The Coaching Hub Podcast

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

Is your coaching evidence-based? In this episode, Ruth discusses why she’s a huge proponent of evidence-based coaching and why coaches ought to use these approaches on themselves. Of course, she discusses how evidence-based coaching makes a difference to the lives of clients too. Even if you don’t use the tools during a session, evidence-based theories and methods can inform your approach and help you coach the whole person. The benefits are numerous! Want to understand why evidence-based coaching is taking over? Listen to this episode. {1:18} Using evidence-based coaching on yourself (as a coach) {2:56} Knowing what we need and why that’s important {4:02} The importance of rest as a coach (based on evidence) {5:31} Using tools/theories to inform our approach to wellbeing {7:55} Helping clients see themselves {9:12} How coaching in one area positively affects other areas of life {11:11} What type of coach do you want to be? Link to Authentic happiness. The future of coaching involves scientific evidence! If becoming an evidence-based coach is important to you, find out more about our Professional Coaching Diploma course here.

How can we help kids accelerate their learning and love the process? Cheryl Dodd realised her bright daughter struggled with school. She found the lessons uninspiring. And despite being a hard worker, she frequently missed her milestones. When Cheryl’s daughter asked her to help her start a business, Cheryl said yes and started coaching her. The results had a profound impact on her learning. All of a sudden, maths and English became meaningful to her daughter and her confidence soared. As other parents noticed the transformation, Biz Kids started to form. Listen to the experience that gave birth to Cheryl’s business. And find out where Cheryl’s coach training will take Cheryl next. [2:05] How Cheryl’s daughter’s struggle at school ignited Biz Kids [5:30] The growth Chery’s daughter experienced with business coaching [7:20] Cheryl discovers there’s a demand for business coaching for kids https://optimuscoachacademy.com/coach-training/[9:05] Why Cheryl decided to train up as a coach [10:25] On Biz Kids today and how it operates [12:27] Cheryl discusses her coaching work with women [15:26] Future plans for Cheryl To find out more about Biz Kids, head to the website here. Want to find out more about our Professional Coaching Diploma course? Head here.

Ever felt confused or directionless? Knowing what we want or what moves we should make isn’t always easy. In this episode, Ruth talks to Fay Blakey about how coaching gave her an important power – self-awareness. Through coaching, Fay discusses how she was able to reconnect with herself and get clear on her path in life. Listen in to how coaching can make you rethink what you ‘know,’ both about yourself and the world around you. How self-aware are you? Can you relate to Fay’s story? Here are the highlights from today’s episode: {1:55]} On Fay’s professional background and starting her own business {3:20} Fay talks about her loss of confidence and identity after being made redundant {5:15} How coaching helped Fay figure out her career path {9:30} What coach training involved and how it changed Fay {11:43} Why we all need a coach {17:32} A message for experienced businesses {18:30} The difference between coaching and mentoring (and why Fay chose coaching) Connect with Fay at www.fayblakey.com Sign up to our coach training course, by following the link below: https://optimuscoachacademy.com/coach-training/

Think you’re the same as you were last year? It’s unlikely! We’re reinventing ourselves all the time – even at microlevels. If you think your identity is tied to your job title and that’s all, Eleanor encourages you to think again. You already are so much more than your label, and you can continue to reinvent your multifaceted self. When you let yourself out of a box, positive change becomes possible. Want to know how you can approach change without getting overwhelmed? In this episode, Ruth and Eleanor discuss us how to get clear on what you want and how to recreate yourself to lead a fulfilling life. Here are the highlights from this episode: {1:59} You are not just a job title {4:09} We reinvent ourselves all the time {7:10} Completing the Optimus diploma {9:48} Focus on three month goals {12:42} To niche or not to niche? {14:11} Success depends on your definition of success Connect with Eleanor: Visit Another Door Eleanor on LinkedIn Sign up to our coach training course, by following the link below: https://optimuscoachacademy.com/coach-training/

