Using Motivational Interviewing to Influence Decisions

11 Feb 2026
NEBOSH Discovery Hub
NEBOSH Discovery Hub

In this interactive session, Dr Nick Bell introduces Motivational Interviewing (MI): a practical, evidence-based approach to influencing decisions through better conversations.

You’ll explore why people sometimes push back against change — even when it is clearly sensible. The session shows how asking different questions, and listening differently, can strengthen motivation for change and improve the quality of safety conversations at every level.

Speakers
Nick Bell
Nick Bell, Honorary Principal Lecturer - Cardiff Metropolitan University