Paul Gavoni
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| Born | July 9, 1970 Plymouth, Massachusetts |
| Nationality | American |
| Other names | Paulie Gloves, Paul "Paulie" Gavoni |
| Citizenship | United States |
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| Height | 6 ft (183 cm) |
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| Website | thebehavioraltoolbox |
Dr. Paul Gavoni (born July 9, 1970) also known as Paul "Paulie" Gavoni, is an American behavioral scientist, author, and speaker.[1] He specializes in applying behavioral science[2][3] principles across education, organizational leadership, and sports. Gavoni serves as the Director of Program Development at the Professional Crisis Management Association (PCMA) and manages Heart & Science Consulting LLC.[4]
With over two decades of experience, he has held influential positions in various fields, including roles as Chief Operating Officer, Vice President, Director of School Improvement, and Clinical Coordinator.[5]
Gavoni is also a respected coach in mixed martial arts (MMA) and the author of several best-selling books and articles.[6]
Early life and education
Gavoni was born on July 9, 1970, in Plymouth, Massachusetts, and raised in South Florida by his mother and stepfather. He earned a Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) with a concentration in Organizational Leadership and a Specialist in Education (Ed.S.) in Educational Leadership from Nova Southeastern University. He also holds a Master of Social Work (MSW) from Barry University and a Bachelor of Social Work from Florida Atlantic University.
Career
Gavoni, widely known as "Paulie Gloves," has built a multifaceted career spanning behavior science, leadership development, and sports coaching.[7] He is currently the Director of Program Development and Public Relations at the Professional Crisis Management Association, where he oversees the implementation of behavior science in training and crisis management procedures.[8]
Gavoni also serves as the managing member of Heart & Science Consulting LLC, offering expertise in performance management, behavior leadership training, and organizational development. He has held several academic roles, including adjunct professor at Endicott College, Mary Baldwin University, Nova Southeastern University, Florida Atlantic University, and Indian River State College.[9]
Additionally, he has held executive roles, including Vice President of Organizational Leadership at Brett DiNovi & Associates and Chief Operating Officer at Kaleidoscope Interventions and Puzzle Box Academy.
Coaching and Sports
Gavoni, also known as "Coach Paulie Gloves," is a former Golden Gloves Champion and a respected coach in mixed martial arts (MMA). With over 25 years of experience, he has trained elite fighters, including UFC and Bellator competitors, using evidence-based training rooted in behavioral science.
Gavoni is the co-founder of MMA Science. His innovative "controlled chaos" boxing style, blending natural mechanics and Muay Thai elements, has earned recognition across the MMA community. His work has been featured in publications such as Beast: Blood, Struggle, and Dreams at the Heart of Mixed Martial Arts and A Fighter’s Way and the reality series Leave it to Geege. He has also contributed to platforms like Bloody Elbow, where his Fight Science series explores the application of behavioral science in combat sports.[10]
Publications and media
Gavoni has co-authored several works on leadership, education, and behavioral science. He is the co-author of MMA Science: A Training, Coaching, & Belt Ranking Guide, which is USA Today and Wall Street Journal best-selling. His work emphasizes the practical integration of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and Organizational Behavior Management (OBM) to improve performance and leadership.[11]
In addition to his books, Gavoni hosts the Thoughts & Rants of a Behavior Scientist[12] and Crisis in Education podcasts, where he discusses the application of behavioral science across various sectors, including education and organizational leadership.[13]
Gavoni is also a regular speaker at conferences and events.[14]
Bibliography
- Adaptive Intelligence: The Evolution of Emotional Intelligence Through the Proven Power of Behavior Science (February 2025)
- Quick Wins!: Using Behavior Science to Accelerate and Sustain School Improvement (2nd edition, 7 July 2023)
- Positional Authority Is Not Leadership: The Behavioral Science of Navigating Bull$hit, Optimizing Performance, and Avoiding Bullshit (Spanish Edition) (November 2024)
- Deliberate Coaching: Optimizing Teaching and Learning Through Behavior Science: Education Edition (September 2024)
- Classroom Management Leadership: Unlocking Behavior to Unleash Student Potential Through Behavioral Science (September 2024)
- Positional Authority Ain’t Leadership: Behavioral Analysis for Navigating Challenges, Optimizing Performance, and Avoiding Class Clownery - Educational Edition (June 2024)
- QUICK Responses to Misbehavior for Reducing Misbehavior and Suspensions (March 2019)
- Positional Authority Ain't Leadership: Behavioral Science for Navigating Bull$hit, Optimizing Performance, and Avoiding A$$ Clownery (January 2024)
- The 5 Scientific Laws of Life & Leadership: Behavioral Karma (September 2021)[15]
- MMA Science: A Training, Coaching, & Belt Ranking Guide (October 2020)
- Deliberate Coaching: A Toolbox for Accelerating Teacher Performance (December 2018)
- Quick Wins! Accelerating School Transformation through Science, Engagement, and Leadership (November 2016)
Awards and recognitions
- Adjunct Professor of the Year from Endicott College
- Wall Street Journal and USA Today Best-Selling Author for the book The 5 Scientific Laws of Life & Leadership: Behavioral Karma
References
- ↑ "Dr. Paul Gavoni". amazon.in. Retrieved 14 January 2025.
- ↑ "Paul Gavoni on Applying Behavior Analytical Principles In Sports: Interview by Walter Louie". community.bfskinner.org. Retrieved 14 January 2025.
- ↑ "Operants Article of the Month - June 2021 presents Paul Gavoni on Applying Behavioral Analytical Principles in Sports interviewed by Walter Louie". community.bfskinner.org. Retrieved 14 January 2025.
- ↑ "Earn BCBA CEUs and Author Content!". BehaviorLive. Retrieved 14 January 2025.
- ↑ ABA, How To (6 August 2024). "Episode 162: Looking at Organizations through the Behavioral Lens with Dr. Paul Gavoni". How to ABA. Retrieved 14 January 2025.
- ↑ "Paul Gavoni | MOABA". moaba.org. Retrieved 14 January 2025.
- ↑ "Paul Gavoni". Conferinta Internationala ABA. 2 September 2020. Retrieved 14 January 2025.
- ↑ Weiner, Yitzi (20 August 2023). "Dr Paul Gavoni of Heart & Science Consulting and the Behavioral Toolbox: 5 Things That Should Be…". Authority Magazine. Retrieved 14 January 2025.
- ↑ "Paul "Paulie" Gavoni, EdD, BCBA | ABA Technologies". abatechnologies.com. Retrieved 14 January 2025.
- ↑ "Leadership Redefined: Dr. Paul Gavoni Breaks New Ground with Behavioral Science Approach in Latest Book". kron4.com. Retrieved 14 January 2025.
- ↑ Cicoria, Matt (20 November 2018). "Deliberate Coaching in Public School Settings, Session 67: A Conversation with Paul Gavoni". The Behavioral Observations Podcast. Retrieved 14 January 2025.
- ↑ "Thoughts & Rants of a Behavior Scientist". Buzzsprout. 22 November 2024. Retrieved 14 January 2025.
- ↑ Gavoni, Paul (20 June 2023). "Using Organizational Behavior Management to Improve PBIS Outcomes". Southeast Conference on School Climate. Retrieved 14 January 2025.
- ↑ "Events – CTABA". ctaba.org. Retrieved 14 January 2025.
- ↑ "The 5 Scientific Laws of Life and Leadership". books.google.co.in. Retrieved 14 January 2025.