“We’ll know you’re ready for promotion if you can get this deal over the line.”
“He’s always so demanding.”
“She’s very aggressive.”
Are these facts? Or are they opinions? And if they’re opinions, whose opinions are they? Do they say more about who or what they’re describing or the person who holds them? Are they grounded in truth, or are they coloured by the speaker’s own experience and perception?
Living in such uncertain times, it’s easy to become overwhelmed by unhelpful narratives and difficult emotions like anxiety, anger or hopelessness. Whatever you’re wrestling with, the ideas and practices offered in this article can help you gain new perspectives and become more resourceful during any time of crisis.
Join Dave Nel and me for a conversation about one of the most useful things I’ve learnt as a coach - learning to spot the difference between facts and fiction. This is one of the areas where I see most of my clients having the biggest ‘aha’ moments!
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