The Coaching Hub Podcast

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: 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.

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.

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: 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/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ruthkudzi/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ruthkudzicoach LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthkudzi/ This Podcast Proudly Produced By The Podcast Boutique www.thepodcastboutique.com/

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: 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/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ruthkudzi/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ruthkudzicoach LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthkudzi/

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 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/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ruthkudzi/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ruthkudzicoach LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthkudzi/

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/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ruthkudzi/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ruthkudzicoach LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthkudzi/

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/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ruthkudzi/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ruthkudzicoach LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthkudzi/

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: https://mailchi.mp/7745a0c6acd1/countdown-to-cash-masterclass 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 Website: https://ruthkudzi.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Ruthkudzi2/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ruthkudzi/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ruthkudzicoach LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthkudzi/

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 https://www.naomityrrellphd.com/ To find out more about how to move home with kids click here https://www.facebook.com/groups/656223254968817 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

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 here

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 here. We’re enrolling for September now. To connect with Helen you can by the following platforms: Website - fallingofftheladder.com Instagram - @fallingofftheladder LinkedIn - Helen Hill Twitter - @unlikelygenius

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 here

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 - [email protected] LinkedIn - Penny Phillips FRSA Website - Www.theparentvillage.org.uk

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 here 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 https://www.linkedin.com/mwlite/in/isabelle-fielding or https://m.facebook.com/isabellefieldingcoaching

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/

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 https://highlyfavouredwoman.com *** 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 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: www.marilurevelli.com *** 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!

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 here.

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: https://www.arcticfoxcoaching.com/about *** 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 chats to a previous Optimus Student, Anna Badckock. Together, they discuss Anna’s experience of our coach training and where she is now! Find out how Anna has cleverly merged coaching with her marketing expertise to help businesses grow online. That’s not all Anna does either. When she isn’t supporting the marketing efforts of business owners, she helps others identify and reach their version of success. During the episode, Anna explains why our coach training programme was the perfect fit for her and how the flexibility gave her space to look after her children and support their additional needs. Listen to the episode now! See more from Anna at the following links: For marketing support: https://coachtosocial.com For personal success: https://www.avitacoachhub.com *** At Optimus, we’ve updated two of our courses. Check out: The Coaching Fundamentals for brand-new coaches – designed to teach you the basics of coaching and equip you with foundational knowledge. Developing Your Coaching Skills for existing coaches – designed to upgrade your existing coaching skills and take you to the next level of your career Both are self-paced courses made up of digestible sessions, workbooks and monthly calls to practise what you learn. Explore the Coaching Fundamentals course here. Discover Developing Your Coaching Skills here. If you complete either of these courses, you’ll get £497 OFF any of our diplomas.

In this episode, Ruth chats to her husband and marketing director of Optimus, Christian Kudzi. They discuss what it’s like to work with your partner – exploring what challenges come up, how to solve them and what the benefits are (yes, they exist!). Christian also shares a bit more about his marketing role, giving you a special glimpse into what’s planned for Optimus… Spoiler: there’s some exciting stuff coming up! Peek behind the scenes and listen now! At Optimus, we’ve updated two of our courses. Check out: The Coaching Fundamentals for brand-new coaches – designed to teach you the basics of coaching and equip you with foundational knowledge Developing Your Coaching Skills for existing coaches – designed to upgrade your existing coaching skills and take you to the next level of your career Both are self-paced courses made up of digestible sessions, workbooks and monthly calls to practise what you learn. Explore the Coaching Fundamentals course here. Discover Developing Your Coaching Skills here. If you complete either of these courses, you’ll get £497 OFF any of our diplomas.

Are you resilient? Now, before you answer, remember: resilience doesn’t mean hardiness. It doesn’t mean soldiering on when you’re running out of steam. So what is it? 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 today’s episode, Ruth chats with Lulu Little – a doctor working in emergency medicine and a soon-to-graduate coach! Lulu explains how learning to be curious and present as a coach has changed the way she works with patients. 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.

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.

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 : [email protected] 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!

