The Coaching Hub Podcast
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!
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Ep 153: Finding your Formula™ using Conscious Development® with Martin Miller
04/25/2024
Ep 153: Finding your Formula™ using Conscious Development® with Martin Miller
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: Book: Connect with Ruth: Facebook: Instagram: Twitter: LinkedIn: 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: Connect with Optimus Coach Academy on Social Media: Facebook: Instagram: Linkedin: 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 in harmony with all the associated elements. Conscious Development® is a whole person, whole life approach. It embodies the combination of personal, professional, and business development. Its focus is on 5 key areas of your world and how the relationship between all of them is aligned to living a life that's true to who you really are. He utilises a proven M.A.P which helps you create alignment and delivers the results you seek. Coaching is at its core, the focus being the manifestation of prosperity across all areas of your life. He supports his clients to navigate their world, and embody principles of alignment so they become aware, conscious, and intentional about developing every element of their lives’ and businesses. Rewarding them with aligned prosperity, balance, and harmony. Connect with Martin: Website: LinkedIn: Facebook: Produced by .
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Ep 152: Open Box Coaching with Dr. Adnan Ali
04/18/2024
Ep 152: Open Box Coaching with Dr. Adnan Ali
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: Book: Connect with Ruth: Facebook: Instagram: Twitter: LinkedIn: 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: Connect with Optimus Coach Academy on Social Media: Facebook: Instagram: Linkedin: 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. Dr. Ali is also an ICF-accredited coach who strives to improve global health in the business world by promoting prevention and wellness. He is also the co-author of the best selling book "The Power of Coaching" and founder of OpenBoxCoaching.com. Ready to Revive and Energise Your Health? Website: LinkedIn: Facebook: Produced by .
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Ep 151: The Power of Coaching with James Eder
04/11/2024
Ep 151: The Power of Coaching with James Eder
In today's episode of The Coaching Hub Podcast, Ruth welcomes James Eder, an inspiring figure whose ventures into entrepreneurship have rendered him a work-life expert, a best-selling co-author, and a beacon for personal development. James talks about his whirlwind coaching journey, sharing insights from the co-authored Optimus book, The Power of Coaching: Nurturing Leadership and Personal Development, and revealing his own SAS model – Space, Accountability, and Support – which promises to be a guiding force for thriving in business and life. Tune in as they explore the impact coaching has on individuals and organisations, as they celebrate not only successes but the invaluable lessons in failures with Ruth. Here are the Highlights: 00:01 Introduction to coaching led to a powerful career discovery. 05:44 Developed his coaching niche through years of experience. 09:01 Creating schedule commitments helps clients prioritise goals and initiates progress. 10:41 Accountability and commitment drive progress and empowerment, creating a structure that helps overcome barriers and achieve goals. 13:15 Final support for entrepreneurs is crucial for success. It's about having a cheerleader on your side, offering encouragement during both good and bad times. 16:18 James shares his journey, success, failure, and perseverance. 19:27 Using a magic wand for positive life changes. 22:47 Grateful for support and excited for future 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: Book: Connect with Ruth: Facebook: Instagram: Twitter: LinkedIn: 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: Connect with Optimus Coach Academy on Social Media: Facebook: Instagram: Linkedin: About James Eder: James Eder is an Entrepreneur & Work.Life Coach. He has over 20 years of experience in various leadership roles. In 2005 he graduated from The University of Birmingham having completed his dissertation on The Impact of Coaching in Organisations. Since then he has been on a continuous self-development journey sharing his experience and knowledge as a mentor and coaching people helping support their own adventures. In 2021 James completed an ACC ICF accredited programme with Optimus Academy. He is the Co-Founder of StudentBeans, a company that set out to empower students to thrive. The student discount platform quickly became a global leader providing brands with student verification, Gen Z insights and advertising services. StudentBeans continues as part of a new company identity, Pion, which brings together an ecosystem of products and services; Insights, Advertising & Verification. James built the business on the foundation that people do business with people. Following the discovery of his heart condition, Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy he has designed a life to work for him. Most recently James focuses his time leveraging his experience and expertise as a Work-Life Coach delivering transformation for his clients. Focusing on Entrepreneurs & founders and people who know they want to make a change in their lives he gives them SAS - Space, Accountability & Support to help them be the best they already are. Find out more here: Connect with James: LinkedIn: Instagram: Produced by .
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Ep 150: Coaching Supervision: Why Every Coach Needs It with Rebecca Daniel
04/04/2024
Ep 150: Coaching Supervision: Why Every Coach Needs It with Rebecca Daniel
Ruth Kudzi sits down with special guest Rebecca Daniel, a coach, supervisor, and trainer, to delve into the world of coaching supervision. Rebecca shares her journey from transitioning out of the education sector to founding The Coaching Catalysts with her business partner Sarah Bramall. They discuss the importance of early coaching supervision, the impact of supervision on a coach's confidence, and the role of supervision in professionalising the coaching industry. Dive into the conversation as they explore the benefits of supervision, its role in ongoing development, and how it contributes to the richness of a coach's experience. If you're curious about the transformative power of coaching supervision, this episode is a must-listen! Here are the Highlights: 00:00 Transitioned from education to coaching, inspired by a mentor. 04:09 Promote early supervision for student’s progress and improvement 10:00 Challenge, growth, and self-awareness lead to improvement. 11:52 Periods of being important for rational thinking. 16:29 Mastery is a lifelong journey, not a destination. 18:44 Mentor coaching should not be a checkbox exercise. 21:50 Proud of coach development service with supervision. 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: Book: Connect with Ruth: Facebook: About Rebecca Daniel: Rebecca Daniel is an experienced and accredited ICF Coach, Coach Trainer and Coach Supervisor. As co-founder of The Coaching Catalysts, she empowers coaches and professionals to develop personally and professionally, whilst prioritising their wellbeing and engaging in ethical practice. With a strong background in both public and private sectors, Rebecca has worked with clients from NHS, Barclays, EY and the Department for Work & Pensions. Drawing from her extensive 12+ years of experience in the education sector as a former teacher and leader, Rebecca is well-versed in improving overall performance, employee development, and retention. Rebecca's coaching approach is focused on empowering individuals to overcome challenges, cultivate resilience, and enhance their communication skills. Her dedication to personal and professional growth, along with her passion for promoting diversity, equity and inclusivity, makes her an asset to any organisation. Connect with Rebecca: Website: LinkedIn: Instagram: Facebook: Free Facebook Group:
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Ep 149: Resilient Leaders with Jacqui Frost
03/28/2024
Ep 149: Resilient Leaders with Jacqui Frost
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: Book: Connect with Ruth: Facebook: Instagram: Twitter: LinkedIn: 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: Connect with Optimus Coach Academy on Social Media: Facebook: Instagram: Linkedin: 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 both in the workplace and in life. She is a CC ICF accredited coach, a Resilient Leaders Consultant and a Director of Leadership43. Jacqui is passionate about coaching and strives to help her clients “unlock their treasure chest of resources” she guides them to find the key. Jacqui is currently a coach for a large multi-academy trust and has many individual clients. She has facilitated various programmes and workshops, at the heart of this work is the Resilient Leaders Framework. Find out more: Connect with Jacqui: LinkedIn: Produced by .
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Ep 148: Coaching as a Leader with Ruth Wood
03/21/2024
Ep 148: Coaching as a Leader with Ruth Wood
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: Book: Connect with Ruth: Facebook: Instagram: Twitter: LinkedIn: 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: Connect with Optimus Coach Academy on Social Media: Facebook: Instagram: Linkedin: 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 and her teams for more than a decade as part of this. Ruth has a passion for empowering leaders to get the best from themselves and their teams to improve performance and retention. She coaches individuals and teams on challenges ranging from handling conflict, developing strategy and delivering change and transformation, to building trust, confidence and impactful communication. Find out more at Connect with Ruth: LinkedIn: ruthalexandrawood Produced by .
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Ep 147: Coaching and Training with Fiona Irving
03/14/2024
Ep 147: Coaching and Training with Fiona Irving
Today Ruth is joined by Fiona Irving, who will share her perspective on blending coaching with training to empower managers and foster personal growth. Fiona discusses her journey from the corporate world to coaching and training, highlighting the profound impact of neuroscience and positive psychology on her approach. We'll explore how creating a safe environment is essential for effective feedback and development, and delve into the evolution from structured training to a more flexible, client-centered coaching style. Prepare to be inspired and equipped with practical tips to enhance your own coaching or management skills, emphasising the value of ongoing learning in the coaching community. Remember to hit subscribe to stay updated with our latest episodes, Tune in to listen to this fascinating conversation with Fiona. Here are the Highlights: 03:09 Facilitated change management; focused on skills development. 07:24 Enthusiastic testimonial about life coaching experience. 11:32 Self-coaching brings joy and benefits in life. 16:25 Unlearned need for control, embraced a coaching approach. 20:24 Structured training shifted to a client-focused approach. 22:07 Learning from training and selling the experience, doing a constant skill top-up. 27:45 Develop self-confidence and manage others' skills effectively. 29:22 Questioning confidence and how inadequate leadership can impact staff performance. 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: Book: Connect with Ruth: Facebook: Instagram: Twitter: LinkedIn: 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: Connect with Optimus Coach Academy on Social Media: Facebook: Instagram: Linkedin: About Fiona Irving: CHECK Fiona is a Management Development Trainer, Facilitator and Coach who works primarily with corporate clients. She began her career in the travel industry where she spent 12 enjoyable years with British Airways. Here, she held various development roles within Operations and Corporate HR, including workshop design and delivery, corporate event management, oversight of accredited programmes and coordination of a portfolio of management short courses. She formed FPI Associates in 1998 and the primary focus of her business ever since has been on supporting leaders at all levels to develop the self-awareness, skills and behaviours necessary to contribute to the creation of effective and engaging work cultures. She is passionate about improving interpersonal communication within teams and has particular expertise in the areas of handling work performance discussions or challenging conversations. She believes that leading well means bringing your “best self” to work – and in her capacity as a Leadership & Performance Coach she thrives on supporting clients to address the challenges they face in doing just that! Find out more: LinkedIn: l Produced by .
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Ep 146: Starting Over with Sara Burton
03/07/2024
Ep 146: Starting Over with Sara Burton
Ep 146: Starting Over with Sara Burton Ruth Kudzi is joined by Sara Burton. Sara shares her personal experiences and journey to becoming a start over coach, emphasising the empowerment and celebration that comes with starting over. The conversation delves into the various aspects of beginning again, including career changes, relationship transitions, and personal losses. Highlighting the resilience and strength it takes to embrace change. Sara elaborates on the role of coaching and supporting individuals through the process of starting over, sharing the importance of self-awareness, boundaries, and the value of failures. Join Ruth and Sara as they explore new beginnings and the positive impact of coaching. Here are the Highlights: 06:21 Experience and knowledge lead us forward positively. 08:09 Coaching helps people find their own solutions. 11:36 Enjoying the process of discovering your passion. 16:35 Coaches must work responsibly and consider their well-being. 17:27 Self-awareness and self-care lead to 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: Book: Connect with Ruth: Facebook: Instagram: Twitter: LinkedIn: 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: Connect with Optimus Coach Academy on Social Media: Facebook: Instagram: Linkedin: About Sara Burton: Sara is a Start Over Coach and the host of The Start Over Podcast. Sara empowers ambitious individuals to “start over’ part or the whole of their lives, when staying the same is no longer an option and they are ready for change. Whether that be starting over an old goal in a new way, embracing a fresh start or moving on from one of life’s big curve balls. Sara helps them go from where they are now to a place where they can be, do and have what they want next. Change takes time but it can be exciting and with some realigning, re-discovery of your self, refocusing and re-energising start overs is where Sara believes the magic happens! Sara works with clients on a 1:1 basis and also through her online programmes and retreats Connect with Sara: Podcast: Instagram: Facebook: LinkedIn: Titktok: Website Produced by .
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Ep 145: Coaching in Organisations with Merrisha Gordon
02/29/2024
Ep 145: Coaching in Organisations with Merrisha Gordon
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: Book: Connect with Ruth: Facebook: Instagram: Twitter: LinkedIn: 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: Connect with Optimus Coach Academy on Social Media: Facebook: Instagram: Linkedin: About Merrisha: Merrisha is a Leadership Coach, Organisational Consultant and Trainer who supports organisations. Find out more here: Connect with Merrisha: Linkedin: Produced by .
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Ep 144: The Power of Rest & Coaching with Nikki St Paul
02/22/2024
Ep 144: The Power of Rest & Coaching with Nikki St Paul
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: Book: Connect with Ruth: Facebook: Instagram: Twitter: LinkedIn: 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: Connect with Optimus Coach Academy on Social Media: Facebook: Instagram: Linkedin: 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 12-week online 1:1 programme. is here to redefine success. It's a step-by-step guide to rediscovering yourself, regulating your nervous system, and building habits to create a life that feels good, not just looks good. helps ambitious women in midlife set and go after goals with greater alignment, clarity and purpose; rediscover who they are underneath the busyness, and 'switch off' from work without overwhelming guilt. Download a FREE relaxation breathing video to help listeners Elevate their Evening and get them ready for bed. This short (less than 10 minutes) practice is designed to help relax at the end of the day by slowing down the breath and focusing inward on the present moment. Sign up here to claim your free relaxation breathing video: Find out more: Produced by .
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Ep 141: My Coaching Journey and Why I Love It!
02/19/2024
Ep 141: My Coaching Journey and Why I Love It!
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: Book: Connect with Ruth: Facebook: Instagram: Twitter: LinkedIn: 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: Connect with Optimus Coach Academy on Social Media: Facebook: Instagram: Linkedin: Produced by .
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Ep 142: The Power of Looking Back and What I've Learnt from 2023
02/19/2024
Ep 142: The Power of Looking Back and What I've Learnt from 2023
Today, Ruth takes a reflective look back at last year and shares the highs and lows of her journey. From her significant increase in revenue and the introduction of new courses to the challenges faced in getting EMCC accreditation and hitting sign-up targets. Ruth candidly discusses the lessons learned and the importance of celebrating small wins. She also delves into the areas where her business excelled and the strategic shifts they made. Join Ruth as she provides valuable insights into the power of reflection, celebrating successes, and shaping a vision for the future. Here are the Highlights: 05:19 Enhanced training, free value, consistent sign-ups, marketing success. 08:46 Flexibility, openness, learning, and data-driven decision-making. 10:30 Enhancing business through coaching and psychology integration. 13:08 Prepare for 2024 with confidence by reflecting and learning the lessons from 2023. 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: Book: Connect with Ruth: Facebook: Instagram: Twitter: LinkedIn: 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: Connect with Optimus Coach Academy on Social Media: Facebook: Instagram: Linkedin: Produced by .
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Ep 143: Looking Forward to 2024
02/19/2024
Ep 143: Looking Forward to 2024
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: Book: Connect with Ruth: Facebook: Instagram: Twitter: LinkedIn: 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: Connect with Optimus Coach Academy on Social Media: Facebook: Instagram: Linkedin: Produced by .
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Episode 140 - The Nervous System and Coaching
10/17/2022
Episode 140 - The Nervous System and Coaching
Does every coach perform in the same way? I think its easy to assume that they do - especially ICF coaches. I am an ICF master coach. I'm also an energy coach. So ,I'm going to talk in this episode about the nervous system and coaching and how I really believe that understanding this can help you be a better coach, but also help you support your clients on a much deeper level. Here are the highlights: (02:26) An active nervous system (06:11) Our relationship with money (10:09) Ways to reset (13:55) Impacts (15:54) Regulation If you want to know more about what we offer: Follow Optimus Coach Academy on Social Media: Website: Facebook: Instagram: Twitter: LinkedIn: This Podcast Proudly Produced By The Podcast Boutique www.thepodcastboutique.com/
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Episode 139 - What Even Is Leadership?
10/10/2022
Episode 139 - What Even Is Leadership?
Leadership is something that all of us will more than likely aspire to, whether it’s because of the security and money that a leadership role can offer, or if the management and leadership of others is a genuine interest that you strive towards. Often, we think that what makes a leader is the job title, Vice President, President, Manager. However, this isn’t always the case. In this episode I discuss the preconceptions of what comes with a leadership role, and what it means to actually be in a leadership role. Here are the highlights: (01:39) Security in leadership (05:15) It’s not always about you (08:06) Knowing the right moments (11:44) Being mindful and present If you want to know more about what we offer: Follow Optimus Coach Academy on Social Media: Website: Facebook: Instagram: Twitter: LinkedIn:
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Episode 138 - A Focus On Self-Acceptance and Self-Awareness
10/03/2022
Episode 138 - A Focus On Self-Acceptance and Self-Awareness
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: Follow Optimus Coach Academy on Social Media: Website: Facebook: Instagram: Twitter: LinkedIn:
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Episode 137 - Building A Successful Coaching Business
09/26/2022
Episode 137 - Building A Successful Coaching Business
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: Follow Optimus Coach Academy on Social Media: Website: Facebook: Instagram: Twitter: LinkedIn:
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Episode 136 :How Coaching Has Helped Me
09/20/2022
Episode 136 :How Coaching Has Helped Me
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: Follow Optimus Coach Academy on Social Media: Website: Facebook: Instagram: Twitter: LinkedIn:
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Episode 135 Interview with Laura Taylor
09/12/2022
Episode 135 Interview with Laura Taylor
Episode 135 – Interview with Laura Taylor In today’s episode we are talking to Laura Taylor. Laura is a business coach who helps female coaches sign consistent clients. Before she trained as a coach of Optimus, Laura ran her own styling business and now she is on a mission to help great coaches run great businesses. We chat about the importance of coaching and discuss where to price yourself in a competitive market. Key Highlights within this episode: (02:42) Styling business (05:51) Transparency (07:21) Guilt in charging (10:04) Charging your worth (17:33) How Laura works with clients The Link to Laura’s Masterclass is here: And if you want to know more about what we offer: Follow Optimus Coach Academy on Social Media: Website: Facebook: Instagram: Twitter: LinkedIn:
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Episode 134 - Interview with Naomi Tyrrell, PhD
09/05/2022
Episode 134 - Interview with Naomi Tyrrell, PhD
Today we are talking to Naomi Tyrrell, PhD, who is a coach and a mentor who specialises in evidence-based strategies to support families when they're moving home with kids. Her Facebook group was a brilliant resource for me when I was moving home with kids about a year ago -and it was a pleasure to talk to her about strategies we can employ in a variety of stressful situations. Key Highlights within this episode: (01:34) Naomi’s background and reasons for starting the group. (05:01) Communication is Key (08:16) Different Strategies (10:25) Are Children Resilient? (17:04) Looking At Things Practically (22:09) How Coaching Has Helped You can find out more on Naomi’s website To find out more about how to move home with kids click here And 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
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Eps 133: The Power of Self-Belief with Tamzin Hall
08/22/2022
Eps 133: The Power of Self-Belief with Tamzin Hall
Self belief is powerful and in this episode with Tamzin Hall we explore how we can build and develop it. Tamzin is a coach with a degree in Psychology she obtained as a mature student as she had the belief she could make it happen. She supports people to develop their confidence so that they can live the lives they want to live. We cover everything from golf to working in corporate and how this is so often the piece that is the deal breaker. If you are interested in coaching then check out our qualifications at Optimus by clicking
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Eps 132: Life as a business owner and coach with Helen Hill
08/15/2022
Eps 132: Life as a business owner and coach with Helen Hill
In this episode I speak to multi-passionate business owner and coach Helen Hill who is currently studying on the Optimus diploma. She shares about how to thrive as a business owner and how being selfish can help you to succeed as you are creating boundaries. We explore how failure is part of success and learning and overnight success is not something which is real! and how money doesn't have to be your number one driver. This is all about growing a business on your terms. Our Professional Coaching Diploma makes you a highly capable and credible coach. Check out our ICF-accredited course . We’re enrolling for September now. To connect with Helen you can by the following platforms: Website - Instagram - LinkedIn - Twitter -
