The Coaching Hub Podcast (Ruth Kudzi)

Ruth is joined by Nikki St Paul to explore the underestimated strength of rest in our lives. They tackle the stigmas attached to rest and why it's a crucial element of success, not a sign of laziness. Nikki will share her transformative journey towards embracing rest, which led to a surge in clarity and inner wisdom. We also share how changing our beliefs about productivity can actually enhance our growth and why being present and mindful can make all the difference. Nikki's expertise as a mind, body, and breath coach will guide us through incorporating rest into our daily routines, finding true alignment in our goals, and the power of taking intentional breaks to recharge. Listen to the whole episode to learn more.

Here are the Highlights:

00:01 Embracing rest led to better ideas and clarity.

06:20 Coaching prep is about being present.

08:42 Realising you can do it, overcoming limiting beliefs.

10:56 Re-evaluate productivity, choose your own path.

14:57 Change comes from small consistent steps taken.

17:45 Pushing against the current, shame of rest.

22:24 Take short breaks, try soft gazing technique.

24:55 Importance of moments, nostalgia for simpler times.

About Ruth Kudzi:

Ruth is the founder of Optimus Coaching Academy and a well respected and successful coach, speaker and author who has worked across sectors including leadership, career and more recently business and mindset. She has over 10,000 coaching hours and has completed hundreds of hours of training and coaching supervision. Ruth is a MCC level coach with the ICF and is our course director and CEO. Prior to becoming a coach Ruth was a senior leader in education.

Find out more here: https://ruthkudzi.com/

Book:How to Feel Better: 4 Steps to Self-Coach Your Way to a Happier More Authentic You eBook : Kudzi, Ruth: Amazon.co.uk: Books 

Connect with Ruth:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Ruthkudzi2/ 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ruthkudzi/ 

Twitter: https://twitter.com/ruthkudzicoach

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthkudzi/ 

About Optimus Coach Academy:

Optimus offers best in class coaching training for individuals and corporates.

If you want to know more about what we offer: https://optimuscoachacademy.com/coach-training 

Connect with Optimus Coach Academy on Social Media:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Optimuscoachacademy 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/optimuscoachacademy/ 

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/optimuscoachacademy 

About Nikki:

Nikki is a Mind, Body, and Breath Coach and the Founder of Breathing Mindful Coaching. She combines her expertise in breathwork, coaching, and mindfulness meditation to provide holistic support to her clients. Nikki empowers ambitious women in midlife to reclaim the power of rest. She is on a mission to help her clients rest so they can rise, through her...

Today, we're talking about conversations with yourself. You may have realised that to have those conversations, to help you thrive they need to start with you. So in this episode we’re talking about leaning into feelings and silence. 

I think it's so important for us to acknowledge that some of the conversations that we have with ourselves are going to be difficult. They're going to be painful. They're going to be emotional and it's completely okay to feel emotions. In fact, if you're not feeling emotions it’s often a sign that something is not right. So let's feel into those feelings. Let's learn to lean into them.

{1:30} Some conversations with ourselves may be difficult

{3:12} How sitting in silence can help

{4:32} How we try to keep ourselves safe

{6:42} Leaning into our emotions

{8:07} Question to ask yourself

Connect with Ruth:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Ruthkudzi2/

Web: https://ruthkudzi.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ruthkudzi/?hl=en

In today’s episode, I’m speaking with Rozina Checkland, an L&D professional and a student on the current coach training course.

We’re talking about why she decided to join the professional coach diploma course as well as how it’s helped her, what she’s learned so far as well as the practices she's developed for before and after her coaching sessions.

Here are the highlights from the episode:

{2:11} How Rozina wanted to get a deeper understanding of coaching after the qualification she did 10 years ago

{5:04} Putting time aside after coaching sessions to reflect on each coaching session

{6:53} Getting prepared for a coaching session

{8:07} What's next for Rozina after the coaching diploma

{10:29} Rozina's advice for people thinking about doing more training, development, and learning

Connect with Rozina on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rozinacheckland/

Connect with Ruth:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Ruthkudzi2/

Web: https://ruthkudzi.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ruthkudzi/?hl=en

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-4ShCtWdEQLyqvjF9-7t8Q

Podcast: https://ruthkudzi.com/podcast-thecoachinghub/

Today, I'm talking about mindset. We love that word, don't we? So I'd love you to think about what mindset means for you. 

For me, I see mindset as the belief that we can do something. So if we have a strong mindset, then we are really confident in our belief that we're able to do whatever we put our minds to and overcome any challenges. 

I also think that when we look at mindset in this way, it's really about those thoughts and beliefs that we hold about our ability not only to do what we want to do but to overcome any challenges that happen along the way. Because in life, things are not always as easy as they seem. 

So how can coaching transform your thoughts, your beliefs, your feelings, and your emotions so that you feel that you have those resources inside of you so that you can tackle anything head-on?

Let’s dive in and find out.

Here are the highlights from this episode:

{2:49} What will be different about this year if you've not done the work on your mindset?

{3:41} Recognising unhelpful thinking patterns

{4:37} How the work you do on yourself is visible in your energy

{5:53} How coaching can help to reprogram limiting beliefs

{9:47} How coaching helps to explore what happens between the brain and the mouth or hand

Connect with Ruth:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Ruthkudzi2/

Web: https://ruthkudzi.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ruthkudzi/?hl=en

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-4ShCtWdEQLyqvjF9-7t8Q

Podcast: https://ruthkudzi.com/podcast-thecoachinghub/

On this episode I am talking about how you can step into being a CEO in your business, and what you really need to let go of from a coaching point of view.

Here are the highlights:

{1:31} What gets you here doesn't get you there

{3:38} You have to step out of the business to scale

{6:29} Create a business that doesn't depend on you

{7:32} The dangers of letting your business stagnate

Can coach training transform your life and how you see yourself in the world? Yes, it can! 

Charlene Kidd tells us how building those core coaching foundations dramatically changed her life for the better.

Through connecting with the coaching approaches we offer, Charlene discovered her true values, strengths and needs. And she quickly found she wasn’t putting her needs first!

By tapping into the awareness coaching gave her, Charlene dropped the restrictive scripts she held and now shows up as her real self!

Listen to Charlene’s inspiring story below.

[2:20] How the course built the foundations for Charlene’s transformation

[4:45] Children and the life scripts that form in childhood

[6:35] How Charlene helps her clients understand and change their belief systems  

[9:02] How personality work played an integral part in Charlene’s transformation

[10:00] Awareness and exploring different levels of identity   

[12:17] On finding out who she wants to work with

[13:36] How coaching taught Charlene to finally put herself first

See more from Charlene at the following links:

https://www.instagram.com/charl.enekidd/

https://www.facebook.com/charlenekiddcertifiedcoach/

www.charlenekidd.com 

To find out more about our extensive, ICF and ACTP accredited coach training programme, head here.

We’re enrolling for February 2022!

In this episode, we're talking about one of my favourite topics. Neuroplasticity or reprogramming the brain. And, we're going to be getting deep into how this works.

Here are the highlights from this episode:

{1:48} Longer-term behavioural change needs to happen in the brain

{4:42} Reprogramming the brain is about creating new neural pathways

{5:06} How long it takes to reprogramme your brain

{7:07} The reasons for the change you want to make need to be important to you

{8:29} The brain needs positive reinforcement

{10:22} Following the easy path versus creating a new one

Connect with Ruth:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Ruthkudzi2/

Web: https://ruthkudzi.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ruthkudzi/?hl=en

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-4ShCtWdEQLyqvjF9-7t8Q

Podcast: https://ruthkudzi.com/podcast-thecoachinghub/

Have you ever wondered about the connection between self-awareness and truly being yourself in business and life? In this episode of The Coaching Hub Podcast, I'm thrilled to be joined by Lisa Hopper, an ICF PCC accredited coach, founder of the UK School of Coaching and Self Mastery mentor, and best-selling author of "Truly You".

Lisa shares her fascinating journey of discovering her authentic voice, especially in writing her book, and how she learned to trust her inner wisdom even when it went against conventional business advice. Together, we explore moving beyond our conditioned thoughts and stories to find our true selves, and how this self-mastery becomes the foundation for genuine success in both coaching and entrepreneurship.

Here are the Highlights:

00:00 Introduction

03:26 Initially inspired by a colleague's desire to write a book

08:28 Breaking familiar patterns to create change

12:49 Change takes time and isn't immediately visible

15:52 Take action without waiting for the perfect feeling

20:27 Experiment independently; question and reflect.

About Ruth Kudzi:

Ruth is the founder of Optimus Coaching Academy and a well respected and successful coach, speaker and author who has worked across sectors including leadership, career and more recently business and mindset. She has over 10,000 coaching hours and has completed hundreds of hours of training and coaching supervision. Ruth is a MCC level coach with the ICF and is our course director and CEO. Prior to becoming a coach Ruth was a senior leader in education.

Find out more here: https://ruthkudzi.com/

Book:How to Feel Better: 4 Steps to Self-Coach Your Way to a Happier More Authentic You eBook : Kudzi, Ruth: Amazon.co.uk: Books 

Connect with Ruth:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Ruthkudzi2/ 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ruthkudzi/ 

Twitter: https://twitter.com/ruthkudzicoach

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthkudzi/ 

About Optimus Coach Academy:

Optimus offers best in class coaching training for individuals and corporates.

If you want to know more about what we offer: https://optimuscoachacademy.com/coach-training 

We also offer business support as standard at Optimus, find out more here: https://www.optimuscoachacademy.com/

Connect with Optimus Coach Academy on Social Media:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Optimuscoachacademy 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/optimuscoachacademy/ 

Linkedin:

Welcome to another enlightening episode of The Coaching Hub Podcast! Today, we're diving into a topic that's bound to resonate with you deeply: embodying the coaching mindset. Imagine how transformative it would be to truly live out the principles you teach, to walk your talk in every aspect of your life. 

In this episode, your host Ruth Kudzi will take you on a reflective journey, challenging you to evaluate how you embody what you advocate as a coach. You're invited to explore the significance of maintaining integrity in your practices and how this authenticity can positively affect your clients and your own well-being. Ruth shares personal anecdotes and practical tips to help you align your daily actions with your coaching ethos, ensuring you're the best version of yourself for those you serve.

So, get ready to be inspired, to question your routines, and to find new ways to show up for yourself and others. Let's explore what it means to truly embody a coaching mindset.

Here are the Highlights:

00:00 Recognising the need for change, improving roles in life.

03:40 Consider personal needs, manage stress, and seek support.

08:31 Recognising self-worth through owning a business.

10:01 Adapt the coaching mindset to fit the individual context.

About Ruth Kudzi:

Ruth is the founder of Optimus Coaching Academy and a well respected and successful coach, speaker and author who has worked across sectors including leadership, career and more recently business and mindset. She has over 10,000 coaching hours and has completed hundreds of hours of training and coaching supervision. Ruth is a MCC level coach with the ICF and is our course director and CEO. Prior to becoming a coach Ruth was a senior leader in education.

Find out more here: https://ruthkudzi.com/

Book:How to Feel Better: 4 Steps to Self-Coach Your Way to a Happier More Authentic You eBook : Kudzi, Ruth: Amazon.co.uk: Books 

Connect with Ruth:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Ruthkudzi2/ 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ruthkudzi/ 

Twitter: https://twitter.com/ruthkudzicoach

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthkudzi/ 

About Optimus Coach Academy:

Optimus offers best in class coaching training for individuals and corporates.

If you want to know more about what we offer: https://optimuscoachacademy.com/coach-training 

Connect with Optimus Coach Academy on Social Media:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Optimuscoachacademy 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/optimuscoachacademy/ 

Linkedin:

What makes a real difference to you as a client?

In a world of courses promising the world so many people are feeling disillusioned.. And the fact is that although the content is great it may not be great for you!

I speak to our current diploma student Nicole Louise Winer who is an experienced business mentor and coach who shares how personalisation and coaching support can help get you unstuck and accelerate your success. 

We discuss how coaching can be a great supplement to more structured programs to help you adapt to what works for you. 

If you are looking for the opposite of cookie-cutter take a listen to this episode, it is something both me and Nicole are passionate about in our programs.

And, if adding in coaching to what you already do sounds good have a look at our programs below. 

Our Coach Diplomas makes you a highly capable and credible coach. Check out our ICF-accredited course here and if join one of our coach diplomas before the end of July you'll receive our July bonus!

To find out more about Nicole click here https://www.facebook.com/nicolelouonline

https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicole-winer/

Ruth Kudzi sits down with Amber Jay, a former teacher turned thriving business coach, to explore the compelling journey from classroom to coaching. Amber shares her candid experiences of the overwhelming demands of teaching, the pivotal moment of burning out, and how discovering coaching transformed her professional path. Together, they delve into the challenges and rewards of finding one's niche, and the essential role of mindset and confidence in building a successful coaching business.

Whether you're contemplating a career shift or looking to enhance your coaching practice, Amber's story offers valuable insights and inspiration. Tune in to learn why teachers, with their unique skill sets and experiences, make brilliant coaches.

Here are the Highlights:

00:33 Taught abroad for 10 years, then moved to the UK due to dwindling ESL work.

03:26 Envious of my friend's flexible and free lifestyle, wanting the same freedom.

07:21 Reluctant to niche in my coaching practice, initially resisted.

11:01 Empathetic support for teachers transitioning to coaching business.

18:26 Gained confidence and energy through experience and growth.

20:14 Mindset shift with help from a business coach.

22:46 How many coaches with my skill set work in this area and how many clients do I need?

About Ruth Kudzi:

Ruth is the founder of Optimus Coaching Academy and a well respected and successful coach, speaker and author who has worked across sectors including leadership, career and more recently business and mindset. She has over 10,000 coaching hours and has completed hundreds of hours of training and coaching supervision. Ruth is a MCC level coach with the ICF and is our course director and CEO. Prior to becoming a coach Ruth was a senior leader in education.

Find out more here: https://ruthkudzi.com/

Book:How to Feel Better: 4 Steps to Self-Coach Your Way to a Happier More Authentic You eBook : Kudzi, Ruth: Amazon.co.uk: Books 

Connect with Ruth:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Ruthkudzi2/ 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ruthkudzi/ 

Twitter: https://twitter.com/ruthkudzicoach

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthkudzi/ 

About Optimus Coach Academy:

Optimus offers best in class coaching training for individuals and corporates.

If you want to know more about what we offer: https://optimuscoachacademy.com/coach-training 

Connect with Optimus Coach Academy on Social Media:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Optimuscoachacademy 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/optimuscoachacademy/ 

Linkedin:

Have you ever wondered how you can help others when your own life isn't perfect? This is the number one question I frequently encounter in my journey as a coach and trainer. It's a query that resonates with many of my students too. Is there an expectation to be the epitome of perfection to make a difference as a coach? In this episode of The Coaching Hub Podcast I explore the myth of perfection in coaching and emphasise the importance of authenticity, vulnerability, and human connection, which truly define impactful coaching. Join me as we explore why being imperfect is not only okay but beneficial in the coaching space.

Here are the Highlights:

00:00 Introduction

07:15 Great coaches walk alongside clients without judgment.

08:40 Embrace your experiences and struggles; they enable you to empathise and support others effectively.

10:15 So stop the need to think that you have to have some kind of picture perfect life to help others. 

About Ruth Kudzi:

Ruth is the founder of Optimus Coaching Academy and a well respected and successful coach, speaker and author who has worked across sectors including leadership, career and more recently business and mindset. She has over 10,000 coaching hours and has completed hundreds of hours of training and coaching supervision. Ruth is a MCC level coach with the ICF and is our course director and CEO. Prior to becoming a coach Ruth was a senior leader in education.

Find out more here: https://ruthkudzi.com/

Book:How to Feel Better: 4 Steps to Self-Coach Your Way to a Happier More Authentic You eBook : Kudzi, Ruth: Amazon.co.uk: Books 

Connect with Ruth:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Ruthkudzi2/ 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ruthkudzi/ 

Twitter: https://twitter.com/ruthkudzicoach

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthkudzi/ 

About Optimus Coach Academy:

Optimus offers best in class coaching training for individuals and corporates.

If you want to know more about what we offer: https://optimuscoachacademy.com/coach-training 

We also offer business support as standard at Optimus, find out more here: https://www.optimuscoachacademy.com/

Connect with Optimus Coach Academy on Social Media:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Optimuscoachacademy 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/optimuscoachacademy/ 

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/optimuscoachacademy 

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In this episode, I'm speaking with Martin Miller, founder of Over the Edge who is also on my coach training course.

