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Motivational Speaker, Best-Selling Author, Trainer & Coach
Dr. Paul “Paulie” Gavoni is the Founder and Managing Member of Heart & Science International. In roles such as COO, Vice President, School Administrator, School Turnaround Manager, District Behavior Analyst, Clinical Coordinator, and Professor, he’s unified his innovative approach through a dedication to human behavior science, aiming to enhance performance and leadership across various sectors.
With deep knowledge of organizational behavior science, Dr. Paul Gavoni tackles real-world problems, candidly addressing shortcomings in performance improvement and change management by empowering leaders at all levels with Adaptive Intelligence.
His ability to highlight practical solutions, all firmly grounded in behavioral science, emphasizes his unwavering integrity. He employs this science to foster engaging and highly productive environments, adhering to a philosophy that cultivating excellence in employees naturally leads to an environment that supports the sustainable achievement of desired results.
Our Vision
All meaningful outcomes are driven by behavior, and when organizations design systems that support accountability, adaptability, and high performance, they unlock potential, drive lasting change, and achieve sustainable success.
Our Mission
We equip people with the ability to engage in performance thinking, providing them with the skills, knowledge, and tools to analyze behavior, drive performance, and create meaningful change.
Our RAISE Values
At Heart & Science International, we believe it’s about impact, not intent. Our work is guided by a set of core values that define who we are and how we create impact.
Dr Paulie knows his content and how to deliver it. He put the crowd at ease with his rich, knowledge base, quick wit, and assurances of evidence- based practices. Dr Paulie left us all believing that together we can improve adult behavior and student behavior that prepares us all to be more available for learning.
Dr. Wanda Gadsen
District Leader - SC
It’s About Impact, Not Intent!
Dr. Gavoni’s reach extends internationally across education, behavior analysis, non-profit, and private organizations. Hosting the top ranked Crisis in Education Podcast, The Heart & Science of Leadership Podcast, and being a Wall Street Journal and USA Today best-selling co-author, his impact resonates widely. His books, built upon the principles of behavior analysis, balance technical depth with accessibility while providing fresh perspectives and actionable solutions to modern educational and performance challenges.
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Core Services
Leadership Development
We empower leaders at all levels with values-driven strategies that inspire and elevate performance. Adaptive leadership and values-based systems create thriving, high-performing organizations.
Deliberate Coaching
Leadership isn’t just about intent—it’s about impact. Our Deliberate Coaching model accelerates performance through precise, purposeful, and systematic support.
Performance Engineering
To create real change, leaders must design environments that bring out the best in people, ensuring that systems drive performance—not just individuals.
Our RAISE Values
At Heart & Science International, we believe it’s about impact, not intent. Our work is guided by a set of core values that define who we are and how we create impact:
Resilience
Growth comes from struggle, but resilience isn’t just about pushing through—it’s about learning to adapt, adjust, and evolve in response to challenges.
Authenticity
We don’t do performative leadership or empty promises. We believe in keeping it real—being direct, owning mistakes, and staying true to our values.
Involving Stakeholders
Change isn’t a solo effort. The best solutions come when the right people are at the table, actively shaping the outcomes that impact them.
Simplicity
Complexity is the enemy of execution, scalability, and sustainability. We believe in making solutions clear, actionable, and repeatable so they can be implemented effectively and at scale.
Empowerment
We equip people with the tools and knowledge they need to take control of their own success. Real change happens when individuals feel capable, confident, and supported.
High Impact—Let’s Work Together
At Heart & Science International, we believe that when we unlock performance, we unleash potential. Our work isn’t about theories—it’s about real, measurable results. If you’re ready to build a high-performing, values-driven organization, let’s connect.
Our Focus.
Our work focuses on applying the science of human behavior to enhance performance, leadership, and the overall culture within districts and organizations. By partnering with leaders who are committed to positive change, we help them to engage in systems and performance thinking to implement practical, evidence-based strategies that produce desired outcomes. This collaborative approach drives lasting results, fostering environments that not only bring out the best in leaders but also ensure they are equipped to bring out the best in those they serve. Together, we achieve measurable improvements in performance by creating a more positive and adaptive learning environment for all.
