Blog

Join me as I uncover the latest trends, share expert analyses, and provide you with actionable tips to enhance your marketing efforts. Whether you’re a seasoned professional or just starting out, I hope to offer a go-to resource for all things marketing, designed to inspire, educate, and empower you to craft strategies that truly resonate with your audience.

Leadership & Corporate Culture

The Science of Smart Leadership

Great leadership isn’t just about authority—it’s about understanding behavior. The Science of Smart Leadership explores the hidden psychological forces that shape corporate culture, decision-making, and team dynamics. From the way vocal habits influence authority to the cognitive biases that derail strategic thinking, this section breaks down the behavioral science behind effective leadership. Whether you’re leading a small team or an entire organization, these insights will help you communicate more clearly, build trust, and foster a culture of innovation and engagement.

Marketing & Advertising

The Persuasion Playbook

Marketing isn’t just about promotion—it’s about psychology. The Persuasion Playbook dives into the science behind what makes messages stick, ads convert, and brands unforgettable. From cognitive biases and emotional triggers to storytelling and behavioral nudges, this section unpacks the strategies that shape consumer decisions. Whether you’re crafting a campaign, refining your messaging, or trying to break through the noise, these insights will help you create marketing that truly influences and persuades.

Design & Branding

The Science of Perception

Great design isn’t just about aesthetics—it’s about influence. The Science of Perception explores how branding, visual identity, and user experience shape consumer behavior. From the psychology of color and typography to the subconscious impact of logo design and packaging, this section uncovers the hidden forces that drive brand perception. Whether you’re building a brand from scratch or refining an existing identity, these insights will help you craft a visual presence that resonates, builds trust, and drives engagement.

App & Website Development

Pixels & Perception

Every click, scroll, and interaction is shaped by psychology. Pixels & Perception explores the intersection of design, functionality, and user behavior in digital experiences. From intuitive UX principles to the subconscious cues that build trust, this section breaks down what makes apps and websites not just look good, but feel effortless to use. Whether you’re designing for conversions, engagement, or accessibility, these insights will help you create digital products that resonate and retain users.

FAQs & tutorials

tips and tricks of the trade

Clarity drives action—but only when it meets people where they are. The FAQs and Tutorials section breaks down the building blocks of strategy, branding, marketing, and UX with smart, actionable guidance. From how to map a customer journey to writing trust-building copy or improving your website’s conversion flow, these posts translate complex ideas into clear, behavior-driven tactics. Whether you’re DIY-ing your brand or leading a growing team, you’ll find answers—and next steps—right here.

From the journal

Surviving and thriving

Some lessons can’t be learned in a classroom—they have to be lived. The Personal Journal chronicles my experience navigating life after a cancer diagnosis and facial disfigurement, alongside my continued deep dive into behavioral science. It’s a space where raw honesty meets researched insight—where mindset shifts, hard-earned wisdom, and unexpected breakthroughs come together. Whether I’m reflecting on recovery, identity, or the science behind why we do what we do, this section offers perspective, advice, and a reminder that growth is rarely linear—but always worth it.

Newest Articles
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Anti-design is everywhere right now—gritty fonts, clashing colors, broken grids. But the best versions aren't messy by accident. They're intentionally designed to feel raw, real, and human. Here's how to embrace the movement without throwing your principles out the window....
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AI tools promise speed, efficiency, and enhanced creativity—but a recent MIT study reveals a surprising downside: decreased brain activity, weaker memory, and lower curiosity. This post explores what’s really at stake when we let AI do the heavy lifting—and how to keep our thinking sharp in an age of convenience....
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AI can optimize a campaign. But it can’t inspire action on its own. The missing piece? Behavioral science. In this article, we explore how blending automation with human insight leads to smarter, more resonant marketing....
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Cursor, Copilot, and other AI pair programmers are doing more than just accelerating development. They're forcing digital teams to rethink who does what, when, and how. Here’s how smart teams are adapting....
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When users hesitate at checkout, it’s rarely because they changed their mind—it’s because the process gave them time to. Here’s how fast checkout options like Apple Pay, Google Pay, Amazon Pay, and PayPal eliminate friction and help conversions stick....
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Design trends come and go, but user experience is evolving in a deeper way. In 2025, good UX is about more than looking sleek. It’s about reducing cognitive load, building trust, and guiding action—intuitively....
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In a world where attention spans have shrunk to the size of a swipe, your website or landing page has about three seconds to earn a second look. If your digital experience doesn’t immediately signal value, emotion, or trust, users won’t wait around to figure it out. They’ll scroll on—or...
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People don't connect with perfection. They connect with proof—especially when that proof comes from lived experience. In a digital world full of curated images and generic messaging, the most persuasive voice is often the one that has survived something real. When a story feels honest, it builds trust. And when...
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Short-form video isn’t just a format—it’s a new grammar of communication. Here’s what that means for your brand, your strategy, and the way you connect with modern audiences....