This is the official site for Provocative Change Works. Here you can find articles, videos, products and training relating to PCW. This model was first created in 2006 and is in a constant state of development. All training focuses on skills development and proper duty of care towards others. Details on PCW certifications can be found HERE and the importance of quality control is detailed in this post here.

Provocative Change Works (PCW) is a conversational communication model inspired by my longtime friend and mentor, Frank Farrelly, whose “Provocative Therapy” was a primary influence in its creation. For further information on Frank Farrelly’s original Provocative Therapy, see www.provocativetherapy.com. Frank appointed me custodian of the Provocative Therapy archive, available here. Provocative Change Works is a massive expansion of Frank’s original work and the key ingredients are detailed here.

Since the advent of covid 19 I am now running  monthly online trainings for USA, Europe and UK as well as one specifically for Japan. E-mail info@nickkemp.com for details on how to apply. To date I have run PCW trainings in the USA, India, Russia, Japan, Poland, Spain, Austria, Israel, UK, Switzerland, Ireland, Hungary, Holland, among other countries.

This Provocative Change Works model works equally well in coaching, academia, business, sports performance, therapeutic and personal development., building all manner of successful relationships. 

In 2022 – 2023 The Wellcome Trust funded a one year coaching initiative for academics at Leeds University in the UK. The PCW model has also assisted a number of international atheletes in developing their performance skills up to an international level. The model has also been used to assist a number of high profile creative artists in the music and arts industries.

For private 1 – 1 coaching and therapy, please check here

PCW Foundations (4 modules)

6 – 8.30 pm UK time June 4,5^th 11,12 2026

Module one – Introductions

·       The inspiration for PCW from Frank Farrelly and Provocative Therapy

·       The fundamental difference with the “Provocative frame”

·       The ethical and conversational use of provocation in communication

·       The direct, indirect and random approaches in PCW

·       An introduction to provocative stances

·       1 – 1 session with Nick

Module two – Time to go to work and practice

·       Recap from module one on the “provocative frame”

·       Deconstruction of some module 1 demos and follow-ups

·       Working directly and indirectly

·       1 – 1 session with Nick

·       Group exercises using icons

·       Q and A

Module three – Deeper dives into the PCW model

·       Recap of module two

·       The voice tempo exercise

·       The Arm relaxation exercise

·       Group exercises using stances and voice tempo/arm relaxation

·       1 – 1 sessions

·       Q and A

Module four – Bringing it all together

·       Recap on module three

·       Introducing random elements and storytelling

·       Identifying “the ingredients of “what makes the problem, the problem?”

·       Group exercises

·       1 – 1 with Nick

·       Q and A

Full price – 499 for all 4 evenings, plus handouts and access to 10 hours of video of live training, but look below

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PROVOCATIVE ARCHIVE NOW LIVE

We are thrilled to announce the official launch of the Provocative Archive! This is the official Frank Farrelly Provocative Therapy archive and also contains extensive PCW materials.

The platform is now live, offering access to an ever-growing collection of courses created by both Frank and Nick over the years, with even more content on the way. By the end of the year, you’ll have access to over 25 unique courses covering a wide range of topics related to the applications of Provocative Change Works (PCW) and Provocative Therapy.

Ready to dive in? Sign up here: https://app.pcw.training/memberships and choose the membership that suits you best to unlock the content.

An overview of the PCW model

For PCW certification training, check here

To book a 1 – 1 session with Nick Kemp, check here 

PCW used to coach a client to swim the English channel

For 1 – 1 PCW training for personal change and working with clients go HERE

Please use the contact page to enquire about Provocative Change Works training opportunities and new PCW products. You will also find PCW on Facebook and YouTube. For Nick Kemp’s other trainings see http://www.nickkemptraining.com

Regards

Nick Kemp
Creator of PCW