Best Phill Agnew Podcasts (2024)

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“It's How McDonald’s Make Men Binge” Rory Sutherland 32:36

2h ago32:36

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In today’s episode of Nudge, Rory Sutherland explains: When to tell smokers to quit smoking How to double McDonald’s orders Ways to make Londoners recycle Why pensions schemes are broken How to make high earners pay more tax You won’t want to miss this. (Warning this episode contains explicit language). Rory’s book Alchemy: http://tinyurl.com/3ucjy…

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Relentlessly Chasing Your Dreams with Thomas Russell 47:16

1d ago47:16

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Join us for a thoughtful conversation with entertainment attorney, Thomas Russell. Thomas’ story is all about grit. It’s about resilience. It’s about dreaming. It’s about chasing your dreams relentlessly. Thomas Russell III is Corporate Counsel at Amazon Music where he advises the tech-giant on its livestreaming, video-on-demand and sponsorship eff…

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6 scientifically-proven persuasion techniques 18:29

4d ago18:29

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I’ve spent 200 hours interviewing persuasion experts. Today, I share the persuasion tactics that actually work. Join the free Science of Persuasion Course: https://nudge.ck.page/persuasion-course Reddit ads: https://imgur.com/a/BsCwx7n Reddit ads results: https://imgur.com/a/iEB4W79By Phill Agnew

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The overlooked secret to better writing 21:03

11d ago21:03

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I wish I had followed Prof Todd Rodgers’ advice earlier. Writing for Busy Readers book: https://writingforbusyreaders.com/ Sign up for the Nudge Newsletter: https://www.nudgepodcast.com/mailing-list Churchill’s plea for brevity: https://blog.nationalarchives.gov.uk/churchills-call-for-brevity/By Phill Agnew

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The Setback Cycle with Amy Shoenthal 32:37

15d ago32:37

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Join us for a fascinating conversation with USA Today bestselling author, journalist, and marketing consultant, Amy Shoenthal. Blending her marketing expertise with her formal journalism training, Amy approaches storytelling as sense making. As a top contributor to ForbesWomen and Harvard Business Review, she shines the spotlight on those who have …

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Can knowing more make you enjoy less? 24:12

25d ago24:12

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I used to love football, but nowadays I’m indifferent towards it. Today on Nudge, Professor Sarah Moore explains why. Sign up for the Nudge Newsletter: https://www.nudgepodcast.com/mailing-listBy Phill Agnew

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Turning Your Passions Into Your Professions with Dr. Feranmi Okanlami (Part 2) 45:21

22d ago45:21

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Join us for a thought-provoking two-part conversation with Dr. Feranmi Okanlami as we celebrate the two-year anniversary of No Straight Path. Feranmi embodies all of the things that No Straight Path represents–honesty, vulnerability, compassion, self-awareness, intellectual curiosity, a commitment to excellence, resilience, purpose, and faith. We d…

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Why Amazon paid staff $5k to quit 29:08

1M ago29:08

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In today’s episode of Nudge, Uri Gneezy explains why Amazon paid staff $5,000 to quit, how he got Singapore taxi drivers to walk more, and how Pret made their staff friendlier. Uri’s book Mixed Signals: https://tinyurl.com/28mh4kke Follow the Nudge Newsletter: https://www.nudgepodcast.com/mailing-list Uri's previous episodes on Nudge: Episode One /…

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Turning Your Passions into Your Professions with Dr. Feranmi Okanlami (Part 1) 44:29

1M ago44:29

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Join us for a thought-provoking two-part conversation with Dr. Feranmi Okanlami as we celebrate the two-year anniversary of No Straight Path. Feranmi embodies all of the things that No Straight Path represents–honesty, vulnerability, compassion, self-awareness, intellectual curiosity, a commitment to excellence, resilience, purpose, and faith. We d…

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The £500 million marketing mistake 19:19

