A Research Paper By Lori Penha
Life Coach, UNITED STATES
During my studies at the International Coaching Academy, I first learned the term “appreciative inquiry.” I chose to do more research on Appreciative Inquiry (AI) because the founder of the movement, David Cooperrider, and fellow practitioners were more focused on what gives an organization its positive energy, and I at first thought when trainers and fellow coaches said “AI,” they were referring to “artificial intelligence.” This optimistic approach to long-term change resonated with me, and I intend to incorporate it into my coaching style.