Looking for some guru to help you in becoming the best version of yourself?
I’ve compiled the list of the 9 legendary gurus for your personal development journey and one of their famous quotes!
Have a look at it and become your best (and most confident!) self starting today!
Leaders for your self-discovery journey!
No matter if you want to feel better, solve a problem or simply improve yourself, these gurus will inspire you the right way!
I’m convinced that they will completely change-your-life.
If you’re interested in being happier, more business savvy, expressing vulnerability and taking charge of your finances, these nine individuals have excellent advice!
Marie Forleo
Who is she?
Marie Forleo is a life and business coach with hundreds of thousands of followers, a lot of whom willingly pay for her classes. She started her career first in finance and then, worked in media before she decided to start her work as a life coach. Initially, according to Forleo, she still had to work as a bartender and dance teacher to support herself. However, for her what mattered most was having complete creative control over her life and business.
Writer and entrepreneur, Marie Forleo covers many topics on her website and makes videos regularly for her show, Marie TV which is also available as a podcast.
Her work focuses on helping individuals, especially business owners, become more confident and wholehearted in their work.
Still, Marie doesn’t only help business owners, she believes that whether or not a person runs their own business, we all need to approach life from a creative and entrepreneurial perspective if we want to be successful.
Where to start learning?
If you want to start benefitting from Marie’s life coaching, I recommend starting with this free audio training session (it’s at the bottom of the page).
Her YouTube channel also showcases interviews with other life coaches on this list like Gabrielle Bernstein and she addresses topics like “How to Say No” and “How to Stop Negative Thinking”.
You’ll be lost in the rabbit hole of her amazing videos before you know it!! 😉
Marshall Rosenberg
Who is he?
Rosenberg (October 6, 1934 – February 7, 2015) was an American psychologist well-known for his contribution to the art of mediation. He mediated for groups all over the world and championed non-violent communication. Rosenberg believed that it was most important to hear, not what a person was thinking, but what they were feeling. His ideas were revolutionary and hailed as similar to Gandhi’s.
Where to start learning?
Right here, where he teaches his famous and amazing Nonviolent Communication method.
Essentially, what Marshall Rosenberg meant was that people’s words and hurt shouldn’t be responded to in kind. He challenged individuals to connect with each others’ humanness. Rosenberg believed that ensuring that the other person felt heard was the only way to, in turn, be heard.
Today, conflict still exists all over the world, but also in our homes and workplaces and in relationships in general. Marshall Rosenberg’s influence thankfully outlives him and you can actually take his Nonviolent communication course, which many people swear by (including me!!).
Gabby Bernstein
Who is she?
Gabriella Bernstein is an American motivational speaker, life coach, and author who specializes in helping people feel more spiritually connected.
Bernstein’s methods focus on helping others reduce stress, become healthier and more spiritually centered.
On her website, she connects health with spirituality, covering everything from quitting sugar to a judgment detox and guided meditations.
Where to start learning?
If you enjoy reading, you may enjoy Bernstein’s most recent books.
Her newest release, Judgment Detox is a six-step practice that will transform judgmental behavior, something that Bernstein herself has struggled with.
Her new book will help you to let go of petty resentments, replace attack with compassion, and bring you more peace and happiness than you’ve ever known.
Are you especially struggling with being less judgmental toward others and even toward yourself?
Then you should try out Gabby Bernstein! Did I mention that she also has content to assist business persons?
She has this great post about marketing tips that she has found useful, for example. She’s also appeared on Oprah’s Soul Sessions and has been interviewed by one of the women on this list, Marie Forleo.
Tony Robbins
Who is he?
Tony Robbins is an American author, businessman, philanthropist and life-coach.
He is known for his business, personal development events, and self-help books and has been in the business for over three decades.
Robbins is also popular for his work as a philanthropist, working with at least four different charities. In 2014, he donated the profits of his book, Money: Master the Game, plus an additional personal donation, through Feeding America to provide meals to people in need.
Where to start learning?
He believes that his energy comes from having a mission and he encourages listeners to find a purpose that will propel them into action. Robbins also takes time every day to meditate and practice gratitude and credits that for his spiritual health.
To him, knowing the “why” is more important than just being involved in numerous activities. He firmly believes in empowering people to know their purpose and helping them get there.
If you’re looking for guidance to improve your productivity and gain financial freedom, you’ll love Tony Robbins new book!
Brene Brown
Who is she?
Dr. Brené Brown is a research professor at the University of Houston where she holds the Huffington Foundation – Brené Brown Endowed Chair at The Graduate College of Social Work.
She has studied courage, vulnerability, shame, and empathy and is the author of four books: The Gifts of Imperfection, Daring Greatly, Rising Strong, and Braving the Wilderness. Her Ted Talk on The Power of Vulnerability has over eight million views on YouTube.
Brené Brown focuses on helping people embrace vulnerability.
She believes that belonging is the single most vital need that humans possess and that in order for people to connect, they must be willing to be vulnerable.
Her books highlight the importance of choosing courage over comfort and practicing generosity by assuming the best about others.
