Not all coaches.
Not all teams.
And I’ve had the pleasure of working with some incredible leaders who truly walk their talk—who value collaboration, integrity, and actual business strategy.
But this is about the other side. The part of the industry we don’t always talk about publicly.
The performative “team culture” that punishes critical thinking.
The strategy-free marketing wrapped in cute branding.
The idolization of coaches who haven’t touched their own business in years… and the worship that’s required just to stay in the room.

This is the stuff I’ve seen behind the scenes.
It’s not a personal takedown - it’s a pattern.
And if you’ve ever felt like the smart one in the room who got pushed out for asking too many questions or lost relationships just because you stopped investing...
You’re not alone. You’re not too much. And you’re not imagining it.Ready to connect? Hit me up on Instagram @katthevirtualgem