1M ago19:19

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In 1991, CEO of one of the UK’s largest high street brands lost £500m in value overnight. He almost caused his company to go bankrupt, which ultimately led to his dismissal and a complete company rebrand. In today’s episode of Nudge, I share his story, explaining the psychology behind why this happened and some messaging advice that every marketer …

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The hidden (sexual) symbolism in the McDonald's logo 22:06

2M ago22:06

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Is there a hidden sexual symbolism behind the famous golden arches? Yes (apparently). I laughed at this, thinking it was BS, but today I realise I’m probably wrong. See subtle tweaks in logo designs dramatically change how they’re perceived. Today, I talk to Professor Nazuk Sharma as she explains how tweaks to design can make people buy. Sign up fo…

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Understanding Your Career Journey through Behavioral Psychology with Phill Agnew 39:45

2M ago39:45

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Join us for an insightful episode with Phill Agnew, host of Nudge, the UK’s #1 marketing podcast. On his show he interviews experts in psychology and behavioral science to try to better understand how humans make decisions. He has spent over a decade in senior marketing roles at Buffer, Hotjar, and Brandwatch, where he helped launch products in soc…

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Why these irrational prices actually work 23:04

2M ago23:04

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Every year $342 billion is spent on bottled water. And yet, for many of those customers a safer version, that tastes the same, is 300x cheaper. Our collective thirst for bottled water is largely irrational. It doesn’t make sense. But so, it seems, are the pricing strategies of several major brands, from fashion, to food, to flights, irrational pric…

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Vulnerable Storytelling & Content Creation with Jourdan Guyton 42:31

2M ago42:31

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Join us for a a thoughtful conversation with CEO of Vera Jean Media, Jourdan Guyton! She is a visionary entrepreneur with a decade-long immersion in the entertainment industry. Leveraging experience with giants like Meta, Teachable, and Blavity, Jourdan founded Vera Jean Media to empower heart-centered entrepreneurs through authentic social media s…

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Life lessons from a world-leading neuroscientist 36:52

2M ago36:52

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Today, a world-leading neuroscientist explains everything wrong in my life. She details why marriages fail, if cleaning can be fun, how Facebook drove depression, and shares lessons on creativity. In 30 minutes, I learnt more about happiness than in the past 30 years. Access the bonus episode: https://nudge.ck.page/de30a8ac24 Tali’s book, Look Agai…

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Running for Office with Walter Garcia 40:54

2M ago40:54

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We are back with a new season for 2024. It is election season, and the California Primary is Tuesday, March 5th. We have a special guest who is running for office on the show today. Although media coverage often focuses on the political polarization at national level, state and local politics have a direct impact on the lives of Americans. Tune in …

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Do you have unethical amnesia? 31:29

2M ago31:29

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In 2016 Amnesty international revealed how Microsoft, Volkswagen, and Samsung used suppliers with links to child labour. In 2017 BBC’s Panorama revealed how dozens of iPhone workers had committed suicide due to poor working conditions. In the summer of 2023 we learnt that Amazon’s UK division paid no corporation tax for the second year in a row. Di…

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The hypnotising effect of Valentine’s day 25:03

2M ago25:03

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Special days like Valentine’s day have an interesting effect on us. In ancient Roman times they inspired men to whip each other with animal hides. And today, they encourage men to spend hundreds on prospective partners. In today’s Nudge, researcher Danny Zane explains why this happens, sharing his eye-opening studies on how these special days affec…

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How to create an irresistible offer (that’s proven to sell) 25:50

3M ago25:50

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Learn the 7 scientifically-proven tips which are certified to improve your offer, and create a promotion that’s “too good to refuse”. Today Thomas McKinlay, founder of Ariyh is back on the show with more marketing-science wisdom. You’ll hear why extraordinary long warranties win, how time-limited offers fail, and why a thank you note isn’t as sweet…

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What makes a song popular? 23:05