Who We Work With
Educational Institutions and School Districts
Corporate Leadersip & Private Organizatons
Nonprofit & Government Organizatons
Sports Organizations & Athletes
Teams & Individuals
Dr. Paulie – Keynote Speaker
Dr. Paulie is a dynamic keynote speaker who delivers powerful, evidence-based insights grounded in behavioral science. Known for his engaging style, quick wit, and real-world expertise, he captivates audiences by making complex concepts accessible, actionable, and inspiring. Whether speaking to educators, business leaders, or human service professionals, Dr. Paulie challenges conventional thinking and equips people with practical strategies to drive meaningful change.
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Featured Speaking Topics
“Positional Authority Ain’t Leadership” – A deep dive into how real leadership is about actions, not just titles, and how behavior science can create lasting organizational impact.
“Unlock Performance – Unleash Potential” – An empowering session on using behavioral science to overcome personal and professional challenges and drive transformative results.
“Adaptive Leadership” – A practical framework for leading effectively in unpredictable and changing environments, emphasizing problem-solving, decision-making, and action-taking.
As Featured In
Dr. Paulie’s expertise has been featured across multiple media platforms, including:
- Lifetime Reality Show
- FX’s Toughman Reality Show
- Fox News
- SPARK Magazine
- Operants Magazine
- Medium Magazine
Ready to Unleash Potential?
At Heart & Science International, we believe that when we unlock performance, we unleash potential. Our work isn’t about theories—it’s about real, measurable results. If you’re ready to build a high-performing, values-driven organization, let’s connect.
Testimonials
CEO
Paulie is awesome. Now a simple and reductive term given current day vernacular, but I am truly in awe of him. Several carefully-honed skills and kind heart completely set him apart from the noisy crowd of self-aggrandized people in the coaching space. With care and precision, Paulie seamlessly incorporates a value-based approach to positively and harmonically impact the people in his world. He lives the principles he harnesses. Leading starts with listening, and Paulie is the poster boy. His genuine care for the deeper meaning in my words forged a permanent bond of trust between us. It was from him I learned the powerful nature of specific questions yielding specific answers to unlock the unconscious competence in others, resulting in a synergistic effect to catalyze creative solutions. I will still regularly try to think through problems from Paulie’s perspective, and I am always better for it.
MA, BCBA, LBA – Behavior Analyst
Dr. Paulie is truly the most humble, compassionate, motivated and dedicated disseminators of the science of behavior analysis I have personally known in the entirety of my career to date. He's a true champion of the science, as evidenced by his tireless efforts to share information about behavior analysis with those across the world, and doing so with passion and integrity. His dissemination efforts, consisting of extensive global travels, development of informative social media content, podcasts, videos and books are no short of awe inspiring and admirable. Dr. Paulie continues to pump out some invaluable content, all in the efforts of disseminating the science of behavior analysis and doing so with integrity! It's an honor to call him a colleague and a friend.
M.Ed., BCBA – District Coordinator
Dr. Paul Gavoni is passionate about using the power of behavioral science to help people, and he exudes that passion in all he does. Over the past four years, our team of educational leaders has learned so much from Dr. Gavoni’s experience and expertise coaching and supporting school teams, as we have studied “Deliberate Coaching” together and have had the pleasure and privilege of learning directly from Dr. Paulie through an ongoing webinar series. He brings the highest level of expertise, professionalism, and educational leadership to the professional learning he provides, and he challenges and supports those who are fortunate enough to work with, and to learn from, him to take their professional practice to the next level.
