Hunter Black is the Principal Behavioral Scientist of Coaching Innovation at BetterUp, a human transformation platform that helps people and organizations achieve peak performance through coaching, science, and technology. His work advances the science and practice of coaching by applying mixed-methods research and expertise in organizational behavior, leadership development, positive psychology, and behavior change to shape the future of effective coaching and organizational transformation.

Hunter's work spans original research on coaching effectiveness, AI-driven innovation, and evidence-based tools for professional coaches. He serves as a strategic thought partner on coach quality and operational excellence across BetterUp's global network. Previously, he led behavioral science teams that designed research-backed product experiences and assessment tools.

With his background in applied behavioral science, Hunter bridges theory and practice to help individuals, leaders, and organizations unlock their potential and thrive.

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This special episode brings together leading behavioral scientists—Jared Peterson, Steph Habif, Chloe Hamman, Teis Jorgensen, Eden Brownell, and host Matt Wallaert—for a candid discussion on the frameworks of behavioral science.

The conversation takes off from Jared’s original piece ranking Behavioral Science Frameworks, which later sparked debate and disagreement across the community on his LinkedIn Post. Together, the group unpacks what that moment revealed about our discipline: the power of frameworks and the strong opinions that surface when science meets practice.

From philosophy to application, this episode captures the passion, disagreement, and curiosity that drive the evolution of behavioral science.

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Heather is a dynamic founder, building teams that leverage the principles of psychology to make a business impact for global companies to increase customer acquisition, improve client satisfaction, and drive behavior change.

For over a decade, she has worked at the intersection of cognitive psychology, sociology, behavioral economics, and creativity to overcome barriers to change customer behavior.

She consults with investment firms like Cascade Partners and academic/industry partners like UT Center for Design, UT School of Architecture, Mayo Clinic, and Berkeley Center for the Built Environment.

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