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#205 - How to use metaphors in coaching
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#205 - How to use metaphors in coaching
Sep 19, 2025
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How can metaphor help your clients see themselves differently?
Have you ever found yourself lost for words when trying to articulate how you feel? Or maybe you've worked with a coaching client who st...
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