Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words can literally goof up my brain. When I’m talking with clients, particularly in some of the very first conversations, I frequently hear words of fear, struggle, and confrontation. Sometimes even warlike terms....
I’m often in organizing sessions where a client will say something along the lines of: “When I show you this you’re gonna think I’m ______________.” “I’m SO embarrassed to tell you that ________________.” “Please don’t laugh at me, but I couldn’t resist...