Everybody talks about gratitude, don’t they? If there’s one piece of advice people are handing out, it’s to practise feeling grateful. Originally sceptical about the benefits of gratitude, Ruth started her practice because she felt ‘she should,’ expecting it to have no real impact in her life. However, she soon discovered the benefits of gratitude are IMMENSE. Her practice has managed to get her through the toughest times of her life. And it can do the same for you! Listen to the podcast above. By the way, are you in a leadership position? We’ve just put together a brand-new Leader as a Coach training programme. Being a good leader isn’t easy, but when you pair leadership with coaching, you get brilliant results from your team. To boost your performance as a leader and to steer your team towards success, click here to find out more about our intensive programme.

How can we strengthen our role as leaders? Through coaching our team members, of course. Coaching is a coveted leadership skill. And it’s not hard to see why. Through coaching, leaders are able to support their teams and enhance their overall performance and engagement. Some companies use coaching models like GROW, but there’s so much more to a coaching approach than a single model. Press play and listen to how neuroscience and other elements of coaching can play a part in developing a super team! Through coaching as a leader, you can create space for your team and leave people feeling both valued and empowered. That means they’ll be in a position to make better decisions! To find out more about why coaching is a key leadership skill, listen to the podcast now. Coaches can bring about real change in people’s working and personal lives. Our students go on to make a difference with science-backed techniques and extensive training that leaves no gaps. Our February cohort started their training today! If you want to become an ICF-accredited coach, it’s not too late. Book a call with Course Director & CEO Ruth Kudzi here.

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.

Introducing coaching within early childhood can set your child up for future success. In today’s episode, Ruth chats to Joanne Burke about why embedding coaching into your child’s early experiences can make a huge difference. 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.

Leaders spend too much time exhausted and overwhelmed, wishing they had more time to accomplish every task on their todo list. While we cannot create more time, we can create more energy. In today’s episode, Ian Browne explains what an energy leader is and how leaders can become stronger and more effective by tapping into the four dimensions of energy. With a master’s degree in coaching and mentoring under his belt, Ian decided to take his training further with us at Optimus. Find out why he made this decision despite undergoing intensive study of coaching, and why he’s glad he did! [1:16] About Ian and what he does [4:06] On studying coaching and his research on leadership [6:07] What made him go for the diploma after the master’s? [7:51] Finding your own way within coaching [11:25] In between coaching sessions and applying what you learn [13:28] What is an energy leader and energy coaching? [16:20] What we can do with energy and the core parts of energy leadership [20:13] What research shows about energy and leadership (and the mistakes leaders make) [21:12] Looking at where beliefs come from in clients [22:23] Find out more about Ian Browne Find out more from Ian at www.theenergyleader.com Theory is useful when it comes to coaching. However, if like Ian, you want to take a practical approach and discover the impressive power of pure coaching (and deliver it yourself), we’re the right training provider for you. Our coach training programme combines science-based coaching theory with practical application, giving you the confidence to enable and support lasting change in your clients. Become an effective results-backed coach in 2022! We’re enrolling for February right now. Sign up here.

What gets students signing up for our coach training programme? For Laura Taylor, it was to help her clients become sustainably visible. Laura works with female entrepreneurs, helping them get camera confident so they can boost their visibility online. Discover how Laura helps women get connected with themselves and how she uses coaching to deepen that connection and develop their confidence. [1:50] Laura’s background helping service-based entrepreneurs [3:35] Unrealistic expectations that send people back into hiding [5:35] Using personal preferences and interests within marketing [8:02] Remaining coaching curious within confidence coaching [9:42] An example of a client who struggled to connect with others [12:41] Getting clients figuring out who they are and what their strengths are [14:12] Finding people that you align and gel with to work with [16:55] Where will she take her coaching next? See more from Laura at the following links: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/yourstylewithlaura Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/cameraconfidenceclubforfemaleentrepreneurs/ Website: https://yourstylewithlaura.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yourstylewithlaura/ 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. Enrollment closes in February! Want to learn more about coaching and experience the benefits firsthand? Try out coaching and learn more about it at our Spotlight Session. 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.

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: [email protected] 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.