We talk about what Coaching can do for you, why choose Coaching as a profession as well as how to lay down the Coaching Foundations for success.

We also touch on the Future of Coaching.

Here are the highlights from this episode:

{1:45} What coaching can do for you

{2:25} The importance of being future focussed

{7:14} How are memories can be distorted over time

{8:16} Why choose coaching as a profession

{11:57} How to lay the coaching foundations for success

{18:15} The future of coaching

{21:48} How coaching improves things for you whether you're feeling good or bad

Connect with Ruth:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Ruthkudzi2/

Web: https://ruthkudzi.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ruthkudzi/?hl=en

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-4ShCtWdEQLyqvjF9-7t8Q

Podcast: https://ruthkudzi.com/podcast-thecoachinghub/

In this episode we’re talking all about one of my favorite topics actually and that is about boundaries. We have to have some pretty honest and sometimes challenging conversations with ourselves and with others around boundaries.

Here are the highlights from today’s episode:

{1:06} Defining boundaries

{2:21} Why boundaries are important

{3:32} Where to start when setting boundaries

{4:30} Communicate with people

{6:38} The importance of managing expectations

Connect with Ruth:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Ruthkudzi2/

Web: https://ruthkudzi.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ruthkudzi/?hl=en

What can your life look like after graduating as a coach?

We’ve been interviewing past students to discover the diverse directions they’ve traveled in. In today’s episode Ruth has a conversation with Marilu Revelli. 

Marilu graduated from our training programme last year. Find out what she thought of our training, uncover what’s happened to her since graduating, and what she’s doing now…

With a strong background in finance and marketing, Marilu turned to coaching after experiencing the potent benefits herself. 

She describes how the training transformed her as a person, and made her realise she wanted to combine coaching with her consulting experience. So she did just that, creating a unique career that works for her! 

Find out how she’s shaped her own business and how she integrates coaching with consulting. 

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To see more from Marilu, go to: www.marilurevelli.com 

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Could you combine your current career with coaching? You probably could! You can design your own coaching career, using evidence-based approaches that work for you – and get results. 

Our Professional Coaching Diploma gives you a variety of tools and methodologies to help you make a real difference. Plus, we offer you business support and practical experience, along with a direct route to ICF-accreditation. 

Whatever you need to succeed as a coach, you’ll get from our training programme in spades. 

To find out more about our programme, click here. We’re enrolling now for September!

In today's episode, Ruth welcomes Nicola Rae Wickham, a multi-faceted coach, supervisor, and creative strategist. Nicola shares her passion for making quality coaching accessible and her unique approach to holistic ambition. Together, they explore what ambition means beyond career success, touching on how it evolves over time and impacts every facet of life. Nicola also delves into the importance of supervision in coaching and offers practical exercises you can do at home to redefine ambition and success on your terms. Tune in for an enlightening conversation that promises to spark new insights and inspire you on your coaching journey.

Here are the Highlights:

01:17 I’m a coach trainer and supervisor, I have fingers in lots of different coaching pies.

05:50 Challenging societal norms and finding personal empowerment.

09:09 Key components for an ambitious coach include flexibility, thorough training, ongoing reflection, and a commitment to continuous improvement. 

10:20 Supervision in coaching: supportive, non-judgmental relationship for practitioners.

13:26 Building trust and a non-judgmental space in supervision is vital. 

20.24 I love to look at life in seasons.

About Ruth Kudzi:

Ruth is the founder of Optimus Coaching Academy and a well respected and successful coach, speaker and author who has worked across sectors including leadership, career and more recently business and mindset. She has over 10,000 coaching hours and has completed hundreds of hours of training and coaching supervision. Ruth is a MCC level coach with the ICF and is our course director and CEO. Prior to becoming a coach Ruth was a senior leader in education.

Find out more here: https://ruthkudzi.com/

Book:How to Feel Better: 4 Steps to Self-Coach Your Way to a Happier More Authentic You eBook : Kudzi, Ruth: Amazon.co.uk: Books 

Connect with Ruth:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Ruthkudzi2/ 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ruthkudzi/ 

Twitter: https://twitter.com/ruthkudzicoach

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthkudzi/ 

About Optimus Coach Academy:

Optimus offers best in class coaching training for individuals and corporates.

If you want to know more about what we offer: https://optimuscoachacademy.com/coach-training 

Connect with Optimus Coach Academy on Social Media:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Optimuscoachacademy 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/optimuscoachacademy/ 

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/optimuscoachacademy 

About Nicola Rae Wickham:

Nicola Rae is an Executive Coach (ICF Accredited),...

In today’s episode, Ruth defines resilience and shares practical steps you can take to get more of it. She gives you a glimpse into her past and explores what life was like when she wasn’t resilient. Discover what that looked like, and see if the signs of low resilience are showing up in your life. 

Working on your resilience means safeguarding your emotional health. It’s key to both your success and wellbeing. Listen above and find out how to fill your resilience bucket. 

Want to become a coach and help others become more confident versions of themselves? Have a look at our highly-respected and comprehensive coach training programme. 

Our coach training is accredited by the International Coaching Federation (ICF), offering you a direct route to accreditation. 

For an all-inclusive programme designed to make you a professional, click here. 

We’re enrolling now for May.

In this episode, I’m chatting with Natalie Trice who I’ve got to know over the last three years. Natalie used to do my PR, and she actually sacked me from being a PR client!

Natalie is an author, coach, and mentor. She did the coach training course with us in 2020. She's an accredited coach now in 2021. And she's going to be sharing how coaching and doing the coach training helped change, not only her business but also her life too.

Here are the highlights from the episode:

{1:53} What Natalie sacked Ruth as a client!

{5:23} What gave Natalie the courage to move out of PR and into Coaching

{8:10} Trusting yourself to make the decisions

{9:48} How Natalie got the courage to go to book publishers and secure a book deal

{13:07} We're not on this earth to be small

{13:35} How coach training gave Natalie a whole new book not, just a new chapter

{16:03} Natalie's advice if you're considering the coach training

Connect with Ruth:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Ruthkudzi2/

Web: https://ruthkudzi.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ruthkudzi/?hl=en

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-4ShCtWdEQLyqvjF9-7t8Q

Podcast: https://ruthkudzi.com/podcast-thecoachinghub/

Connect with Natalie of Instagram: @natalietricecoach

Tune in as Lulu tells us what listening really is, and what actually matters in a conversation with someone requiring help. 

Are you really listening? Or are you missing the true meaning behind people’s words? 

Happy listening.

See more from Lulu Little here

If you’re in a helping profession like Lulu, you could deepen your conversations and strengthen your impact by becoming a coach. Or, you could dedicate yourself to professional coaching completely. Either way, coaching hands you the tools to change people’s lives for the better. 

Why train with us? 

Our Professional Coaching Diploma course offers much more than standard coaching courses. As well as a direct route to ICF-accreditation, you’ll learn evidence-based approaches rooted in science, develop your business skills and benefit from nonstop support– both during and after your course. 

To find out more about our respected coach training course, click here.

Can AI replace coaching? Today, we're exploring this: something which has been the subject of lots of articles and discussion online. 

So many people are asking: What will AI's impact be on coaching? Are we heading towards a future where machines replace human connection, or is AI a powerful tool that can elevate our practices? In this episode, we’ll explore the current landscape of AI in coaching, its potential benefits and limitations, and how we can embrace this technological revolution without losing the essence of what makes coaching so transformative.

Here are the Highlights:

00:00 Introduction

03:23 Coaching experience and AI can complement each other.

07:35 AI will enhance coaching, professionalizing the industry.

10:11 AI necessitates embracing professionalization and coaching skills.

About Ruth Kudzi:

Ruth is the founder of Optimus Coaching Academy and a well respected and successful coach, speaker and author who has worked across sectors including leadership, career and more recently business and mindset. She has over 10,000 coaching hours and has completed hundreds of hours of training and coaching supervision. Ruth is a MCC level coach with the ICF and is our course director and CEO. Prior to becoming a coach Ruth was a senior leader in education.

Find out more here: https://ruthkudzi.com/

Book:How to Feel Better: 4 Steps to Self-Coach Your Way to a Happier More Authentic You eBook : Kudzi, Ruth: Amazon.co.uk: Books 

Connect with Ruth:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Ruthkudzi2/ 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ruthkudzi/ 

Twitter: https://twitter.com/ruthkudzicoach

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthkudzi/ 

About Optimus Coach Academy:

Optimus offers best in class coaching training for individuals and corporates.

If you want to know more about what we offer: https://optimuscoachacademy.com/coach-training 

We also offer business support as standard at Optimus, find out more here: https://www.optimuscoachacademy.com/

Connect with Optimus Coach Academy on Social Media:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Optimuscoachacademy 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/optimuscoachacademy/ 

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/optimuscoachacademy 

Produced by Winter Audio.

In a world where it can often feel like we live in an echo chamber, surrounding ourselves with people that think the same as ours, that echo our beliefs and our values, Coaching allows us to have space to really challenge how we think. 

I've been reading a fantastic book by Adam Grant called Think Again over the last couple of weeks and what really struck me is that part of the way that we help people be successful through coaching, is that we get them to get out of their head and to examine what is going on with their thoughts and where these thoughts come from and how valid those thoughts are if they can look at things in a different way. 

It's becoming increasingly important that we allow ourselves that space to really examine what is going on in our heads, because we can so easily go through life on autopilot, thinking that we are doing things in the way that we've always done them and not really knowing why.

Here are the highlights from this episode:

{2:21} Modelling the thinking of successful people

{3:18} Encouraging clients to look at different viewpoints

{6:26} How slowing down our thinking helps us to make better decisions

{8:45} Having the mindset of a scientist who looks to update their hypotheses constantly

Connect with Ruth:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Ruthkudzi2/

Web: https://ruthkudzi.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ruthkudzi/?hl=en

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-4ShCtWdEQLyqvjF9-7t8Q

Podcast: https://ruthkudzi.com/podcast-thecoachinghub/

Before you make the life-changing decision to invest in a coach training course, you need to arm yourself with essential knowledge to help you make the right decision. In this episode, I explore the ethical landscape of the coach training industry, offering invaluable advice on what to look out for in accredited programs, the critical differences between various levels of accreditation, and why it's crucial to choose a course that aligns with your professional goals. Make sure you tune in to ensure you make an informed and confident choice about your coach training journey.

Here are the Highlights:

00:54 Why the coaching industry is not always an ethical space.

03:36 When I did my initial coach training I was confused about ICF accreditation and didn’t feel I was given the full information. 

07:17 Make sure you evaluate the course accreditation before booking your training.

About Ruth Kudzi:

Ruth is the founder of Optimus Coaching Academy and a well respected and successful coach, speaker and author who has worked across sectors including leadership, career and more recently business and mindset. She has over 10,000 coaching hours and has completed hundreds of hours of training and coaching supervision. Ruth is a MCC level coach with the ICF and is our course director and CEO. Prior to becoming a coach Ruth was a senior leader in education.

Find out more here: https://ruthkudzi.com/

Book:How to Feel Better: 4 Steps to Self-Coach Your Way to a Happier More Authentic You eBook : Kudzi, Ruth: Amazon.co.uk: Books 

Connect with Ruth:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Ruthkudzi2/ 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ruthkudzi/ 

Twitter: https://twitter.com/ruthkudzicoach

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthkudzi/ 

About Optimus Coach Academy:

Optimus offers best in class coaching training for individuals and corporates.

If you want to know more about what we offer: https://optimuscoachacademy.com/coach-training 

We also offer business support as standard at Optimus, find out more here: https://www.optimuscoachacademy.com/

Connect with Optimus Coach Academy on Social Media:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Optimuscoachacademy 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/optimuscoachacademy/ 

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/optimuscoachacademy 

Produced by Winter...

Join Ruth as she takes us on a journey through her own coaching evolution. She shares how she first encountered coaching in the late nineties and how it has shaped her career and life since then. She talks about her own experiences with coaching and highlights the impact it has had on her and her work. Ruth also discusses the power of coaching, its transformative nature, and how it has influenced her coaching business the Optimus Coaching Academy. Don't miss out on this insightful episode that delves into the potential of coaching to change lives.

Here are the highlights:

00:01 Perception of coaching challenged by personal experience and expectations.

05:59 Evolution towards non-judgmental coaching approach 

07:08 Training lacked real coaching skills, emphasising personal empowerment.

10:35 Coaching skills can have a ripple effect.

About Ruth Kudzi:

Ruth is the founder of Optimus Coaching Academy and a well respected and successful coach, speaker and author who has worked across sectors including leadership, career and more recently business and mindset. She has over 10,000 coaching hours and has completed hundreds of hours of training and coaching supervision. Ruth is a MCC level coach with the ICF and is our course director and CEO. Prior to becoming a coach Ruth was a senior leader in education.

Find out more here: https://ruthkudzi.com/

Book:How to Feel Better: 4 Steps to Self-Coach Your Way to a Happier More Authentic You eBook : Kudzi, Ruth: Amazon.co.uk: Books 

Connect with Ruth:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Ruthkudzi2/ 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ruthkudzi/ 

Twitter: https://twitter.com/ruthkudzicoach

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthkudzi/ 

About Optimus Coach Academy:

Optimus offers best in class coaching training for individuals and corporates.

If you want to know more about what we offer: https://optimuscoachacademy.com/coach-training 

Connect with Optimus Coach Academy on Social Media:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Optimuscoachacademy 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/optimuscoachacademy/ 

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/optimuscoachacademy 

Produced by Winter Audio.

Today I'm joined by Phillis Woodfine. She's an osteopath, a mindset coach and a lecturer. A very multi talented lady and we're going to be really diving into how age doesn't really matter when you're moving forward in your career as there are always opportunities for personal development.

We also share how as a therapist or coach, we need to look at support for ourselves as well as the support for our clients. And we're also going to be talking about black women as leaders.

Here are the highlights from this episode:

{3:15} The importance of continually developing

{4:20} How age is just a number

{7:40} 'People will forget what you said, they'll forget what you did, but they will never forget how you made them feel Maya Angelou

{8:46} Supporting ourselves as therapists or coaches

{14:26} B;ack women as leaders

{18:52} You can't be what you can't see

{24:58} Creating diversity in the work place

Connect with Phyllis on Instagram: @phylliscoach

www.phylliswoodfine.com

Join the FREE Coaching Experience Week starting on the 18th April

Connect with Ruth:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Ruthkudzi2/

Web: https://ruthkudzi.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ruthkudzi/?hl=en

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-4ShCtWdEQLyqvjF9-7t8Q

Podcast: https://ruthkudzi.com/podcast-thecoachinghub/

The online world is awash with gurus sharing the one way to build your business - some of these gurus are truly amazing at what they do and will show you exactly how to create the course / program / membership site that you want.

The issue is that we can be sucked into marketing and can create businesses which are not aligned for how we want to work and how we want to show up in the world. 

In this episode I share how it is important that we go back to basics when we look at our business model: what are our strengths? What do we enjoy? Where do we get our energy? What are our values and how do we want our life to look? 

Some of my clients work 1:1 and do some teaching, training or speaking, others run memberships and group programs, others combine corporate work with 1:1, others run courses and workshops. There is no right way: the important thing is that you do what you want to do rather than what you think you should and it works for you.

Here are the highlights from today’s episode:

{2:08} A business model that works for you

{3:33} Consider your strengths

{4:39} What you enjoy 

{6:23} What is important to you: values

{10:36} Be clear on the life you want

Connect with Ruth:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Ruthkudzi2/

Web: https://ruthkudzi.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ruthkudzi/?hl=en

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-4ShCtWdEQLyqvjF9-7t8Q

Podcast: https://ruthkudzi.com/podcast-thecoachinghub/

Think you’re the same as you were last year? It’s unlikely!

We’re reinventing ourselves all the time – even at microlevels. 

If you think your identity is tied to your job title and that’s all, Eleanor encourages you to think again. You already are so much more than your label, and you can continue to reinvent your multifaceted self. 

When you let yourself out of a box, positive change becomes possible. 

Want to know how you can approach change without getting overwhelmed? 

In this episode, Ruth and Eleanor discuss us how to get clear on what you want and how to recreate yourself to lead a fulfilling life.  

