The Trust Deficit: Am I Part Of The Problem?

Addressing the Trust Deficit in the Personal and Professional Development Industry SUMMARY In this episode, the host discusses the growing trust deficit within the speaking, coaching, and personal development industries. Highlighting issues such as overpromised transformation, shallow certifications, and unethical practices, the host shares thoughts on how to identify and avoid contributing to the problem. They offer practical steps for rebuilding trust, emphasising the importance of ethics, integrity, and realistic promises. The episode also serves as a precursor to an interview with Marianne Hickman, a fellow expert in communication skills, set to release later in the week. CHAPTERS 00:00 Introduction and Purpose 00:14 The Trust Deficit in Personal Development 02:01 Personal Scepticism and Industry Critique 04:05 The Problem with the Coaching Industry 06:16 Rebuilding Credibility and Ethical Practices 10:12 Guidelines for Ethical Coaching 12:03 Conclusion and Next Episode Preview Visit presentinfluence.com/quiz to take the Speaker Radiance Quiz and discover your Charisma Quotient. For speaking enquiries or to connect with me, you can email john@presentinfluence.com or find me on LinkedIn You can find all our clips, episodes and more on the Present Influence YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@PresentInfluence Thanks for listening, and please give the show a 5* review if you enjoyed it.