Own It with Samantha Warren 314. The Hidden Narcissism in Coaching Culture—and How to Rise Above It with Dr. Onalee Makam
Today Samantha is joined by expert Dr. Onalee Makam to unpack the parallels between toxic coaching culture and narcissistic relationship dynamics. They’re pulling back the curtain on the love-bombing promises, the gaslighting tactics, and the control dynamics that encourage dependency instead of empowering you to trust yourself.
This is a masterclass in reclaiming your power. Samantha and Dr. Onalee share their personal stories of getting swept into the rhetoric of hustle and hype, only to realize it was misaligned and toxic. They provide a blueprint for rebuilding self-trust and developing the critical skill of discernment—learning to listen to your body over the hype and invest from abundance, not lack. This episode is your invitation to be part of a new paradigm of leadership—one rooted in transparency, sovereignty, and joy.
💅 HERE’S THE DEETS :
The Parallel Dynamics (02:44): Dr. Onalee unpacks the similarities between narcissistic relationships and toxic coaching culture—from love-bombing to gaslighting.
Our Personal Stories (08:37): Samantha & Dr. Onalee share their journeys of getting swept into the hustle rhetoric and feeling like they were always "doing it wrong."
The Turning Point (09:58): The moment of realizing the advice was misaligned and the harm of shame-based marketing.
Reclaiming Self-Trust (15:39): How to tell the difference between risking from a place of lack versus a place of abundance.
Practical Steps (33:03): How to pause, listen to your body, and develop the skill of discernment before you invest.
A New Paradigm of Leadership (39:51): What ethical, high-frequency leadership rooted in love, service, and truth actually looks and feels like.
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