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When Strategy Becomes the Destination

When Strategy Becomes the Destination

May 11, 2026 | Communication, The Solution-Focused Practice

When a client names a strategy, that is not the destination. It is the door. Here is how the Solution-Focused approach uses strategy talk as a starting point for building a real preferred future.

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Stop Fighting for Your Client

Stop Fighting for Your Client

Apr 28, 2026 | Communication, The Solution-Focused Practice

When a client knows what to do but isn’t doing it, the instinct is to fight for them. Here’s why that backfires, and the Solution-Focused move that puts ownership back where it belongs.

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