In this episode, we sat down with Mellanie Page, BCBA, MBA, and founder of The ABA Collective, to dive into the world of Organizational Behavior Management (OBM) and how it can transform the way we experience our work. We talked about why so many BCBAs feel burnt out or stuck in leadership and supervisory roles and how OBM offers practical, behavior-analytic solutions that go far beyond surface-level self-care.

Mellanie shared how OBM can help us pinpoint high-impact problems, improve workplace culture, and increase job satisfaction—whether we’re clinicians, supervisors, or business owners. We explored why burnout isn’t just an individual issue, how small behavior changes can create meaningful ripple effects across teams, and why reinforcing the process matters just as much as reinforcing outcomes.

This conversation is full of practical insights, real-world examples, and a refreshing reminder that we can apply the science we already know to organizations, leadership, and even ourselves. If you’ve ever wondered how to use ABA to improve your work life, this episode is for you.

What’s Inside:

What OBM is and why it matters for BCBAs
Using behavior analysis to address burnout and job satisfaction
Applying OBM to leadership, supervision, and workplace culture
Practical examples of small changes with big organizational impact

Mentioned in This Episode:

The ABA Collective
The OBM Practitioner Program
HowToABA.com/join
How to ABA on YouTube
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