Cosmopolitan - The Big Life Coach Con
I did an interview for March issue @cosmopolitanuk about my soul purpose coaching work - you can imagine how buzzed I was to be included in a magazine I’ve read since I borrowed my mum’s copy as a kid. For those old enough to remember it was when they used to feature stick figures in it.
Anyway, the journalist kindly emailed me to say it was out.
I’m not gonna lie, I was shocked when I saw the cover ‘The big life coach con - the gurus cashing in at your expense.’ My stomach lurched and I felt sick as that was not the article I was told I was contributing too. Anyone who knows me, whether it’s through my soul purpose work, painting or book, will know I do everything with integrity, compassion and the deepest respect for the process. My dozens of testimonials reflect this, so I was seriously triggered to be included in an article about conning people. Truth be told I felt conned myself!
However after re-reading the article I realised it was written to expose the coaching industry - quite rightly calling out the fact that it’s unregulated. Whilst I’m certified and insured, many aren’t, so it’s vital that you do your due diligence before hiring a coach.
There is a pyramid scheme running through the life coaching industry which needs called out - by the media and those involved so a massive THANK YOU to Cosmo & Jennifer for doing what they do best - shining a big spotlight, even if it nearly gave me a heart attack when I saw the front cover.
This is something we all need to look at under the microscope because clients can be vulnerable - hence reaching out for help - it’s our duty to take care of them.
What have your experiences been with coaching? Are you a life coach? What’s your thoughts on how the industry could improve?