Get a peek behind the curtains at life as a leadership and performance coach with Francesca Aaen. In this insightful episode, Ruth chats to Aaen about her professional journey, what it’s like working with corporates and the holistic approach she takes to developing strong leaders. A recent graduate of the Professional Coaching Diploma course, Aean will tell you more about the course and how it set her up for success! If you want to hear about creating a true work-life balance, the importance of self-awareness and what it takes to be a brilliant leader, this is the episode for you. Here are the highlights from this episode: {1:36} From pharmacy to coaching {4:20} A holistic approach to leadership {7:44} Creating a better work-life balance {11:12} The benefits of accreditation {12:49} Sometimes it's about taking those leaps of faith {15:27} It starts with self-awareness Sign up to our coach training course, by following the link below: https://optimuscoachacademy.com/coach-training/

In this episode, Ruth talks to Rebecca Daniel, an Optimus Coach Academy graduate and former teacher. We discuss the importance of working with other people, learning and development and having fun. Here are the highlights from this episode: {2:46} The new Brene Brown and Oprah {5:42} You need people around you {9:26} It's hard for people to let go {12:50} I wanted more time for myself .{16:06} Neglecting learning & development {20:19} I felt guilty for having fun For more info about The Coaching Catalysts head to bit.ly/thecoachingcatalysts Connect with Rebecca on Facebook at www.facebook.com/rebeccadanielcoaching or www.facebook.com/thecoachingcatalysts Connect with Rebecca on Instagram at @rebeccadanielcoaching and @catalystcoachingcommunity To sign up to our coach training course, click below: https://optimuscoachacademy.com/coach-training/

Our new Coaching Hub podcast episode is out now! In this episode, we talk to Laura Ellera, about how training has helped her find the strength to believe and the power to keep going. Laura talks about her corporate background in accountancy and how retraining as a coach has helped her to step up her game. Here are the highlights from this episode: {1:52} I knew accountancy wasn't for me {3:35} The pressure I put on myself was unnecessary {5:33} Marinade in your qualifications and get it in your bones {7:45} Being ok at getting back up {8:57} The unrealistic 'Zero to Hero' dream {10:22} People coach to help people {12:10} It's like a driving test If you want to find out more information on our coach training course click below and register to join our information session that is taking place TODAY at 8 pm: https://join.optimuscoachacademy.com/august-2021-information-session-what-is-my-coach-training-like To sign up for our coach training course, click below: https://optimuscoachacademy.com/coach-training/ To connect with Laura click below: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thealignedentrepreneurcommunity [OR] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamlauraellera/

In this episode, I speak to Optimus graduate, transformational mentor and founder of Mind Matters life coaching Helen Bowling. We discuss the power of coaching; the silence, the reflections and the space, how powerful non directive really can be and the challenge to get out there and share that message. Here are the highlights: {1:44} I was amazed by what coaching gave people {4:40} Giving clients a space to feel heard {8:37} The art of constructive feedback {10:56} Making the unconscious conscious {12:18} If you only work on the surface it will never change {16:09} A desire to help people

In this episode, Ruth chats to Optimus graduate and professional coach Mike Cole. Mike is somebody who was on the coaching diploma in October 2020. He is now an ACC coach with the ICF, and he's going to be talking about merging old and new and how his harness has uniqueness Here are the highlights: {2:56} Still trying to figure out how to define myself {4:22} The power of a simple open question {9:22} Tackling the value blocks {11:31} Identifying the strengths {16:43} The ice cream analogy {19:53} The benefits of an Optimus diploma {22:38} Helping people enjoy Mondays {27:52} Corporate wellbeing programs {30:09} Being a leader is setting the example

In this episode, Ruth talks to Caroline Garlick about the benefits of completing a coaching diploma. Caroline is a graduate of the Optimus course and is now building her own career as a professional coach. Here are the highlights: {1:39} From social care to coaching {3:55} The training course was a no-brainer {6:10} My inner cheerleader is called Joy {8:37} Looking ahead {11:56} Just go for it

In this episode, Ruth talks to Michael Haigh, graduate of the Optimus coaching diploma, about the challenges of both being a male coach and coaching men. Here are the highlights: {1:20} Falling into coaching {4:15} Men do not hold their hands up for help {6:23} Breaking the perpetual circle {8:48} The male vs female perspective {11:23} How open are you? {14:03} Being a man means hiding your weakness {16:21} It's about wellbeing

