Mar 2, 2026
I’ve interviewed hundreds of experts and now lead Engagement
Strategy (EU) at TOG.
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Can a leader truly be effective without ever presenting a single slide? Clark Aldrich returns to the show to dismantle the "expert-led" model of management and...
Feb 23, 2026
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Stop feeling like you're grinding without a progress bar. In this episode, we explore the behavioral science of "leveling up" in real life to combat burnout and invisible growth. By applying the Octalysis Framework we discusse how to...
Feb 16, 2026
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What if your research team worked like a raid party? Raul Mora shares how bringing gamer language and MMORPG structures into academia boosted clarity, motivation, and long-term commitment. This conversation explores...
Feb 9, 2026
I’ve interviewed hundreds of experts and now lead Engagement
Strategy (EU) at The Octalysis Group.
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Why do people ignore things they know are good for them and obsess over games instead? In this episode, we introduce the Octalysis Framework, unpacking...
Feb 2, 2026
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The biggest impact of gamification often happens in the least obvious places. In this episode, Rob Alvarez talks with David Dand about using game-inspired strategies in recruitment,...