Dr. Whitney is a global pioneer in the field of Appreciative Inquiry, a positive revolution that is radically transforming human organizing, leadership, and community development. As a master consultant, Diana’s influence spans the globe. She consults with executives and their teams in support of strategic planning, positive organization development, organization culture change, and leadership capacity building.

“The greatest transformation before us, personally and collectively, is to cross the appreciative threshold: to step away from seeing and believing that people, situations and the world are problems needing our solutions; to believing in and practicing the positive power of appreciation, compassion and love as the most potent medicine and means to health, harmony and peaceful wellbeing for all.”  

Diana Whitney

  • Author and Thought Leader

    Diana’s award-winning books on Appreciative Inquiry have been translated into multiple languages.

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  • Consultant, Coach and Facilitator

    Diana consults with leadership teams to design and facilitate positive organizational change through Appreciative Inquiry.

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  • Keynote Speaker

    Diana engages and inspires audiences worldwide with her relatable stories and uplifting messages.

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Consulting for Positive Change

Experience Dr. Whitney’s positive approach to appreciative leadership, design thinking, and whole systems change.

  • "Appreciative Leadership is the relational capacity that turns potential into power, creating upward spirals of energy and enthusiasm and ripples of positive change."

    Diana Whitney

  • "Meaning is made in relationship.”

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  • “Organizations that are collaboratively capable move beyond the idea that people possess authority over resources and other people, to an understanding of people co-authoring the future.”

    Diana Whitney

  • “People commit to what they help create.”

    Diana Whitney

  • “A clear and compelling purpose awakens the hearts and minds of people and serves as a collaborative call to action.”

    Diana Whitney

  • "Words create worlds."

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  • "The word care resonates deeply among people. It creates safety, builds trust, and contributes to the creation of harmonious work environments."

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  • “Ubuntu: I am what I am because of who we all are.”

    African Proverb

  • "Organizational designs are expressions of values embodied in structures, system, and services. Values based organizations are designed to bring core values to life."

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  • “Appreciative Inquiry is an invitation to focus on, learn about and create what you want more of in life”

    Diana Whitney