In this episode I explore how coaching as a skill has become incredibly sought after in the corporate world, and is now seen as one of the main attributes great leaders have AND how our graduates have a variety of careers and businesses with coaching at the center. Whether they combine coaching with training, teaching, mentoring or with something completely different such as a creative business; the possibilities and opportunities for trained coaches are endless. Here are the highlights: {2:03} Coaching turns good leaders into great leaders {3:32} Coaches do a variety of different things {6:03} Coaches creates opportunities {7:13} It's ok to have more than one coach

On this episode I'd like to talk about my mission to make the wellness/entrepreneurial and coaching industry a space for the many and not the few and how the coach training has really helped me to see how I can do that through my coaching practice and made me fall back in love with coaching and its potential to do so much good in the world. Here are the highlights: {1:39} Nicola Rae Wickham {2:55} Bring your essence {4:55} We are more than the sum of our accolades {6:35} Balancing the equality scales {9:56} Falling in love with coaching again {12:24} Everything's changed {15:11} The benefits of a professional diploma You can find Nicola Rae Wickham on Instagram @nicolaraewickham or listen to the Dream and Do Podcast.

Great coaches and great coaching is as much about what happens outside the session, as what happens inside the session. In this episode, we delve into the importance of a coaching mindset and what that really means. Want to become a coach and help others become more confident versions of themselves? Have a look at our highly-respected and comprehensive coach training programme. Our coach training is accredited by the International Coaching Federation (ICF), offering you a direct route to accreditation. For an all-inclusive programme designed to make you a professional, click here. We’re enrolling now for September. For more information, book a call with Ruth. Connect with Ruth: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Ruthkudzi2/ Web: https://ruthkudzi.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ruthkudzi/?hl=en YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-4ShCtWdEQLyqvjF9-7t8Q Podcast: https://ruthkudzi.com/podcast-thecoachinghub/

On this episode I'm joined by the brilliant Nicola Buckley, talking about how coaching helps you to be the real true you leading from the inside out. Nicola has recently graduated from Optimus' professional coach diploma. However, she has been a coach for many years and has tons of expertise in the field. Here are the highlights: {1:31} Nicola Buckley's background {6:10} Leading from the inside out {7:40} Be the anchor in your own life {9:23} The bounce back ability {12:17} Levelling up through qualifications {14:42} I don't want to be just good... I want to be great {17:11} What's next?

Today's episode is a bit more personal. It's more about me and who I am, both as the CEO of Optimus and as a coach and person. I believe that you can translate this into your clients as a coach, into what you do and who you are. So I want you to ask yourself - am I truly playing big? Here are the highlights: {2:25} Are you playing big? {3:47} You were put here to do more {5:50} The fear of success {8:36} Working on feeling safe and secure

On this episode I am talking about how you can step into being a CEO in your business, and what you really need to let go of from a coaching point of view. Here are the highlights: {1:31} What gets you here doesn't get you there {3:38} You have to step out of the business to scale {6:29} Create a business that doesn't depend on you {7:32} The dangers of letting your business stagnate

If you have checked out the new podcast artwork, you will see that Optimus is there, and you may be wondering what this is all about. On this podcast, I'll be delving into what has made us move to this branding, what Optimus means, what that means for potential, current and future clients, and why I believe this move is going to be making waves in the coaching industry. Here are the highlights: {1:51} Introducing Optimus {3:55} Best in class training {5:42} We believe in being the best we can be {7:26} Supporting people to become the best coaches {9:03} The value of external coaches

I'm seeing more and more people say, well, if you've got the natural skills as a coach, you can just go and start and do it. And I want to talk about the dangers of this. We need to make sure that we are fully protected, and that not only protects us, but it protects our clients. If you are not trained, or in training as a coach, even if you do have professional indemnity insurance - if this is what you're offering, you are probably not legally covered. Here are the highlights: {1:59} Imagine if your hairdresser wasn't insured {2:54} Looking after outward appearances is more important than looking after our mind {5:50} Do you really have appropriate training to call yourself a coach? {7;24} Consumers are becoming are discerning {10:00} It's about refining {12:29} It's much more difficult to start a sustainable business Connect with Ruth: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Ruthkudzi2/ Web: https://ruthkudzi.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ruthkudzi/?hl=en YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-4ShCtWdEQLyqvjF9-7t8Q Podcast: https://ruthkudzi.com/podcast-thecoachinghub/

