The Truth About Life Coaching

Life coaches are part of an estimated $2.85 billion global industry of professional coaches. Life coaches have been met with skepticism given it is a profession that does not require licensing or formal training yet resembles therapy. With a greater interest in wellness and attempts to overcome the stigma of therapy, the appeal of becoming a life coach or seeking the assistance of a coach grows year over year.
When you search life coach, Google tries to explain what a life coach is. Scandals haven't helped the profession's reputation. But despite this, the coaching industry is thriving. According to the International Coaching Federation (ICF), it's a $2.85 billion global industry with 71,000 professional coaches worldwide and 23,000 based in North America.
The profession is growing. Between 2015 and 2019, the number of coaches worldwide increased by 33% globally and 33% in North America, based on ICF's "2020 Global Coaching Study Final Report."
"Just briefly stated, coaching is about moving forward, deepening the learning and moving forward. Therapy also super useful is about going back and figuring out the why," explains Julie Colbrese, a master certified coach and board certified coach.
Life coaching is an unregulated industry, requiring no formal education, training or licensing. This allows virtually anyone to call themselves a coach. Alyse Parker holds no credentials or education in the life coach profession, and bases her practice on her life experience. She feels the openness of life coaching has enabled her to conduct 12-week seminars throughout the year and coach over 200 women in the last four years.
"I do believe that the flexibility and the openness for me to create what I what of this, of course within the realm of life coaching, it has been a huge element of why it works so perfectly for me as a person," Parker told CNBC.
Life coaching's increased popularity, may be due to the fact that it is not therapy. Coaches and therapists are often explicit about the differences.
Life coach Danielle Copsy explained, "I've had situations with people where we started working together and it became apparent that it was a therapeutic issue. How that becomes apparent is you just literally cannot move forward."
While it's important to understand the differences when seeking a coach, life coaching may act as a needed step to getting someone the mental health treatment needed. In an interview with CNBC, Psychologist, Amanda M. Spray, Ph.D. said "There is still stigma associated with mental health treatment, for sure. I think we're making a lot of progress. There have been great public awareness campaigns that have made it more acceptable to speak with mental health professionals."
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The Truth About Life Coaching

[@lwolf101]

Oh good lord. Alyse scams people up the wazoo. It’s horrifying.

[@davidasingleton8943]

Really?

[@autumnadams4574]

@@davidasingleton8943 Yup. She used to be a vegan KZbinr and charge thousands of dollars for a "retreat"

[@davidasingleton8943]

@@autumnadams4574 WOWZERS!

[@davidasingleton8943]

@@autumnadams4574 thanks for the info. I’m in this arena but I make sure to give people what they pay for and then some!

[@lemurianchick]

@@davidasingleton8943 🤡🤡🤡🤡🤡🤡🤡🤡🤡🤡🤡🤡

[@30flirtyandfinance]

I really think that you should carefully consider who you're allowing on your platform. Alyse is a very danger figure who lead millions of young people into a very dangerous relationship with food.

[@PotatoCouch666]

Alyse is one of the worst and yet they used HER as a thumbnail XD dayum...

[@joanmcmanus5320]

Those who can't do, life coach.

[@SuperLucylola]

all scam artists preying on the weak minded

[@tennis5126]

I agree. It is the same in sports- Player who can't make it become coaches. Life coaches are just phonnies.

[@psilocylence]

@@tennis5126 that’s actually such a good metaphor. Accordingly, people who don’t have what it takes to become accredited therapists become life coaches instead.

[@klle3419]

omg they are always the most messed up people and then wanting $3000 to coach others on their lives 😂

[@ltconyers78]

I think the draw to life coaches is that they seem more relatable and down to earth. People tend to be drawn to individuals they can relate to. No, they may not have a degree (all though some colleges offer degrees in life coaching now), but they have that person's ear because they aren't using big fancy words to get to the root of the problem. Therapists intimidate a lot of people. And to be honest, book smarts doesn't equal people smarts. Some therapists seem to care more about their title than the people they are charged with helping. I have seen it with 2 of the therapists I have seen and one of the therapists my son with Aspergers has seen. She was more concerned about my son touching her "therapy dog" than his issues. Smh. Life experiences trump a book smart person most days. These people want to talk to someone that they can relate to. Sorry if that bothers a lot of the therapists, but, I have learned a lot more from people who have experience with my problems than I have with the 3 therapists I have met. I felt like I was talking to a person who cared rather than a person who has memorized case studies and theories. And , honestly, some of the wisest people I know don't have a degree. They have life experience. I don't say all of this to downplay someone who went to school and earned their master's. Not at all. But if the human element is missing from your practice, there will be some who will be turned off. We just went through a rough year with this virus. People want a true connection more than ever.

[@QueenAmaal]

It’s having a partner that holds you accountable to achieve. It changed my life and that of my clients.

[@ben4711107]

I think you are painting your experiences with a few bad therapists with a broad stroke. I'm sorry you had to have such experiences. I've been a therapist for almost 8 years. I have never seen a client through a rigid clinical lens. And neither have any of my colleagues. The flaws that you have described from your experiences seem to call back to a time when therapists were very clinical, cold, and lacking humanity. Most therapists today understand that this is not only impractical but potentially harmful. I don't know enough about life coaching to say if it's good or bad. However the lack of governing boards and universal oversight in the field is troubling to say the least. You say that therapists are only in it for the money and status, which is not totally wrong (trust me I've met a few) but I could say the same for life coaches. Ultimately it boils down to the clients choice and what they respond better to. Have a good day

[@thequeenmidas]

I'm an ex C-suite executive with an MBA. I can tell you without a doubt that life wisdom and knowing how to guide others through life's challenges does not need a degree. The end.

