Season 1 Episode 7: How Trauma Makes You Vulnerable to Coaching Scams with Dr. Lee Cordell
How Trauma Makes You Vulnerable to Coaching Scams with Dr. Lee Cordell
About the Episode
In this episode of Girl Boss Red Flags, Erin and Tay chat with Dr. Lee Cordell, Founder of the Institute for Trauma and Psychological Safety, to talk about how trauma can make people easy targets for coaching scams.
Dr. Lee shares tips on spotting shady sales tactics, keeping your cool, and making smart choices when looking at online coaching. The episode also stresses the need for honesty, ethical behavior, and being aware of your own mental state before investing in coaching programs.
Chapters
01:03 Meet Dr. Lee Cordell
03:55 Understanding Trauma Buying
07:09 Navigating Dysregulation in Coaching
15:07 Trauma-Informed Sales Practices
23:28 Relearning Body Signals and Regulation
29:21 Understanding Regulation vs. Dysregulation
31:58 Addiction and Numbing Behaviors
36:31 Green Flags in Coaching Programs
40:19 The Impact of Dishonest Sales Tactics