Ben Wise and Darren Chiu
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Ben Wise and Darren Chiu are the co-founders of Captivate, providing tactical tools to help you increase your powers of persuasion. They are sought after speakers on the psychology of persuasion and have appeared at industry events, conferences and corporate training programs.
The Commitment & Consistency Principle
I am, therefore I do Imagine your brain as a stubborn GPS that always wants to stay on…
January 11, 2025
The Decoy Effect “We are all predictably irrational” – Dan Ariely
We like to think we’re rational decision-makers, carefully weighing costs and benefits. But what if our choices are…
November 11, 2024
The Authority Principle
“There is no truth. There is only perception.” – Gustave Flaubert Have you ever wondered why a doctor’s…
August 13, 2024
The Endowment Effect You make it, you own it.
Ever wonder why that chipped mug, a relic from your college days, feels irreplaceable? Or why your well-worn…
July 9, 2024
Reciprocity “I Saw That” – Karma
Imagine getting a free coffee from your favourite barista, then feeling compelled to leave a huge tip. Or…
May 13, 2024