“When you are continuing to be in debt or are going deeper into it, every time a creditor calls, it rubs your face not only in how vulnerable you are, but that people are out to get something from you that you don't have to give.”

American psychiatrist, executive coach and consultant

Mark Goulston was an American psychiatrist, executive coach, and consultant. He was known for developing Surgical Empathy, a method built around focused empathy and used to help people move past emotional and psychological barriers. He worked with Fortune 500 companies, universities, and other organizations. His work centered on communication, performance, and well-being, with an emphasis on reaching people in ways that could reduce inner blocks and support healthier functioning.