In the online space, it does seem that if somebody has got to six figures in their business, people then think that they are the perfect person to help others get to six figures on their own. I am going to be blasting through some myths here, and I'm going to be talking about the difference between mentoring and coaching, how many people do a blend as well as what is actually important in my opinion, from a consumer point of view. Here are the highlights: {3:16} Do you talk about your client's results? {4:20} Saying no to the cookie-cutter business model {6:21} How we're often sold a dream online {8:51} How you can be more curious as a pure coach if you don't have experience in what the client is talking about {10:12} How we can believe that somebody's success is enough for them to help us be more successful in our own field {12:09} Figuring out if a coach or mentor is for you {13:32} Who are you choosing to work with you and walk alongside you to take you to the next level?

Coaching helps clients find a solution to a problem – right? That’s right. But that’s not all coaches do. The problems our clients present can be a reflection of something deeper going on. Usually, there’s something more behind a single situation. As coaches, it’s our job to uncover those layers and unearth what’s happening. Only then, can we create transformative change. How do we get to the root of the problem? We need to coach the whole person. In this episode, Ruth discusses how we can begin to coach the entire person in front of us to achieve deeper change. 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 I’m going to talk about how completing a coaching qualification can help you to become more self-aware and in turn have more self-acceptance.. In the process of finding higher self-awareness you can also learn about your strengths and weaknesses and learn how to leverage them to become a fantastic coach. Here are the highlights from this episode: {0:51} The truth about what becoming a coach is really about {3:03} How self-awareness can be about self-acceptance {7:00} Understanding what we truly want {8:56} Acknowledging who you are and where you are {11:11} The power of coaching Connect with Ruth: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Ruthkudzi2/ Web: https://ruthkudzi.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ruthkudzi/?hl=en YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-4ShCtWdEQLyqvjF9-7t8Q Podcast: https://ruthkudzi.com/podcast-thecoachinghub/

In this episode I’m going to be talking to Joanna and she’s a Development Director at a housing association. She's going to be talking to us about how coaching and being part of the coaching course has really helped her with her confidence and performance at work. Here are the highlights from this episode: {1:23} Why Joanna decided to get into coaching {4:00} The impact that coaching has had on how I help my team {8:50} How coaching has helped in my family life {12:37} The many positive ways that my coaching qualification has helped in my life Connect with Ruth: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Ruthkudzi2/ Web: https://ruthkudzi.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ruthkudzi/?hl=en YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-4ShCtWdEQLyqvjF9-7t8Q Podcast: https://ruthkudzi.com/podcast-thecoachinghub/

In this episode I’m going to be talking about how self-awareness is our greatest gift. When we're aware of self, we can be aware of others, but on top of that, when we're really aware of who we are and how we operate and all of those things that go on underneath our behaviours, then we can change them. The big thing that people get from my professional coach diploma is the gift of self-awareness and self-development, and that is something that will stay with you forever. Here are the highlights from this episode: {1:50} What does self-awareness mean? {4:41} What are most people motivated by? {6:56} Where our behaviour originates from {8:01} Making the change from being self-aware Connect with Ruth: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Ruthkudzi2/ Web: https://ruthkudzi.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ruthkudzi/?hl=en YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-4ShCtWdEQLyqvjF9-7t8Q Podcast: https://ruthkudzi.com/podcast-thecoachinghub/

I am delighted to have the brilliant Jenny Stallard. Jenny is a writer, coach, and podcaster. She's going to talk today about how she came to coaching after a few years of working with coaches for journalism, and now how it is part of her business. Here are the highlights from this episode: {1:18} Jenny's background {4:37} Why Jenny decided to train as a coach {7:40} How Jenny found her niche {10:34} The next big goal {13:58} How being a coach will change Jenny's business Connect with Jenny: www.freelancefeels.com On Instagram: @freelance_feels Freelance Feels: The Podcast For Humans Who Work For Themselves on Spotify & Apple Podcasts Newsletter: freelancefeels.substack.com Connect with Ruth: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Ruthkudzi2/ Web: https://ruthkudzi.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ruthkudzi/?hl=en YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-4ShCtWdEQLyqvjF9-7t8Q Podcast: https://ruthkudzi.com/podcast-thecoachinghub/