Here are the highlights from this episode:

{1:59} You are not just a job title

{4:09} We reinvent ourselves all the time

{7:10} Completing the Optimus diploma

{9:48} Focus on three month goals

{12:42} To niche or not to niche?

{14:11} Success depends on your definition of success

Connect with Eleanor:

Visit Another Door

Eleanor on LinkedIn

Sign up to our coach training course, by following the link below:

https://optimuscoachacademy.com/coach-training/

Ruth takes us into the fascinating world of Transactional Analysis (TA) in coaching. With her extensive background in psychology, Ruth explores the foundational principles of TA - such as "I'm okay, you're okay" - and discusses how these concepts can enhance the coaching relationship by fostering equality, trust, and empowerment. She also explores the Drama Triangle, a powerful model to understand interpersonal dynamics, identifying roles like the victim, rescuer, and persecutor, and how shifting these roles can lead to healthier, more effective interactions. Tune in now to learn more.

Here are the Highlights:

01:17 Looking through the lens of Transactional Analysis (TA)

06:05 Adult communication, parent-child dynamics, and exploring relationships.

08:32 The drama triangle: reflecting on interactions and seeking self-improvement.

13:36 It is about reflecting, where are we? Where do we want to be? Who do we want to be, how are we showing up? 

About Ruth Kudzi:

Ruth is the founder of Optimus Coaching Academy and a well respected and successful coach, speaker and author who has worked across sectors including leadership, career and more recently business and mindset. She has over 10,000 coaching hours and has completed hundreds of hours of training and coaching supervision. Ruth is a MCC level coach with the ICF and is our course director and CEO. Prior to becoming a coach Ruth was a senior leader in education.

Find out more here: https://ruthkudzi.com/

Ruth is starting a new program for up to 25 coaches click here: https://www.ruthkudzi.com/mentormaster

Book:How to Feel Better: 4 Steps to Self-Coach Your Way to a Happier More Authentic You eBook : Kudzi, Ruth: Amazon.co.uk: Books 

Connect with Ruth:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Ruthkudzi2/ 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ruthkudzi/ 

Twitter: https://twitter.com/ruthkudzicoach

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthkudzi/ 

About Optimus Coach Academy:

Optimus offers best in class coaching training for individuals and corporates.

If you want to know more about what we offer: https://optimuscoachacademy.com/coach-training 

We also offer business support as standard at Optimus, find out more here: https://www.optimuscoachacademy.com/

Connect with Optimus Coach Academy on Social Media:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Optimuscoachacademy 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/optimuscoachacademy/ 

Linkedin:

In this episode I will talk about leadership and how we can be real leaders. If we really want to be a leader, we need to step up with powerful self-leadership first. 

Leadership is not about what we tell others to do, it is an inside job. The most powerful, compassionate and authentic leaders are not those who shout the loudest, although they may be like me and they may be loud.

They are people that practice leadership mastery and self-leadership first. I will share with you my experience and why it’s important to lead ourselves before leading others.

Here are the highlights from today’s episode:

{00:47} The good leader

{3:16} First step to be a good leader: create opportunities for others

{5:28} Second step: love mistakes

{7:10} Third step: model what you expect and set boundaries

Connect with Ruth:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Ruthkudzi2/

Web: https://ruthkudzi.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ruthkudzi/?hl=en

Mel Cheng knows how to break you out of your comfort zone and bring excitement back into your life. Listen to this podcast episode and hear Mel tell us how she gets more women saying ‘yes’ to life!

Mel talks us through her experiences of coach training with Optimus and the positive effects it has had on her life. 

Find out about Mel’s experiences and how her business ‘She Dares’ helps women get unstuck and mix it up!

Listen above.

[1:55] Mel discusses how joining Optimus impacted her on a personal level

[3:34] How Mel uses transactional analysis in her coaching business 

[4:44] How empowering women to tell your story can have a positive impact on others

[6:00] Mel shares her story of imagined goals vs reality and being flexible

[9:04] Why regular coaching is important with supporting goals evolve 

[10:29] How Mel supports her clients mix it up and get unstuck

See more from Mel Cheng at the following links: 

Official Website: https://www.she-dares.com/ 

For Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_shedares

Did you know Kate trained with us to become an accredited coach? 

Our extensive course covers everything you required to become an excellent coach. And it’s ICF-accredited!

The difference between our ICF-accredited course and others? Completing our course is all you need to be certified – no additional training, no further investments.

We’re enrolling for February 2022! Want to find out more? Click here.

However, like many do, once she discovered how great coaching can be, she changed her mind! 

Now, Lucie spends 50% of her time as an associate coach. She works closely with senior leaders in school  and she does 1:1 coaching. That’s not all either… Lucie runs her own leadership workshops!  

Find out more about the amazing career Lucie’s unlocked, and all the way she works as a leadership coach. 

Question for you: how does a coach get involved with artificial intelligence? Listen to the episode to find out. 

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To see more from Lucie Lachnitova, head to: https://www.arcticfoxcoaching.com/about

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What kind of coach could you be? 

Undergoing coach training is a truly life-changing experience. Not only do you get the tools to create a lucrative career that brings about meaningful change, you become a grander and more insightful version of yourself with the power to positively affect all aspects of your life. 

To find out more about our ICF-accredited course, click here. We’re enrolling for September now!

In today's episode, Ruth is joined by bestselling author and ADHD performance and wellbeing coach Anna Badcock. Together, they explore the dynamic nature of ADHD coaching, the latest discoveries in the field, and the essential role coaching plays in lifelong management of ADHD.

Listen in as Anna shares her journey from corporate tech to specialised ADHD coaching, inspired by her children's diagnoses and her passion for helping others. They'll discuss the critical components of effective ADHD support, including trauma-informed approaches, diagnosis, medication, and the unique tactics that coaching offers. This insightful conversation will highlight how individualised coaching can empower those with ADHD, helping them navigate life's challenges with improved wellbeing and performance.

Here are the Highlights:

00:57  I wanted to do the ICF qualification with you because I think it's really important. Particularly in this world of ADHD

06:24 ADHD management involves addressing trauma, receiving a diagnosis and medication, and benefiting from lifelong coaching.

09:43 Parenting battles, ADHD, trauma, and empowerment tips.

12:54 Destigmatising ADHD in children, particularly regarding labels.

17:06 Coaching empowers self-improvement and confidence building.

About Ruth Kudzi:

Ruth is the founder of Optimus Coaching Academy and a well respected and successful coach, speaker and author who has worked across sectors including leadership, career and more recently business and mindset. She has over 10,000 coaching hours and has completed hundreds of hours of training and coaching supervision. Ruth is a MCC level coach with the ICF and is our course director and CEO. Prior to becoming a coach Ruth was a senior leader in education.

Find out more here: https://ruthkudzi.com/

Ruth is starting a new program for up to 25 coaches find out more here: https://www.ruthkudzi.com/mentormaster

Book:How to Feel Better: 4 Steps to Self-Coach Your Way to a Happier More Authentic You eBook : Kudzi, Ruth: Amazon.co.uk: Books 

Connect with Ruth:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Ruthkudzi2/ 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ruthkudzi/ 

Twitter: https://twitter.com/ruthkudzicoach

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthkudzi/ 

About Optimus Coach Academy:

Optimus offers best in class coaching training for individuals and corporates.

If you want to know more about what we offer: https://optimuscoachacademy.com/coach-training 

We also offer business support as standard at Optimus, find out more here: https://www.optimuscoachacademy.com/

Connect with Optimus Coach Academy on Social Media:

Facebook:

In this very special episode of The Coaching Hub Podcast, join me, Ruth Kudzi, as I celebrate reaching 200 episodes and reflect on the journey and lessons that got me here. From understanding the importance of focusing on my zone of genius to embracing the power of self-awareness and acceptance, I share the transformative insights that have kept this podcast thriving. Tune in as I explore the staying the course, analysing data to guide decisions, and acknowledging the beauty of imperfection. Tune in to learn more about my podcasting journey.

Here are the Highlights:

00:00 Introduction

04:21 Revisit past strategies if needed, and leverage data from business for insights into emotions and responses.

07:46 It’s ok to be different and play to your strengths and not fit the mould.

10:00 Self-awareness leads to less criticism and greater acceptance of others.

11:35 Coaching encourages self-reflection and personal growth.

12.10 How can I look at this differently, what part did I play?

Interested in finding more about our Coaching Diploma? Join our free Coaching Taster Session at 1pm on Thursday 03 April:

https://www.optimuscoachacademy.com/taster-session-03-04-2025-general

About Ruth Kudzi:

Ruth is the founder of Optimus Coaching Academy and a well respected and successful coach, speaker and author who has worked across sectors including leadership, career and more recently business and mindset. She has over 10,000 coaching hours and has completed hundreds of hours of training and coaching supervision. Ruth is a MCC level coach with the ICF and is our course director and CEO. Prior to becoming a coach Ruth was a senior leader in education.

Find out more here: https://ruthkudzi.com/

Book:How to Feel Better: 4 Steps to Self-Coach Your Way to a Happier More Authentic You eBook : Kudzi, Ruth: Amazon.co.uk: Books 

Connect with Ruth:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Ruthkudzi2/ 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ruthkudzi/ 

Twitter: https://twitter.com/ruthkudzicoach

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthkudzi/ 

About Optimus Coach Academy:

Optimus offers best in class coaching training for individuals and corporates.

If you want to know more about what we offer: https://optimuscoachacademy.com/coach-training 

We also offer business support as standard at Optimus, find out more here: https://www.optimuscoachacademy.com/

Connect with Optimus Coach Academy on Social Media:

Facebook:

In this episode I explore how coaching as a skill has become incredibly sought after in the corporate world, and is now seen as one of the main attributes great leaders have AND how our graduates have a variety of careers and businesses with coaching at the center.

Whether they combine coaching with training, teaching, mentoring or with something completely different such as a creative business; the possibilities and opportunities for trained coaches are endless.

Here are the highlights:

{2:03} Coaching turns good leaders into great leaders

{3:32} Coaches do a variety of different things

{6:03} Coaches creates opportunities

{7:13} It's ok to have more than one coach

When people think about coaching, their minds often hop straight to life coaching. But there are other niches and areas of coaching that exist. Business coaching is one path you can take! Our student, Sara Mobarhanfard, has chosen to coach entrepreneurs. In today’s episode, Ruth chats to Sara Mobarhanfard about business coaching for entrepreneurs. 

After spending 10 years in the construction industry, she quit the corporate world and began a fashion brand in 2018. And now, she’s turned her passion – business consulting – into a full time career. She finds the best way to help her clients is through providing business coaching.  

She used to believe “If you have the right business strategy, and you understand the market well and you do all the right things, then that’s it – you have a good recipe and you make it work.” But now, as a coach, she thinks differently.

Listen above.

See more from Sara Mobarhanfard at the following links:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sara_mobarhanfard/

Sara chose to complete her coach training with us. Our course has been put together with great care and carries the right balance of theory, hands-on practice and coaching experience. If effective evidence-based approaches are important to you, our curriculum is a good fit for your needs.

We’re starting our top-quality course on the 7th of February. Sign up here.

Need to have a conversation about the course first? Book a call with Ruth here.

How motivated are you? In this episode I talk about motivation. Motivation is a key determinant of success. We need to drive ourselves forward to achieve what we want in life.

If you are not motivated and excited about what you are doing on an energetic level you need to ask yourself if your vision and goal is connected to your purpose or if you are doing what you think you “should” or what you truly want to?

Here are the highlights from today’s episode:

{1:02} Success measures are individual to us

{3:56} Why visualisation helps motivation

{7:22} Message from my client

{10:28} Giving yourself rewards

Connect with Ruth:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Ruthkudzi2/

Web: https://ruthkudzi.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ruthkudzi/?hl=en

Are you an introvert? 

Being an introvert in a world that seems to favour extroverts can be tough. However, that doesn’t make introversion a weakness! 

In today’s episode, Fiona Heald talks about how she’s managed to handle her life and career so far with an introverted personality, how her introversion has changed over the years and how she learned to not only accept herself, but embrace her introversion. 

Tune in and listen as Fiona tells Ruth when she first fell in love with coaching and what it’s been like to train with Optimus. 

Apparently, we delivered even more than what she expected. How did we exceed her expectations? And what are Fiona’s plans for the future? 

Happy listening. 

[1:48] How her introversion has impacted her in her life and career  [4:50] How having children changed her personality [8:32] On getting into coaching  [11:02] What Fiona expected to experience in her training and what she didn’t expect…  [13:20] When Fiona realised the power of coaching within her training  [16:26] Fiona on feeling confident and achieving honesty with herself [17:55] How introversion can be viewed as a strength  [19:30] What’s next for Fiona? 

Get in touch with Fiona at these links: 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/fiona-heald-41a210186/

Email: F_Heald@yahoo.co.uk

This could be your year to become a qualified coach – one  that has an abundance of clients and supports them to achieve long-lasting results. 

If you’re passionate about supporting others to become the best versions of themselves, we’re enrolling for our Professional Coaching Diploma course right now. Sign up here for a February start!

If you’re not certain that coaching is for you, but you suspect it could be… sign up for one of our illuminating Spotlight Sessions. We’ll clarify what coaching is, what the industry is like and what steps you can take to become an adept coach. Sign up for a Spotlight Session here. 

Have you ever wondered what a life coach actually does?

In this episode of The Coaching Hub Podcast, join me as I explore what life coaching is, stripping away the myths and misconceptions. Discover how a life coach provides a unique space for personal growth, helps individuals make pivotal decisions, and why holistic and individualised approaches are at the heart of meaningful coaching. Whether you're considering becoming a life coach or simply curious about what they do, this episode is a must-listen!

Here are the Highlights:

00:00 Introduction

04:58 Awareness precedes change; life coaches help people assess their current situation and goals so they have a baseline for change 

09:36 Life coaching helps people make holistic decisions by having a whole-person and whole-life approach 

10:55 Small actions can transform lives. 

About Ruth Kudzi:

Ruth is the founder of Optimus Coaching Academy and a well respected and successful coach, speaker and author who has worked across sectors including leadership, career and more recently business and mindset. She has over 10,000 coaching hours and has completed hundreds of hours of training and coaching supervision. Ruth is a MCC level coach with the ICF and is our course director and CEO. Prior to becoming a coach Ruth was a senior leader in education.

Find out more here: https://ruthkudzi.com/

Book:How to Feel Better: 4 Steps to Self-Coach Your Way to a Happier More Authentic You eBook : Kudzi, Ruth: Amazon.co.uk: Books 

Connect with Ruth:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Ruthkudzi2/ 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ruthkudzi/ 

Twitter: https://twitter.com/ruthkudzicoach

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthkudzi/ 

About Optimus Coach Academy:

Optimus offers best in class coaching training for individuals and corporates.

If you want to know more about what we offer: https://optimuscoachacademy.com/coach-training 

We also offer business support as standard at Optimus, find out more here: https://www.optimuscoachacademy.com/

Connect with Optimus Coach Academy on Social Media:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Optimuscoachacademy 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/optimuscoachacademy/ 

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/optimuscoachacademy 

Produced by Winter...

How can we form unshakeable habits?

Creating long-term habits is something so many of us struggle with. Yet, we continue to make New Year’s resolutions every year. It’s clear we all want change. 

 To help you succeed in 2022, Ruth has put together this podcast episode on making habits stick. 

Listen as Ruth explains how to embed habits easily, without trying to take on tasks that are too huge to tackle. And without needing to implement daily practices! 

[01:01] Why new year resolutions don't seem to stick…

[02:50] How to imagine a new you…

[04:03] Understanding when things do not serve us

[06:40] How commitments don't need to be daily

[09:40] How do you want your, weeks, months and year to look in 2022

Want to become a capable coach? Looking to create a solid coaching career and want a respected qualification? 

Our ICF-accredited coach training programme is an excellent choice. You’ll learn evidence-based approaches to coaching, gain practical experience and be mentored by professional accredited coaches.

We’re enrolling for February 2022. Click here to sign up.

If you sign up BEFORE the end of December, you’ll also get access to a Business Builder event. 

This is an online event, dedicated to teaching you business skills and efficient ways to grow your practice. 

On the day, 20+ experts will hand you the right tools to set up a thriving coaching business. Don’t miss this opportunity.

The price of our Professional Coaching Diploma goes up in 2022! Secure your place now.