[@trudymorgan7456]

Doesn’t need a degree to know you can scam people

[@lemurianchick]

@@trudymorgan7456 Because doctors don't scam people, right 🐑? You sound fully boosted. You were told to trust the science and consent to having a bioweapon injected. So many "experts" participated in a massive hoax. And how many millions have been maimed or killed by it? Having a piece of paper doesn't guarantee competence and not having one doesn't mean someone can't be amazing at what they do.

[@klle3419]

do they need any proven decades term success in their own lives? because most life coaches are complete messes

[@AntonSlizzardhands]

Unless the "coach" is much older than me and has proven success then I don't see the point.

[@bittercaramel7652]

Agree

[@bassioelmucho]

Yeah, Shouldn't you have lived some life before you coach people about it? Arrogance of some youth!!

[@ginaquijano706]

One of the therapist on the video talks like she is depressed and bitter! Life coaches are awesome!!!! Been to therapy for 20+ years and meh Then life coaches came to my life and it changed me!

[@ShaunHolden]

What a lovely message to read!

[@Zaba_the_Dogling]

she takes her experience from her life as well as ‘past lives’ 😂 says it all

[@QueenAmaal]

I felt the same. Not all coaches believe this or work from this.

[@thinkinenglish4877]

One thing I didn't like about working with the 3 life coaches I've worked with is that I needed specific advice for how to do things and they say, "Go find this person and ask them." I felt more like they were the middle man and didn't necessarily have the experience needed. A lot of charletons in this field and a lot of woo woo. I found it much more effective to take that money I invested in life coaching and pay a teacher to teach me to have the specific skills to get ahead in business.

[@missstarrynight7736]

Exactly! I have the same experience. I feel like I had a coach who kind of wanted to monitor how well I am dealing with my own problems! Gross! why to pay someone if you're the person who's expected to provide a solution?!

[@RC-pm3de]

@@missstarrynight7736 Life coaching is not about giving advice or solutions you need a consultant not a life coach for that..

[@Aniketkumar-je8io]

I understand your concern...you got the wrong life coaches...they should help to understand how to identify disempowering meanings pattern in form of invisible self image,invisible beliefs, invisible habits, visible habits...& How to replace those but if you want to learn business,sales then they can't help but one thing to note even you get right knowledge to do business you will not execute, doubt, stress,laziness....will come to help in that is the work of life coach...help you understand the framework how to achieve success...you must check what that coach has achieved....or just he is teaching.

[@abstract-thoughts]

So this tells me you have no idea what life coaching is. I suggest you go look up the definition and then you'll realize that the coaches weren't the issue.

[@dontemaurice1532]

In short, as a coach you aren’t helping people like a therapist or psychiatrist would. A coach is generally helping others overcome life issues that the coach has already experienced. There’s no diagnostics involved. No medication involved. You’re literally giving the other person insight on what you, the coach has already been through. How you’ve dealt with whatever the issue at hand is and the outcome. In return that client pays you for the knowledge and time spent. Which equals value.

[@sanggarphone7064]

I am a 59 year old Life Coach with a varied life experience. I have completed Life coaching training and continues to learn. I have been coaching Pro Bono. Majority of my clients are just looking for someone who has no vested interest in their life, will not judge them, that allows them to talk about their desires in life. By asking them open questions it gives them the ability to open their minds to what is possible or how they can discover their own solutions. I would also be very cautious about seeking out a very young life coach or for instance a very young Financial Planner with no personal experience. One of my concerns about the industry is that it seems to feed on itself.

[@awaji-igbanasimeon3968]

Hello

[@halfbrain86]

most of these coaches are just expensive substitutes for missing friends in your life that can give you some serious well thought advices for your life.

[@RC-pm3de]

Exactly and thats why coaches are needed as this world has become very selfish all me me me

[@EvilSapphireR]

@xpaying 250$ per hour for friendship?

[@saulhpalmer]

At the end of the day, a legitimate life coach has the skills to add value and transform someone’s life above mediocrity. From experience, people who benefit the most from coaching are committed to making a major shift in their life. They refuse to make excuses or settle for mediocrity. People who don’t benefit from coaching don’t trust themselves. Therefore, they don’t trust life coaches and think it’s a scam. This thought process in itself is a limiting belief that often shows up in other areas of someone’s life. If you are looking for a coach, hire someone you get a good feel for, can trust, and can afford. *As hard as it is, try not to assume just because a coach isn’t for you or charges a premium they are a scam. You have to realize every coach isn’t for everyone and everyone isn’t for every coach. There are people with a wide range of reasons for hiring a coach and income.

[@Ela29653]

I benefited from a career coach a lot , personally.

[@pnwlady]

There are a lot of crappy therapists. People stop trusting therapy when it’s failed them multiple times. In therapy there’s little incentive to actually solve problems or track improvement. It’s often just going through the motions. Getting people on the calendar and talking to them. I’m kind of over it.

[@user-hg8eq4jm8v]

I give this a thumbs down just because they chose to feature: Alyse Parker as if she was someone to be "respected" as a actual Life Coach. She is a joke and farce. Do your research. But for the others they actually have degrees and certifications behind them.

[@davidasingleton8943]

It’s all about relationship.