I am delighted to have the brilliant James Eder. James is a CEO, founder, entrepreneur and work life balance coach. James is in our current coach training cohort, and he's going to be talking about creating certainty in uncertain times, and we're definitely in uncertain times now. James also shares a couple of stories about serendipity and how this has played out in his life. Here are the highlights from this episode: {1:27} Where to start creating certainty in uncertain times {3:14} How having rhythm and structure in your week helps you to have flow {6:17} How James' coaching journey began {10:46} How James is using a pay as you value approach in his coaching {16:09} Putting your clients at the centre of the work you do {18:07} How serendipity works Connect with James on Linkedin: James Eder Connect with Ruth: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Ruthkudzi2/ Web: https://ruthkudzi.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ruthkudzi/?hl=en YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-4ShCtWdEQLyqvjF9-7t8Q Podcast: https://ruthkudzi.com/podcast-thecoachinghub/ Connect with Natalie of Instagram: @natalietricecoach

We hear a lot about coaching individuals and how coaching can help you if you're working in an organisation or if you're a manager or a leader to become better at what you do, coaching can help you too. So I think it's really important that we appreciate that coaching does not only have a place for individuals but has a growing place in the corporate landscape. Here are the highlights from this episode: {1:39} How the most effective Head Teachers use a coaching approach {3:03} An alternative to telling {4:16} How the way we behave has an impact on others {5:33} What stops organisations from investing in coaching {7:02} Soft skills are not so soft! Connect with Ruth: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Ruthkudzi2/ Web: https://ruthkudzi.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ruthkudzi/?hl=en YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-4ShCtWdEQLyqvjF9-7t8Q Podcast: https://ruthkudzi.com/podcast-thecoachinghub/

In this episode, I’m chatting with Natalie Trice who I’ve got to know over the last three years. Natalie used to do my PR, and she actually sacked me from being a PR client! Natalie is an author, coach, and mentor. She did the coach training course with us in 2020. She's an accredited coach now in 2021. And she's going to be sharing how coaching and doing the coach training helped change, not only her business but also her life too. Here are the highlights from the episode: {1:53} What Natalie sacked Ruth as a client! {5:23} What gave Natalie the courage to move out of PR and into Coaching {8:10} Trusting yourself to make the decisions {9:48} How Natalie got the courage to go to book publishers and secure a book deal {13:07} We're not on this earth to be small {13:35} How coach training gave Natalie a whole new book not, just a new chapter {16:03} Natalie's advice if you're considering the coach training Connect with Ruth: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Ruthkudzi2/ Web: https://ruthkudzi.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ruthkudzi/?hl=en YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-4ShCtWdEQLyqvjF9-7t8Q Podcast: https://ruthkudzi.com/podcast-thecoachinghub/ Connect with Natalie of Instagram: @natalietricecoach

In this episode, I'm talking to the brilliant Claire Brumby who did the first round of my coach training. And she's somebody that if you do my coach training, you may know because she does some of the calls for future people on the training and she's involved in training and assessing the course. Claire is a Performance Coach and Business Mentor, and she shares with us about expanding her business to include performance coaching as an accredited coach and what this means. Here are the highlights from this episode: {2:31} What a performance coach is {5:31} What inspired Claire to add a coaching qualification to what she was already doing {7:02} How coaching allows you to go beyond where you've personally been with clients {7:32} How the way Claire works with clients has changed since becoming a performance coach {10:49} How our habits are powerful {13:02} Claire's advice for existing business owners who are considering getting a professional coaching qualification Connect with Ruth: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Ruthkudzi2/ Web: https://ruthkudzi.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ruthkudzi/?hl=en YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-4ShCtWdEQLyqvjF9-7t8Q Podcast: https://ruthkudzi.com/podcast-thecoachinghub/ Connect with Claire Brumby on Instagram: @theclairebrumby www.clairebrumby.com

In today's episode, I'm joined by Claire Winter. Claire is a Copy and Content Coach and Podcaster. We first met in April, 2019 at an event I held, and then she came and worked with me in my mastermind and she's now doing the professional coach diploma with me. On top of that, Claire is the resident copy and content coach for my membership, The Coaching Hub, and my Mastermind. Today she's talking about after 12 years of experience in business, she decided to take a coaching qualification. Here are the highlights from the episode: {3:13} How Claire bought, grew, and sold her magazine business when she moved out of London {6:32} Identifying your strengths as a coach and where you can make improvements {7:27} Why Claire decided to train as a coach {10:12} How coaching has helped Claire {11:07} Why coaching feels like the best job in the world Connect with Ruth: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Ruthkudzi2/ Web: https://ruthkudzi.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ruthkudzi/?hl=en YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-4ShCtWdEQLyqvjF9-7t8Q Podcast: https://ruthkudzi.com/podcast-thecoachinghub/ Connect with Claire on Instagram: @clairewinteruk www.clairewinter.info