Ruth talks to Phyllis Woodfine, a multifaceted professional whose career journey spans from coaching and supervision to osteopathy and beyond. Join them as Phyllis shares her extensive background, illustrating how a diverse skill set can enrich your coaching practice. 

They explore the significance of reflective practice and supervision in coaching, and how these elements contribute to personal and professional growth. Whether you're navigating ethical dilemmas or seeking continuous improvement, this episode sheds light on why supervision is indispensable for every coach. 

Here are the Highlights:

04:38 Therapeutic supervision session resulted in a meaningful coaching conversation.

08:29 Supervision offers coaches a safe reflective space.

10:34 Invested in a coaching business and hired a supervisor.

15:54 Witnessing coaching  clients' progress, big or small can be very rewarding

19:31 Paediatric Osteopathy patients. Anxious kids facing new experiences need reassurance.

23:06 Balancing coaching with other skills and recognising the potential to combine and integrate multiple skills.

About Ruth Kudzi:

Ruth is the founder of Optimus Coaching Academy and a well respected and successful coach, speaker and author who has worked across sectors including leadership, career and more recently business and mindset. She has over 10,000 coaching hours and has completed hundreds of hours of training and coaching supervision. Ruth is a MCC level coach with the ICF and is our course director and CEO. Prior to becoming a coach Ruth was a senior leader in education.

Find out more here: https://ruthkudzi.com/

Book:How to Feel Better: 4 Steps to Self-Coach Your Way to a Happier More Authentic You eBook : Kudzi, Ruth: Amazon.co.uk: Books 

Connect with Ruth:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Ruthkudzi2/ 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ruthkudzi/ 

Twitter: https://twitter.com/ruthkudzicoach

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthkudzi/ 

About Optimus Coach Academy:

Optimus offers best in class coaching training for individuals and corporates.

If you want to know more about what we offer: https://optimuscoachacademy.com/coach-training 

Connect with Optimus Coach Academy on Social Media:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Optimuscoachacademy 

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About Phyliss Woodfine:

Phyllis has accumulated over three decades of diverse...

Today, I’m sharing an innovative coaching framework I developed called the SELFLESS model. Unlike traditional, formulaic approaches, SELFLESS is designed to be completely client-focused, emphasising the importance of building trust, creating a safe space, and forming deep, meaningful relationships with clients. We'll explore how this model highlights the critical role of a coach's preparation and mindset, and how these elements can lead to truly transformational coaching sessions. Join me as I unpack this holistic approach, aimed at empowering clients to find their own solutions and fostering personal growth. 

Here are the Highlights:

00:00 Introduction

03:57 Focus on relationship-building for client trust.

07:44 Coaching focuses on client-driven learning and reflection.

09:52 This framework looks at the role that we play as a coach in terms of our preparation as well as the role that we play within sessions.

About Ruth Kudzi:

Ruth is the founder of Optimus Coaching Academy and a well respected and successful coach, speaker and author who has worked across sectors including leadership, career and more recently business and mindset. She has over 10,000 coaching hours and has completed hundreds of hours of training and coaching supervision. Ruth is a MCC level coach with the ICF and is our course director and CEO. Prior to becoming a coach Ruth was a senior leader in education.

Find out more here: https://ruthkudzi.com/

Book:How to Feel Better: 4 Steps to Self-Coach Your Way to a Happier More Authentic You eBook : Kudzi, Ruth: Amazon.co.uk: Books 

Connect with Ruth:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Ruthkudzi2/ 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ruthkudzi/ 

Twitter: https://twitter.com/ruthkudzicoach

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthkudzi/ 

About Optimus Coach Academy:

Optimus offers best in class coaching training for individuals and corporates.

If you want to know more about what we offer: https://optimuscoachacademy.com/coach-training 

We also offer business support as standard at Optimus, find out more here: https://www.optimuscoachacademy.com/

Connect with Optimus Coach Academy on Social Media:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Optimuscoachacademy 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/optimuscoachacademy/ 

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/optimuscoachacademy 

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Discover the art of balancing planning with flexibility as you transition into a full-time coaching career with insights from Nicole Louise Winer. In this episode of The Coaching Hub Podcast, I sit down with Nicole, a seasoned mentor and business coach, to delve deep into the nuances of establishing a structured yet adaptable business plan. From leveraging your unique strengths and preferences to navigating the often daunting shift from a corporate environment to your own coaching practice, this conversation is packed with practical strategies and motivational support. 

Here are the Highlights:

03:10 Craves and rejects structure; needs flexible planning.

07:51 Experimentation reveals personal effectiveness and true preferences.

09:35 Feeling left out due to others' event participation.

14:48 Consider future actions that you will appreciate today.

17:50 Misaligned goals with personality; prefers personalised approach.

20:15 Knowledge becomes powerful only when applied effectively.

About Ruth Kudzi:

Ruth is the founder of Optimus Coaching Academy and a well respected and successful coach, speaker and author who has worked across sectors including leadership, career and more recently business and mindset. She has over 10,000 coaching hours and has completed hundreds of hours of training and coaching supervision. Ruth is a MCC level coach with the ICF and is our course director and CEO. Prior to becoming a coach Ruth was a senior leader in education.

Find out more here: https://ruthkudzi.com/

Ruth is starting a new program for up to 25 coaches click here: https://www.ruthkudzi.com/mentormaster

Book:How to Feel Better: 4 Steps to Self-Coach Your Way to a Happier More Authentic You eBook : Kudzi, Ruth: Amazon.co.uk: Books 

Connect with Ruth:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Ruthkudzi2/ 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ruthkudzi/ 

Twitter: https://twitter.com/ruthkudzicoach

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthkudzi/ 

About Optimus Coach Academy:

Optimus offers best in class coaching training for individuals and corporates.

If you want to know more about what we offer: https://optimuscoachacademy.com/coach-training 

We also offer business support as standard at Optimus, find out more here: https://www.optimuscoachacademy.com/

Connect with Optimus Coach Academy on Social Media:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Optimuscoachacademy 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/optimuscoachacademy/ 

Linkedin:...

So how often are you honest with yourself about what you actually want and what you want your life to look like? I see so many people take on goals from other people. They say online "I want to make 10K months. I want to have a six figure business or a seven figure business. I want to weigh nine stone, 10 stone. I want to run a marathon in under three hours." 

We see all of these goals other people are setting and sharing, and we have this 'me too' approach.

Honestly, if we're not connecting with ourselves and what we really want, then the goal setting is merely a vanity project and it's not going to have any meaning. Goals without meaning, money without meaning? There's nothing there.

In this episode I’m talking about working on mastery goals and how you can implement them in your life so you have more of a focus on growing and learning and living within your values.

Here are the highlights from this episode:

{0:43} How often are you honest with yourself?

{2:27} Are your goals really important to you?

{3:01} Simple daily journaling practice

{4:59} Values as the rules for our lives

{6:38} Mastery goals

{10:42} Being focussed on learning

Connect with Ruth:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Ruthkudzi2/

Web: https://ruthkudzi.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ruthkudzi/?hl=en

In this episode I’m going to be talking to Joanna and she’s a Development Director at a housing association. 

She's going to be talking to us about how coaching and being part of the coaching course has really helped her with her confidence and performance at work. 

Here are the highlights from this episode:

{1:23} Why Joanna decided to get into coaching

{4:00} The impact that coaching has had on how I help my team

{8:50} How coaching has helped in my family life

{12:37} The many positive ways that my coaching qualification has helped in my life

Connect with Ruth:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Ruthkudzi2/

Web: https://ruthkudzi.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ruthkudzi/?hl=en

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-4ShCtWdEQLyqvjF9-7t8Q

Podcast: https://ruthkudzi.com/podcast-thecoachinghub/

As a primary school deputy head and early years advisor, Jo brings her depth of experience and knowledge to this important and fascinating conversation. 

Find out how we can empower children and get them learning essential skills by teaching them to adopt a coaching mindset! And what the far-reaching benefits are… 

Listen above. 

See more from Joanne Burke at the following links: 

Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/findingjoyamongstthechaos

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jotheearlyyearscoach/

Joanne chose to complete her coach training with us. Our course has been put together with great care and carries the right balance of theory, hands-on practice and coaching experience. If effective evidence-based approaches are important to you, our curriculum is a good fit for your needs. 

We’re starting our top-quality course on the 7th of February. Sign up here.

Need to have a conversation about the course first? Book a call with Ruth here.

You've probably been told that being a "blank slate" as a coach is the professional way to go, but this couldn't be further from the truth. In this episode I challenge the notion that coaches should be clinical and robotic in their approach. You'll discover why building genuine relationships with your clients through selective self-disclosure is crucial for creating a safe, trusting coaching environment. Whether you're a new coach struggling with how much of yourself to bring to sessions or an experienced practitioner looking to deepen client connections, this episode reveals practical insights about showing up authentically while maintaining professional boundaries. You'll learn how sharing relevant personal experiences, especially when working with neurodivergent clients, can build powerful bridges of understanding without turning the session into a one-sided story.

Here are the Highlights:

00:00 Introduction

05:44 Bring your whole self to coaching but be mindful of the impact on clients; have regular supervision.

07:17 Distinguish between sharing for empathy and self-focus; use it to build bridges.

09:47 Build those relationships with trust and safety,

About Ruth Kudzi:

Ruth is the founder of Optimus Coaching Academy and a well respected and successful coach, speaker and author who has worked across sectors including leadership, career and more recently business and mindset. She has over 10,000 coaching hours and has completed hundreds of hours of training and coaching supervision. Ruth is a MCC level coach with the ICF and is our course director and CEO. Prior to becoming a coach Ruth was a senior leader in education.

Find out more here: https://ruthkudzi.com/

Book:How to Feel Better: 4 Steps to Self-Coach Your Way to a Happier More Authentic You eBook : Kudzi, Ruth: Amazon.co.uk: Books 

Connect with Ruth:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Ruthkudzi2/ 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ruthkudzi/ 

Twitter: https://twitter.com/ruthkudzicoach

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthkudzi/ 

About Optimus Coach Academy:

Optimus offers best in class coaching training for individuals and corporates.

If you want to know more about what we offer: https://optimuscoachacademy.com/coach-training 

We also offer business support as standard at Optimus, find out more here: https://www.optimuscoachacademy.com/

Connect with Optimus Coach Academy on Social Media:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Optimuscoachacademy 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/optimuscoachacademy/ 

Linkedin:

Have you ever wondered what steps to take if you were starting your coaching business right now? 

Today, I’m drawing from my eight and a half years of experience in this field. From building solid foundations to identifying and reaching your target audience, I'm sharing actionable insights to set you up for success. 

Whether you're a new coach or looking to refine your strategy, this episode offers invaluable insights to help you build and sustain a thriving coaching business. 

Here are the Highlights:

00:00 Introduction

04:30 Identify valuable problems and target supportive organisations.

09:43 Focus on lead generation and business mastery.

12:09 Invest wisely in experienced individuals for success.

About Ruth Kudzi:

Ruth is the founder of Optimus Coaching Academy and a well respected and successful coach, speaker and author who has worked across sectors including leadership, career and more recently business and mindset. She has over 10,000 coaching hours and has completed hundreds of hours of training and coaching supervision. Ruth is a MCC level coach with the ICF and is our course director and CEO. Prior to becoming a coach Ruth was a senior leader in education.

Find out more here: https://ruthkudzi.com/

You can find out about my new business mastery course for new coaches here:  https://www.ruthkudzi.com/businessmastery

Book:How to Feel Better: 4 Steps to Self-Coach Your Way to a Happier More Authentic You eBook : Kudzi, Ruth: Amazon.co.uk: Books 

Connect with Ruth:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Ruthkudzi2/ 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ruthkudzi/ 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthkudzi/ 

About Optimus Coach Academy:

Optimus provide accredited coach training to support you to become a confident, credible coach who gets consistent results with their clients. 

If you want to know more about what we offer: https://optimuscoachacademy.com/coach-training 

We also offer business support as standard at Optimus, find out more here: https://www.optimuscoachacademy.com/

Connect with Optimus Coach Academy on Social Media:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Optimuscoachacademy 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/optimuscoachacademy/ 

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/optimuscoachacademy 

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In this episode of The Coaching Hub Podcast, host Ruth has a fascinating conversation with Ruth Wood, a leadership coach for women, about coaching for leaders and coaching as a leader. Ruth Wood shares her personal experience of being coached as a leader and how it transformed her approach to leadership, highlighting the importance of creating space for reflection and learning to prioritise self-care. The discussion also delves into the challenges faced by women and individuals from minority groups in leadership roles, and the value of coaching as a tool to build resilience, trust, and team performance. They also explore the significance of coaching skills for leaders and their impact on team dynamics. Tune in to gain insights into the power of coaching for leaders and the benefits of adopting a coaching approach in leadership.

Here are the Highlights:

00:10 Scheduled self-reflection and accountability crucial for balance.

04:01 Struggling with performance, emphasis on rest.

09:25 Systemic barriers hinder diverse groups despite persistence.

12:19 Neutral coach assists in broadening perspectives effectively.

15:46 Time and space are crucial for sound decisions.

18:44 Coaching and mentoring: valuable for personal growth.

About Ruth Kudzi:

Ruth is the founder of Optimus Coaching Academy and a well respected and successful coach, speaker and author who has worked across sectors including leadership, career and more recently business and mindset. She has over 10,000 coaching hours and has completed hundreds of hours of training and coaching supervision. Ruth is a MCC level coach with the ICF and is our course director and CEO. Prior to becoming a coach Ruth was a senior leader in education.

Find out more here: https://ruthkudzi.com/

Book:How to Feel Better: 4 Steps to Self-Coach Your Way to a Happier More Authentic You eBook : Kudzi, Ruth: Amazon.co.uk: Books 

Connect with Ruth:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Ruthkudzi2/ 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ruthkudzi/ 

Twitter: https://twitter.com/ruthkudzicoach

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthkudzi/ 

About Optimus Coach Academy:

Optimus offers best in class coaching training for individuals and corporates.

If you want to know more about what we offer: https://optimuscoachacademy.com/coach-training 

Connect with Optimus Coach Academy on Social Media:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Optimuscoachacademy 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/optimuscoachacademy/ 

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/optimuscoachacademy 

About Ruth Wood:

Ruth Wood is an ICF accredited executive coach and an experienced leader having spent almost 20 years leading and managing in central government (Foreign & Commonwealth Office, Cabinet Office). This included roles in diplomacy, conflict resolution, strategy and transformation, and Ruth coached individuals...

In this episode, I'm lifting the lid on the seven-figure business. Let's be honest. We can measure this in so many different ways. Is it all sales? Is it all cash and bank?

Is it on profit? Part of the confusion I see online is that when people are talking about seven figures, they are including any of those. So I wanted to talk about what is a seven-figure business. Is it what we all need to aspire to, or really, is it a benchmark that is there for some people?

Here are the highlights from the episode:

{2:09} How we can use money as a measurement tool in our businesses

{3:26} Our beliefs about money

{4:26} What money represents for you

{5:41} How much money do we actually need?

{6:48} Deciding what’s important to you right now

{7:53} What money can allow you to do

{9:28} Is the business you want to grow the one you have?

{12:47} How you won’t always make the right decisions

{14:07} Sacrifices 

{14:43} Behind the scenes of a 7 figure business

{16:16} Ruth’s Mastermind opportunity

Connect with Ruth:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Ruthkudzi2/

Web: https://ruthkudzi.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ruthkudzi/?hl=en

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-4ShCtWdEQLyqvjF9-7t8Q

Podcast: https://ruthkudzi.com/podcast-thecoachinghub/

Are you a coach or coaching curious? The Coaching Hub is the place for you to explore coaching, use coaching methods and experience powerful coaching techniques. If you are wanting to change the way you think and feel about your life this is the place for you to listen!

Connect with Ruth:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Ruthkudzi2/

Web: https://ruthkudzi.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ruthkudzi/?hl=en

If you are a parent this is a must listen. I am joined by Penny Phllips, a graduate of the Optimus Coach Academy program and the founder of a new charity Parent Village where I am a trustee. 

We are delving into how parent coaching is on the rise and how transformational it can be for both parents and their children.

Let’s be honest there is no manual for being a parent and despite the Instagram facade some people have most of us admit it can be pretty hard and sometimes we suck at it! This is where coaching can come in for all parents and especially those parents who are isolated as it can help parents to get clarity on what is going on and move forward in a purposeful, intentional way. 

