Andy Smith: Appreciative Inquiry facilitator, author, and host of the Positive Change Methods Podcast
Andy Smith helps teams, coaches, and change agents unlock better results by focusing on what’s already working – not what’s broken.
Andy has trained hundreds of leaders and coaches to to get started using Appreciative Inquiry with confidence.
He is the author of the Practical Appreciative Inquiry book series, acclaimed by thought leaders in the field.
“Andy does an excellent job weaving the what, how, and why into a step-by-step guide that is sure to deepen your understanding and practical ability to successfully apply the AI 5D methodology for teams and organizations.”
– Cheri Torres, co-author of Conversations Worth Having
“Andy is a true expert. I would highly recommend him for everything he offers – especially if you are in a service role and want to know how to improve your team, organisation, and yourself” – Tanya Edgar PCC, Forbes Coaches Council Member
Download Andy’s Podcast Guest ‘One-Sheet’, with contact details and suggested questions
Suggested Interview Topics
- Using Appreciative Inquiry in practice
- Positive change without ‘toxic positivity’
- How to be an appreciative leader
- How to use Appreciative Inquiry in one-to-one coaching
- Appreciative Team Development
Andy Smith’s Interviews as a Podcast Guest (and Summit Presenter)
Appreciative Inquiry, Emotional Intelligence, and Leadership
The Cracking Addiction Podcast with Dr Ferghal Armstrong: Episode 159 – From Burnout to Breakthrough: Appreciative Inquiry Explained (2024)
Extract from the Coaching Masters Summit 2023, interviewed by Eugen Popa: Directive vs Non-Directive Coaching
Essential Coaching Skills podcast with Doug O’Brien, Episode 5: Appreciative Inquiry with Andy Smith (2022)
Gavin Ingham’s Thrive Project: Andy is interviewed about Gervase Bushe’s ‘Experience Cube’ model for leadership communication (2020)
The Healing Pool Magazine Podcast with Gina Pickersgill, Episode 5: Appreciative Inquiry Method (2020)
Positivity Strategist with Robyn Stratton-Berkessel, Episode 21: How Appreciative Inquiry and Neuro-Linguistic Programming Complement Each Other (2015)
NLP-Related Interviews
Interviewed by coach Fran Wilson for his Growth Mindset Live summit about finding your direction and connecting with your values (2022)
Interviewed by Deb Johnstone about the NLP principle that ‘The Map Is Not the Territory’ (2017)
Interviewed by marketing and online visibility expert Sarah Arrow about NLP, Blogging, and Social Media (2013)