In this episode, we're talking with Kat Luckock, Social Entrepreneur Coach, all about transitioning from mentoring to coaching and why she believes that's a better offering for her clients. Here are the highlights from the episode: {2:07} How Kat got into social impact work {5:26} Changing the way the world is run {6:07} Why Kat decided to train as a coach {7:36} Transitioning from mentoring to coaching {11:20} What's next for Kat Connect with Ruth: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Ruthkudzi2/ Web: https://ruthkudzi.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ruthkudzi/?hl=en YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-4ShCtWdEQLyqvjF9-7t8Q Podcast: https://ruthkudzi.com/podcast-thecoachinghub/ Connect with Kat on Instagram: @katluckockcoaching www.shareimpact.org

You've heard on the podcast from lots of people who've either been through my professional coach diploma training or are still going through it. They've talked about the course and the experience that I offer. So, today I thought I'd share a little bit of my journey, which led to me developing my own coaching qualification. Here are the highlights from the episode: {1:16} My background in Psychology, Teaching and Coaching {2:55} The opportunity to create more robust and accessible coach training {5:30} The process of continually improving the coach training qualification {8:24} My advice on developing your own courses Join the FREE Coaching Experience Week starting on the 18th April Connect with Ruth: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Ruthkudzi2/ Web: https://ruthkudzi.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ruthkudzi/?hl=en YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-4ShCtWdEQLyqvjF9-7t8Q Podcast: https://ruthkudzi.com/podcast-thecoachinghub/

Today I'm joined by Phillis Woodfine. She's an osteopath, a mindset coach and a lecturer. A very multi talented lady and we're going to be really diving into how age doesn't really matter when you're moving forward in your career as there are always opportunities for personal development. We also share how as a therapist or coach, we need to look at support for ourselves as well as the support for our clients. And we're also going to be talking about black women as leaders. Here are the highlights from this episode: {3:15} The importance of continually developing {4:20} How age is just a number {7:40} 'People will forget what you said, they'll forget what you did, but they will never forget how you made them feel Maya Angelou {8:46} Supporting ourselves as therapists or coaches {14:26} B;ack women as leaders {18:52} You can't be what you can't see {24:58} Creating diversity in the work place Connect with Phyllis on Instagram: @phylliscoach www.phylliswoodfine.com Join the FREE Coaching Experience Week starting on the 18th April Connect with Ruth: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Ruthkudzi2/ Web: https://ruthkudzi.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ruthkudzi/?hl=en YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-4ShCtWdEQLyqvjF9-7t8Q Podcast: https://ruthkudzi.com/podcast-thecoachinghub/

We know coaching can facilitate the deepest transformations in others. But did you know the process of training to become a coach can lead to profound change too? In this insightful episode, Ruth chats to teacher Angelena HIndocha about how coach training improved her confidence levels and left her feeling like 'a powerhouse.' Connect with Ruth: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Ruthkudzi2/ Web: https://ruthkudzi.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ruthkudzi/?hl=en YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-4ShCtWdEQLyqvjF9-7t8Q Podcast: https://ruthkudzi.com/podcast-thecoachinghub/ Our Professional Coaching Diploma programme offers more than improved confidence. You’ll get a direct route to ICF-accreditation, a comprehensive coaching education made up of evidence-based approaches, AND support from our coaching experts.We train you to stand out and succeed as a professional coach. To find out more about our leading coach training programme, click here. Want to discuss if our course is the right one for you? Book a call with Ruth Kudzi here.

