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Development over Diagnosis

5/9/2025

A Podcast for Coaches

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You Are Not Your LabelI've noticed a concerning trend: clients who filter their experience through diagnostic labels rather than their actual thoughts and feelings. They're essentially "othering" themselves, asking "Does this fit my diagnosis?" instead of "What can I learn from this experience?"W...

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