The Truth About the Coaching Industry

Talking about the dark side of the coaching industry with host and creator of Why Don't You Say Something, Eva Collins. In this episode, we share tips both for those looking to coach ethically and those looking to hire a legitimate coach or educator, citing resources straight from the FTC.

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[joylblakeney]

Thank you so much for this - I have purchased so many "courses" that were all videos and I really didn't learn much and I felt that I wasted my money and time. I know what my purpose is as a life coach and over the last 10 years I have not focus on it until now(just tweaking a few things before putting it out there) and everything I see or come across is all about online coaching - package it up, sell it and forget it! I prefer to interact "live" with people. I have created a program, which is a group program done via zoom once a week for 4 weeks and I'm also going to offer 1:1 private coaching after the program, with the option to do as needed basis or purchase a group of 4 sessions. I was starting to stress out about if I needed to do all the social media stuff and focus on "online" only just to make it as a coach....again, I'm really glad I clicked on this video :) thanks-a-bunch!

[Music-tbqc]

So glad that you both are speaking up about all this b.s because it's easy to lose touch of reality by seeing the same tactics being used again and again

[jencottes]

Regarding scope of practice… if you’re following ICF ethics and the contract “template” the scope is outlined and we are advised to differentiate between therapy and your role as a coach, and also outline “what’s NOT coaching”… often coaching gets mixed up with MENTORING. Coaching is asking questions to draw out potential, capacity, productivity and self-agency / empowerment. Mentoring is when you are advising on tactics, implementation, strategy.

This is an important topic and it’s important to get it right. Keep on, keeping on with the dialogue around this as there are many truths. 🎉🎉🎉

[justcallmesaiko]

I love this episode! I'm not a coach but I recently bought a course that definitely feels MLMy. I like some of the content but you two are right. There is definitely a rise in the coaching industry and it's becoming more and more important to be aware of dishonest offers.

[PortiaLeonard]

It is so unfortunate that the rotten apples can really spoil it for those of us going above and beyond to help our clients get their results - skepticism is at an all time high.

[jsmarketingllc]

This was the podcast I didn't know I needed!

[angiecibis]

I absolutely relate to the idea that working one-on-one and doing work "by hand" is denigrated unfairly. I have no desire to "scale" in ways that are often expected of entrepreneurs - I love what I do, so I have no need to take myself out of it :)

[glambyshey]

Ahhh Wish I this episode who have been created a year ago before I invested a 10k mentorship ! I heard a few red flags that I wasn't aware of then. The mentorship program was good but not worth 10k, I didn't get access to the training portals and the best takeaways where that 1. I need to work on my mindset and 2. the connections and friendships I made from it. Thank you Latasha and Eva for talking about this topic which needs to be talked about more!

[cathykeast]

Hey La! Love this interview! Seems like you both exchanged ideas and thoughts that benefit you and your audience! I love the "checklist" and audit of yourself. Its like an artist stepping back from their painting to see if the perspective is right. Love you! Great video!
Xoxo
Mommy❤

[itsdanielleryan]

Yay. I love Eva’s content. Glad to see more people are talking about this 👏 it’s so needed.

[Melanie.onFIRE]

Thank you for this video. I was conned out of $10, 000 in a coaching program that became a nightmare. The coach was a mentor that developed a trusting relationship with me over years. It created massive confusion, trauma, & it took years to unpack.

[officialxaylibarclay]

Wow! This was such a great episode!!! Thank you both for sharing!

[selenaj]

Thank you for having this conversation!! So so good 🙌🏼

[LydiaReneeDarling]

Yesss love seeing you cover this Latasha! 🙌🏽 love that there’s transparency and self awareness, we need more of these convos. 💖

[LifeOfInsamity]

THANK YOU for saying this!

Firstly, Latasha is the real deal. BUT I am very skeptical of online courses/course creators because it feels like there is an abundance AND so many who haven't actually built a business. They build an audience on whatever platform and think they can create a course after they built just their own personal brand once (vs building multiple business accounts). I do feel like it went from "Everyone and their momma has a podcast" to "Everyone and their momma has a course."

[Music-tbqc]

I love how raw you both are being especially about being true to yourself even though you guys are in the marketing field❤ I was struggling with this as well but now I'm feeling better

[brainoflaraine]

And the fact people who are genuinely trying to turn their career, business, or life around and learn new skills are being taken advantage of by these scammy coaches/course creators😣

Thanks to you both for sharing this convo and bringing light to this!

[Music-tbqc]

Omg nowadays I'm scared to take up a course to learn because of the fear of my money being wasted on something that's already repeated or not helpful in general

[indiradcano]

I've been guilty of buying trash courses in the past. I stand by it and keep saying Latasha's courses have been the best. She's been legit and always providing free content that's high-value

[lisabonanno]

This topic may have taken an investment of courage, but it strengthens your brand perception.