3M ago23:05

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What do Bieber, Lorde, Cézanne, Monet, Nudge Podcast, and Rock Around The Clock have in common? They all became much more popular through exposure. In today’s episode of Nudge I’ll share the irrational psychology behind popularity, and you’ll learn what it takes to create a hit. Sign up for the Nudge Newsletter: https://www.nudgepodcast.com/mailing…

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A New Year's Message from Ashley 5:34

3M ago5:34

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Ashley provides a quick update about what's in store for No Straight Path in 2024. Although it's a quick message, you'll leave it inspired! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Ashley Menzies Babatunde Ashley Menzies Babatunde on Instagram Hubspot Podcast Network Sign Up for Ashley's Newsletter Ashley's Substack Rate & Review: If you enjoy listening…

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I have two big announcements 7:34

3M ago7:34

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Grab your copy of Wallet-Opening Words here: https://www.walletopeningwords.com/ Support me as I go full-time: Follow me on LinkedIn Join the newsletter Subscribe on YouTube Leave a podcast reviewBy Phill Agnew

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Should I share all my secrets? 26:05

3M ago26:05

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Sharing secrets shouldn’t be frowned upon. Being open, transparent, and candid can work in your favour. Today I’m speaking to someone who doesn’t hide much, John Lee Dumas, host of Entrepreneurs on Fire, one of the world’s most popular business podcasts. John shares almost everything, from his exact monthly income, his tax saving schemes and intima…

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Is mass hysteria more common than you think? 25:43

3M ago25:43

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In the middle ages hundreds of thousands of Europeans danced themselves to exhaustion. Some danced for weeks on end, many ended up dying of heart attacks and heat stroke. But why? What strange illness was causing this oddity? Turns out, it was all psychological. The dancing epidemic of the middle ages was one of the first noted examples of mass hys…

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This advice will make you more persuasive 29:54

4M ago29:54

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On today’s episode of Nudge, I learnt something that genuinely surprised me. Persuasive people aren’t born persuasive. They’re not persuasive because of their looks, their character, or their position. No, according to today’s guest, Dr Jonah Berger, their persuasiveness actually comes from the words they use. Tune in to learn how the likes of Dona…

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How Sainsbury’s and Adobe nudge customers 24:57

4M ago24:57

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Adobe increased retention by 8% simply by changing the way they asked a question. Sainsbury’s added a behavioural science principle to their ad and boosted mobile downloads by 13%. And one nudge-inspired Ramadan project reduced food waste amongst families by 67%. All three of these projects are interventions by Rory Sutherland’s behavioural science…

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Letting Go of a Dream and Embracing Change with Carly Baker 38:45

4M ago38:45

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Tune into our final episode of this year with Manager of the HubSpot Creators Carly Baker. We cover Carly’s transition from a creative industry to the corporate world and how she let go of one dream and embraced a multi-passionate identity. Carly's passion for the Podcast Industry can be traced back to her roots as a professional musician, where sh…

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The best of Nudge in 2023 25:23

4M ago25:23

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I’ve spent over 50 hours this year talking to psychology experts in 2023. In today’s show, I share the 6 best bits of advice I’ve heard all year. Sign up for the Nudge Newsletter: https://www.nudgepodcast.com/mailing-listBy Phill Agnew

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Navigating Brotherhood & Entrepreneurship with Luis and Fonzi Camejo 53:03

4M ago53:03

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Tune in today for a dynamic conversation with entrepreneurs Luis and Fonzi Camejo. They are the dynamic brothers behind BIZBROS and they have spent over seven years mastering the art of content creation that drives opportunities and profit. As online personalities, owners of Studio Podcast Suites and hosts of the top 0.5% global podcast, Content is…

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10 lessons from the #1 marketing podcasters 1:03:00

4M ago1:03:00

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I sat down with fellow chart-topping marketing podcaster Jon Evans to record 10 lessons marketing lessons every marketer should know. Sign up to my newsletter: https://www.nudgepodcast.com/mailing-list Jon’s podcast: https://uncensoredcmo.com/By Phill Agnew

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Leading with Faith, Joy and Authenticity with Antonio Ingram 45:10

