In this episode of the Girl Boss Red Flags Podcast, Erin and Tay chat with Dena Rafati about her experience of being scammed out of £27,000 (around $35,000) by a business coaching program. They discuss the shady aspects of the coaching world, highlighting red flags in contracts, the difference between coaching and service providing, and how manipulative sales tactics can mess with your mental health. The episode also gives tips on avoiding these scams and making smart choices when investing in coaching.

CHAPTERS

01:06 Meet Dena

02:24 The Coaching Scam Unveiled

07:54 The Importance of Contracts and Deliverables

16:50 Mental Health Impact and Toxic Positivity

25:52 Hierarchy and Toxic Coaching Practices

40:31 Advice for Future Coaching Investments

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Girl Boss Red Flags Disclaimer and Trigger Warning

Some of the topics that we talk about in this episode may be triggering or distressing. If you find yourself experiencing strong emotions at any point during listening, please do what you need to do to take care of yourself. Secondly, nothing that we discuss in this episode constitutes legal, medical, or professional mental health advice. We are not lawyers, we are not doctors, and we are not clinical mental health professionals. If you think that you or someone you know may have been scammed, please consult the relevant professionals so that you can get the advice that you need for your situation.