BCBA - CEO
Dr. Paulie Gavoni completed a Leadership Training with my team and to say he lit a fire under all of us is an understatement! Since the training my team radiates positivity and is always bringing solutions to the table. I have watched their confidence soar as leaders! They are so motivated to apply the 5 laws and behavior principles in everything they do. As the owner of my agency I am so thankful for Paulie, not only for what he did for my team, but for all he does for this field. His authenticity and passion to disseminate the science and help everyone in our field be the best possible leaders is so inspiring to me. I consider myself very lucky to get to learn from him. In addition to his leadership trainings, check out his podcast Crisis in Education. I look forward to listening to all of the episodes he releases!
M.Ed – School Administrator
Dr. Gavoni is a true leader! He knows how to disaggregate data to improve organizational focus and outcome. He is a natural coach/leader and knows how to study behavior and trends to help individuals meet their vision and mission with strategic action. I had the privilege of working closely to Dr. Gavoni since 2010 and was able to watch, learn, and participate with him in laying the ground work for systematic change in regards to behavior, and culture. His work led to a rapid reduction in referrals and an increase of staff retention.
School Administrator
Dr. Gavoni is a true leader that embodies the ability to influence others to change and improve their skills. He is skilled at coaching others to help bring about sustainable change within a school. I had the privilege of working close to Paul and learned much from about putting systems in place, changing behavior, and motivating others to help bring about positive change. He possesses a great deal of patience when coaching and working with others whether it is in the ring or in a professional setting.
School Administrator
Dr. Gavoni is a transformational leader and coach that has the ability to take an overwhelming task and break it into small pieces to accomplish large goals. Dr. Gavoni uses stakeholder voice, scientific methods and data to drive what and how he addresses change. Dr. Gavoni is masterful at coaching for optimum performance allowing those around him to feel successful and supported simultaneously. Kind and generous with his time and knowledge, he is capable of helping any organization move in a positive direction.
School Psychologist
Dr. Gavoni is not just an exceptionally knowledgeable and capable Behavior Analyst, but he brings great empathy and expertise in organizational behavior management, school discipline, and is a talented and sought after coach of mixed martial arts. He is a dynamic speaker and is able to convey the art ,science, and ethics of ABA in a most distinctive fashion. I have had the pleasure of being his colleague, collaborator and friend for many years and I give him the highest personal and professional endorsement.
State Educational Leader
Dr. Gavoni has a gift for making behavior science accessible to a broad audience. His keynote captivated the hearts and minds of teachers, educational assistants, related service providers, parents, school administrators, and state leaders. His presentation was inspirational, accessible, and actionable.
County and Family Mediator
Paul is the consummate professional in any area he chooses to engage. I would highly recommend him for his leadership skills and his ability to reach our "Special Needs" population and their parents. He remains personable, yet professional when dealing with students, teachers, parents and the school communities he serves.
White, DC, MHSc - Chiropractor
Paul is a dynamic and knowledgeable coach. He is an incredibly patient instructor, and is able to tailor a game plan to each individual's abilities and body types. Paul has been an irreplaceable coach and head cornerman for many fighters, ranging from amateur boxers, to stars from the Ultimate Fighter, to the current M-1 Global World Heavyweight Champion.
District Educational Leader
Dr Paulie knows his content and how to deliver it. He put the crowd at ease with his rich, knowledge base, quick wit, and assurances of evidence- based practices. Dr Paulie left us all believing that together we can improve adult behavior and student behavior that prepares us all to be more available for learning.
BCBA., LBS – School Administrator
Paulie is a behavioral scientist that has a wealth of knowledge and experience in the OBM realm and in school reform using behavior analytic approaches. I highly recommend reading his books as a main source and reference to structuring or restructuring your classroom, program, and/or school(s).
PhD - CEO
Dr. Pauli Gavoni is an exceptional leader and advocate for behavioral science. He makes learning and applying science to the workplace, leadership, and education-based settings easy and practical. Anytime the Dr. is in your corner great things are bound to happen.
Ph.D. – Chairman and CEO
Consummate professional, in-depth and comprehensive understanding of behavior analysis, and works hard to top it all off. Any organization would be lucky to have Paulie on their staff.
John MondelliBCBA– Behavior Analyst Consultant