350: What is Motivational Interviewing and Why Should I Care? With Kim Bisset

About this episode

Heather Hansen and Kim Bisset discuss the principles and effectiveness of Motivational Interviewing in various contexts.

In today's episode, Heather sits down with Kim Bisset to explore Motivational Interviewing and why it is such a powerful tool for communication, leadership, coaching, and advocacy. Rather than relying on pressure, persuasion, or fixing, Motivational Interviewing focuses on curiosity, collaboration, and helping people uncover their own reasons for change. Drawing from Kim's expertise and Heather's background in law, coaching, and healthcare communication, this conversation breaks down what Motivational Interviewing really is, what it is not, and why it works so well in high stakes conversations. Whether you are leading a team, working with clients, parenting, coaching, or advocating for yourself, this episode shows how changing the way you ask questions can change outcomes. Together, Heather and Kim unpack how Motivational Interviewing builds trust, reduces resistance, and helps people move forward without feeling pushed or judged. In this episode, you'll learn: What Motivational Interviewing Actually Is A clear explanation of the principles behind Motivational Interviewing and why it is more effective than telling people what to do. Why People Resist Change How resistance is…

People in this episode

Host: Heather Hansen

Guest: Kim Bisset

Topics covered

• Motivational Interviewing
• communication
• leadership
• coaching
• advocacy
• trust building
• change management

Keywords

• Motivational Interviewing
• communication skills
• leadership techniques
• coaching strategies
• change resistance
• open-ended questions
• trust building

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