The work that Penny does with parents enables them to turn around their relationships with their children and also to have the confidence that they are doing okay - something we all need sometimes!

I would love everyone to have the support of parent coaching (maybe a vision for the future)

If you are interested in potentially using coaching to start a charity come and check out our qualifications at Optimus by clicking here

To connect with Penny you can via the following platforms:

Email - pen.marshall@gmail.com

LinkedIn - Penny Phillips FRSA

Website - Www.theparentvillage.org.uk 

How to enhance your leadership skills with coaching. Ruth shares the profound impact of integrating coaching skills with leadership. Whatever size business you run she provides valuable advice on how a coaching approach can lead to better results for your teams and clients. She discusses the balance between being directive and coaching, the power of self-coaching, and the importance of adaptability. Listen to learn how to enhance your leadership style with coaching methods.

Here are the Highlights:

02:18 A combination of coaching and a directive approach can create a flexible leadership style.

04:56 Insights on how to support team members through coaching.

07:40 The importance of self-coaching and having a personal coach for making better decisions and gaining clarity as a leader.

About Ruth Kudzi:

Ruth is the founder of Optimus Coaching Academy and a well respected and successful coach, speaker and author who has worked across sectors including leadership, career and more recently business and mindset. She has over 10,000 coaching hours and has completed hundreds of hours of training and coaching supervision. Ruth is a MCC level coach with the ICF and is our course director and CEO. Prior to becoming a coach Ruth was a senior leader in education.

Find out more here: https://ruthkudzi.com/

If you want to know about the two-day coaching program in November please email: hello@optimuscoachacademy.com with the subject line 'November Coaching Program'.

Ruth is starting a new program for up to 25 coaches click here: https://www.ruthkudzi.com/mentormaster

Book:How to Feel Better: 4 Steps to Self-Coach Your Way to a Happier More Authentic You eBook : Kudzi, Ruth: Amazon.co.uk: Books 

Connect with Ruth:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Ruthkudzi2/ 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ruthkudzi/ 

Twitter: https://twitter.com/ruthkudzicoach

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthkudzi/ 

About Optimus Coach Academy:

Optimus offers best in class coaching training for individuals and corporates.

If you want to know more about what we offer: https://optimuscoachacademy.com/coach-training 

We also offer business support as standard at Optimus, find out more here: https://www.optimuscoachacademy.com/

Connect with Optimus Coach Academy on Social Media:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Optimuscoachacademy 

Instagram:

How often do you think about money? 

Let's be honest, It's something that most of us have an interesting relationship with. 

In this episode I’m talking about us having honest conversations with ourselves about money, because ultimately however much we dislike or we don't respect money, it is something that is significant in our lives. 

If we're looking at a hierarchy of needs model like Maslow, we know that at that very basic level, we need to have our basic needs met, which includes shelter, food, clothing, warmth and safety. Ultimately, in the modern world, we need to have money to support us so we can meet those needs. If we have anxiety around our ability to meet those needs for ourselves and for others, then that's going to impact every area of our lives.

Talking about this topic can feel difficult because many of us have these deep entrenched feelings, beliefs and stories that we tell ourselves about money.

Here are the highlights from this episode:

{2:35} Our relationship with money is not about money

{3:58} Reflecting on your relationship with money

{5:34} Our unconscious patterns around money

{6:50} Challenging our beliefs and the stories we tell ourselves about money

{8:28} What do you tell yourself about money?

{10:49} Acting in ways consistent with your new beliefs

Connect with Ruth:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Ruthkudzi2/

Web: https://ruthkudzi.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ruthkudzi/?hl=en

Have you ever wondered what the future holds for the coaching industry? In this episode, I share the transformative trends shaping the coaching landscape in 2025. From the shifting dynamics of online coaching to the growing importance of specialised niches and the rise of internal coaching teams within organisations, there is so much to unpack.

Join me, Ruth Kudzi, as I explore these fascinating developments and what they mean for coaches, clients, and the broader industry. Whether you're a seasoned coach, an emerging leader, or simply curious about the future of coaching, this episode has insights you won’t want to miss.

Here are the Highlights:

00:00 Introduction

06:37 The coaching landscape is shifting from business-focused to niche areas like parenting and neurodiversity.

08:17 Coaching has grown in the UK and US for life guidance, with online platforms fostering connections. 

11:36 Coaching skills, including empathy and deep listening, are essential for personal and professional effectiveness. 

About Ruth Kudzi:

Ruth is the founder of Optimus Coaching Academy and a well respected and successful coach, speaker and author who has worked across sectors including leadership, career and more recently business and mindset. She has over 10,000 coaching hours and has completed hundreds of hours of training and coaching supervision. Ruth is a MCC level coach with the ICF and is our course director and CEO. Prior to becoming a coach Ruth was a senior leader in education.

Find out more here: https://ruthkudzi.com/

Book:How to Feel Better: 4 Steps to Self-Coach Your Way to a Happier More Authentic You eBook : Kudzi, Ruth: Amazon.co.uk: Books 

Connect with Ruth:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Ruthkudzi2/ 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ruthkudzi/ 

Twitter: https://twitter.com/ruthkudzicoach

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthkudzi/ 

About Optimus Coach Academy:

Optimus offers best in class coaching training for individuals and corporates.

If you want to know more about what we offer: https://optimuscoachacademy.com/coach-training 

We also offer business support as standard at Optimus, find out more here: https://www.optimuscoachacademy.com/

Connect with Optimus Coach Academy on Social Media:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Optimuscoachacademy 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/optimuscoachacademy/ 

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/optimuscoachacademy 

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Ever felt like something is missing in your work life? Like something is missing no matter what job you do. In today's episode, Lisa discusses how she felt her previous job didn't match her values and needed to find her purpose.

Lisa decided to venture into coaching and found the right fit with Optimus and never looked back.

Find out more about Lisa and her new venture at:

Website: www.lisadawncoaching.co.uk

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/lisa-staker

Email : lisa@lisadawncoaching.co.uk

At Optimus Coach Academy, we support aspiring coaches to become highly-skilled and respected professionals that facilitate deep and transformational changes.  Make a difference in people’s lives. Sign up for our coach training programme here. Enrolment closes in April!

How can we help kids accelerate their learning and love the process?

Cheryl Dodd realised her bright daughter struggled with school. She found the lessons uninspiring. And despite being a hard worker, she frequently missed her milestones.

When Cheryl’s daughter asked her to help her start a business, Cheryl said yes and started coaching her.

The results had a profound impact on her learning.  

All of a sudden, maths and English became meaningful to her daughter and her confidence soared. As other parents noticed the transformation, Biz Kids started to form.

Listen to the experience that gave birth to Cheryl’s business. And find out where Cheryl’s coach training will take Cheryl next.

[2:05] How Cheryl’s daughter’s struggle at school ignited Biz Kids

[5:30] The growth Chery’s daughter experienced with business coaching

[7:20] Cheryl discovers there’s a demand for business coaching for kids

https://optimuscoachacademy.com/coach-training/[9:05] Why Cheryl decided to train up as a coach

[10:25] On Biz Kids today and how it operates

[12:27] Cheryl discusses her coaching work with women

[15:26] Future plans for Cheryl

To find out more about Biz Kids, head to the website here.

Want to find out more about our Professional Coaching Diploma course? Head here.

In this episode, we will talk about the new membership we will open from the 1st of November, and why I’ve decided to close two solid memberships to open a new one.

I will go through the different aspects we will look at in the membership and how you can develop yourself to become a great skilled coach and to build the business you love.

Here are the highlights from today’s episode:

{01:18} The decision behind the Coaching Hub

{02:34} Personal development

{04:30} Coaching skills and live coaching

{5:02} Business development

{6:17} The membership’s weekly agenda

Connect with Ruth:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Ruthkudzi2/

Web: https://ruthkudzi.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ruthkudzi/?hl=en

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-4ShCtWdEQLyqvjF9-7t8Q

Podcast: https://ruthkudzi.com/podcast-thecoachinghub/

In today's episode, I'm joined by Claire Winter. 

Claire is a Copy and Content Coach and Podcaster. We first met in April, 2019 at an event I held, and then she came and worked with me in my mastermind and she's now doing the professional coach diploma with me. 

On top of that, Claire is the resident copy and content coach for my membership, The Coaching Hub, and my Mastermind. 

Today she's talking about after 12 years of experience in business, she decided to take a coaching qualification. 

Here are the highlights from the episode:

{3:13} How Claire bought, grew, and sold her magazine business when she moved out of London

{6:32} Identifying your strengths as a coach and where you can make improvements

{7:27} Why Claire decided to train as a coach 

{10:12} How coaching has helped Claire

{11:07} Why coaching feels like the best job in the world

Connect with Ruth:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Ruthkudzi2/

Web: https://ruthkudzi.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ruthkudzi/?hl=en

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-4ShCtWdEQLyqvjF9-7t8Q

Podcast: https://ruthkudzi.com/podcast-thecoachinghub/

Connect with Claire on Instagram: @clairewinteruk

www.clairewinter.info

Here’s another episode from our ‘Life After Coach Training’ series. In these special episodes,  we follow-up with our coaching graduates to see what they’re up to now!

Today, Ruth talks to Nonie Leonard about her coaching experience, starting from life before training to graduating and running her own business. Nonie graduated in May 2021 and has gone on to start The Highly Favoured Woman – a community designed to help women envision and achieve success.  

Nonie explores why she chose Optimus above other training programmes, how her coaching has transformed, and why she’s a big advocate of vision boards. Seriously, there’s science to support their benefits… 

Listen to the episode! 

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Want to see more from Nonie? 

Head to https://highlyfavouredwoman.com 

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Nonie loves our course because we give our coaches a range of evidence-based approaches and techniques to use throughout their career. With our detailed and diverse curriculum, you won’t run out of ways to help your clients!

Our Professional Coaching Diploma makes you a highly capable and credible coach. Check out our ICF-accredited course here. 

We’re enrolling for September now.  

What holds back women in the workplace? 

For so many women, it’s what Gemma Witts calls the ‘confidence curse.’ In this episode, Ruth and Gemma talk us through the confidence curse and discuss how women can free themselves from it in the workplace. 

The truth is there are women out there who are highly skilled, driven and dedicated. Yet, these same women struggle to feel confident in themselves and to recognise their capabilities. 

Gemma Witts coaches women to reach their full potential. How does she do it? 

Listen to the podcast to find out. 

1:21 What made Gemma choose this theme to talk about 3:00 What women are experiencing in the workplace 4:00 How does coaching help people remove lack of confidence8:03 Helping women move past their false beliefs with evidence 11:10 Comparison in the workplace 13:40 Women the coaching approach worked for 14:30 On reflecting and why it’s important to think about yourself 16:37 How removing the ‘curse’ benefits  business19:00 Confidence links directly to performance 20:48 Gemma’s advice to women and an exercise to try 

See more from Gemma Witts here: 

Gemma Witts helps women step into their potential and lead more fulfilling working lives. You could do the same! 

At Optimus Coach Academy, we support aspiring coaches to become highly-skilled and respected professionals with the ability to help others undergo transformational changes. 

Make a difference in people’s lives. Sign up for our coach training programme here. 

Want to learn more about coaching and experience the benefits firsthand? Attend one of our Spotlight Sessions. These 60-minute sessions  shine a light on what the coaching profession involves and what it takes to become a brilliant coach. We’ll answer all your coaching questions. 

Click here to join our next Spotlight Session

I am delighted to have the brilliant Jenny Stallard. 

Jenny is a writer, coach, and podcaster. She's going to talk today about how she came to coaching after a few years of working with coaches for journalism, and now how it is part of her business.  

Here are the highlights from this episode:

{1:18} Jenny's background

{4:37} Why Jenny decided to train as a coach

{7:40} How Jenny found her niche

{10:34} The next big goal

{13:58} How being a coach will change Jenny's business

Connect with Jenny:

www.freelancefeels.com

On Instagram: @freelance_feels

Freelance Feels: The Podcast For Humans Who Work For Themselves on Spotify & Apple Podcasts

Newsletter: freelancefeels.substack.com

Connect with Ruth:

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Podcast: https://ruthkudzi.com/podcast-thecoachinghub/

A huge part of the coaching process is self-awareness. Understanding who we are, what motivates us, and what our personal goals are. 

Before we put ourselves forward to guide and coach others, we need to have a clear understanding of what makes us tick. 

I believe that developing our self-awareness is crucial to understanding ourselves better, so we can not only learn from our mistakes, but also learn to embrace them and realise they are part of who we are- and of course, that ultimately helps us to become better coaches! 

In today’s episode I discuss my own experiences with ADHD, drama triangles and offer tips on how we can acknowledge our own imperfections. 

Here are the highlights: 

(01:02) ADHD 

(05:05) Not everything is personal 

(09:07) Misinterpretation 

(11:50) Guilt 

If you want to know more about what we offer: 

https://optimuscoachacademy.com/coach-training 

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The path to coaching is different for everyone, and I love learning about each journey. I chatted to Fay Blakey, PCC who is one of our core team here at Optimus to explore how she has developed within the coaching space and her own individual journey. We discuss her passion for people development, mentorship, coaching and supervision. Discover the moments that defined her path, why she passionately values continued training and accreditation, and how she's dedicated her career to breaking down the barriers that hold people back from unleashing their full potential. 

Here are the Highlights:

04:40 We're more than our job roles.

08:11 How she switched paths into what she does now 

12:11 Being inspired in a mastermind to learn coaching 

15:14 Coaching is about growth and realising your full potential.

18:33 Connecting with purpose helps us to find meaning.

23:06 Mindset shifts are crucial for coaching and growth.

25:12 Enjoying coaching supervision; deeper, transformational client work.

About Ruth Kudzi:

Ruth is the founder of Optimus Coaching Academy and a well respected and successful coach, speaker and author who has worked across sectors including leadership, career and more recently business and mindset. She has over 10,000 coaching hours and has completed hundreds of hours of training and coaching supervision. Ruth is a MCC level coach with the ICF and is our course director and CEO. Prior to becoming a coach Ruth was a senior leader in education.

Find out more here: https://ruthkudzi.com/

Book:How to Feel Better: 4 Steps to Self-Coach Your Way to a Happier More Authentic You eBook : Kudzi, Ruth: Amazon.co.uk: Books 

Connect with Ruth:

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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ruthkudzi/ 

Twitter: https://twitter.com/ruthkudzicoach

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthkudzi/ 

About Optimus Coach Academy:

Optimus offers best in class coaching training for individuals and corporates.

If you want to know more about what we offer: https://optimuscoachacademy.com/coach-training 

We also offer business support as standard at Optimus, find out more here: https://www.optimuscoachacademy.com/

Connect with Optimus Coach Academy on Social Media:

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Is niching worthwhile? Ruth explores how reflecting on your origin story can be a powerful tool to uncover your target audience and establish deeper connections with clients. She also shares her own journey from hearing about coaching in a university management lecture in the 1990s to building a successful coaching practice. Emphasising the importance of using personal experiences and transitions to resonate with your ideal audience and craft a unique coaching niche. Tune in and learn how to harness the power of your story to create meaningful and impactful client relationships.

Here are the Highlights:

00:28 The riches are in the niches, as they say in the US. 

04:16 Candidate dressed casually for the interview, and misunderstood expectations. 

07:07 Evolved expertise in coaching and through my business success.

10:11 Soul searching and finding motivation for change.

About Ruth Kudzi:

Ruth is the founder of Optimus Coaching Academy and a well respected and successful coach, speaker and author who has worked across sectors including leadership, career and more recently business and mindset. She has over 10,000 coaching hours and has completed hundreds of hours of training and coaching supervision. Ruth is a MCC level coach with the ICF and is our course director and CEO. Prior to becoming a coach Ruth was a senior leader in education.

Find out more here: https://ruthkudzi.com/

Ruth is starting a new program for up to 25 coaches click here: https://www.ruthkudzi.com/mentormaster

Book:How to Feel Better: 4 Steps to Self-Coach Your Way to a Happier More Authentic You eBook : Kudzi, Ruth: Amazon.co.uk: Books 

Connect with Ruth:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Ruthkudzi2/ 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ruthkudzi/ 

Twitter: https://twitter.com/ruthkudzicoach

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthkudzi/ 

About Optimus Coach Academy:

Optimus offers best in class coaching training for individuals and corporates.