4M ago45:10

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On this episode of No Straight Path, Ashley interviews civil rights attorney Antonio Ingram. Antonio serves as Assistant Counsel at the NAACP Legal Defense Fund. He is a graduate of Yale College and UC Berkeley School of Law. He served as a federal judicial law clerk for the honorable Ivan L. Lemelle in the Eastern District of Louisiana in New Orle…

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MAAATE: The most polarising ad of the year 24:09

5M ago24:09

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This campaign was praised by Piers Morgan, yet lamented by Jordan Peterson. It was championed by Caitlin Moran, yet condemned by the Guardian. It’s a campaign that’s split opinion, not by typical ideological lines, but within the echo chamber. Today, I spoke with Mike Hughes, one of the people behind the campaign, to figure out why it was so polari…

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Trials to Triumphs with Ashley Blaine Featherson-Jenkins 41:08

5M ago41:08

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On this episode on of No Straight Path, Ashley interviews the talented actress, singer and producer, Ashley Blaine Featherson-Jenkins. Ashley has appeared on several television series and she starred in the critically acclaimed Netflix Original Series, DEAR WHITE PEOPLE for four seasons. She is the host of Trials to Triumphs, which is an interview-…

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Six proven principles to persuade anyone 26:47

5M ago26:47

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In 2021, the NHS sent a text message to every single Brit. This wasn’t a normal text. It was jam-packed with six world-famous persuasion techniques designed to shift behaviour. In today’s episode of Nudge, famed behavioural scientist Patrick Fagan walks through the six techniques, and explains that everyone, from the NHS to a 6-year old selling lem…

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Taking Imperfect Action with Steph Taylor 33:56

5M ago33:56

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Join us today for our live conversation at Podcast Movement with online business strategist, podcaster and speaker Steph Taylor. She helps business owners build profitable and sustainable online businesses that continue to grow even when they’re offline. She is also the host of Imperfect Action, a podcast where Steph uses her experience of building…

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“Voter” vs. “Vote”: How one letter changed elections 29:02

5M ago29:02

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There’s an incredibly simple way to make your message more persuasive. In fact, it’s as simple as changing a letter. In today’s episode, Professor Christopher Bryan shares his studies on messaging. He’s convinced people to vote, persuaded children to tidy up, and students to stop cheating. How? By using nouns, over verbs. Sign up for the Nudge News…

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Taking Small Bets with Henna Pryor 40:37

5M ago40:37

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On today's episode of No Straight Path, Ashley interviews Henna Pryor, a highly sought after Workplace Performance Expert and an award-winning 2 time TEDx and global keynote speaker, author, and executive coach. Her clients call her their “secret weapon for impossible change,” an honor she wears proudly. She’s known for her science-backed approach …

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This podcast has 1,231,705 plays (learn why that’s important) 24:10

5M ago24:10

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Nudge has 1,231,705 plays. I haven’t mentioned this before, and that’s a mistake. Not sharing how many have listened has hindered my growth. At least according to today’s guest. Thomas McKinlay is the founder of Ariyh, a newsletter that shares the latest marketing research. And in today’s Nudge he shares 5 tips that are proven to boost sales, impro…

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Reflections on Life & Career with Ashley Menzies Babatunde (Part 2) 26:49

5M ago26:49

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On this episode of No Straight Path, Ashley shares her reflections on life and career to celebrate her 34th birthday! She shares some of the important lessons she's learned on her journey thus far. She covers mindset, envy, purpose, authenticity, and kindness. Her hope is that these lessons help you as you work to achieve your version of success. T…

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Why telling someone what to do won't work 22:17

5M ago22:17

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If I tell you to "listen to this podcast!", you'll be less likely to listen. We only act if we feel a sense of autonomy. So demands like this tends to backfire. Today, my guest Bri Williams explains why this happens. Listen to learn, why offering one choice backfires, why we pick the middle choice, and the FBI's guide to negotiations. Access the bo…

