How the Gurus Killed My Show

What’s the difference between a guru and a coach? A few years ago, I learned the answer the hard way. I had a successful podcast I loved making. Then I took a piece of advice that sounded completely reasonable — especially coming from someone who supposedly knew better. Five episodes later, the show was dead. This episode is about what happened, why I listened, and the lesson I took from it about gurus, coaches, “best practices,” and advice that sounds universal until you actually apply it to a real human being. Links: The Snooze Button 20 Ways to Make Your Next Show Better Show Coaching with Neil Hedley