How to Use Provocative Propositions in Appreciative Inquiry: Positive Change Methods Podcast 29
Provocative Propositions: what they are, what makes a good one, and how to use them with teams and with larger-scale organisational change
Could We Go ‘One Louder’? Scaling Life Up to 11
Here’s a somewhat experimental coaching question that you might find a use for in some circumstances. In the spoof rockumentary movie This Is Spinal Tap there’s a celebrated scene where guitarist Nigel Tufnel shows off his customised Marshall amplifier, on which all the dials go up to 11 rather than the standard 10: “It’s one
Appreciative Inquiry in Sports Coaching
How can you apply Appreciative Inquiry to sports coaching? Here are some ideas, plus links to further resources
The Only Icebreaker You’ll Ever Need for Training or Facilitation
Training and facilitation tip: here’s an easy Appreciative Inquiry-based icebreaker you can use in your training courses
How to Improve Appraisals, Feedback, and Emotional Climate at Work: January 2026 Roundup
Jan 2026 roundup of the best resources on feedback, appraisals, and creating a coaching culture at work
Too Good Not to Share! The Solution-Focused Circle Technique
Here’s an easy and powerful solution focus technique I came across recently – it would also work as part of an Appreciative Inquiry session
Best Appreciative Inquiry Resources on the Web: Autumn 2025 Roundup
I thought I’d share with you some of the best resources for Appreciative Inquiry (and related approaches) that I’ve stumbled across recently: Is your leadership above the line or below the line? I was introduced to this way of putting the distinction between two modes of being by Jackie Stavros and Cheri Torres, and I
How to Use ‘Provocative Propositions’ in Appreciative Coaching (part 2)
Here’s how to help your appreciative coaching client formulate their ‘provocative proposition’ to guide and inspire them towards their dreams. Some starter phrases, plus step by step instructions
How to Use ‘Provocative Propositions’ in Appreciative Coaching (part 1)
A checklist for powerful provocative propositions in one to one coaching, with examples
How to Ask Generative Questions: Positive Change Methods Podcast 25
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 of the Positive Change Methods Podcast
Using the ‘Logical Levels’ Model in One-to-One Coaching (Part 2)
How I use Robert Dilt’s ‘Logical Levels’ model on one-to-one coaching – with (literally) step-by-step instructions
Name It, Flip It, Frame It – a Conversation Worth Having with Jackie Stavros and Cheri Torres: Positive Change Methods Podcast 24
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