by Emily | Feb 4, 2026 | Coaching, Solution Talk
We’ve recently been asked some thoughtful questions about ‘challenge’, ‘acceptance’ and ‘true desires’. How do these concepts fit within a Solutions Focus (SF) coaching approach? A correspondent, working in an accounting firm steeped in root cause analysis,...
by Emily | Feb 4, 2026 | Coaching, Solution Talk
A ‘threshold concept,’ as we’ve mentioned in a previous blog, is a crucial principle that a learner must grasp to master a new topic. These concepts are significant not only for their relevance to the skill at hand but also for their...
by Emily | Jul 28, 2025 | Coaching, Change, Innovation, Organisational development, Solution Talk
When we talk about change, we often think of it as a long, gradual process – unfolding over weeks, months or even years. Research from Adam Froerer and his team, Dr Rachel Gillibrand and Mia Lunde at the Centre for Solutions Focused Research, suggests change...
by Emily | Mar 5, 2025 | Solution Talk, Change
A ‘threshold concept,’ as our friend and colleague Andrew Rixon explains, is a core principle that a learner must grasp to truly master a new topic. These concepts are often counter-intuitive, so much so that students can be reluctant to accept them. What,...
by Emily | Feb 11, 2025 | Coaching, Change, Culture, Solution Talk
Managers often struggle to get good results from their performance reviews, and sometimes actively avoid them. Taking a pragmatic approach to these conversations can result in greater productivity and more enjoyment all round. Here’s a tip from our workshops that many...
by Emily | Jan 28, 2025 | Coaching, Change, Solution Talk
As solution-focused coaches we know that an appreciation of past successes can have a profound impact on our clients’ lives. Naturally, we encourage our clients to explore these experiences with a focus on how they can make a big difference in the future. TIP:...
