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As a writing coach, I have to admit, I’ve often used some of Dr. Phil’s catchy phrases or questions when working with clients.

How’s that working for ya? Is just perfect when trying to get a client to see how the actions and behaviors he’s been taking have NOT been producing the results he wants.

Dr. Phil is also constantly telling listeners that we “teach people how to treat us” through the way we respond to them and through the actions we take every day in general. And I have reminded my clients of this from time to time.

But gosh. Right now, Dr. Phil seems to be teaching US to treat him like a guru gone wild!

I half expect to see him turn up on a YouTube video in a wet t-shirt, atop a mechanical bull on a beach in Cancun!

In his Oprah days, Dr. Phil did a fantastic job of helping people who were having personal problems. And he’s still doing that, although he seems to have gone over the line in many cases lately.

And nowadays, he seems to be more concerned with his show ratings.

I’m sure this is a common pitfall for anyone who achieves the international recognition he has attained through his books, television show, personal appearances, and even his monthly column in O Magazine.

But when do we stop listening to a coach or a guru, or a counselor or therapist?

What do you think?

Is Dr. Phil a guru gone wild?

Read this article called Dr. Phil is Out of Touch to learn more about Dr. Phil’s latest actions, then leave a comment here to let me know what you think.

Most importantly, should I stop referring to Dr. Phil when I coach clients?