What is unsettling, however, is the fact that most motivational speakers have no type of psychological training. In interviews, they like to present themselves as innocuous. These metaphors work quite well, as they are mortally dangerous in their natural habitat. Overcoming fear of them could be a deadly mistake. Instead of suppressing the entire scope of negative feelings, Scheich advises accepting that life is not without a dark side.
Training can never be therapy.
I ask all trainers to abandon training procedures which lead people to exceed their own limits. But that is exactly what many motivation gurus use to advertise. I believe that changes are brought about by the process of numerous repetitions and constant exercises. Credible motivational trainers and coaches withdraw and let the participant take the stage. They ask questions, give feedback and see to it, despite anything else, that things are followed up on.