The Power of Small Commitments: The Science Behind Behavior Change with Chris Taylor, Founder of Actionable

We connect with Chris Taylor from Actionable, diving into how Actionable drives real behavior change in corporate training. We explore the critical shift in L&D from simple facilitation to measurable impact, emphasizing the role of habit formation and small, intentional commitments in leadership development. In this episode, we look at corporate training, behavior change, leadership development, self-reported behavior change, and observable behavior change, highlighting how Actionable empowers individuals and organizations to achieve meaningful and lasting transformation. Key Takeaways: Actionable bridges the gap between corporate training and behavior change by focusing on self-reported and observable outcomes. Leadership development is evolving, with a shift towards small, intentional commitments that drive lasting impact. Actionable’s platform empowers participants to track progress and engage in meaningful change through habit formation. The success of training initiatives hinges on individual motivation and the structure of the learning sessions. Actionable’s expansion supports larger organizations, addressing the growing demand from transformation departments. Facilitators transition from content deliverers to trusted advisors, driving real change through behavior science. Chapters 00:00 Chris and William get Ryan in trouble with his wife 05:21 Introducing Actionable and its Purpose 09:37 Bridging the Gap: From Training to Behavior Change 12:31 Measuring Impact and Reporting Analytics 16:04 Expanding to Support Larger Organizations 18:00 Individual Motivation and Interest in Behavior Change 20:46 Driving Change through Time and Space 23:30 From Content Deliverers to Trusted Advisors 29:37 Overcoming Bias in Behavior Change 37:53 The Impact of Actionable on Personal Growth 45:45 The Role of Autonomy in Driving Change Connect with Chris here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisjrtaylor/ Visit Actionable.co Connect with WRKdefined on your favorite social network The Site | Substack | LinkedIn | Instagram | X | Facebook | TikTok Share your brand across the WRKdefined Podcast Network Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices