Ep 145: Coaching in Organisations with Merrisha Gordon
Release Date: 02/29/2024
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Ep 145: Coaching in Organisations with Merrisha Gordon
The Coaching Hub Podcast
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...
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info_outlineRuth 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/
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 Merrisha:
Merrisha is a Leadership Coach, Organisational Consultant and Trainer who supports organisations.
Find out more here: www.merrishagordoncoaching.com
Connect with Merrisha:
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/merrishagordoncoaching/
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