How to Human

Welcome to How to Human — the podcast that helps you make practical sense of personal life using behavioural strategy.

This week’s episode is for parents noticing behaviour shifts in their children now that school has started back. If your child was excited last week but suddenly seems clingy, snappy, anxious or withdrawn — this one’s for you.

We'll look at how kids mirror our emotions, how stress can show up in unexpected ways, an...

This week’s How to Human is for anyone who’s ever had a deal fall through, a promise broken, or a client leave you seething. Because let’s be honest — professional doesn’t mean unbothered.

We’re talking about what really happens when work makes you angry, and how to navigate it in a way that protects your boundaries and your reputation. From amygdala hijacks to the psychology of delayed response, this episode gives you real tools y...

What if managing behaviour wasn’t about control — but about understanding?

In this episode of How to Human, Vishakha Abbi, Behaviour Strategist and founder of Mind Path UAE, shares 10 evidence-based, easy-to-apply strategies that actually work in classrooms. Whether you're working with curious six-year-olds or moody teenagers, these tips are designed to make your teaching life easier — and your students more engaged.

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If you’re running a business and your marketing efforts aren’t getting results, it might not be about your visuals, your captions, or even your pricing. The issue could be behavioural.

In this episode of How to Human, Behaviour Strategist Vishakha Abbi breaks down five core psychology principles that shape how people respond to your offers, including why people default to the middle pricing tier, how to use the power of “free” with...

Big cities like Dubai can be full of life and opportunity yet still feel isolating. With fast-paced work environments, transient populations, and limited time for deep connection, loneliness can creep in even when you’re surrounded by people.

In this episode of How to Human, Behaviour Strategist Vishakha Abbi explores why loneliness is common in major cities and how it impacts mental health, performance, and wellbeing. Drawing on b...

Most advice on imposter syndrome is about overcoming it.  I’ll show you why you shouldn’t. In this episode of How to Human, I explain how to turn self-doubt into a competitive advantage that sharpens your skills, keeps you learning, and drives better results in business.

If you want to go deeper, join my free 45-minute webinar, Imposter Syndrome as a Competitive Advantage. It’s available from 15th August and will walk you through...

In this episode of How to Human, Behaviour Strategist Vishakha Abbi shares personal reflections on navigating grief after losing her aunt, Elizabeth Bhutani — and why grief rarely looks the way we expect it to.

We explore the behavioural impact of grief in adults and children, why the brain often resists emotional pain, and how to support yourself (or someone else) even when you don’t fully understand what’s happening.

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In this episode of How to Human, Behaviour Strategist Vishakha Abbi breaks down the psychology behind buying decisions. Whether you're in real estate, recruitment, retail or running a startup — sales is human behaviour. Learn how trust, urgency, curiosity and connection influence every purchase, and how understanding behaviour strategy can increase your conversions...

Bedtime battles are a universal struggle — but they don’t have to be. Whether you’re wrangling toddlers or negotiating with night owl teens, this episode breaks down real behavioural strategies to make evenings calmer, smoother, and more predictable.

Discover the behavioural science behind your child’s resistance, what routines actually work, and how to shift the energy at home using clear, evidence-based techniques.

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Micromanagement: whether you're dealing with it or dishing it out, it's quietly damaging workplace culture. In this episode of How to Human, Behaviour Strategist Vishakha Abbi unpacks the real behavioural drivers behind micromanagement — and offers 5 quick, clever tips you can use today to shift the dynamic.

Learn how to rebuild trust, reduce anxiety, and create healthier, more autonomous work relationships — whether you’re the man...