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 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

What’s our coach training like and how does it change our students for the better? Find out in today’s episode! Ruth chats to entrepreneur, Maj Saleem, about his experience on our coaching training programme. As a successful business owner, what led Maj to make the transition into coaching? And how did he change as a result of the coaching programme? If you’re looking at our coach training and you want details from someone that’s done it, tune into this episode. Maj explains why he chose Optimus, where he wants to take his coaching now and what he’d say to anyone considering coach training. Listen below. 2:10 Maj’s business background and why he transitioned to coaching 3:20 What type of coaching Maj will be teaching 6:00 How Maj used to engage in self-sabotaging behaviours 7:00 Why Maj decided to work with Optimus and the changes he experienced 9:50 Where Maj wants to take his coaching 11:45 Maj’s message to people on the fence about coaching 12:55 Maj talks about why he loves Optimus See more from Maj Saleem here: https://www.facebook.com/maj.saleem.9 “One of the best things I’ve ever done in my life. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend it” - that’s what Maj said about our ICF-accredited coach training programme! Are you searching for a fulfilling career that transforms people’s lives for the better? Sign up for our coach training programme here. We’re enrolling now for February 2022. If you want to learn more about coaching and experience the potent 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.

Welcome to our first podcast episode for 2022!! Can coaching help teachers perform better and cultivate stronger relationships with their students? Elizabeth Helen Adamowicz believes so. After almost 20 years of teaching, Elizabeth Helen decided to train as a coach. She realised teachers spent so much time under immense pressure, constantly problem-solving and burning through their to-do list. She tells us how coaching within education can have enormous benefits for both teachers and their students. 1:44 About Elizabeth’s teaching background and what made her realise coaching had a place in education 4:10 The benefits of a coaching approach to leadership 7:34 What stops people from investing in coaching for their staff 9:39 The importance of presence in the classroom 11:03 Cultivating authentic curiosity to improve relationships with children 12:15 On leaving teaching to coach 14:19: How to get in touch with Elizabeth Helen See more from Elizabeth Helen Adamowicz here: What allowed Elizabeth to leave teaching and create a fulfilling new career in coaching? Our ICF-accredited Professional Coaching Diploma course! If changing people’s lives and making a positive difference is something you want to do, without sacrificing a healthy work-life balance, sign up for our coach training programme here. We’re enrolling now for February 2022 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.

In 2021, Ruth continued to grow her business. It was a year full of lessons! Ruth learned a lot about effectively running a business, but she also learned a great deal about herself and what she needs to perform as a leader. In this episode, Ruth talks about the importance of boundaries, self-coaching and creating balance in your life. Listen above. [02:07] Do we need an elaborate morning routine to be successful? [03:29] Adapting what you need to achieve your personal goals [06:33] The power of ‘no’ and boundaries [09:52] Be open to the lessons that come to you during your business Is 2022 the year you become a coach? We don’t just mean any coach. But an ICF-accredited coach, equipped with evidence-based approaches and a wealth of coaching knowledge. If rigorous training and a devotion to excellence matter to you when selecting a training programme, our Professional Coaching Diploma could be the right course for you. We’re enrolling now for February 2022. Click here to sign up. Want to test out a training session first? We have a series of taster sessions available in January. Come along and discover why our training leads the way. Book a spot here.

Running a business is already difficult. However, running and growing a business during a pandemic comes with an extra set of challenges. Ruth shares the lessons she’s learned in business in 2021, highlighting what she’s found to be important in helping a business reach its full potential. She’ll be talking about the importance of processes and systems, how to empower and build a strong team and how to make sound business decisions – along with much more. Listen now and get useful insights into growing a business! [02:51] The biggest driver of why Ruth set up her business six years ago [03:26] How managing your finance when starting up a business [04:05] Implementing processes and systems to support your business [07:19] How to build out a leadership team [09:48] Why you need to have time and space to think as a CEO [11:40} Recognising that an external coach that can support employees thrive [14:15] How modelling as business owner is important to setting an example [16:19] Using a values based leadership model to drive a business forward Is 2022 the year you become a coach? We don’t just mean any coach. But an ICF-accredited coach, equipped with evidence-based approaches and a wealth of coaching knowledge. If rigorous training and devotion to excellence matter to you when selecting a training programme, our Professional Coaching Diploma course could be the right programme for you. We’re enrolling now for February 2022. Click here to sign up. Want to test out a training session first? We have a series of taster sessions available in January. Come along and discover why our training leads the way. Book a spot here.