[@a004]

They're all a joke

[@a004]

@Luís Andrade yes, standardization of a profession promotes eligibility to perform a skill

[@sirshrooma]

@Luís Andrade Since when is medicine the only industry that people care about having knowledgeable workers in? Consumers want reliability and accountability. As a result: regulations start to form. Most people would prefer a standardized industry even with some flaws vs. a fully unregulated market where for every 1 quality worker there is 100 scammers and unqualified phony's. You can disagree, that's fine. It won't change what most consumers value.

[@Eugene.Berezin]

This was the first video I watched when I was considering starting my coaching business. What a coincidence to see it again!

[@rssand6840]

I think there are more scammers than there are life coaches out there. Like I don't have any life coaches calling me, but I do get scammers. lol If someone (who is mentally sound) wants to find a consultant/life coach, they should be allowed to reach out and be okay to pay up if that person has a skill or quality they want to replicate. People who hire life coaches are usually not struggling with money if they're paying $$$ to talk to someone, which is ultimately what the service is: to talk to someone. Notice how CNBC did not interview anyone that was a victim of some life coach stealing their money? This seems like a non-issue. It's making news out of no news. Like duh, go talk to a therapist if you're depressed or having self-worth issues instead of a life coach. Most people who are going through mental issues aren't going to wake up and go speak to a life coach over therapist. Most people aren't even going to know what a life coach is. lol

[@rogernajm7447]

waiting for the "life coaching is not a job, its a lifestyle"

[@Annawillden]

😭😭😭

[@mudiwatm9131]

Coaching is a skill set that requires some degree of learning to develop. Although credentials may not be a primary consideration for some clients, it's important that coaches have foundational certified skills and a mechanism of accountability. Importantly, because of the potential overlap between coaching and therapy/mental health, it is in the interest of clients & coaches to have minimum regulation and standards.

[@a004]

The only skill set in life coaching is advertising on social media

[@mudiwatm9131]

@@a004 That may well be, but those doing it must be regulated. A person can't wake up one morning and decide to be a doctor or lawyer or teacher. They need certifications and a license to practice. Coaching shouldn't be an exception. They shouldn't be allowed to operate without a license.

[@a004]

@@mudiwatm9131 there's no skill to regulate is my point. It's a scam

[@tricallyourmama]

@@mudiwatm9131 why does it need regulation? That just means the govt sets standards meaning the govt knows what is best for us hence govt is our coach. No freaking way.

[@adamj2683]

The fact that you ask that is mind blowing. You are the prime example of why it needs to be regulated. The fact that you don’t understand the serious need for regulation to protect consumers.

[@cynthiar3013]

I feel like you’re paying for a friend..... they have no real qualifications. But they listen to you and help you see blind spots that you might be missing......hence a friend.

[@NatalieMarie917]

I appreciate the point that not all counseling approaches focus on digging into your past. Solution-focused brief therapy is one example. It probably has the most similarities to life coaching. Just something to keep in mind especially if you’re concerned about finding someone with verifiable credentials and ethical standards they must abide by.

[@ASmith-jn7kf]

Uh huh.

[@missovercomer2488]

I dont know anything about Alyse, but I don't really understand what the problem is with her? People are allowed to change lifestyle choices, regardless if other people take offense to it. As far as her advice, I'm sure all coaches haven't given top tier advice throughout their career. Why is she getting so much hate?

[@ki6eki]

Why does the editor put the video on a monitor at times?

[@ShaunHolden]

Keep it engaging and mix up the shot my friend. Audience retention is crucial for youtube

[@thisguymartin]

Alyse is cringe and people just reach out to her due to her instgram and trying to live this made up life

[@Thefixersnyc]

There are therapists out there who are licensed and yet, have no idea what they’re doing. Quite a number of them stop their own therapy. They bring their own unresolved stuff into a session.

[@Eugene.Berezin]

The problem when don’t have enough good very well skilled coaches so after 2020 we have a flood of coaches who can’t really coach.

[@mirabella2154]

"Coaching is about moving forward, therapy is about going back." You can't move forward until you go back. The most defining years are our childhood years. And if I need help, I'd certainly not go to a "Life Coach".

[@realSimoneCherie]

But once you’ve gone back..... you may want to move forward.

[@Reina12375]

I have a friend who was scammed out of thousands of dollars. Sad that she was a paid “friend”. I’m glad she stopped paying.

[@My_f4u]

Life coaching is not like anything else,its the life's best and only way to succeed. You don't become a coach because of the money or that you want to be like Tony Robbins. Its something you can't do anything to stop you. I am 62yrs,my fasting blood sugar is 71,my bp is 130/80,65kg weight,i have no black spots on any of my skin,not bald, exercise regularly,read read and read everything, stopped telling ppl where i live and using toyota corolla 2005 despite having SUV,eat twice everyday mostly meat(carnivore) pray for my enemies more than my friends and family.Take advantage of failures, mistakes, disappointment, don't use glasses, drive at night, urinate freely without any blocked,no premature aging still grow hairs and visit Babar shop every week,dose not have ED,head shaped like babes no bumps or ridges sideways,

[@dude5045]

Shed said that coaching is not problem-solving or advice-giving. Eh? This is exactly what the person paying wants.

[@crystalcastillo7575]

Honestly I appreciate the idea of life coaches b/c they genuinely give you an actual plan on what to actually do to improve your life. My history with therapists has just been them listening to me and giving me cliche psychotherapy advice, which never truly helps.

[@roughmonte246]

That’s just bad therapists. It takes time to find a good one. Just like your doctor.

