legal tips and business-building blog posts
Using AI? Avoid plagiarism and copyright infringement
You’ve heard me talk a lot about AI this year. It’s taking the world by storm. There are several things to keep in mind when you use AI: 1. Know AI is not always a reliable source just yet. 2. Know how to protect yourself from accusations of plagiarism. 3. Know how to...
Can you just call yourself a “coach” and work across state lines?
Right now, sooo many licensed practitioners want to shift the way they practice. They see others online just calling themselves a “coach” and working with clients everywhere - and they want to do it too. They come to me and say: “I have a unique method of working...
Debunking the myth of “disease coaching”
My team and I get questions every week from holistic practitioners who want to help people with certain diseases or conditions. They come to us and say: “I overcame my Hashimotos using food and lifestyle changes, and now I want to help other people do the same.” “I’m...
[Podcast episode] 3 Legal Steps to Protect Yourself as a Health Coach
I’m here in my home office snacking on some delicious Midnight Moon goat cheese from Whole Foods🧀 and it dawned on me to share this you…. Here are some (real!) comments health coaches have written to me lately on their Legal Chat Prep Sheets about why they’re seeking...
“medicine” versus “coaching” – this is a myth
My team and I hear a lot of rumors and comments from clients about “what other people are doing” in the coaching space… People say, “I see other coaches doing lab tests and recommending supplements and they’re not licensed, so can’t I do that too?” So many coaches are...
New legal fast-track for functional practitioners & health coaches
Whew! It’s been a busy Fall! I was thrilled to speak at 3 live events and 1 virtual event in the past few months: ✅ World Conference on Food Science & Technology in Rome, Italy✅ Mindshare Summit in Scottsdale, AZ hosted by JJ Virgin✅ International Association of...