Author Sophie Quick spent five years tuning in to money mentors, divorce coaches and habit-stacking advisers. She has been life-coached into oblivionGet our weekend culture and lifestyle emailSome years ago, I started writing a novel. The novel satirises the world of executive coaching and, as part of my research, I began to follow some coaches and motivational speakers online.It started with corporate leadership coaches preaching banal management advice. But it slid quickly into chaos as I surrendered – with dreadful compulsion – to the algorithm.Sign up for the fun stuff with our rundown of must-reads, pop culture and tips for the weekend, every Saturday morning Continue reading...