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Eps 131: Neurodiversity in coaching with Gwendolyn Jones
08/08/2022
Eps 131: Neurodiversity in coaching with Gwendolyn Jones
In this podcast we talk to Gwendolyn Jones about Neurodiversity in coaching - both working with Neurodiverse clients and how to create your own way of doing things if you are Neurodiverse. A current Optimus student Gwen has a wealth of knowledge on Neurodiversity As Gwen says "You can't put a star brick into a square hole" she shares about how being multi passionate works for her and allows her to pursue her different areas of interest She shares some practical things you can do both as someone who is Neurodiverse and wanting to come out of a freeze state and for coaches to support their clients right from the start. This is an essential listen if you are a coach or wanting to become one. If you are interested in exploring Neurodiversity in coaching come and check out our qualifications at Optimus by clicking
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Eps 130: How parent coaching is on the rise and how transformational it can be with Penny Philips
08/01/2022
Eps 130: How parent coaching is on the rise and how transformational it can be with Penny Philips
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 To connect with Penny you can via the following platforms: Email - LinkedIn - Website -
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Eps 129 : How can a coaching qualification help you with your business? With Isabelle Fielding
07/25/2022
Eps 129 : How can a coaching qualification help you with your business? With Isabelle Fielding
How can a coaching qualification help you with your business? Today I spoke to Isabelle Fielding who graduated from our diploma just over a year ago.. In that time she has transformed her business from clinical research to predominantly coaching and training where she works with a variety of different clients. Isabelle talks about how coaching has made a difference in her training delivery and design and with her new skills she is in demand to create engaging courses with a wide variety of clients. Plus, we share the reality of running your business and that despite many successes both of us have had our fair share of flops, of things that didn’t work out and no’s : this is a key message to share as we know that those no’s are there for all of us and we all need to pick ourselves up and dust ourselves down to continue to pursue the yeses. If you are considering combining coaching with your existing skills this is well worth a lesson AND we recommend you come and check out our programs below so you could create a new business like Isabelle. Our Coach Diplomas makes you a highly capable and credible coach. Check out our ICF-accredited course and if join one of our coach diplomas before the end of July you'll receive our July bonus! To connect with Isabella you can via or
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Eps 128: What makes a real difference to you as a client? With Nicole Louise Winer
07/18/2022
Eps 128: What makes a real difference to you as a client? With Nicole Louise Winer
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 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
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Eps 127: Life After Coaching Training with Nonie Leonard
07/04/2022
Eps 127: Life After Coaching Training with Nonie Leonard
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! *** Want to see more from Nonie? Head to *** 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 . We’re enrolling for September now.
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Eps 126 - Life after Coach Training with Marilu Revelli
06/27/2022
Eps 126 - Life after Coach Training with Marilu Revelli
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. **** To see more from Marilu, go to: *** 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 . We’re enrolling now for September!
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Eps 125: Life after coach training with Mike Cole
06/20/2022
Eps 125: Life after coach training with Mike Cole
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. *** Want to see more from Mike? Head to https://thismikecole.com *** 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 .
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Eps 124 - Different shades of leadership coaching with Lucie Lachnitova
06/13/2022
Eps 124 - Different shades of leadership coaching with Lucie Lachnitova
In today’s episode, Ruth talks to Lucie Lachnitova about her experience training with Optimus, where she expected to be after the training, and where she is now… Lucie comes from an education background and possesses a tonne of experience working within senior leadership. She signed onto our diploma to enhance her existing coaching skills and had NO intention of leaving her role. 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. *** To see more from Lucie Lachnitova, head to: *** 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 !
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