205. "How You Do One Thing Is How You Do Everything" Unpacked

205. "How You Do One Thing Is How You Do Everything" Unpacked

Author: Lindsay Dotzlaf October 1, 2024 Duration: 18:39

Have you ever heard a coach say, "How you do one thing is how you do everything?" It's a common phrase that gets thrown around, but what does it really mean? While I personally try to stay away from talking about overused or over-generalized concepts like this, they can be super useful if you're able to use them in a powerful way. So what truly makes this coaching concept useful, and where can it sometimes fall short or be misinterpreted?

 

I unpack "How you do one thing is how you do everything" and offer some practical tips for leveraging this idea in your coaching to create more awareness and transformative results. Hear the difference between applying this phrase to beliefs versus actions, and how to guide your clients in experimenting with new ways of thinking. 

 

Get full show notes, transcript, and more information here: https://www.lindsaydotzlafcoaching.com/205

 

 


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