It's no secret that I'm a huge fan of accreditation. And that I believe that if we are to truly serve our clients, we owe it to them to do the appropriate training and to make sure that what we're doing are the right things to help them move forward. In this episode, I'm talking about why I believe the ICF is the gold standard in coaching accreditation, the different levels of accreditation, and choosing the right level for you. Here are the highlights from this episode: {3:23} Why I believe the ICF is the gold standard for coaching qualifications {7:07} The three levels of ICF training {8:45} How some coaching qualifications mean you have to pay for additional support to become ICF accredited {10:59} Choosing the right accreditation for you wherever you are in your journey Join the FREE Coaching Experience Week starting on the 18th April Connect with Ruth: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Ruthkudzi2/ Web: https://ruthkudzi.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ruthkudzi/?hl=en YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-4ShCtWdEQLyqvjF9-7t8Q Podcast: https://ruthkudzi.com/podcast-thecoachinghub/

In today's episode I'm with Shadi Kirk who is a company director, for a financial planning firm and she's on my current coach training cohort. She shares with us how the coach training has helped her think about her own self-care, how important it is to be in the right mindset, and how reflection time can be a real tool for growth. Here are the highlights from this episode: {1:27} How Shadi decided to train as a coach {3:04} How the coach training has helped Shadi make self care a priority {6:32} The importance of working on your mindset and making the time for it {9:36} How reflection time helps with your coaching clients {11:41} A focus on improvement as opposed to having a critical eye {14:47} The added benefits of the coach training course {16:07} What's next for Shadi Connect with Ruth: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Ruthkudzi2/ Web: https://ruthkudzi.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ruthkudzi/?hl=en YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-4ShCtWdEQLyqvjF9-7t8Q Podcast: https://ruthkudzi.com/podcast-thecoachinghub/

In today’s episode, I’m speaking with Rozina Checkland, an L&D professional and a student on the current coach training course. We’re talking about why she decided to join the professional coach diploma course as well as how it’s helped her, what she’s learned so far as well as the practices she's developed for before and after her coaching sessions. Here are the highlights from the episode: {2:11} How Rozina wanted to get a deeper understanding of coaching after the qualification she did 10 years ago {5:04} Putting time aside after coaching sessions to reflect on each coaching session {6:53} Getting prepared for a coaching session {8:07} What's next for Rozina after the coaching diploma {10:29} Rozina's advice for people thinking about doing more training, development, and learning Connect with Rozina on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rozinacheckland/ Connect with Ruth: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Ruthkudzi2/ Web: https://ruthkudzi.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ruthkudzi/?hl=en YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-4ShCtWdEQLyqvjF9-7t8Q Podcast: https://ruthkudzi.com/podcast-thecoachinghub/

Dancing in the moonlight is one of my daughter’s favourite songs… today we are talking about dancing in the moment and how really skilled coaching is about being able to do that dance where we are happy to follow the lead of our clients. I equally talk about how coaching is becoming mainstream in organisations as well as for individuals. We don’t ever truly dance with others in such a way in any other intervention. Here are the highlights from this episode: {1:32} Ensuring our clients choose the direction {3:38} Coaching is where we are curious {4:40} What if you could remove the mask? {6:27} How coaching is becoming increasingly popular in organisations {8:22} Are organisations that don't invest in coaching at a competitive disadvantage? Sign up for the free Coaching Experience week Connect with Ruth: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Ruthkudzi2/ Web: https://ruthkudzi.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ruthkudzi/?hl=en YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-4ShCtWdEQLyqvjF9-7t8Q Podcast: https://ruthkudzi.com/podcast-thecoachinghub/

As a coach, we coach the entire person and it is important that we recognise who is as important as the what - how can we truly hold space in a non-judgmental way unless we recognise and work on ourselves? Here are the highlights from this episode: {1:07} What context actually means {3:07} How everybody does not have equal opportunities {5:18} How being aware of when we need support as coaches is now an ICF competency {6:13} How being done with coach training doesn't mean you're done with development {8:52} Being curious about what your client bring to coaching sessions Connect with Ruth: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Ruthkudzi2/ Web: https://ruthkudzi.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ruthkudzi/?hl=en YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-4ShCtWdEQLyqvjF9-7t8Q Podcast: https://ruthkudzi.com/podcast-thecoachinghub/