[@crystalcastillo7575]

Monte P no arguing with that!

[@josh91]

Hey Crystal, have you ever hired or worked with a life coach?

[@ben4711107]

You probably didn't have a good therapist. Most therapist myself included develop treatment plans that are for improving life circumstances.

[@pnwlady]

I think the same thing. Just calling it bad therapy doesn’t capture how common an experience it is. I had one positive therapy experience in my youth and multiple negative experiences as an adult. I doubt I’ll seek therapy again TBH. And I’ve tried counseling, therapy, psychotherapy and a psychologist. I can’t have that bad of luck with the “bad” ones.

[@fajrdn]

Imagine a 40yo guy getting lectured by 20yo women 😂

[@IReapZz95]

this sounds to me like people are desperate to talk with somebody and they don't find another way to do it other than paying

[@blaze1hunnit524]

I think we all should have life coaches, but life coaches should be people that hold us accountable , so our decisions should be filtered thru a life Coach before we make a decision or any decisions , no different then when you go confiding in your friends but sometimes your friends might not be the best people especially if their Life reflects a train wreck😭😂😅💯 you need a Life coach that holds himself to a high standard with intregretiy and honesty and have gain a lot of wisdom from their experience to teach others how to navigate thru situations and life in general. Not everybody could be a life coach. Just like not everybody could be a basketball coach

[@fayefan7274]

hi Can you do a survey for me？I am a college student who is designing a platform for people who need a life coach.❤

[@justinho357]

Sounds like scuffed therapy

[@a004]

That's an insult to therapy. This is plain and simple scamming.

[@mohamedibrahim1836]

The participants in this reportage who exuded confidence and seriousness the most wasn't the Harvard coach or the ones lacking specialized education, but the actual psychologists! The rest sounded on a spectrum of ingenuine and propagandist, fair and square! Of course with the Harvard PhD closest to serious! The message is clear: instead of confining yourself to a bubble or an echo chamber and live in a delusinal period before you hit the gound, take the necessary steps. Visit, speicalist, or Obtain the proper training and degrees for your chosen field. On KZbin, you can find numerous courses taught by qualified professionals in almost every field for free if you can not affoard a university trianing, but don't ask coached to untapp and help you harness, etc

[@realSimoneCherie]

I see the most value in CBT/therapy, if you: (1) have issues opening up/self-reflecting, (2) have a mental health diagnosis/condition, or (3) have no one in your life that you trust is safe, respectful and unbiased enough for you to open up to. If those things aren't true for you, meeting with a therapist isn’t always fruitful. Now I've never had a life coach BUT I have derived ZERO value from any therapist I've met with, just because there’s a lot of sitting around pontificating on things you already know.

[@a004]

Those were bad therapists, not that therapy is bad. Don't give up, keep going until you find a fit that can translate into meaningful outcomes.

[@alinelanes1243]

there are many different types of therapies, maybe you haven't found the best one for you yet - but if you want someone to tell you what to do, then yeah that's not what therapy is for

[@missstarrynight7736]

Coaching is basically CBT. I agree with you in 100% It works exactly as you pointed out. That's why it doesn't work for me (I had a coach). I also tried psychodynamic therapy - also a bad idea in my case, because it was me talking - psychotherapist listening. No advice, no guidance, no compassion.... totally pointless. Maybe I had a bad luck.

[@rantiamanda1342]

What's the difference counselor, life coach & motivator?

[@missstarrynight7736]

Counsellor must had an official degree in counselling, so it's the safest choice in more serious situations. Life coach and motivators are/can be self-made. Of course everything depends on a person's life experience, other qualifications, skills and abilities. "Soft skills" can be safely achieved with LC and Motivator. Serious life problems should be discussed with specialists of different kinds. After all, if you struggle with finances you'd rather hire someone with good experience and a degree than a 19 year old "coach" from YT.

[@wendelsbruckenheimer4470]

If you need a life coach, you have bigger problems.

[@colettithekid]

You say life coach. I say say you’re having people pay you to be their friend

[@annecameron529]

Life coaching about products and pyramid schemes lol

[@joeyzo9106]

Life coach is another bs. A person without psychology education background, barely lives half century let alone have successful life (not money wise, let's say never depressed nor taking medicine for it) yet giving advice? More like bunch of people who can not get decent job and struggle in life. Next...business coach who never own or run a successful business. I bet there are tons of them to be your interviewees.

[@Askadrie]

I have a bachelors degree in social work and believe mild depression doesn’t need medication whereas most agencies do so dont assume ppl who are life coaches are uneducated

[@thechristianpsychologer3865]

I have a bachelor's in psychology. Experience as a substitute teacher in K-12. But the commitment time money to obtain a masters for counseling is a lot. This may be a good stepping stone, but I also think you have more creative control with life coaching vs LMFT type stuff. So like the person before me said, we're not all uneducated. Although I think that can help and there should be some type of IQ test or something involved for sure. Then again you get frauds in all levels

[@luisandrade2254]

It's sad to read that not even the audience of this channel is ready for life coaching

[@observationwothoutemotion3665]

The Hawthorne effect is a real phenomenon that changed the way these folks behave in front of a camera because they know people are watching

[@deadpool36999]

life coach; when you fail at everything in life... BECOME A LIFE COACH! we live in a society where more and more life coaches are suckering millions all the while the world sinks into more dystopian territory... tells you all you need to know about the state of the world and what it really is. the real plague on this world is selfishness and narcissism and a predatory economic system run by a bunch of parasites at the top. don't shoot the messenger. just sell out... better to be a predator scammer than the endless sea of prey (cattle) "herd" immunity anyone? yea.. that's the reality of it all. have a nice day.

