Season 1 Episode 5: The $35K Coaching Scam That Broke Me with Dena Rafati

Written By Norma Oreadi

The $35K Coaching Scam That Broke Me with Dena Rafati

About the Episode

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

Norma Oreadi
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