Empowerment Guide
Defining the Self-Help Industry: A movement led by self-proclaimed practitioners aimed to help individuals improve their lives on the basis of emotional, mental, and intellectual development, and sometimes financial and relational development – often with a psychological basis.
Seek Empowerment Guide
- A list of questions to ask yourself, and your leader, when you are searching for self- improvement options.
- Be informed and knowledgeable in your search, not vulnerable and unaware.
- What are the leader’s credentials? Does he/she have a college education/graduate degree/doctorate? What is the leader’s proven experience?
- Is the leader forthcoming and transparent with his/her experiences and credentials? Does he/she welcome and encourage these types of questions?
- Are events and other offerings clearly defined? Be wary of ‘surprises.’
- How much does the event cost? Are there any ‘hidden’ costs?
- Are there reviews and sources of research on this program/leader from the outside?
- Does the leader preach ‘Universal Truths?’
- Does the leader constantly preach how ‘EASY’ his/her program will help lead to improvement?
- Does the event have physical challenges? If so, are there qualified and adequate emergency and health services in place?
- If there are physical activities, does the leader ask you to disregard or not pay attention to your body’s physical signs?
- Is the program/leader open and transparent, or are there many mysterious qualities?
- What is the refund policy?
- How aggressively is the leader ‘upselling’ more items/programs?
Challenge your leader with these questions. Not only will it help them become more accountable, it will also help you learn more.
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