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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Ever freeze up when put on the spot? This post explores how leaders can turn pressure into connection using lessons from Matt Abrahams and Talk Like TED. Learn how to reframe the room, communicate with confidence, and show up in high-stakes moments with clarity and calm....
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Users don’t read—they skim. This article breaks down how to earn trust with structure, clarity, and visual cues that deliver meaning at a glance....
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You don’t need a big budget to make a big impression. This post showcases smart, scrappy experiential campaigns that create lasting brand moments without draining your marketing budget....
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From simplicity to symmetry, there’s a science behind why certain logos become iconic. Learn what makes a brand mark stick—and how to create one with staying power....
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Innovation stalls when people feel unsafe to speak. This post explores how to build trust-based environments where bold ideas can emerge—and where mistakes don’t equal punishment....
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AI art is everywhere—but does it connect? This article looks at the psychology behind image perception and how human vs. machine visuals affect trust, emotion, and brand identity....
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You don’t need to go full JAMstack to speed up your WordPress site. This guide shows how to create a lightweight, static-friendly version using tools you already know....
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A brilliant idea isn’t a strategy. This post explores why metrics matter, what to track (and what to ignore), and how to measure success in a noisy, fast-moving landscape....
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Good meetings don’t happen by accident. This post outlines how to structure time, expectations, and participation to create meetings people leave better than they entered....