[@immortalstarventure]

starting point and making yourself

[@JaxsonJordan]

dude this was a great video.

[@LivingSwedish]

That's an interesting topic! What is a life coach anyway?!?! 🤪

[@Japanese_one_Tokyo]

Didn’t the tinder swindler become a business coach?… Says a lot …

[@gee_emm]

24:11 "The life coach industry is not a scam." Umm... Yeah. Okay.

[@EnoughismPodcast]

Anyone else here (still) a vegan?

[@sarahdell4042]

Life coach, what a great scam!

[@TheLadyof-cy8tk]

An eye opener!

[@discopotato675]

@1:40 so he's saying a therapist should never need to be in therapy themselves?? Very close minded/black and white thinking

[@robertoenrique8308]

“Walk the talk” aka lip service

[@jeffdorris5321]

Nice work 🎆🎇🌠

[@tamelashafer8852]

💜♾️🙏🏼🕉️

[@jameswillians9491]

I I’m actually planning on buying my first car today without my family knowing because they all doubted me when I started investing in bitcoin. But today with the help of lindason I I’m a happy and fulfilled soul

[@extensiontrailerpark8663]

life coaches would exist if psycologist where productive. so this thing this study is trying to print into our mind is not going yield required fruit ok.

[@adrianseales6806]

Most of the comments are lacking thoughtful reflection,so very sad for the commentary cause it is telling on those who are casting aspersions.

[@z3d402]

You got you Eastern and Western Europe the wrong way around.

[@jaleeltasty3483]

bb

[@rogernajm7447]

The only man I can trust as my life coach is Elon Musk

[@monica4158]

Really... how so..?

[@rogernajm7447]

@@monica4158 experience matters

[@mattpredictsofm.]

The rise of the life-coaching industry has many benefits for both individuals and businesses. Life-coaching can help you achieve personal goals, develop new career aspirations, and improve relationships.

[@mvanwie]

Personally, I know the prominence of one. The essence of financial advice cannot be overstated because having faced my fair share of the markets bad side, I've been able to scale from $18k to 57k following guidelines recommended by my coach.

[@tommyfisher277]

​@@mvanwie I couldn’t agree more because. It's always great to hear from a person who has gone through all but sometimes it's unnerving to see your portfolio go from green to red.

[@bradsandler3526]

@@mvanwie Coming from someone who’s been actively and passively involved. I agree it’s best to seek the help of an expert. I also have been able to build a $262k portfolioo earning and learning passively with Yvonne Annette Lively analysis. So I know forehand the essence of one.

[@millercyy]

@@bradsandler3526 How trustworthy are these fin advisors? And how do I get a hold of your coach? Could I like look her up? I mean Yvonne Annette Lively

[@joecaruso06]

​ @Brad Sandler Yvonne Annette Lively huh? I did find her site. Resume, background & qualifications looked impressive as well as detailed. Seems to know her stuff pretty good.

[@lilmisscoloring]

Noooooo not the Vegan chick. She is so awful 🤣 she shouldn't be giving anyone advice

[@dertythegrower]

Exactly... i see this all over. it is fake guru wannabe. There is a guy on youtube named, CoffeeZilla who literally busts these people and calls them out every day... he had one arrested recently doing scams like this on instagram, a reall famous instagrammer got caught because he called him out. CoffeeZilla is the mannn

[@gracesimplified3860]

No longer Vegan. Meat only!

[@insertyournamee]

went from high carb vegan to lo carb vegan (only Amy's crackers and avocados) to carnivore... crazy girl

[@anoukc6928]

⛔ Be aware of this industry ⛔. It's full of unqualified people, and many are just really good at marketing and are able to sell their services. I have seen on social media life coaches, but also fitness coaches 🏋🏽‍♀️ (with no education in nutrition), dating coaches 👨‍🏫 (unmarried...), business coaches 👀(which succeeded in teaching people about how to be successful at teaching entrepreneurship while they never had previous real business...)

[@insertyournamee]

So true. the Alyse girl is SUCH a scammer. Few years back she said you can become a doctor with NO education. lol. She also went from "high-carb low-fat vegan" to "high-fat vegan" to "carnivore" in such a short span... In each diet, she said she felt the best she ever has and then months later she comes out saying she felt sick.

[@helenatube]

@@insertyournamee No offense but she sounds like an eating-disordered privileged white girl who is very lost herself.

[@LaurlenaEvans]

being married doesn't mean you are better at dating. also, sports coaches often coach without having ever played the sport, so...

[@anoukc6928]

@@LaurlenaEvans I know, but you get the idea. For sport coaches, if they are certified at least it does show some credibility.

[@LaurlenaEvans]

@@anoukc6928 You're absolutely right! I believe certification AT LEAST, is needed.

[@diligenthandsfinance8326]

Noooo. Nobody should be paying Alyse to coach them about anything.

[@extrasmalldoll654]

LMAO at Alyse

[@user-eu2me4bp7j]

CON ARTIST

[@davidasingleton8943]

How? Her audience love her. It’s about relationship

[@psilocylence]

@@davidasingleton8943 what audience? Lol. She barely gets 30k views on a month old video so where’s the rest of her 680k subs? Her latest videos have a 50/50 split between likes and dislikes, and her comments are 70% negative if not more. So half of those views she gets aren’t even from her current subs, but from her old subs who just watch to then voice their disappointment with her. She gets like 10 comments on her insta posts with her account having over 180k followers. Loving audience who?

