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Andy Smith
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Appreciative Inquiry practitioner, author of 'Practical Appreciative Inquiry' and 'Practical NLP' series, curates Appreciative Inquiry starter pack
https://coachingleaders.co.uk
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Queens Tail Antique
Captain Beefheart. What an album that 'Queens Tail Antique' was!
December 1, 2025 at 7:53 AM
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The brothers are legal now
Faramir and Boromir from Lord of the Rings
December 1, 2025 at 7:49 AM
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Sophie (a rescued child prostitute) and Lying Cat, from 'Saga'
November 23, 2025 at 8:33 PM
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Behold, a great eyeless, earless bunny shall appear in the sky
The sun, with silhouetted pelican, but upside down. It looks a bit like a friendly yellow bunny's face, but just with a nose and mouth. Not as horrific as it sounds
November 3, 2025 at 8:57 AM
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Hattifatteners: "Oh no"
Hattifatteners from Tove Jansson's Moomin book. They sort of look like dildos with hands and googly eyes
October 18, 2025 at 12:44 PM
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Ocellus actually explains a lot about Britain in the late 90s and early 2000s
Tony Blair cartoon with one big mad staring eye
September 27, 2025 at 5:06 PM
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Latest episode of the Positive Change Methods podcast is an interview with Wendy Burton, an Appreciative Inquiry practitioner helping struggling teams in the NHS to turn round. Here's a snippet - plus link to the full episode
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August 29, 2025 at 12:36 PM
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A battle-scarred nectarine, saying "The Age of Men is over. The time of the Nectarine has come" #LoTR
August 10, 2025 at 2:20 PM
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A cartoon from Private Eye captioned 'Slow Horsemen of the Apocalypse'. Jackson Lamb is leading three hooded figures, all mounted on knackered-looking donkeys. Lamb is saying, "Yer fackin' useless!"
August 3, 2025 at 7:33 AM
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Narrator: He did not have an AI avatar or banner
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July 27, 2025 at 8:13 PM
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Latest episode of the Positive Change Methods Podcast - tips for conducting appreciative interviews with people who are feeling negative, cynical, or are having a tough time. Click the video for a quick excerpt, or the link for the whole episode
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July 17, 2025 at 2:42 PM
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Quite pleased to have found this photo of Mr Farage in the uniform of the Blackshorts #Jeeves #Wooster #Spode
Nigel Farage presenting an outside broadcast on a dockside (possibly Dover?) wearing black shorts
July 12, 2025 at 12:34 PM
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I only know Constantine from Gaiman's inconveniently awesome 'Books of Magic'
Page from 'The Books of Magic'. John Constantine rescues Tim and Zatanna from a roomful of magical monsters by bluffing
July 10, 2025 at 11:27 AM
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"What are the scores, Georgie Dawes?"
#OnlyOldBritsWillGetThis
That photoshop of JD Vance with bald head, no eyebrows, and no eyeliner - reminiscent of George Dawes from 'Shooting Stars'
June 26, 2025 at 7:17 AM
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The fact that I'm still getting comments 13 years later from therapists telling me how useful it's been makes me quite proud of this article 🙂

(NB I'm not teaching NLP these days, I'm all about Appreciative Inquiry)
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Screenshot of comments on the blog article. From reuterschina: reuterschina This post really got me thinking about how I approach problem-solving, not just in therapy but in everyday interactions. The idea of focusing on the person rather than just the problem makes so much sense—it’s easy to get caught up in trying to apply techniques without truly understanding the client’s experience. The part about eliciting the client’s strategy for having the problem feels like a game-changer. It’s a reminder that people often hold the key to their own solutions; it’s just a matter of uncovering their unique process. I also loved the story about John Grinder pushing students out of their comfort zones by banning their go-to techniques. It’s a great reminder that flexibility and adaptability are essential in any helping profession. As someone who occasionally struggles with complex clients, this post gave me a fresh perspective. It’s not about finding the ‘perfect’ technique—it’s about slowing down, understanding the client’s strategy, and working collaboratively to make meaningful changes. This approach feels empowering for both the client and the therapist. I’ll definitely be reflecting on how to incorporate these ideas into my own practice! From therapshook @ equineguidance Therapshook @ Equineguidance Your guidance on resolving client issues by first uncovering how they maintain the problem before intervening is powerful! This two‑step NLP approach—eliciting their strategy, then offering tailored support—encourages deep listening and true problem‑solving. Thanks for reminding us that understanding precedes action, transforming client work into a more empathetic and effective journey. Truly empowering advice!
June 24, 2025 at 2:36 PM
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The Martians in the War of the Worlds liked a drink, and I have proof
"No one would have believed in the last years of the nineteenth century that this world was being watched keenly and closely by intelligences greater than man's and yet as mortal as his own"
June 23, 2025 at 11:05 AM
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When I was about 12 my mate Marty and I used to draw a comic strip where the Rhomboids - alien invaders from outer space - were one of the main villains. I've had a go at recreating one here
A Rhomboid - bipedal alien with a transparent diamond shaped body inside which a smaller black diamond shaped mass floats. It has a black head and stick arms and legs. It is flipping the bird with one hand
June 15, 2025 at 6:37 AM
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Yay, Top 10 next time!
"Nobody move in a mysterious way!"
A bar full of gods from various religions, with the Norse god Baldur lying dead on the floor. A police officer is saying "Nobody move in a mysterious way!"
June 12, 2025 at 8:41 PM
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I took a look on Google Maps - all the photos are eerily empty, although some reviewers seem to like that
Photos and reviews of Galerie Porte Louise from Google Maps, depicting or commenting on how empty it is
June 12, 2025 at 10:28 AM
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T'emu? It is in Yorkshire
Yorkshire icon Michael Parkinson and Rod Hull's Emu in the 70s. Emu is staring at him aggressively and doing that thing with his beak
June 5, 2025 at 7:55 PM
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WTF? 🤔
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June 4, 2025 at 7:04 AM
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Punk's not dead in Marseille
Blue awning over the terrace of a bistrot in Marseille. The name of the bistrot, in white letters on the awning, is 'Bistrot des Pistoles'
June 1, 2025 at 4:50 PM
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@jaythechou.bsky.social Life imitates art
Screenshot from the Guardian of cricket coverage - with photo of back view of a spectator with a red hat and blue jacket, which makes him look a lot like Paddington
May 19, 2025 at 9:01 AM
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For British readers, this passage from Stephen King's excellent 'The Institute' conjures up rather a startling image
Screenshot of words from Stephen King's 'The Institute': 'Like Luke on his first visit to the playground, New Kid hadn’t slathered on any repellent. The minges weren’t just swarming; they were lighting on him and sampling his sweat.'
May 4, 2025 at 1:37 PM
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Especially 'ook'
An orangutan reading a huge book on a lectern - it's the Librarian of Unseen University in Terry Pratchett's Discworld novels
May 4, 2025 at 8:22 AM