If you want to know more about what we offer: https://optimuscoachacademy.com/coach-training 

We also offer business support as standard at Optimus, find out more here: https://www.optimuscoachacademy.com/

Connect with Optimus Coach Academy on Social Media:

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Is our coach training programme worth the investment? Amber Doughty says yes! 

Hear what it’s like on our coach training programme from her – a recent graduate from our coach training programme. 

Amber went from being coached to becoming a coach in a year. She speaks to Ruth about how powerful and transformative she found coaching to be, and what made her take the leap to train up as a coach herself. 

Having never invested this much in herself since university, what convinced Amber Optimus was for her? What is she doing now?  And what’s her plan for the future? 

Have a listen. 

[1:31] Amber’s background and why she decided to train  [2:55] How she first connected with Ruth and coaching  [4:05] On making the investment in herself  [5:33] What Amber says about the outcome of her investment  [7:10] How Amber felt supported through the training  [8:30] Linking all the teachings together and going deeper  [10:04] The journey of having a coach to becoming a coach  [11:04] What’s next for Amber? 

See more from Amber at the following links… 

Amber’s Facebook group: https://m.facebook.com/groups/3013300455618304/ 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amberdoughtycoaching/  @amberdoughtycoaching 

Are you ready to make an investment in yourself and begin a gratifying career in coaching? Set the best foundations for your success by becoming an ICF-accredited coach with us at Optimus Coach Academy.

Sign up for our coach training programme here. 

Are you thinking about our coach training but can’t quite decide? Get more information and ask our experienced trainers and graduates whatever questions you have. Come along to our drop-in day on the 24th of January. We’ll be holding several sessions throughout the day to give you more insight into our teaching approach, ICF-accreditation and the Optimus experience. Pop into any sessions you like the sound of!

 Check out the itinerary and secure your spot here.

What does confidence mean to you? What would your life be like if you could be more confident? 

Most of us find ourselves battling with a lack of confidence at times. Even the most confident among us have their moments. 

In today’s episode, Ruth reveals how we can self-coach ourselves to raise our confidence levels. She’ll be exploring evidence-based ways you can boost your self-belief and get closer to reaching your goals! 

For a multitude of practical and potent techniques, have a listen. 

Want to become a coach and help others become more confident versions of themselves? Have a look at our highly-respected and comprehensive coach training programme. 

Our coach training is accredited by the International Coaching Federation (ICF), offering you a direct route to accreditation. 

For an all-inclusive programme designed to make you a professional, click here. 

We’re enrolling now for May.

What do you do when you start doubting yourself? Today I am covering a topic that touches us all, whether you're a coach or not. Self-doubt is normal and in this episode I share my own personal stories, emphasising that doubt is a universal part of the human journey. I take you through transforming a small bit of self-belief into a strong foundation through steps like daily reflections and celebrating small wins. Listen in to discover how you can strengthen your internal game and confidently share your talents and passions with others. 

Here are the Highlights:

00:28 Building self-relationships to share talents confidently.

02:02 Personal stories of dealing with self-doubt.

06:28 Check self-belief and take action daily.

08:39 Believe in yourself, take action, and change lives.

About Ruth Kudzi:

Ruth is the founder of Optimus Coaching Academy and a well respected and successful coach, speaker and author who has worked across sectors including leadership, career and more recently business and mindset. She has over 10,000 coaching hours and has completed hundreds of hours of training and coaching supervision. Ruth is a MCC level coach with the ICF and is our course director and CEO. Prior to becoming a coach Ruth was a senior leader in education.

Find out more here: https://ruthkudzi.com/

Ruth is starting a new program for up to 25 coaches click here: https://www.ruthkudzi.com/mentormaster

Book:How to Feel Better: 4 Steps to Self-Coach Your Way to a Happier More Authentic You eBook : Kudzi, Ruth: Amazon.co.uk: Books 

Connect with Ruth:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Ruthkudzi2/ 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ruthkudzi/ 

Twitter: https://twitter.com/ruthkudzicoach

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthkudzi/ 

About Optimus Coach Academy:

Optimus offers best in class coaching training for individuals and corporates.

If you want to know more about what we offer: https://optimuscoachacademy.com/coach-training 

We also offer business support as standard at Optimus, find out more here: https://www.optimuscoachacademy.com/

Connect with Optimus Coach Academy on Social Media:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Optimuscoachacademy 

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Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/optimuscoachacademy 

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It's no secret that I'm a huge fan of accreditation. And that I believe that if we are to truly serve our clients, we owe it to them to do the appropriate training and to make sure that what we're doing are the right things to help them move forward. 

In this episode, I'm talking about why I believe the ICF is the gold standard in coaching accreditation, the different levels of accreditation, and choosing the right level for you. 

Here are the highlights from this episode:

{3:23} Why I believe the ICF is the gold standard for coaching qualifications

{7:07} The three levels of ICF training

{8:45} How some coaching qualifications mean you have to pay for additional support to become ICF accredited

{10:59} Choosing the right accreditation for you wherever you are in your journey

Join the FREE Coaching Experience Week starting on the 18th April

Connect with Ruth:

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Web: https://ruthkudzi.com/

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YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-4ShCtWdEQLyqvjF9-7t8Q

Podcast: https://ruthkudzi.com/podcast-thecoachinghub/

In today’s episode I share my personal journey to happiness and contentment, and how coaching has led me to become a more confident person who takes bigger risks. I discuss how I have gone from not feeling good enough or confident enough to ultimately creating my dream life through coaching.  

(03:21) Making mistakes 

(04:01) Starting my business 

(07:29) Shifting perspectives 

(09:13) Parenting 

(10:41) Optimus 

If you want to know more about what we offer: 

https://optimuscoachacademy.com/coach-training 

Follow Optimus Coach Academy on Social Media: 

 https://www.facebook.com/Optimuscoachacademy 

https://www.instagram.com/optimuscoachacademy/ 

https://www.linkedin.com/company/optimuscoachacademy 

https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-coaching-hub-podcast/id1515243564 

Website: https://ruthkudzi.com/ 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Ruthkudzi2/ 

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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthkudzi/ 

You’ve heard what our coach training involves. Now, we’d like to give you an insight into what life could look like after training. 

What have our students gone on to do with their qualifications? How have their businesses evolved? 

Find out how graduate Mike Cole is doing after 2 years of running his coaching business. 

Mike now coaches owners of small businesses to reach their version of success. And when he isn’t working for himself as a top coach, he works as an associate coach – bringing the two worlds of coaching together and benefiting from them both! 

During the episode, Mike discusses one of his favourite coaching models, and reveals how coaches can tailor their approach for introverts with an unusual but brilliant tool. Curious? Give the episode a listen.

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Want to see more from Mike? Head to https://thismikecole.com

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Mike decided to jump into business coaching after graduating from Optimus.

But remember, this is just one area of coaching. You can become a life coach, a relationship coach, an executive coach, a health coach… There are too many areas to name! 

Want to see how far you could go with coaching? And what kind of approaches might resonate with you?

Come along to our Coaching Experience Week. It starts on the 4th of July. Immerse yourself in the world of coaching and discover if you’re meant to be in it. Sign up for Coaching Experience Week here. 

In today’s episode I raise the question of what success looks like for you.

It’s important to have your own vision of success, because your goals are driven by your own personal values and circumstances.

I offer some tips and tricks on how to grow your business and attract audiences no matter what your goals and expectations are.

We will be discussing the importance of social media in growing your business in this episode, and utilising different sites for the different types of audiences you want to attract to your business. 

(01:55) Personal meaning 

(03:45) Context 

(07:29) Social media 

(11:30) Calls 

(14:56) Happy customers! 

If you want to know more about what we offer: 

https://optimuscoachacademy.com/coach-training 

Follow Optimus Coach Academy on Social Media: 

 https://www.facebook.com/Optimuscoachacademy 

https://www.instagram.com/optimuscoachacademy/ 

https://www.linkedin.com/company/optimuscoachacademy 

https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-coaching-hub-podcast/id1515243564 

Website: https://ruthkudzi.com/ 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Ruthkudzi2/ 

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I am delighted to have the brilliant James Eder. 

James is a CEO, founder, entrepreneur and work life balance coach. 

James is in our current coach training cohort, and he's going to be talking about creating certainty in uncertain times, and we're definitely in uncertain times now. 

James also shares a couple of stories about serendipity and how this has played out in his life.

Here are the highlights from this episode:

{1:27} Where to start creating certainty in uncertain times

{3:14} How having rhythm and structure in your week helps you to have flow

{6:17} How James' coaching journey began

{10:46} How James is using a pay as you value approach in his coaching

{16:09} Putting your clients at the centre of the work you do

{18:07} How serendipity works

Connect with James on Linkedin: James Eder

Connect with Ruth:

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Web: https://ruthkudzi.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ruthkudzi/?hl=en

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-4ShCtWdEQLyqvjF9-7t8Q

Podcast: https://ruthkudzi.com/podcast-thecoachinghub/

Connect with Natalie of Instagram: @natalietricecoach

In today's episode, we're exploring what a coach does. We know that the word coach is pretty widely spread, and is used really for a whole range of interventions. 

In an unregulated industry, I want to talk about what the  ICF version of a coach does. The ICF is the International Coaching Federation, and they are the biggest coaching accreditation body in the world, and probably the most respected. There are other coaching accreditation bodies available, I do have to mention that. We're going to look at it from a pure coaching perspective. 

If you are looking to work with somebody who is a qualified and accredited coach, you need to look out for a few things. Let's dive in!

Here are the highlights from this episode:

{2:45} Finding out the training a coach has completed

{3:25} What to expect from pure coaching

{5:27} The importance of having a coach skilled enough to go under the surface

{10:29} How pure coaching differs from other interventions

Connect with Ruth:

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Web: https://ruthkudzi.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ruthkudzi/?hl=en

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-4ShCtWdEQLyqvjF9-7t8Q

Podcast: https://ruthkudzi.com/podcast-thecoachinghub/

What does it mean to embody a growth mindset? 

So many of us cognitively understand the growth mindset, yet we struggle to fully adopt one. In a culture obsessed with ‘doing’ and measuring, it’s not easy to stop the fixed mindset from creeping back in and taking over! 

Janis Chan shares how she developed her growth mindset and the change it brought to her life. She discusses how she views herself now and how letting go of expectations liberates her.

 If you want to free yourself from comparisons and the urge to do more, this is the episode for you. 

[0:55] Janis on introducing herself and detaching from labels [3:48] How training as a coach helped her embody the growth mindset[6:20] How people cognitively understand growth mindset, yet fall into fixed mindset traps[8:56] Learning to stop doing 20 things a minute[12:35] Focusing on ‘being’ instead of doing  [16:10] The relief from letting go of expectations [18:19] We cannot be all that we are all of the time[22:04] Everything doesn’t have to be tangible[23:44] Living in a culture that celebrates ‘doing’ 

Want to see more from Janis Chan? Follow her on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/janis-chan/

Did you know the growth mindset makes up a key part of the coaching mindset? It does. And you can learn about the coaching mindset for free at our Coaching Experience Week!

 As well as working on your mindset, you’ll discover the power of your brain, and you’ll learn to slip into different thinking styles. Sign up here to secure your spot.  

Janis became a coach through our extensive ICF-accredited programme. Want to be an effective coach? Head here to learn more

We’re enrolling for February 2022!  

Are you considering adding in coaching skills to your corporate role? In this week's episode, I’m joined by Simon Dewis. Simon has over 35 years in the corporate world and a significant chunk of that time spent managing teams, Simon shares his journey from traditional management roles to embracing coaching and mentoring. He uncovers how structured learning and practical application shifted his approach to leadership, making him not just an effective manager but a catalyst for change. Prior to training with us at Optimus Simon had solid coaching skills which he developed through the course highlighting the power of practice, and the joy of witnessing those 'aha' moments when his colleagues and clients find their own solutions. 

Here are the Highlights:

01:43 As an experienced manager Simon transitioned from mentoring and training to coaching.

05:33 Coaching practice develops skills, taking you beyond your comfort zone

09:07 Coaching hours built confidence and credibility.

15:21 Simon gained confidence and credibility by training with Optimus.

19:40  Optimus diploma has lasting, impactful application as he uses the skills weekly 

21:39 He is building the LinkedIn profile to share insights and stimulate conversations.

About Ruth Kudzi:

Ruth is the founder of Optimus Coaching Academy and a well respected and successful coach, speaker and author who has worked across sectors including leadership, career and more recently business and mindset. She has over 10,000 coaching hours and has completed hundreds of hours of training and coaching supervision. Ruth is a MCC level coach with the ICF and is our course director and CEO. Prior to becoming a coach Ruth was a senior leader in education.

Find out more here: https://ruthkudzi.com/

Book:How to Feel Better: 4 Steps to Self-Coach Your Way to a Happier More Authentic You eBook : Kudzi, Ruth: Amazon.co.uk: Books 

Connect with Ruth:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Ruthkudzi2/ 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ruthkudzi/ 

Twitter: https://twitter.com/ruthkudzicoach

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthkudzi/ 

About Optimus Coach Academy:

Optimus offers best in class coaching training for individuals and corporates.

If you want to know more about what we offer: https://optimuscoachacademy.com/coach-training 

We also offer business support as standard at Optimus, find out more here: https://www.optimuscoachacademy.com/

Connect with Optimus Coach Academy on Social Media:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Optimuscoachacademy 

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It is a brilliant time to train as a coach. Why? Well, it seems increasingly likely that the coaching industry is going to become regulated at some point in the future. So, training now can enable you to future proof your career in your business, because you don't want to be scrambling about when the industry is regulated. 

Here are the highlights from today’s episode:

{0:58} How the coaching industry is changing

{2:16) How coach training helps you to put your clients first

{4:09} How coach training helps you as a business owner

{5:04} Coaching in the public or third sector as well as corporate

{7:01} The coaching qualifications that corporate and the public sector are looking for

{7:12} Reasons to get your coaching qualification now

Connect with Ruth:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Ruthkudzi2/

Web: https://ruthkudzi.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ruthkudzi/?hl=en

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-4ShCtWdEQLyqvjF9-7t8Q

Podcast: https://ruthkudzi.com/podcast-thecoachinghub/

Want to become a better leader?

To be a great leader and to make the best decisions for your team, you first need to lead yourself. In this episode, Ruth explores how you can self-lead like a pro.

You’ll uncover how to become a stronger leader through diversifying your thinking and operating styles.

In this insightful episode, learn why you should consider switching between thinking styles, what some dominant thinking styles are and how to think more inclusively.

{1:50} It starts with our thinking

{2:38} Our dominant thinking styles

{4:77} A common problem we find in organisations (& how to fix it)

{5:40} Why opt for change when everything is working

{6:55} How do we tap into different ways of thinking

{9:27} Your challenge

Found this episode inspiring? Don’t forget to share it with others.

Books mentioned:

The Source by Tara Swart.

Think Again by Adam Grant

Great coaches and great coaching is as much about what happens outside the session, as what happens inside the session.

In this episode, we delve into the importance of a coaching mindset and what that really means.

Want to become a coach and help others become more confident versions of themselves? Have a look at our highly-respected and comprehensive coach training programme. 

Our coach training is accredited by the International Coaching Federation (ICF), offering you a direct route to accreditation. 

For an all-inclusive programme designed to make you a professional, click here. 

We’re enrolling now for September.

For more information, book a call with Ruth.

Connect with Ruth:

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Web: https://ruthkudzi.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ruthkudzi/?hl=en

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-4ShCtWdEQLyqvjF9-7t8Q

Podcast: https://ruthkudzi.com/podcast-thecoachinghub/

How do we make sure that our new year's resolutions and goals actually stick? Let's be honest. I think that most of us, after 2020, when we were all saying a year ago, "Let's make 2020 the best year. Yeah, I can feel this next decade is going to be amazing, blah, blah, blah," I think that maybe it may have changed some of our mindset on this best year ever dialogue.

However, we still see the same things. We see the articles in the magazines and hear this idea of having new year's resolutions, and we often think, maybe this is going to be the year we've finally do the thing we want to do.

So in this episode, I'm going to talk about how we can make our resolutions, or in other words, our focus and our intentions for the new year, actually stick and how we can do things that work for us, not against us, so that we feel more aligned with what we want to create.

Here are the highlights from this episode:

{2:40} Resolutions focus on the behaviours

{3:21} Making the foundations of the change we want to make, solid.

{4:52} The inside out approach

{6:18} Looking at what's underneath the changes we want to make

{7:51) What's really important to you?

