Create a conservation
movement!
Use behavioral insights and communication strategies to protect the planet
Create a conservation
movement!
Use behavioral insights and communication strategies to protect the planet
Create a conservation
movement!
Use behavioral insights and communication strategies to protect the planet
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Persuasion versus Manipulation
“Isn’t this manipulating the audience??” Many of us receive this question after explaining how behavioral science and psychology can help motivate people to live more sustainably. It’s a tough and important concern to address – both for ourselves and others – and the response isn’t simple. Let’s dig in!
There’s no SHAME in my game
Rather than spend our efforts making our audience feel shame, let’s use those resources to direct them towards choices, habits and actions that will help them shed the shame.
There is no formula for changing behaviors
The goal of designing a tailored strategy isn’t to find the one right answer that will create change. That doesn’t exist! The goal is to put the most audience-informed, audience-aligned, problem- and need-solving option into action so we can begin to move the needle.
The anti-racism movement is growing & we ALL need to join
Many organizations put out statements standing in solidarity with the Black Lives Matter movement and with commitments to combat racism. Which is awesome. Now, it’s time to work towards delivering on these commitments AS PART OF our conservation, sustainability, and natural resource management work. Here are some things we can start doing today.
Should we use fear in our messages?
Beyond the question of whether fear works or not to motivate action, I wonder if it’s an approach we SHOULD use. Head inside for thoughts on how using fear might impact the larger cause and what happens after we lean on fear?
Your audience isn’t “everyone”
I know it feels like it’s our audience. Because we need everyone to adopt more sustainable behaviors right away. But can YOUR organization create change among that many people? Likely not. And that’s okay. Start segmenting your audience and focusing on where you can motivate change.
What are you asking people to do?
What are you asking people to do? While this may sounds simple, it can be surprisingly difficult to answer in a way that is clear, specific and actionable. Use this quick guide that I start all my workshops and courses with to refine your “ask” into a statement that your audience can (and soon will) do.
Let’s get this movement started!
Have you noticed that some environmental movements seem to just “take off”? Well, yours can too!
Get this short guide on how to encourage more people to adopt sustainable behaviors, and get your movement started.
Word on the street
Brooke has the theoretical and practical expertise to advise and train conservationists from diverse backgrounds and cultures. She is dynamic, and passionate about the work she does as well as the people she works with, and is an enormous pleasure to work with. Highly recommended.
Paul Butler
Rare
Brooke is an excellent trainer and highly capable facilitator who creates a positive, stimulating training atmosphere. Her experience in commercial marketing and behaviour change for conservation NGOs is clearly evident.
Stuart Paterson
Fauna & Flora International
Brooke’s understanding of current science and business trends opened up new ways of thinking about what we have to market, who we should be marketing to, and how to reach them.
Ann Staples
NC Public Health
Brooke’s 3-day course had great balance between lecture, exercises, and group work. She is at home in front of the room and creates a space where participants are actively engaged.
Christina Imrich
Wildlife Conservation Society
This was one of the clearest, most direct webinars that I have attended. Brooke Tully did a fantastic job. Her slides were as easy to understand and follow as her talking points.
Kim Young
Wolf Haven Int’l
Brooke has a unique ability to think conceptually and strategically, but not in a way that is divorced from real-world reality.
David Walker
Population Media Center