In today's episode, I'm talking with Anita Phagura who is a Fierce Coach and she's talking about something which is super important, and that is the importance of creating inclusivity in our coaching businesses. Anita was in our very first coach training group which started at the beginning of 2020 and she is now taking the world by storm as a Fierce Coach. Here are the highlights from this episode: {1:28} What a Fierce Coach is {2:42} What drove Anita to have inclusivity as a focus as a coach {3:59} Where to start when creating a more inclusive coaching practice {6:58} Thinking about the diversity of our teams {9:35} Talking about toxic positivity {13:27} Recognising people's lived experiences {15:55} How we're always learning if we choose to Connect with Anita Phagura @anitaphagura on Linkedin Connect with Ruth: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Ruthkudzi2/ Web: https://ruthkudzi.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ruthkudzi/?hl=en YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-4ShCtWdEQLyqvjF9-7t8Q Podcast: https://ruthkudzi.com/podcast-thecoachinghub/

In this episode, I'm speaking with Isabelle Fielding who is going to be talking to us about how coaching helped her start the business of her dreams. How she was able to let go of perfectionism and people pleasing and start serving other people better in line with our own values and passions. I know there's going to be a lot that resonates with so many of you. Isabelle is a team development consultant and she is going to tell you a little bit more about what she does. Here are the highlights from this episode: {2:21} How coaching can help you let go of perfectionism {5:16} If you're not practicing your own values, you're not really living your values {10:13} How organisations are now more interested in running values led companies {13:21} What it's like to train as a coach {15:37} The gift that coaching has given Isabelle Connect with Isabelle teamuptoperform.co.uk Connect with Ruth: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Ruthkudzi2/ Web: https://ruthkudzi.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ruthkudzi/?hl=en YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-4ShCtWdEQLyqvjF9-7t8Q Podcast: https://ruthkudzi.com/podcast-thecoachinghub/

I've got somebody very special on this episode. My friend and coach, Shaa Wasmund MBE. I've been working with Shaa since January 2018 and I can't imagine not having her in my life. We're talking today about how we see business changing and why a one size fits all approach is outdated. Here are the highlights from this episode: {3:08} Finding what's right for you {3:53} What do you really enjoy? {5:05} Finding the best business model for you {6:06} Creating generational wealth {9:40} Going from now to £10k in a way that works for you {10:23} Having the right mindset {11:59} How to have your business model make money {16:02} Reviewing your business model when things don't work the first time {18:34} How to join Shaa's pop up group and access free training Join Shaa’s pop up group Connect with Ruth: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Ruthkudzi2/ Web: https://ruthkudzi.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ruthkudzi/?hl=en YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-4ShCtWdEQLyqvjF9-7t8Q Podcast: https://ruthkudzi.com/podcast-thecoachinghub/

In this episode, I'm speaking with Martin Miller, founder of Over the Edge who is also on my coach training course. We talk about what Coaching can do for you, why choose Coaching as a profession as well as how to lay down the Coaching Foundations for success. We also touch on the Future of Coaching. Here are the highlights from this episode: {1:45} What coaching can do for you {2:25} The importance of being future focussed {7:14} How are memories can be distorted over time {8:16} Why choose coaching as a profession {11:57} How to lay the coaching foundations for success {18:15} The future of coaching {21:48} How coaching improves things for you whether you're feeling good or bad Connect with Ruth: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Ruthkudzi2/ Web: https://ruthkudzi.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ruthkudzi/?hl=en YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-4ShCtWdEQLyqvjF9-7t8Q Podcast: https://ruthkudzi.com/podcast-thecoachinghub/

I am naturally a talker, I talk to think, I talk to process and for many years I talked to fill an awkward silence. So how does somebody who loves to talk, who talks to process, who talks to think become a coach? As a coach, silence is our friend: silence gives people processing time, silence means that people can really think and consider their answer, silence doesn’t have to be filled Silence is one of the simplest tools in the coach's toolkit and surprisingly can take a while to use as a tool! Here are the highlights from this episode: {2:13} How as a coach, silence means that we give our clients the space to think and consider {5:03} Our role as a coach as a partner to our coachees {6:36} We can only go as deep with our clients as we have gone ourselves {8:15} Great coaches have the belief that they're able to grow their skills Connect with Ruth: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Ruthkudzi2/ Web: https://ruthkudzi.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ruthkudzi/?hl=en YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-4ShCtWdEQLyqvjF9-7t8Q Podcast: https://ruthkudzi.com/podcast-thecoachinghub/