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EPISODE · Oct 22, 2025 · 13 MIN

The Trust Deficit in Speaking & Personal Development: Are We Part Of The Problem?

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Addressing the Trust Deficit in the Personal and Professional Development IndustrySUMMARYIn this episode, the host discusses the growing trust deficit within the speaking, coaching, and personal development industries. Highlighting issues such as overpromised transformation, shallow certifications, and unethical practices, the host shares thoughts on how to identify and avoid contributing to the problem. They offer practical steps for rebuilding trust, emphasising the importance of ethics, integrity, and realistic promises. The episode also serves as a precursor to an interview with Marianne Hickman, a fellow expert in communication skills, set to release later in the week.CHAPTERS00:00 Introduction and Purpose00:14 The Trust Deficit in Personal Development02:01 Personal Scepticism and Industry Critique04:05 The Problem with the Coaching Industry06:16 Rebuilding Credibility and Ethical Practices10:12 Guidelines for Ethical Coaching12:03 Conclusion and Next Episode PreviewVisit presentinfluence.com/quiz to take the Speaker Radiance Quiz and discover your Charisma Quotient.For speaking enquiries or to connect with me, you can email [email protected] or find me on LinkedInYou can find all our clips, episodes and more on the Present Influence YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@PresentInfluenceThanks for listening, and please give the show a 5* review if you enjoyed it.Mentioned in this episode:The Known, Booked & Paid Blueprint (Founding cohort)Get all the information on the Known, Booked & Paid Blueprint at https://presentinfluence.com/kbpb to see if it's the right fit for you.

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