I personally love everything Brown has written and I believe her books help in strengthening relationships and improve confidence and self-acceptance 🙂
Where to start learning?
If you’re unhappy with your emotional health, have trust issues or struggle with being emotionally open and vulnerable, then I highly recommend Brene Brown’s work!!
Her beliefs center on building appropriate boundaries, becoming reliable and more accountable. She has also been featured on Oprah’s Super Soul Sundays and Marie TV.
Hal Elrod
Who is he?
Hal Elrod’s life purpose is to open humanity up to a greater purpose, one morning at a time.
He is currently one of the best speakers in America, the creator of a rapidly growing and engaged online community and author of one of the bestselling manifesto, The Miracle Morning.
Where to start learning?
Elrod has had a challenging life but has countered adversity with humor and courage. At age 20, he was in head-on collision with a car moving at 70 miles per hour. His heart stopped for 6 minutes, he broke 11 bones and after waking up from a coma, was informed that he would never walk again. However, Elrod defied the odds by walking and eventually becoming a marathoner.
Then, in 2016, Hal was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia and after going through the most difficult year of his life, is finally free of cancer and producing his documentary, The Miracle Morning Movie centered on the morning routines of some of the most successful people in the world.
If you’d like to be inspired and challenged to improve your life beyond your wildest imaginations, you’d benefit from reading Hal Elrod’s work.
Gretchen Rubin
Who is she?
Gretchen Rubin is an influential and insightful observer of happiness and human nature.
She is especially popular for her capacity to understand and explain complex ideas about happiness and creativity unmatched with humor and clarity. She has a massive following, both of her books, blog, and podcast.
Where to start learning?
I personally liked Rubin’s book, The Happiness Project, I know people who did not like it, so check it out first to see if it’s the one for you!
The book details her year studying the source of true happiness and contentment. In the process, Rubin tries everything from reading more to practicing mindfulness and gratitude. Her work is easy to read and very engaging, so even a person who doesn’t enjoy reading would love it.
If you’d like to be happier, more content, mindful and gain a deeper understanding of who you are, I would recommend Gretchen Rubin as an excellent starting point.
To learn more about Gretchen Rubin, you can visit her website. If you’d like a taste of what her work and ideologies are, you’ll enjoy this video.
Eckhart Tolle
Who is he?
Eckhart Tolle is a spiritual teacher. He is a German-born Canadian resident and the author of two books, The Power of Now and A New Earth: Awakening to Your Life’s Purpose.
At the age of 29, Tolle’s life was changed by a profound spiritual realization. He then devoted the next few years to understanding, integrating, and deepening the transformation, thus leading to a profound journey to his inner self.
Where to start learning?
His teachings focus on self-knowledge and recognition to help individuals focus on the things that matter most. According to Tolle, the most important thing that can happen to a human being is separating thinking and awareness, of which, awareness is the space in which human thoughts exist. Tolle believes that the primary cause of unhappiness is never the situation but your thoughts about it.
If you’re looking for a spiritual awakening that transcends human consciousness, you may enjoy Tolle’s principles. His book A New Earth would be a great starting point.
Brian Tracy
Who is he?
Brian Tracy is Chairman and CEO of Brian Tracy International, a company specializing in the training and development of individuals and organizations. He offers personal development, sales training, business development, leadership training, and public speaking workshops.
Tracy has served as a success expert and consultant for over 1,000 companies and made speeches to more than 5,000,000 people in about 5,000 talks and seminars across the United States, Canada, and 70 other countries worldwide. His methods are very well researched and his main goal is to assist other individuals on their journey to gaining similar skills.
Where to start learning?
If you’re looking for guidance to succeed in your career or hone your public speaking skills, Brian Tracy is your guy! I like this video in which he shares the morning routine of successful people.
Tamara Pflug
Who is she?
I truly believe that I can also be a great leader for your personal development journey! 🙂
I’m a certified life coach and personal development champion and I truly believe that YOU have the power within you to finally overcome self-doubt!
From my own experiences and my work as a life coach and teacher, I’ve discovered that everything we need to become more self-confident is already somewhere inside of us.
Through my blog, podcast, and online courses, you can learn how to bring your hidden confidence out and start living the life you want to live!
Trust me, I got you – I went through the same journey myself! Now it’s your turn. I’m here to help you BEcome YOURSELF!
Where to start learning?
The first thing that you will want to do is to grab one of my FREE PDFS on this page!
In these PDFS, you’re already going to find a lot of information to build your self-confidence starting today!
Also, you HAVE TO check out my podcast, Get Confident, Get Happy Podcast!
Every Tuesday, I release an episode on a topic that is helping to build your self-confidence.
Have a look right away to build your self-confidence: Get Confident, Get Happy Podcast!
You’ll feel better…
There you have it!
Nine personal development influencers (and a bonus one!) who will change the way you live, work, and love.
Whether you need to find your purpose, improve your dedication to your passion, hone your business skills, navigate conflict at home, or at work or simply be happier and more connected to your priorities, these gurus have exactly what you need! 🙂
