Kristin B.
Jay Shetty’s Name Got Me In. His Program Didn’t Get Me Far.
The mentors and coaching instruction inside this program are genuinely valuable I learned a lot, grew personally, and made some incredible connections along the way. Those three things alone earned my stars. But here’s what nobody tells you before you sign up: the real work begins after the cohort ends and that’s exactly when the support disappears. The transition from “student high” to building an actual business on your own is brutal. There’s no structured support after you pass your final exams, and that’s the moment when limiting beliefs hit hardest. It’s when you need your mentor the most, and they’re simply not there anymore. Want to learn the business side how to actually find clients, market yourself, and generate income as a coach? That’ll cost you more money. It’s not included. The result? So many genuinely gifted coaches coming out of this program are struggling. Not because they lack skill or heart, but because finding clients is the single biggest challenge in coaching and this program doesn’t adequately prepare you for it. If you’re considering enrolling, go in with your eyes open: you’re investing in personal growth and coaching skills, not a roadmap to a sustainable business. My hope is that JSCS improves post-cohort support, because the world needs more of these coaches to actually succeed. And about that certificate. You graduate with an AC-accredited credential which sounds impressive, but the school is not ICF-accredited, the gold standard in professional coaching. In reality, the certificate carries the Jay Shetty name more than it carries weight in the wider coaching world. If clients, corporates, or further education institutions research your credentials, don’t expect it to open every door. If I had to choose again I would go with A DIFFERENT school. Honestly, the biggest disappointment is Jay Shetty’s name being on this. I had faith in what he stood for but that reputation doesn’t translate into a credential that travels. If I could do it again, I’d choose a program recognised internationally, one where the certificate actually opens doors rather than just standing behind a personal brand. His influence brought me in, but it’s also what let me down. That means something. hopefully if you’ve already read it as far, that means that you are doing good research.
Response from Jay Shetty Certification SchoolMay 12, 2026
Kristin, thank you for taking the time to share this so thoughtfully. Your journey through this programme was a deeply engaged one, and the community valued your presence in it. You said it yourself, the mentors were genuinely valuable, you learned a lot, you grew personally, and you made incredible connections. We understand the transition from student to building a practice on your own is a different challenge entirely. Building a coaching business is demanding, and results vary. Your honesty about that matters. We wish you every success on your path. With respect, Jay Shetty Certification School Team