{9:01} Layering your beliefs and values onto your resolutions

Connect with Ruth:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Ruthkudzi2/

Web: https://ruthkudzi.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ruthkudzi/?hl=en

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-4ShCtWdEQLyqvjF9-7t8Q

Podcast: https://ruthkudzi.com/podcast-thecoachinghub/

Ready to transform the dynamics of your coaching practice? In today’s episode, I speak to Crystal Small. Crystal is not just any coach, she's a seasoned professional with roles ranging from supervisor and mentor to trainer and facilitator. Currently, she brings her expertise part-time to the Optimus Coaching Academy while running a successful coaching business.

Together we explore the unique dynamics of team coaching, contrasting it with 1:1 coaching and delving into the complexities of facilitating multiple voices and perspectives in a collective setting. Using the metaphor of an orchestra, Crystal illustrates how a team can either harmonise beautifully or hit those discordant "bum notes" if not properly guided.

We also discuss the importance of contracting, understanding team culture, and recognising the various archetypes individuals play within a group. Crystal shares valuable strategies on how to harness these roles to create a cohesive and transparent team environment, filled with trust and mutual respect.

Here are the Highlights:

04:25 Collective contracting ensures alignment of team values.

08:37 Recognise room archetypes: comedian, inventor, cynic.

11:11 How you show up impacts the team.

14:08 Creating safe space for truth and growth.

18:45 Truth-sharing builds trust, fostering genuine connections through conflict.

22:36 Love leadership teams; breaking the mold fascinates me.

About Ruth Kudzi:

Ruth is the founder of Optimus Coaching Academy and a well respected and successful coach, speaker and author who has worked across sectors including leadership, career and more recently business and mindset. She has over 10,000 coaching hours and has completed hundreds of hours of training and coaching supervision. Ruth is a MCC level coach with the ICF and is our course director and CEO. Prior to becoming a coach Ruth was a senior leader in education.

Find out more here: https://ruthkudzi.com/

Ruth is starting a new program for up to 25 coaches click here: https://www.ruthkudzi.com/mentormaster

Book:How to Feel Better: 4 Steps to Self-Coach Your Way to a Happier More Authentic You eBook : Kudzi, Ruth: Amazon.co.uk: Books 

Connect with Ruth:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Ruthkudzi2/ 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ruthkudzi/ 

Twitter: https://twitter.com/ruthkudzicoach

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthkudzi/ 

About Optimus Coach Academy:

Optimus offers best in class coaching training for individuals and corporates.

If you want to know more about what we offer: https://optimuscoachacademy.com/coach-training 

We also offer business support as standard at Optimus, find out more here:

Today, we dive into one of the most frequently asked questions in the coaching industry: how to get your first paying clients as a coach. Ruth draws from her decade-long experience in leadership, confidence, career coaching, and business support to provide actionable insights and strategies. She emphasises the importance of leveraging your existing network, from friends and family to local contacts and past colleagues, and utilising social media effectively. Whether you're starting out or looking to refine your approach, this episode is packed with practical advice and inspiration to help you kickstart your coaching business. 

Here are the Highlights:

03:58 Initially I doubted myself, but eventually I found success.

09:19 Business development needs to be every day

12:08 Plan, measure, review, evaluate, have fun, and grow.

14:10 Get out there and share your message.

About Ruth Kudzi:

Ruth is the founder of Optimus Coaching Academy and a well respected and successful coach, speaker and author who has worked across sectors including leadership, career and more recently business and mindset. She has over 10,000 coaching hours and has completed hundreds of hours of training and coaching supervision. Ruth is a MCC level coach with the ICF and is our course director and CEO. Prior to becoming a coach Ruth was a senior leader in education.

Find out more here: https://ruthkudzi.com/

Ruth is starting a new program for up to 25 coaches click here: https://www.ruthkudzi.com/mentormaster

Book:How to Feel Better: 4 Steps to Self-Coach Your Way to a Happier More Authentic You eBook : Kudzi, Ruth: Amazon.co.uk: Books 

Connect with Ruth:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Ruthkudzi2/ 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ruthkudzi/ 

Twitter: https://twitter.com/ruthkudzicoach

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthkudzi/ 

About Optimus Coach Academy:

Optimus offers best in class coaching training for individuals and corporates.

If you want to know more about what we offer: https://optimuscoachacademy.com/coach-training 

We also offer business support as standard at Optimus, find out more here: https://www.optimuscoachacademy.com/

Connect with Optimus Coach Academy on Social Media:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Optimuscoachacademy 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/optimuscoachacademy/ 

Linkedin:

In this episode Ruth interviews Martin Miller, an ICF accredited coach and a long-standing expert in the field of small business development. With over 25 years of experience, Martin shares his transformative Conscious Development® methodology with our listeners. Get ready to unravel the process of "Finding Your Formula" and tapping into your innate potential for growth, as Ruth and Martin discuss the art and impact of coaching on business and life. Join us for a conversation that challenges the conventional and inspires action towards a life of fulfilment.

Here are the Highlights:

00:01 Personal and professional development through consciousness awareness.

04:25 Recognising personal growth to better serve clients.

08:27 Embrace fluidity, heed the universe's gentle nudges.

09:35 Recognised pivotal career moments and embracing challenges.

12:39 Entrepreneurs' working hours, self-care, and alignment.

16:57 Understanding strengths, corporate skills, creating your own path.

21:53 With healthy living we can live longer, so multiple careers are possible.

About Ruth Kudzi:

Ruth is the founder of Optimus Coaching Academy and a well respected and successful coach, speaker and author who has worked across sectors including leadership, career and more recently business and mindset. She has over 10,000 coaching hours and has completed hundreds of hours of training and coaching supervision. Ruth is a MCC level coach with the ICF and is our course director and CEO. Prior to becoming a coach Ruth was a senior leader in education.

Find out more here: https://ruthkudzi.com/

Book:How to Feel Better: 4 Steps to Self-Coach Your Way to a Happier More Authentic You eBook : Kudzi, Ruth: Amazon.co.uk: Books 

Connect with Ruth:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Ruthkudzi2/ 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ruthkudzi/ 

Twitter: https://twitter.com/ruthkudzicoach

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthkudzi/ 

About Optimus Coach Academy:

Optimus offers best in class coaching training for individuals and corporates.

If you want to know more about what we offer: https://optimuscoachacademy.com/coach-training 

Connect with Optimus Coach Academy on Social Media:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Optimuscoachacademy 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/optimuscoachacademy/ 

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/optimuscoachacademy 

About Martin Miller:

Martin Miller is an ICF Accredited Coach, a NLP Practitioner and Multi-Service Provider, who’s worked within the small business sector for over 25 years. He brings a vast range of experiences to the mix, often sprinkled with a touch of humour!

Conscious Development® is his methodology, it’s a way of being able to support your own energetic flow, that successfully takes you from identity through to life fulfilment and works

This is a very special episode because as you'll notice the name of this podcast has changed. We have changed from Conversations to Help you Thrive to The Coaching Hub Podcast with me Ruth Kudzi. 

This podcast is going to be talking about coaching conversations, professional development,  neuroscience and how the brain works and how we can use that with our clients.

Here are the highlights from today’s episode:

{1:18} Why the Coaching Hub

{2:53} The importance of understanding what your purpose is

{6:17} Coaching conversations, neuroscience and professional development

Connect with Ruth:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Ruthkudzi2/

Web: https://ruthkudzi.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ruthkudzi/?hl=en

Ruth welcomes guest Merrisha Gordon, a seasoned coach, leader, and trainer, with extensive experience in coaching within organisations. Ruth and Merrisha explore the impact of coaching on individuals and organisations, particularly focusing on the shifting landscape of coaching in the workplace.

Merrisha shares insights into the changing dynamics of coaching over the years, emphasising the growing significance of well-being support, the accessibility of coaching for emerging leaders, and the positive outcomes of coaching on individuals at various career stages. She also delves into the measurable benefits of coaching for both employees and organisations, highlighting its potential impact on motivation, performance, and staff retention.

She also shares her personal journey with coaching, detailing how it has empowered her to navigate challenging situations and make transformative career decisions. Tune in to this inspiring conversation on the power of coaching in organisations and the far-reaching impact it can have on individuals, teams, and businesses.

Here are the Highlights:

05:28 Progressed from NHS assistant to director quickly.

09:34 Overcame work stress through transformative coaching experience.

13:08 Overcoming anxiety and improving communication for progression.

15:29 Leadership program improves employee retention and performance.

20:17 Timing of coaching positively impacts performance and engagement.

23:55 Pregnancy led to career change and coaching.

25:20 Coaching during the pandemic helped compassion.

About Ruth Kudzi:

Ruth is the founder of Optimus Coaching Academy and a well respected and successful coach, speaker and author who has worked across sectors including leadership, career and more recently business and mindset. She has over 10,000 coaching hours and has completed hundreds of hours of training and coaching supervision. Ruth is a MCC level coach with the ICF and is our course director and CEO. Prior to becoming a coach Ruth was a senior leader in education.

Find out more here: https://ruthkudzi.com/

Book:How to Feel Better: 4 Steps to Self-Coach Your Way to a Happier More Authentic You eBook : Kudzi, Ruth: Amazon.co.uk: Books 

Connect with Ruth:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Ruthkudzi2/ 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ruthkudzi/ 

Twitter: https://twitter.com/ruthkudzicoach

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthkudzi/ 

About Optimus Coach Academy:

Optimus offers best in class coaching training for individuals and corporates.

If you want to know more about what we offer: https://optimuscoachacademy.com/coach-training 

Connect with Optimus Coach Academy on Social Media:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Optimuscoachacademy 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/optimuscoachacademy/ 

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/optimuscoachacademy 

Today's episode is a bit more personal. It's more about me and who I am, both as the CEO of Optimus and as a coach and person.

I believe that you can translate this into your clients as a coach, into what you do and who you are. So I want you to ask yourself - am I truly playing big?

Here are the highlights: {2:25} Are you playing big? {3:47} You were put here to do more {5:50} The fear of success {8:36} Working on feeling safe and secure

Have you ever wondered why even the most experienced coaches often have their own coaches? I'm Ruth Kudzi, your host of The Coaching Hub podcast, and today we're diving deep into the real reasons why coaches need coaches. In this episode, I share my personal journey of how having a coach has profoundly impacted my career, helped me navigate life's challenges, and enhanced my ability to serve my clients better. Join me as we explore the importance of self-awareness, vulnerability, and growth, and why a coach for a coach is not just about guidance, but a pathway to truly thriving in both business and life.

Here are the Highlights:

00:00 Introduction

04:41 It's easy to judge others and assume we know their situation.

08:02 Coaching encourages self-awareness and responsibility for personal growth, challenging blame on others.

11:12 Coaching can transform our world by encouraging learning from mistakes and celebrating successes. 

About Ruth Kudzi:

Ruth is the founder of Optimus Coaching Academy and a well respected and successful coach, speaker and author who has worked across sectors including leadership, career and more recently business and mindset. She has over 10,000 coaching hours and has completed hundreds of hours of training and coaching supervision. Ruth is a MCC level coach with the ICF and is our course director and CEO. Prior to becoming a coach Ruth was a senior leader in education.

Find out more here: https://ruthkudzi.com/

Book:How to Feel Better: 4 Steps to Self-Coach Your Way to a Happier More Authentic You eBook : Kudzi, Ruth: Amazon.co.uk: Books 

Connect with Ruth:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Ruthkudzi2/ 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ruthkudzi/ 

Twitter: https://twitter.com/ruthkudzicoach

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthkudzi/ 

About Optimus Coach Academy:

Optimus offers best in class coaching training for individuals and corporates.

If you want to know more about what we offer: https://optimuscoachacademy.com/coach-training 

We also offer business support as standard at Optimus, find out more here: https://www.optimuscoachacademy.com/

Connect with Optimus Coach Academy on Social Media:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Optimuscoachacademy 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/optimuscoachacademy/ 

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/optimuscoachacademy 

Produced by

What stories and narratives are you holding about yourself?

In this episode, Adanna Onuekwusi talks about the profound impact writing can have on wellbeing.

We all carry internal stories of our own making. Through the power of writing, we can become aware of these stories and how they mould our lives. 

Using coaching tactics and powerful writing exercises, Adanna tells us how we can rewrite and edit these stories. And become who we want to be.

Have a listen to today’s episode. 1:23 On becoming aware of the internal stories and narratives that shape our lives 3:49: How coaching can help us release unhelpful narratives 5:23 Working with people’s identities and moving forward 7:01 How to get your ideas down on paper: exploring different approaches 10:11 How much time to dedicate to writing 13:11 Coaching and rewriting our internal stories 17:39 Stepping into who you want to be 21:16 How to work with Adanna

Do you ever struggle with imposter syndrome or ‘comparisonitis’? Or ever dealt with an identity crisis?When Val Hassall entered the online world, she found herself dealing with all three.

In today’s episode, Val tells us how coaching helped her develop the courage to be herself. The process was so empowering, she became a coach to help others step into their own power too.

Next year, Val will be sharing her ideas on ‘the Art of Owning your Story’ on the TEDx stage. But you don’t need to wait. Have a listen to these transformational ideas now… 

1:56 On starting your own business and experiencing imposter syndrome 3:31: How to reconnect with yourself and your values 5:31 Connecting with your purpose and your identity in the online world 7:58  Personal power and identity in your own brand through being coached 9:06 How to define your brand image 10:01 Coaching and dealing with imposter syndrome 12:18 Reframing your imposter syndrome 13:00 How to find out more about Val

To find out more about our extensive, ICF ACTP accredited coach training programme, head here. (We’re enrolling for February 2022!)

What is the PERMA model? Ruth explains the powerful model, a concept developed by Martin Seligman, one of the founders of positive psychology. PERMA stands for Positive Emotion, Engagement, Relationships, Meaning, and Accomplishment. Ruth shares how the PERMA model can be a transformative tool for coaches, providing a framework to measure and enhance clients' well-being. From positive emotions to engagement, relationships, meaning, and accomplishments, Ruth breaks down each element and shares practical tips on how to apply them flexibly to meet the unique needs of every client. 

Here are the Highlights:

00:28 PERMA model teaches well-being and growth.

05:14 Balancing emotions for well-being.

09:07 Finding meaning, contribution, accomplishments, optimism, health habits.

10:54 Coaches using PERMA to adapt with clients.

About Ruth Kudzi:

Ruth is the founder of Optimus Coaching Academy and a well respected and successful coach, speaker and author who has worked across sectors including leadership, career and more recently business and mindset. She has over 10,000 coaching hours and has completed hundreds of hours of training and coaching supervision. Ruth is a MCC level coach with the ICF and is our course director and CEO. Prior to becoming a coach Ruth was a senior leader in education.

Find out more here: https://ruthkudzi.com/

Book:How to Feel Better: 4 Steps to Self-Coach Your Way to a Happier More Authentic You eBook : Kudzi, Ruth: Amazon.co.uk: Books 

Connect with Ruth:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Ruthkudzi2/ 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ruthkudzi/ 

Twitter: https://twitter.com/ruthkudzicoach

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthkudzi/ 

About Optimus Coach Academy:

Optimus offers best in class coaching training for individuals and corporates.

If you want to know more about what we offer: https://optimuscoachacademy.com/coach-training 

We also offer business support as standard at Optimus, find out more here: https://www.optimuscoachacademy.com/

Connect with Optimus Coach Academy on Social Media:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Optimuscoachacademy 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/optimuscoachacademy/ 

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/optimuscoachacademy 

Produced by Winter Audio.

In this episode, we have an inspiring conversation with the multi-talented Dr. Adnan Ali. Not only is he a general practitioner and an ICF coach, but he's also the founder of a health improvement company and Open Box Coaching. Tune in as we discuss his journey within coaching, touching on personal experiences that led him to value the power of coaching and its effect on aspects such as time management and productivity. We'll delve into his contribution to the bestselling book by The Optimus Coaching Academy, The Power of Coaching, and how open-ended coaching can go beyond health to encompass all facets of life. Dr. Ali shares insightful perspectives on managing time as a valuable commodity and the concept of 'gifting time' as a way to improve our lives and the lives of those around us. If you're curious about how coaching can unlock your potential and transform the way you perceive and utilise time, this episode is a must-listen. 

Here are the Highlights:

00:01 Dr.Ali discovers the value of coaching in patient care.

04:03 Recognising the importance of time management and seeking coaching to address it. 

