Why change can feel difficult
Periods of change, such as returning to the workplace or adapting to new ways of working, can bring uncertainty, pressure and mixed emotions.
How we interpret events – the stories we tell ourselves – has a strong impact on our confidence, energy and willingness to engage with change.
KCP’s Thinking Styles Profiler and Personal Adaptability Questionnaire are designed to support development conversations, coaching and wellbeing initiatives by:
- Highlighting “stuck” or unhelpful thinking patterns.
- Providing a structured way to challenge assumptions.
- Identifying strengths and growth areas in dealing with change.
These tools are not clinical instruments, but practical, work-focused resources that help people reflect and plan realistic next steps.
Thinking Patterns
Thinking Styles Profiler (TSP)
The TSP explores thinking patterns that may be unhelpful in times of stress or during re-entry into the workplace.
The output includes:
Thinking Patterns Profile – how the respondent typically perceives and interprets events.
Development Report – a focus on predominant thinking patterns and their potential impact.
Development activities – a structured approach to challenging the “evidence” behind unhelpful thoughts and reframing them more constructively.
Interpretation Guide – a wider exploration of different thinking styles and likely outcomes.
Dealing with change
Personal Adaptability Questionnaire (PAQ)
The PAQ measures elements of resilience and openness to change in dynamic situations.
The output includes:
Personal Adaptability Profile – how the respondent typically approaches change and uncertainty.
PAQ Report – a detailed analysis of responses, highlighting strengths and potential development areas in managing change.