spark” with Logan Ury, featuring guest appearance by Christina Gravert, PhD [Republish]First impressions matter but when it comes to dating, don't get blown away by the myth of the "relationship spark". Some people can instead be characterized as a "slow burn"; a person who you like more and more each time. We revisit an episode with dating coach, behavioral scientist and author of How Not To Die Alone, Logan Ury about how to date successfully.
Logan Ury studied psychology at Harvard, was a TED Fellow, then became a behavioral scientist at Google, where she ran Google’s behavioral science team – which we now know as The Irrational Lab. She b...
2023-02-131h 28
TU DU's - 17 Ziele für eine bessere WeltUmweltbewusst handeln mithilfe von NudgingWie man durch kleine Anstöße der Verhaltensänderung zu einem großen Ziel beiträgt
Nudging beschreibt die Idee, dass man wissenschaftliche Erkenntnisse aus der Verhaltensökonomie gezielt als Steuerungselemente einsetzt. Somit beschäftigt man sich damit, wie man Menschen Entscheidungen leichter machen kann, die sie vielleicht sowieso getroffen hätten. Es geht hierbei um kleine Verhaltensänderungen des Individuums, die in der Masse zu einem gemeinsamen, großen Ziel betragen können.
Beim Green Nudging geht es konkret um Verhaltensanstöße, die umweltfreundlichere Entscheidungen herbeiführen sollen. Dabei helfen die Nudges, ökologisches Verhalten zu vereinfachen und Gewohnheiten zu durchbrechen...
2022-12-2255 min
BrainFruits: Engineer your FutureS1 E12: Nudging for wellbeing w/ Christina GravertIn this last episode for Season 1, I speak with Christina Gravert, Behavioral economist I Assistant Professor of Economics at the University of Copenhagen I Co-founder impactually
This episode is all about how to increase the welfare of individuals and society through behavioral insights and evidence-based decision-making using nudging.
The thriving field of behavioral science has produced a wealth of insights into how to “nudge” people with gentle pushes that can add up to a big impact.
We should mention that the term “nudge” was coined by two leaders in this field, Richard Thaler and Cass...
2021-10-2239 min
Digitala SnuttepoddenBeteendedesign på Nätet | Nurit Nobel, Forskare på HHS och VD på ImpactuallyNudging har nog många hört talas om - men vad är sludge? Lär dig om vilka tricks företag använder för att påverka dig när Nurit Nobel guidar oss i hur man kan arbeta med beteendedesign på nätet. Dessutom får Niklas och Martin för en gångs skull beröm - tydligen är vi väldigt avancerade beslutsfattare (nåja...). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2021-08-1843 min
Brain for BusinessSeries 1, Episode 21: Increasing diversity in the technology sector through behavioural science, with Nurit Nobel, ImpactuallyIt is sometimes claimed that more needs to be done to increase diversity in the tech sector, yet beyond rules and legislation, what tools do we actually have to help that make that change a reality? Perhaps the answer lies in behavioural science and the application of approaches from that field to help drive greater change.Nurit Nobel is co-founder and CEO of Impactually, a management consultancy which applies behavioural insights to create business and societal impact. In addition, Nurit is currently pursuing a PhD at Stockholm School of Economics examining human decision-making and behaviour change.You can read more...
2021-03-1028 min
Behavioral Grooves PodcastThe Myth of the "Relationship Spark" with Logan Ury (featuring a guest appearance by Christina Gravert, PhD)Logan Ury studied psychology at Harvard, was a TED Fellow, then became a behavioral scientist at Google, where she ran Google’s behavioral science team – which we now know as The Irrational Lab. She became a dating coach and is currently the Director of Relationship Science at the dating app Hinge, where she leads a research team dedicated to helping people find love. Her work has appeared in The New York Times and The Atlantic, among a variety of media outlets, including HBO and the BBC. And you should note that she’s a featured speaker at SXSW 2021.
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2021-02-141h 28
LearnabilityNurit Nobel: Implicit, and a nudgeThis second episode of the Connectivity: Implicit series features Nurit Nobel. A behavioral scientist and the CEO of Impactually, where she designs evidence-based solutions to critical challenges. In this conversation, we get an in-depth explanation of encouraging desirable behaviors through an effective nudge, both for organizations and societies.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/learnability. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-10-2124 min
Behavioral Grooves PodcastNurit Nobel: De-Biasing the Recruiting ProcessIn this episode, we spoke with Nurit Nobel, who is living in Stockholm, Sweden where she’s working on her PhD. Nurit is a co-founder of Impactually, along with one of our favorite guests, Christina Gravert, PhD. Impactually is a behavioral science consultancy that is firmly grounded in both academic rigor and real-world experience.
Nurit, who is related by marriage to the family associated with the Nobel Prize, talked about Impactually’s BOOST model, which is a practical tool for behavior change. The majority of our conversation was focused on a client case study about de-biasing the recr...
2019-06-301h 20
Behavioral Grooves PodcastGrooving: Top 10 Podcasts of 2018During 2018, Behavioral Grooves published 44 episodes and expanded our viewers into more than 90 countries. To celebrate our successful first year, Kurt and Tim called out our ten most downloaded episodes from 2018. We hope you check them out.
#10. Behavioral Grooves #1: James Heyman, PhD. In this episode, we discussed research that James conducted with Dan Ariely, PhD while they were both at Berkeley.
#9. David Yokum – Science is Hard. David’s journey from the White House Insights Team to The Lab @ DC, to Brown University (to establish a center for applying behavioral sciences to governmental policies) is remarkable.
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2018-12-2807 min