A Podcast for Coaches Development over Diagnosis
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May 9, 2025 Exploring the pitfalls of diagnostic labels, the discussion reveals how clients can confine themselves by focusing on categories instead of personal growth. The importance of shifting perspectives from pathology to development is emphasized, advocating for a view that champions agency and the potential for change. Coaches are encouraged to see their clients as complex individuals capable of growth rather than mere diagnoses. Ultimately, listeners are reminded that they are not defined by labels, but by their unique experiences and capabilities.
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Labels Distance Self-Experience
- Clients often view their experiences through diagnostic labels rather than their actual thoughts and feelings.
- This causes them to distance themselves from their experiences and trust the label more than their own reality.
Mark's ADHD Discovery Story
- Mark Butler personally found comfort in learning he likely had ADHD.
- Coaches helped him feel less alone and more hopeful in his struggles.
Heuristics Ease Coaching Pressure
- Coaches often prefer labels as heuristics to reduce uncertainty in sessions.
- These labels provide comfort and simplify guiding clients to results quickly.