[@danielleminerva4525]

“Like ya know, like umm coach’s are like cool man.” Just umm get on. Like”

[@danielleminerva4525]

@@davidasingleton8943 get with the times. She’s losing people in droves!

[@Dreabz617]

Isn’t that blond girl the one who had an entire KZbin channel dedicated to her raw vegan diet and then stopped eating vegan and went on an “only meat”/carnivore diet? She was pretty defensive and shady when her followers called her out. Yeah, I’m not taking life advice from her 😅 thanks

[@insertyournamee]

A few years ago I remember she said that her information is more valid than doctors and that people don't need education to become a doctor...

[@autumnadams4574]

@Running Bear what??? When did she say the n word

[@danielleminerva4525]

Yup!

[@A-Rihanna]

YUP

[@MaraLatorre]

Omg yes it is! Cringe.

[@MasonsTurtle]

I wonder who would pay for one instead of like a licensed therapist?

[@equivalentexchangeisalie5726]

Those who have a negative view of therapy

[@amazonflower5414]

ANYONE who needs therapeutic services but is within reach of a life coach would consider hiring them NOT for good reason. Because they MARKET & PROMISE & PITCH & CLAIM. THINGS THERAPISTS ARENT ALLOWED TO DO ETHICALLY. ITS A TRAP.

[@user-np6tf8zx1u]

Those who can't afford actual therapy.

[@LaurlenaEvans]

technically they have different fields of work! therapists speak on the past so you can evolve and give therapy, life coaches guide you through life choices that you may not have the experience to do. Finding the right therapist and right life coach is a great balance but money is always an issue

[@bomjur]

@@LaurlenaEvans "therapists speak on the past" this is only applicable to one branch of psychology. Therapy can be both about your past events and your future decisions, also about your views on the things and yourself. Coaching is basically watered-down version of therapy, but without a specialist who actually has proved knowledge and education. Tho', there are therapists who also cause more harm.

[@drewconway7135]

Rent-a-Friend is way cheaper.

[@gee_emm]

@Luís Andrade Neither is your Rent-a-Friend.

[@investinstyle-financeinves1181]

Some people just need another person to give them structure and routine to help them meet their goals.

[@equivalentexchangeisalie5726]

At the end of the day if you can't motivate yourself to do that, I doubt a "life coach" will make any noticeable difference

[@missstarrynight7736]

I agree that coaching is useful in such areas, but more serious problems should be solved by qualified experts with years of life experience.

[@space3555]

@equivalentexchangeisalie5726 That's not true. Sometimes all it takes is that ONE person to see something in you and encourage you and it can change your life completely. Your negative outlook on it is not a fact.

[@Rinee_96]

@@equivalentexchangeisalie5726 I cannot share my deep secrets and things that are hindering my life with myself or even anyone close, bcz there is fear of judgment or what if they end up telling so n so , so having a safe environment where a person can listen to me and let me vent out helps a lot

[@Dmeadows315]

@@equivalentexchangeisalie5726 The statement carries a degree of truth, and it emphasizes the importance of personal motivation and responsibility in the coaching process. While a life coach can provide guidance, support, and strategies for personal and professional development, the client's commitment and motivation are crucial for achieving meaningful results. A life coach is not a substitute for personal responsibility or the client's active engagement in the process. Successful coaching often involves a collaborative effort where the coach and client work together toward defined goals. The coach can offer insights, accountability, and tools, but the client's willingness to implement changes and stay motivated is fundamental to the coaching relationship. However, it's essential to recognize that everyone's needs and preferences vary. Some individuals benefit significantly from the guidance and accountability a life coach provides, while others may find motivation from within or through other means. The effectiveness of life coaching can depend on factors such as the client-coach relationship, the coach's expertise, and the client's commitment to the process.

[@HitRealm]

Is it me or do these life coaches just seem like a 'Buy-A-Friend'? I feel like anybody with healthy relationships and close friends has no need for these people.

[@jacquelinele9170]

Great point. I wonder how many people have healthy relationships though, or friends who can be differentiated enough to give good advice

[@cherylvision9045]

Maybe clients enjoy sound boarding ideas for a new way/life/job that a friend may have too much impact on.

[@ShacklefordR]

@@cherylvision9045 it's friendship on demand and I think it caters to people of different intelligence levels on their journey to self awareness & reflection. not everyone have the educational background or familiarities to quarry life's biggest question and these people somehow facilitates it for them in a relevant format for them

[@helenatube]

"I feel like anybody with healthy relationships and close friends" Sadly, a lot of people don't have this. Also, I think certain types of "life" coaches can be useful: executive, nutrition, exercise, etc. depending on their own experience. But then that means you have to wade through a lot and vet your life coaches carefully to find the right one. It seems many of them do NOT have very relevant, qualifying experience.

[@psilocylence]

@Luís Andrade I have 24 years of life experience + a degree in psychology and communication. That will be $4,200, please :) I take venmo (:

[@ryankelly8077]

Therapist: Earned a Graduate degree. Charges $75-$125/hour Psychologist: earned either a PhD or PsyD. Charged $75-175/hour Life Coach: 100 hours of “training” done over 12-months.. charges $250/hour…. Cmon bruh ^**

[@DesaThomas]

No. I plan on sharing real information to help people really unknot their own mind to move forward.

