86 episodes

Can we learn to make smarter choices? Listen in as host Katy Milkman--behavioral scientist, Wharton professor, and author of How to Change--shares stories of high-stakes decisions and what research reveals they can teach us. Choiceology, an original podcast from Charles Schwab, explores the lessons of behavioral economics to help you improve your judgment and change for good.

Season 1 of Choiceology was hosted by Dan Heath, bestselling author of Made to Stick and Switch.

Podcasts are for informational purposes only. This channel is not monitored by Charles Schwab. Please visit schwab.com/contactus for contact options. (0321-1S88)

Choiceology with Katy Milkman Charles Schwab

    • Science
    • 4.7 • 70 Ratings

Can we learn to make smarter choices? Listen in as host Katy Milkman--behavioral scientist, Wharton professor, and author of How to Change--shares stories of high-stakes decisions and what research reveals they can teach us. Choiceology, an original podcast from Charles Schwab, explores the lessons of behavioral economics to help you improve your judgment and change for good.

Season 1 of Choiceology was hosted by Dan Heath, bestselling author of Made to Stick and Switch.

Podcasts are for informational purposes only. This channel is not monitored by Charles Schwab. Please visit schwab.com/contactus for contact options. (0321-1S88)

    Recipe for Success: With Guests Simon Rogan & Michele Gelfand

    Recipe for Success: With Guests Simon Rogan & Michele Gelfand

    How do strict and relaxed cultures affect the quality of our decisions? And how can you find the sweet spot between the two, depending on your goals?

    • 34 min
    Take the Deal! With Guests Daniel Kahneman, Colin Camerer & Luis Green (Rebroadcast)

    Take the Deal! With Guests Daniel Kahneman, Colin Camerer & Luis Green (Rebroadcast)

    Daniel Kahneman explains why risky propositions tend to look different when you’re already behind.

    • 44 min
    Top of Mind: With Guests John Farrell & Manasvini Singh

    Top of Mind: With Guests John Farrell & Manasvini Singh

    Why do we weigh recent events so heavily? And how does this tendency impact important decisions, like whom to vote for or how to conduct medical procedures?

    • 32 min
    Repeat After Me: With Guests Jennifer LeMesurier & Tali Sharot

    Repeat After Me: With Guests Jennifer LeMesurier & Tali Sharot

    Why is it that when we see the same statement multiple times, we are more likely to believe it's true?

    • 34 min
    (BONUS) From What It's Like to Be … a Forensic Accountant

    (BONUS) From What It's Like to Be … a Forensic Accountant

    In this episode of "What It's Like to Be …," former Choiceology host Dan Heath interviews Chris Ekimoff, a forensic accountant.

    • 29 min
    A Sticky Situation: With Guests Richard Thaler, Wendy Wood & Susan Budowski

    A Sticky Situation: With Guests Richard Thaler, Wendy Wood & Susan Budowski

    Friction gets in the way of behavior—and it can become "sludge" when it's used to prevent you from reaching a goal

    • 37 min

Customer Reviews

4.7 out of 5
70 Ratings

70 Ratings

HaykC ,

Really good podcast

I have learned a lot by listening to Katy Milkman. Looking forward to new episodes 😊

Akash Chawla ,

Brilliant !!

Was introduced to this podcast when I was attending an executive management course in IMD. I recommend it to all my friends and family. Thanks Katy for bringing this to life-changing podcast.

Andrew610 ,

Short powerful

Easy to digest. High quality content

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