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Reflections on Life & Career with Ashley Menzies Babatunde (Part 1) 25:27

6M ago25:27

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On this episode of No Straight Path, Ashley shares her reflections on life and career to celebrate her 34th birthday! She shares some of the important lessons she's learned on her journey thus far. She covers mindset, envy, purpose, authenticity, and kindness. Her hope is that these lessons help you as you work to achieve your version of success. D…

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How incentives work (and why most backfire) 28:29

6M ago28:29

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Ever wondered why the houses are so thin in Amsterdam? Or why there are boarded up windows in London? Or why most daycare centres don't charge a late pick up fee? Well it's all to do with (bad) incentives. Hear the world's incentive expert Uri Gneezy explain all in the latest episode of Nudge. Uri’s book Mixed Signals: https://tinyurl.com/28mh4kke …

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Pursuing a Multi-Hyphenate Career with Justin Key (Part 2) 31:26

6M ago31:26

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Welcome to Part 2 of our conversation with our special guest for the Halloween Season, author and psychiatrist, Justin Key. He recently published his debut book with HarperCollins called The World Wasn’t Ready For You. In his book, Justin expands and subverts the horror genre to expertly explore issues of race, class, prejudice, love, exclusion, lo…

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The hidden impact of the words you use (feat Dr Jonah Berger) 26:51

6M ago26:51

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Today’s guest shares how to make people 50% more likely to agree to your request. How to make children 33% more likely to tidy up. Plus, how to make your team more creative, your pitches more believable and your suggestions sound more confident. You don’t have to take some magic pill, or get face-altering surgery. You just need to change the words …

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Pursuing a Multi-Hyphenate Career with Justin Key (Part 1) 33:59

6M ago33:59

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This episode of No Straight Path features a special guest for the Halloween Season, author and psychiatrist, Justin C. Key. He recently published his debut book with HarperCollins called The World Wasn’t Ready For You. In his book, Justin expands and subverts the horror genre to expertly explore issues of race, class, prejudice, love, exclusion, lo…

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Why too much choice is a bad thing 24:40

6M ago24:40

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In the early 2000s Head and Shoulders, the anti-dandruff shampoo product, sold 26 variations of their shampoo. The thinking was, the more choice, the more sales.This made sense to almost everyone, except today’s guest. See, today’s guest, the world leading expert on choice told Proctor and Gamble, the company behind Head and Shoulders, to reduce th…

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Defining Your North Star with Isaiah Deporto-Plick 29:28

6M ago29:28

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Switching careers can be a stressful and daunting prospect for anyone who is looking to make a vocational change, but it can also be a source of inspiration and a catalyst for growth and for finding your life’s purpose. Today’s guest, Isaiah Deporto-Plick is no stranger to change, as he’s jumped between various industries to finally land on a path …

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How to manipulate the masses 33:42

6M ago33:42

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Can governments manipulate their citizens? Can everyday people be convinced to munch on insects? Are humans akin to wild hogs? And can we learn how to resist manipulation? In today’s episode, ex-Cambridge Analytica employee Patrick Fagan attempts to answer these questions, and more. Sign up for the Nudge Newsletter: https://www.nudgepodcast.com/mai…

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Learning to Live with Courage with Natalie Franke (Part 2) 26:09

7M ago26:09

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What if it only took five seconds of radical courage to change your life? That is the bold idea underpinning Natalie Franke’s new book, Gutsy: Learning to Live with Bold, Brave, and Boundless Courage. In today’s episode, we continue our thought-provoking conversation with Natalie, a bestselling author, community-builder, neuroscience nerd, and mama…

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Why your accountant won’t get a tattoo 26:26

7M ago26:26

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Your accountant (probably) doesn’t have a tattoo. This isn’t because they’re scared of needles or because they’re uncool losers. It’s because tattoos are essentially costly signals that change the perception of others. These costly signals have been proven to increase sales of MP3 players, to boost blood donations, and to get diners to pay more for…

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