I'd Rather Be Homeless Than Coach Someone I Don't Believe In #coaching #ethics

22 Mar 2024 · 1 min

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In this candid YouTube monologue, coach Robin Waite discusses the ethical dilemmas prevalent in the coaching industry. He condemns coaches who take on clients solely for financial gain, emphasizing that while earning a living is necessary, it should not override the commitment to genuine client transformation. Waite declares he would rather be impoverished than work with a client he cannot help, stressing the importance of selecting clients based on the coach’s confidence in delivering impactful results. He critiques the broader coaching field—business, life, fitness, and other niches—pointing out that a large majority of coaches accept clients merely to pay bills, often taking on individuals beyond their capacity to assist. The monologue blends personal conviction, industry criticism, and a call for higher ethical standards in client acquisition.

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But I've noticed in the coaching space, there's a lot of people out there who are just doing it just to line their own pockets. And I know, look, we do have to earn a living from what we do, ultimately, you know. It'd be great if I was in a fortunate position where I had enough of a bankroll where I could do what I do for free, 'cause I love helping business owners. But, and I shouldn't let Mrs. Waite hear this either, like, I'll make sure she doesn't watch this recording, but I would rather be poor, homeless, and destitute than take a client on just to line my own pockets. I wanna take clients on that I, deep down know that I can get amazing results for, that I can transform their lives. And I would say 80-90% of the coaches out there, not just business coaches but life coaches, fitness professionals, this, that, and the other, whenever they sell a client, it's to pay their mortgage and put food on the table. And quite often I see coaches taking on clients they shouldn't be taking on because deep down they probably can't help them.