[@ryankelly8077]

@@DesaThomas - what empirically evidence based practices do you use to do that then? -> to justify you earning more per hour (on average) than physicians, that’s a fair question to ask

[@DesaThomas]

@@ryankelly8077 honestly, the information to live a life of purpose and fulfillment is PRICELESS. Every doctor is valued off the destruction of our bodies in some sort of way. They want you and bank on you needing them again. Most life coaches or good teachers/mentors understand that each client will only be with you a short time and eventually with growth evolve out of needing a life coach. I don't think that doctors shouldn't be paid what they are but why do they get paid more than some pilots, or consider even policeman when they put their lives on the line. A doctor never puts his or her own life on the line even in a high level operation.

[@DesaThomas]

Aren't they also on salary? And not entrepreneurs..? So they sign a contract involving their pay. Non Negotiable based client to client.

[@ryankelly8077]

@@DesaThomas uhhh doctors get paid what they get paid bc after 4 years of college, they do 4 years of med school, 3-7 years of residency, and 1-3 years of fellowship…. Not to mention, get absorb $200,000+ of debt… Plz name me another set of professions that requires that level of training

[@TaureanBaby]

I would rather just get a book from the library with these life questions, get a notebook and pen from Walgreens and just apply it to myself since it is up to the client anyway.

[@InfinityPrimeX]

"You would ratger" but you're not going to do it.

[@goodkidkraabcity9518]

1:07 Can't even tell the difference between Eastern and Western Europe

[@awabaltahir9547]

Or better yet, don't even know east from west😂

[@misstakenbelief]

Alyse is the definition of privilege and she's discriminatory. How you can promote her is beyond me. 🤢

[@a004]

Rent-a-friend

[@rantiamanda1342]

In japan like this, so Japanese more polite about that

[@a004]

@Luís Andrade lol if you believe in life coaches, you have no potential

[@mrs.lauren7726]

The girl in the thumbnail, Alyse needs a life coach herself. She is confused! I think it's a scam as well. We are a lost and lonely people, I'm guilty of it as well but I can't afford to buy scams lol.

[@EvilSapphireR]

She is taking 3000$ dollar for just introducing people to a support group. She's not confused, she's exploiting people and her abstract words are an intelligent marketing strategy to convince people. Please don't let her gender come in the way of calling her out.

[@belindaa9971]

My point I'm ok

[@LaCréé.e]

Life coaching sounds like a scam to me

[@VerStarr]

U are ur own life coach 💯

[@davidasingleton8943]

Until you’re not!

[@VerStarr]

@@davidasingleton8943 LOL YUP

[@VerStarr]

@Luís Andrade you don't know my life! lol :p

[@space3555]

That's great.....FOR YOU lol everyone isn't there yet.

[@williamleung9217]

How are life coaches charging more than licensed therapists?

[@a004]

Lack of regulation allows them to do shady practices

[@a004]

@Luís Andrade they don't need to go to med school because they don't practice medicine. That's psychiatrists. But they do go to school to practice psychology. You're getting confused.

[@a004]

@Luís Andrade they don't claim to practice medicine. Science, yes. But science comes in many forms, psychology being one of them.

[@gretaprikockaite3846]

Just cause they seem chic

[@gretaprikockaite3846]

I mean life cauches seem like luxury, while a terapist seems so normal nowadays

[@Jepolla]

Psychologist > Life coach

[@simoncherwell]

This seems to turn into a thinly-veiled promotion for a particular organisation and its accreditation and training. Also seems to include interviews with some very douchey and self-involved life coaches.

[@erinsymone1645]

Most of the Make It videos are honestly....It gets old after awhile.

[@lindawang5649]

"it's essential that coaches have coaches" sounds like an mlm to me

[@Itsyourgirlbai]

actually a lot of therapists have therapists. he was saying that coaches should have coaches to keep their personal values accountable. that’s actually very wise. it had nothing to do with his business model

[@idonotknow8503]

@@Itsyourgirlbai therapists are required to have therapists precisely because their job is regulated and they need to keep themselves in check constantly. While many people call themselves coach because they have followers to take advantage of or think to be knowledgeable enough to charge for their services. It's alla bout marketing, who buys can either find a professional or a phony twenty someting only capable of relieving you from some deep rooted money. When they open their mouth and say the same old catchphrases... there you have your pretty, wealthy scammers.

[@Dont_tell_me_to_relax]

@@Itsyourgirlbai a coach seeing a coach spreads arrogance and lies. A therapist seeing a therapist spreads truth and authenticity

[@idonotknow8503]

Paying 1k a month for a GROUP program? I can have 3 months of one-to-one therapy or counseling for the same price, with a registered professional that has a strict code of conduct and years of training behind their back. I can have pre packaged self help content for free, thank you. Also, admitting that you choose a career because it is quick and not regulated... well, it says it all about who you really want to help. Your wallet.

[@katie6599]

I pay way less than $1,000 a month for therapy. I tried a few coaches. WAY overpriced and WAY under qualified.

[@DesaThomas]

I'm actually disgusted with the amount of people who do not understand the benefits of having someone who understands the mechanics of life to be able to help guide/unknot people in their current situations. I use my divinity and create purpose inside myself to be able to actually aid the community.

[@ShaunHolden]

What a lovely comment

[@EvilSapphireR]

Divinity sold for 250$ an hour.

[@jessi031886]

Alyse Parker is a horrible example to use.

[@gracesimplified3860]

This is very scary and dangerous. The hubris of these self proclaimed “Life Coaches”...

