Season 1 Episode 11: The Slippery Slope from Coaching Program to Cult with Melinda Van Fleet

Written By Norma Oreadi

The Slippery Slope from Coaching Program to Cult with Melinda Van Fleet

About the Episode

In this episode, Erin and Tay chat with Melinda Van Fleet, an intuitive and energetic empowerment coach, about the warning signs of coaching programs that start to feel like cults, the manipulative language often used, and the importance of trusting your intuition when making decisions. 

Melinda also talks about the challenges of dealing with isolation and the shame that can come from investing in coaching programs that don't pay off. The episode is packed with practical tips and insights to help listeners avoid scams and make confident choices in their personal and professional lives.

Chapters

08:27 Breaking Free: Regaining Intuition and Identity

13:11 The Epidemic of Consumption and Outsourcing Authority

24:34 Manipulative Language

31:19 Shame and Regret in Coaching Investments

47:22 Green Flags in Hiring a Coach

Norma Oreadi
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