06:35 Confront inner conflicts, be brave, and act decisively to progress.

11:48 Focus on coaching and training for time management.

16:45 Reevaluate time usage, and focus on productivity and gifting.

About Ruth Kudzi:

Ruth is the founder of Optimus Coaching Academy and a well respected and successful coach, speaker and author who has worked across sectors including leadership, career and more recently business and mindset. She has over 10,000 coaching hours and has completed hundreds of hours of training and coaching supervision. Ruth is a MCC level coach with the ICF and is our course director and CEO. Prior to becoming a coach Ruth was a senior leader in education.

Find out more here: https://ruthkudzi.com/

Book:How to Feel Better: 4 Steps to Self-Coach Your Way to a Happier More Authentic You eBook : Kudzi, Ruth: Amazon.co.uk: Books 

Connect with Ruth:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Ruthkudzi2/ 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ruthkudzi/ 

Twitter: https://twitter.com/ruthkudzicoach

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthkudzi/ 

About Optimus Coach Academy:

Optimus offers best in class coaching training for individuals and corporates.

If you want to know more about what we offer: https://optimuscoachacademy.com/coach-training 

Connect with Optimus Coach Academy on Social Media:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Optimuscoachacademy 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/optimuscoachacademy/ 

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/optimuscoachacademy 

About Dr. Adnan Ali:

Dr. Adnan Ali is a medical professional with extensive experience in healthcare leadership, policy-making, and has a passion for promoting healthy living and reducing preventable diseases, particularly diabetes and heart disease.

In this episode, Ruth talks to Rebecca Daniel, an Optimus Coach Academy graduate and former teacher. We discuss the importance of working with other people, learning and development and having fun.

Here are the highlights from this episode:

{2:46} The new Brene Brown and Oprah

{5:42} You need people around you

{9:26} It's hard for people to let go

{12:50} I wanted more time for myself

.{16:06} Neglecting learning & development

{20:19} I felt guilty for having fun

For more info about The Coaching Catalysts head to bit.ly/thecoachingcatalysts

Connect with Rebecca on Facebook at www.facebook.com/rebeccadanielcoaching or www.facebook.com/thecoachingcatalysts 

Connect with Rebecca on Instagram at @rebeccadanielcoaching and @catalystcoachingcommunity

To sign up to our coach training course, click below:

https://optimuscoachacademy.com/coach-training/

In this episode, I speak to Optimus graduate, transformational mentor and founder of Mind Matters life coaching Helen Bowling.

We discuss the power of coaching; the silence, the reflections and the space, how powerful non directive really can be and the challenge to get out there and share that message. 

Here are the highlights:

{1:44} I was amazed by what coaching gave people

{4:40} Giving clients a space to feel heard

{8:37} The art of constructive feedback

{10:56} Making the unconscious conscious

{12:18} If you only work on the surface it will never change

{16:09} A desire to help people

Ruth shares her intentions and goals for 2024, reflecting on the impact she aims to make in various areas of her coaching and training businesses. She discusses the growth of her professional diploma and associate programs, her focus on supporting the neurodivergent and menopausal communities, and the intersection of psychology and coaching. Furthermore, she delves into her personal development journey, including pursuing coaching psychology chartership and establishing a quality training academy. Ruth emphasises the importance of being intentional with time and actions to achieve these goals and invites listeners to share their own intentions for the year. So, tune in and get ready to feel energised and motivated as Ruth provides insights on setting intentions and making impactful strides in 2024.

Here are the Highlights:

00:01 Expanding accredited programs and targeting diverse markets.

07:33 Supporting people to develop quality training programs.

09:55 Intentional focus on personal and professional priorities.

About Ruth Kudzi:

Ruth is the founder of Optimus Coaching Academy and a well respected and successful coach, speaker and author who has worked across sectors including leadership, career and more recently business and mindset. She has over 10,000 coaching hours and has completed hundreds of hours of training and coaching supervision. Ruth is a MCC level coach with the ICF and is our course director and CEO. Prior to becoming a coach Ruth was a senior leader in education.

Find out more here: https://ruthkudzi.com/

Book:How to Feel Better: 4 Steps to Self-Coach Your Way to a Happier More Authentic You eBook : Kudzi, Ruth: Amazon.co.uk: Books 

Connect with Ruth:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Ruthkudzi2/ 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ruthkudzi/ 

Twitter: https://twitter.com/ruthkudzicoach

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthkudzi/ 

About Optimus Coach Academy:

Optimus offers best in class coaching training for individuals and corporates.

If you want to know more about what we offer: https://optimuscoachacademy.com/coach-training 

Connect with Optimus Coach Academy on Social Media:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Optimuscoachacademy 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/optimuscoachacademy/ 

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/optimuscoachacademy 

Produced by Winter Audio.

In this episode we’re talking about how we can go from half-assed to all in. How we can change the habits, the belief structure and the thoughts that we have around our ability to do things and stick to them, rather than giving up and failing to keep those commitments.

If you are making a commitment to yourself personally, you will be able to show up for your clients too. And if you are making a commitment to you, if you are showing up for yourself, you are going to show up for others, and you're going to do that on a much deeper level.

Here are the highlights from today’s episode:

{00:59} The importance of being in real integrity

{3:50} Are the commitments that we want to make to ourselves really important to us?

{5:17} The reason we failed our commitments

{6:24} The solution: start small and make it non-negotiable 

Connect with Ruth:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Ruthkudzi2/

Web: https://ruthkudzi.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ruthkudzi/?hl=en

Welcome to The Coaching Hub Podcast with your host, Ruth Kudzi. In this episode, Ruth is joined by Jacqui Frost, a Resilient Leaders Consultant and Coach, to discuss the intersection of coaching and resilient leadership. Jacqui shares her experiences as a former head of education and the journey that led her to coaching. They delve into the concept of resilient leadership and how it can be utilised in various professional settings, from education to entrepreneurship. They explore a powerful framework for leadership development, touching on topics such as clarity of direction, leadership presence, and resilient decision-making. Join Ruth and Jacqui as they offer insights and practical tips for effective leadership development. Tune in to this episode to discover how coaching and resilient leadership can empower individuals and teams to thrive.

Here are the Highlights:

05:59 Assessing leaders' needs, strengths, and weaknesses.

08:16 Generate ideas, struggle with unifying purpose.

11:31 Leadership presence is about authenticity and values.

14:56 Boundaries in professional communication and responsibilities.

17:47 Identifying team strengths and learning from them.

About Ruth Kudzi:

Ruth is the founder of Optimus Coaching Academy and a well-respected and successful coach, speaker and author who has worked across sectors including leadership, career and more recently business and mindset. She has over 10,000 coaching hours and has completed hundreds of hours of training and coaching supervision. Ruth is a MCC level coach with the ICF and is our course director and CEO. Prior to becoming a coach Ruth was a senior leader in education.

Find out more here: https://ruthkudzi.com/

Book:How to Feel Better: 4 Steps to Self-Coach Your Way to a Happier More Authentic You eBook : Kudzi, Ruth: Amazon.co.uk: Books 

Connect with Ruth:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Ruthkudzi2/ 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ruthkudzi/ 

Twitter: https://twitter.com/ruthkudzicoach

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthkudzi/ 

About Optimus Coach Academy:

Optimus offers the best in class coaching training for individuals and corporates.

If you want to know more about what we offer: https://optimuscoachacademy.com/coach-training 

Connect with Optimus Coach Academy on Social Media:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Optimuscoachacademy 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/optimuscoachacademy/ 

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/optimuscoachacademy 

About Jacqui Frost:

Jacqui spent twenty-eight years in primary education, sixteen as a headteacher in four different schools. She was also an OFSTED inspector as a serving headteacher. 

Since January 2017, she has been a leadership coach, working with leaders and teams across many different settings. She loves to work with clients who are looking to strengthen their resilience...

In this episode we’re talking about jealousy. We're talking about envy. All of us have experienced this, both as a person who is feeling the emotion, and I've experienced other people saying to me that they're jealous of me. 

They're jealous of my success. They're envious of my success. Why do I deserve it when they haven't achieved it? 

But like anything, it's there to show us other things. Let’s talk about them. 

Here are the highlights from today’s episode:

{1:49} Desiring what others have

{3:08} Ask yourself the right questions 

{6:39} The importance of exploring your emotions when you feel jealous

{7:00} Reflect on what you can change to obtain what you desire

Connect with Ruth:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Ruthkudzi2/

Web: https://ruthkudzi.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ruthkudzi/?hl=en

What is it really like to build a coaching business from scratch? This episode explores how I built my coaching business Ruth Kudzi Coaching Ltd and how it might have seemed like an overnight success however the truth is different.  You're in for an honest and transparent look into my story from my early leadership roles to navigating confidence dips and mastering the balancing act of family and entrepreneurship.

I share the pivots, the challenges, and the triumphs that shaped my path. You'll hear about everything from my first non-paying clients to crossing that elusive 10k a month revenue threshold and all the lessons learned along the way. Plus, I delve into how I transitioned to building a thriving training business while maintaining a coaching practice that I love.

Here are the Highlights:

01:12 Coaching inspired a career shift; I began properly coaching in 2008. 

05:16 Years of coaching experience and training helped my success: I was using skills I already had. 

09:29 I balanced one-on-one coaching and online courses with limited work time due to having young children, facing criticism for my schedule and realised had to focus on what worked for me. 

12:28 Launched a group program transitioning from employee to entrepreneur; faced challenges but grew, achieving a 5k revenue month by November 2016 and consistent 10k months from May 2017 onwards. 

16:09 Many people misunderstood coaching as directive, but it’s actually about empowering individuals to take ownership.My approach using mentoring and coaching offers something unique. 

18:44 Finding a supportive network has been crucial but challenging, impacting both personal and professional life.

23:01 If you have any questions you want me to cover about my business or coaching journey on the podcast, get in touch: I’m running a new mastermind for established coaches from February next year. 

About Ruth Kudzi:

Ruth is the founder of Optimus Coaching Academy and a well respected and successful coach, speaker and author who has worked across sectors including leadership, career and more recently business and mindset. She has over 10,000 coaching hours and has completed hundreds of hours of training and coaching supervision. Ruth is a MCC level coach with the ICF and is our course director and CEO. Prior to becoming a coach Ruth was a senior leader in education.

Find out more here: https://ruthkudzi.com/

Book:How to Feel Better: 4 Steps to Self-Coach Your Way to a Happier More Authentic You eBook : Kudzi, Ruth: Amazon.co.uk: Books 

Connect with Ruth:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Ruthkudzi2/ 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ruthkudzi/ 

Twitter: https://twitter.com/ruthkudzicoach

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthkudzi/ 

About Optimus Coach Academy:

Optimus offers best in class coaching training for individuals and corporates.

If you want to know more about what we offer:

Have you ever wondered what business coaches do? In this episode of The Coaching Hub Podcast, I share some insight into the multifaceted world of business coaching. I explore the diverse roles of business coaches, the importance of qualifications, and the benefits of having a blended coaching approach. Whether you're just starting out or looking to deepen your understanding of the field, join us as we unravel the intricacies of business coaching and how it can help, SME’s, business owners and entrepreneurs.

Here are the Highlights:

00:00 Introduction

05:09 Coaching often involves leveraging personal experience to build trust and empathy

07:35 Tailor strategies to client needs and strengths

09:11 Business owners thrive in masterminds when they are in a small group and maybe a bigger group when they're newer

09:58 Business owners need a thinking partner and mindset support. Combining mentorship and coaching can enhance guidance. 

About Ruth Kudzi:

Ruth is the founder of Optimus Coaching Academy and a well respected and successful coach, speaker and author who has worked across sectors including leadership, career and more recently business and mindset. She has over 10,000 coaching hours and has completed hundreds of hours of training and coaching supervision. Ruth is a MCC level coach with the ICF and is our course director and CEO. Prior to becoming a coach Ruth was a senior leader in education.

Find out more here: https://ruthkudzi.com/

Book:How to Feel Better: 4 Steps to Self-Coach Your Way to a Happier More Authentic You eBook : Kudzi, Ruth: Amazon.co.uk: Books 

Connect with Ruth:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Ruthkudzi2/ 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ruthkudzi/ 

Twitter: https://twitter.com/ruthkudzicoach

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthkudzi/ 

About Optimus Coach Academy:

Optimus offers best in class coaching training for individuals and corporates.

If you want to know more about what we offer: https://optimuscoachacademy.com/coach-training 

We also offer business support as standard at Optimus, find out more here: https://www.optimuscoachacademy.com/

Connect with Optimus Coach Academy on Social Media:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Optimuscoachacademy 

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Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/optimuscoachacademy 

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Today's episode of The Coaching Hub Podcast explores the fascinating interplay between psychology and coaching. With a rich background in psychology, Ruth shares her personal journey and insights into how understanding human behaviour and neuroscience can profoundly enhance coaching practices. Whether it's overcoming personal barriers or helping clients navigate through their issues more effectively, Ruth discusses the transformative power of integrating psychological principles into coaching. Listen in as she explores the importance of self-awareness, empathy, and maintaining curiosity, and how these factors not only improve coaching outcomes but also ripple out to positively impact all areas of life. Join her as she uncovers the pivotal role of psychology in coaching and how it can lead to deeper, more meaningful connections and outcomes.

Here are the Highlights:

00:00 Studying psychology to understand oneself and help others.

05:58 Coaching clients to make effective decisions under stress.

07:17 Recognising the impact of neuroscience on coaching effectiveness.

11:19 Understanding psychology supports effective support and growth.

About Ruth Kudzi:

Ruth is the founder of Optimus Coaching Academy and a well respected and successful coach, speaker and author who has worked across sectors including leadership, career and more recently business and mindset. She has over 10,000 coaching hours and has completed hundreds of hours of training and coaching supervision. Ruth is a MCC level coach with the ICF and is our course director and CEO. Prior to becoming a coach Ruth was a senior leader in education.

Find out more here: https://ruthkudzi.com/

Book:How to Feel Better: 4 Steps to Self-Coach Your Way to a Happier More Authentic You eBook : Kudzi, Ruth: Amazon.co.uk: Books 

Connect with Ruth:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Ruthkudzi2/ 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ruthkudzi/ 

Twitter: https://twitter.com/ruthkudzicoach

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthkudzi/ 

About Optimus Coach Academy:

Optimus offers best in class coaching training for individuals and corporates.

If you want to know more about what we offer: https://optimuscoachacademy.com/coach-training 

Connect with Optimus Coach Academy on Social Media:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Optimuscoachacademy 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/optimuscoachacademy/ 

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/optimuscoachacademy 

Produced by Winter...

In the online space, it does seem that if somebody has got to six figures in their business, people then think that they are the perfect person to help others get to six figures on their own. 

I am going to be blasting through some myths here, and I'm going to be talking about the difference between mentoring and coaching, how many people do a blend as well as what is actually important in my opinion, from a consumer point of view.

Here are the highlights:

{3:16} Do you talk about your client's results?

{4:20} Saying no to the cookie-cutter business model

{6:21} How we're often sold a dream online

{8:51} How you can be more curious as a pure coach if you don't have experience in what the client is talking about

{10:12} How we can believe that somebody's success is enough for them to help us be more successful in our own field

{12:09} Figuring out if a coach or mentor is for you

{13:32} Who are you choosing to work with you and walk alongside you to take you to the next level?

As a coaching mindset becomes a distinct ICF competency what does it actually mean? 

I believe that as coaches our mindset is one of the most important things we can work on between client sessions to deliver great results.

Some of my top hacks, alongside the exercise / journaling / reading / silence / diet / sleep list that we all know so well are shared in this podcast, I include: having time off social media every week, switching off from our phones, either having someone else answer my emails or having the apps off my phone, reading fiction and doing other things which stimulate my brain which aren’t coaching. 

Alongside this it is hugely important as a coach that we continue developing our knowledge, skills and experience through training, reading, coaching practice AND that we have safe spaces to talk about coaching for example in supervision (or in my new coaching hub membership).

Here are the highlights from today’s episode:

{2:14} A brief talk about energy hygiene

{4:24} The importance of performing cognitively at our best

{7:32} Tune in to what you find enriching 

Connect with Ruth:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Ruthkudzi2/

Web: https://ruthkudzi.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ruthkudzi/?hl=en

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-4ShCtWdEQLyqvjF9-7t8Q

Podcast: https://ruthkudzi.com/podcast-thecoachinghub/