[@lemurianchick]

How's your clot shot treating you? All the best deception from the highest level of regulation.

[@kevinlee4434]

I heard Alyse said the N word at a livestream. Can anyone confirm?

[@deanaagresto3550]

Yes, she did.

[@emejay4631]

My issue with these coaches especially the social media coaches like allyse is that unlike the other coaches you can see directly that her being an influencer provides her with a clients base so her clients only want her as a coach because they like the highlights of her life and want that and they think by paying for her advice they will eventually get that which is interesting 🤔

[@downzy007]

You could have no accreditation and be great at guiding people due to life experience, genuine care, understanding etc as you could have full accreditation and be horrible at guiding people as you simply lack the experience, compassion and many other things. The world is not black and white and in reality, every person on this planet has almost something to offer in a coaching scenario... it's just knowing what you have to offer and how much you truly understand/care. You can go the textbook route,but sorry, you will simply be following robotic format in many scenarios! I'm talking from experience and as a therapist or coach, you should never sacrifice who you truly are, just to blend into programs heavily, because ppl have said you must be qualified. You are gonna fall/make mistake and possibly even realise you aren't ready to take on what you think you're ready for but stairing at paper, computers and courses for am amount of years will absolutely never give you what experience will.

[@ShaunHolden]

Luke - thank you for sharing this with me. I loved reading it, it made me smile. I agree "You could have no accreditation and be great at guiding people due to life experience, genuine care, understanding etc as you could have full accreditation and be horrible at guiding people as you simply lack the experience, compassion and many other things" Was so powerful to read! Unfortunately the gateway into coaching is so low that anybody can brand themselves as a Coach, finding the right one for whatever it is you are trying to ascertain from the client coach relationship is crucial!

[@skylinec83]

So this is like rent-a-friend?

[@sotonyekoko3553]

Sounds like multi level marketing

[@gracesimplified3860]

It’s sad to think that there exist so many people that don’t have healthy role models in their personal life that they can turn to for guidance and must turn to self proclaimed “Life Coach”.

[@sirshrooma]

@Luís Andrade Life-coaches shouldn't be called Life-coaches if that's not the case. No one would hire a personal trainer to help them get fit if the personal trainer didn't look healthy themselves, so why would you hire a "life" "coach" who doesn't seem to have success in their own life.

[@angelacedillo6705]

The lack of healthy role models is a good point. Or in my case, they are healthy, but not living a life I want to emulate. Definitely addresses the need and therefore the demand for these coaches.

[@yeshonestyhey2632]

Alyse???? Really?????? What a joke, totally unfollowing this .... 🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮

[@davidli6899]

lol classic 1st world profession, these people would starve living in other parts of the world

[@shawn.builds]

I think my biggest apprehension is that this is unregulated. There's no penalty if someone gives you terrible advice. We have no tolerance for bad doctors, lawyers, and engineers, so we should hold these "life coaches" to the same standards.

[@soapa4279]

Agreed. "Oops my bad. Try this other thing instead! And give me more money"

[@mudiwatm9131]

100% agree, regulation matters. Especially considering the delicate overlap with mental health.

[@soapa4279]

@@mudiwatm9131 Good point about the mental health part. It can potentially leave some people in worse positions than when they started, mentally and emotionally.

[@hansonel]

This. Life coaching often overlaps with mental health. Many life coaches should be licensed just due to that fact.

[@Sul227]

The thing is, different people have different standards for what is helpful. I personally cannot understand why you would ever hire a life coach, you won't learn anything by being told what to do; life is about learning by doing.

[@darakish]

To all of the naysayers I ask this...do you think a clinical psychologist or therapist is the right person to go to if you want to plan a change in careers? If you want to navigate successful dating if it’s been awhile? If you are looking for someone to help with accountability to go after a goal or dream? If you are recently divorced and looking to create a life that makes you truly happy? None of these things need to dredge up the past or heal traumas. That’s why we have coaches. Yes, a friend would do if they are trained in things like motivation, planning, self reflection and asking the questions that inspire change. Coaches have immense value. Yes there are charlatans, but you’ll find some of those with PhDs as well. How many people do you know that have spent years or decades on a therapists sofa, with no real progress? If a coach isn’t moving you toward your goal expediently you need to find a new coach. Same can’t be said about therapy.

[@moimoiaka10]

THANK YOU. I have seen so many devaluing comments about a career path that has so much value when it is done legitimately. Children and teenagers are not the only people who need mentors. Plenty of adults do as well.

[@ryankelly8077]

Uhhh you ironically proved yourself WRONG…. There are different sub-specialties that licensed therapist/mental health counselors AND Psychologist work in that cover your examples….. there are clinically trained therapist and psychologists that work in areas of (1) career counseling, (2) helping someone improve their interpersonal relationship, and other niche areas…. there is also the field of industrial & organizational psychology, which involves working with both the corporations/business as well as with the employees of that organization

[@ryankelly8077]

@x - if someone isn’t serious about obtaining professional help, then idk, see a “life coach” I guess (which prob costs more tbh)…. A bit counterintuitive but I guess ppl need to figure out what works for them

[@soquel7912]

@x I'd agree.... if life coaches were a quarter of the price.... I mean, why pay for any ol' opinion when you can get one from an educated person who has proven to meet certain standards that are specific to your need... FOR THE SAME PRICE?!

[@RC-pm3de]

Well said! People need to get educated on what a real coach is and also the value they can bring!