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This Vs That

May 25, 2026 · 8 min

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What if you can say all the right words and still miss the point entirely? Drawn from a live training, this episode explores one of the most important distinctions in Michael's work - and why it matters whether you're a coach, a teacher, or anyone who shares this understanding with others!

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IN THIS EPISODE

  • The difference between "this" (lived experience) and "that" (intellectual knowledge)
  • Why one transforms and the other just sits there
  • Why the same words land so differently depending on who's saying them
  • How to know which one you're sharing - and what to do about it

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ABOUT MICHAEL NEILL Michael Neill is a globally recognised transformative teacher, author, and coach. Author of 7 bestselling books including The Inside-Out Revolution, Supercoach, and Creating the Impossible (translated into 30 languages). His TEDx talks have over 2 million views.

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