In this episode I share my big business lessons from 2021. 2021 was a year of massive growth in the business and lots of lessons learned. I go under the skin of the business to share these with you. If you want to find out more about what we offer at Optimus click here https://optimuscoachacademy.com/ Or, to find out about my 1:1 coaching and mastermind click here https://ruthkudzi.com

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.

Have you ever been at a loss for words when faced with someone’s trauma or grief? You’re not alone. Coaches worry their clients will bring trauma and grief to their sessions. It can feel like a lot to handle -- especially if you’ve never been through a similar experience yourself. But you don’t need to run away. In today’s podcast, Grace Lynskey tells us how we can step forward and support our clients through trauma and loss without fear.

Divorce is a complicated and chaotic process. But working with a divorce coach can make the process easier. In this episode, Ruth talks to Salma Khan about the emotional rollercoaster divorce brings and how people caught in the process can benefit from coaching. Salma shares how she helps her clients get their lives back on track and move towards a sense of greater clarity. A divorce coach can be an essential source of support, helping with everything from tackling financials to making sure you’re looking after your wellbeing. Listen to the episode to find out more! [01:34] On why Salma became a divorce coach [06:06] Her role as a coach during a divorce settlement [11:39] How to reframe your mindset during a divorce [12:56] Self care being so crucial during a life changing event like divorce [17:30] Creating new habits and how a coach like Salma can facilitate the journey [20:25] How to find out more about Salma and working with her See more from Salma at the following links: Website: https://salmakhancoaching.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/salmakhan_divorcecoach/ Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/salmakhancoaching/ How did Salma become the brilliant divorce coach she is today? By completing our ICF-accredited Professional Coaching Diploma. If you want to build a career around changing people’s lives, we’re enrolling for February 2022. Click here to sign up. If you sign up BEFORE January, you’ll get access to a Business Builder event online – an event where you can pick up tips from real experts in different areas of business! And you’ll get it at the current cost (it goes up to £5,500 + vat in the new year). Book a call with our Course Director and Master Certified Coach, Ruth Kudzi here.

Our 100th episode is here! In this episode, Ruth talks to Suzie Richards about experimenting as a coach.Coaching is a varied field with lots of scope for exploration. Innovations in the coaching space are popping up all the time. Suzie discusses ‘Time to think’ by Nancy Kline, as well as other unique concepts within coaching. As a coach, Suzie will never ask her clients to go where she won’t. But where can coaching take you? Find out just how diverse and interesting the coaching field is. Listen above! 1:11 How Suzie started coaching 3:00: Her willingness to be coached before coaching others 4:22 Experimenting with different coaching styles and methods 6:58 Using Time to think 9:06 How Somatics healed her 14:51 Researching into Psychedelics and personal development See more from Suzie at the following links: Website: Suzierichards.com Instagram: suzie_richards Suzie trained with us to become an ICF-accredited coach! If you’re looking for a high-quality and comprehensive course, designed to give you everything an exceptional coach needs – including a supportive community and mentoring (business and coaching!), our Professional Coaching Diploma ticks the boxes. Graduate from our course fully confident and certified – no additional training or further investment needed. We’re enrolling for February 2022! Want to find out more? Click here.

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.

So many of us are affected by mental health struggles. Our graduate, Kate Curtis, speaks about her mental health challenges and how coaching helped her overcome them. Now, she supports female entrepreneurs to do the same. Find out about Kate’s experiences and how she helps businesswomen show up and shine! Listen above. [1:25] How Kate arrived at coaching as a career (and why our training was the best option for her) [4:43] Kate discusses how her own experiences impact the way she helps others [6:35] What Kate means by mental health ‘challenges’ in her line of work [10:00] How mental wellbeing can positively affect business [13:40] How coaching is a wonderful gift and a privilege [15:16] How coaches support us in a way friends/family can’t See more from Kate Curtis at the following links: Facebook page The Healthy Mind Hub for Female Entrepreneurs Facebook Group Instagram page 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.

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!

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!

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 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

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