Episodes

  • The Design Stage of Appreciative Inquiry

    The Design Stage of Appreciative Inquiry
    17 Sep 2026

    What happens in the Design Stage of Appreciative Inquiry - especially when working with a team? That's what this episode of the Positive Change Methods podcast with Andy Smith is all about
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    10 min
  • How to Use Provocative Propositions

    How to Use Provocative Propositions
    15 Jul 2026

    Provocative Propositions: what they are, what makes a good one, and how to use them with teams and with larger-scale organisational change
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    12 min
  • Psychological Safety and Connection Intelligence® with Jenny Ainsworth

    Psychological Safety and Connection Intelligence® with Jenny Ainsworth
    22 May 2026

    This episode is full of practical tips to build psychological safety in your team, even across digital divides - interview with bestselling author and leadership consultant Jenny Ainsworth.
    Transcript and show notes at https://coachingleaders.co.uk/pcm28
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    31 min
  • How to Facilitate the Dream Stage in Appreciative Team Development: Positive Change Methods Podcast 27

    How to Facilitate the Dream Stage in Appreciative Team Development: Positive Change Methods Podcast 27
    5 May 2026

    How to facilitate the Dream stage when you're conducting an Appreciative Inquiry workshop with a team (Appreciative Team Development), with some tips on scaling up for larger groups - plus ideas for what to do if unexpected situations crop up
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    9 min
  • Appreciative Inquiry – Questions for the Dream Stage: Positive Change Methods Podcast Episode 26

    Appreciative Inquiry – Questions for the Dream Stage: Positive Change Methods Podcast Episode 26
    29 Apr 2026
    Practical Appreciative Inquiry podcast: How to frame the Dream stage of Appreciative Inquiry so that participants understand it
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    5 min
  • How to Ask Generative Questions

    How to Ask Generative Questions
    27 Sep 2025
    Appreciative Inquiry talks a lot about generative questions - but what are they? What do they do? And how to ask them successfully? Find out in this episode!
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    13 min
  • Conversations Worth Having with Jackie Stavros and Cheri Torres

    Conversations Worth Having with Jackie Stavros and Cheri Torres
    10 Sep 2025
    Exploring the transformative world of Appreciative Inquiry with Jackie Stavros and Cheri Torres, authors of 'Conversations Worth Having'. Learn how to ask generative questions and frame conversations positively to foster collaboration and growth in your personal and professional life. Plus, the importance of curiosity, and how to avoid toxic positivity! Show notes: https://coachingleaders.co.uk/pcm24
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    46 min
  • Unlocking Innovation in the NHS with Appreciative Inquiry - Interview with Wendy Burton

    Unlocking Innovation in the NHS with Appreciative Inquiry - Interview with Wendy Burton
    14 Aug 2025
    Interview with Wendy Burton, who's been using Appreciative Inquiry in the NHS in conjunction with Lean and Design Thinking to help improve processes and turn around struggling teams. Lots of useful tips and insights applicable beyond coaching in healthcare! Shownotes: https://coachingleaders.co.uk/pcm23 (includes transcript)
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    28 min