Episode 136 :How Coaching Has Helped Me
In today’s episode I share my personal journey to happiness and contentment, and how coaching has led me to become a more confident person who takes bigger risks. I discuss how I have gone from not feeling good enough or confident enough to ultimately creating my dream life through coaching. Highlights: (03:21) Making mistakes (04:01) Starting my business (07:29) Shifting perspectives (09:13) Parenting […]
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/
Episode 134 – Interview with Naomi Tyrrell, PhD
Today we are talking to Naomi Tyrrell, PhD, who is a coach and a mentor who specialises in evidence-based strategies to support families when they’re moving home with kids. Her Facebook group was a brilliant resource for me when I was moving home with kids about a year ago – and it was a pleasure […]
Eps 133: The Power of Self-Belief with Tamzin Hall
Self belief is powerful and in this episode with Tamzin Hall we explore how we can build and develop it. Tamzin is a coach with a degree in Psychology she obtained as a mature student as she had the belief she could make it happen. She supports people to develop their confidence so that they can […]
Episode 132: Life as a business owner and coach with Helen Hill
In this episode I speak to multi-passionate business owner and coach Helen Hill who is currently studying on the Optimus diploma. She shares about how to thrive as a business owner and how being selfish can help you to succeed as you are creating boundaries. We explore how failure is part of success and learning and overnight success is not something which is real! and how money doesn’t have to be your number one driver. This […]
Episode 131: Neurodiversity in coaching with Gwendolyn Jones
In this podcast we talk to Gwendolyn Jones about Neurodiversity in coaching – both working with Neurodiverse clients and how to create your own way of doing things if you are Neurodiverse. A current Optimus student Gwen has a wealth of knowledge on Neurodiversity. As Gwen says “You can’t put a star brick into a […]
Episode 130: How parent coaching is on the rise and how transformational it can be with Penny Philips
If you are a parent this is a must listen. I am joined by Penny Phllips, a graduate of the Optimus Coach Academy program and the founder of a new charity Parent Village where I am a trustee. We are delving into how parent coaching is on the rise and how transformational it can be for both parents and their children. Let’s be honest there is no manual for being a parent and despite the Instagram facade […]
Episode 129 : How can a coaching qualification help you with your business? With Isabelle Fielding
How can a coaching qualification help you with your business? Today I spoke to Isabelle Fielding who graduated from our diploma just over a year ago.. In that time she has transformed her business from clinical research to predominantly coaching and training where she works with a variety of different clients. Isabelle talks about how coaching has made a difference in her training delivery […]
Episode 128: What makes a real difference to you as a client? With Nicole Louise Winer
What makes a real difference to you as a client? In a world of courses promising the world so many people are feeling disillusioned.. And the fact is that although the content is great it may not be great for you! I speak to our current diploma student Nicole Louise Winer who is an experienced business mentor and coach who shares how personalisation and […]
Episode 127: Life After Coaching Training with Nonie Leonard
Here’s another episode from our ‘Life After Coach Training’ series. In these special episodes, we follow-up with our coaching graduates to see what they’re up to now! Today, Ruth talks to Nonie Leonard about her coaching experience, starting from life before training to graduating and running her own business. Nonie graduated in May 2021 and has […]
Episode 126 – Life after Coach Training with Marilu Revelli
What can your life look like after graduating as a coach? We’ve been interviewing past students to discover the diverse directions they’ve traveled in. In today’s episode Ruth has a conversation with Marilu Revelli. Marilu graduated from our training programme last year. Find out what she thought of our training, uncover what’s happened to her since graduating, and what she’s doing now… With a strong background in finance and marketing, Marilu turned to coaching after experiencing the potent benefits herself. She describes […]
Episode 125: Life after coach training with Mike Cole
You’ve heard what our coach training involves. Now, we’d like to give you an insight into what life could look like after training. What have our students gone on to do with their qualifications? How have their businesses evolved? Find out how graduate Mike Cole is doing after 2 years of running his coaching business. Mike now coaches owners of small businesses to reach their version of success. And when he isn’t working for himself as a top coach, he works as an associate coach – bringing the two worlds of coaching together and benefiting from them both! During the episode, Mike discusses one of his favourite […]
Episode 124 – Different shades of leadership coaching with Lucie Lachnitova
In today’s episode, Ruth talks to Lucie Lachnitova about her experience training with Optimus, where she expected to be after the training, and where she is now… Lucie comes from an education background and possesses a tonne of experience working within senior leadership. She signed onto our diploma to enhance her existing coaching skills and had NO […]
Episode 123 : Coaching for Marketing Success with Anna Badcock
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 […]
Episode 122 – Behind the scenes: married and in business together (with Christian Kudzi)
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 […]
Episode 121: The truth about resilience (and how to build it)
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 […]
Eps 120 – How to really listen to others with Dr. Lulu Little
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. If you’re in a helping profession like Lulu, you could deepen your conversations and […]
Episode 119 – Build your confidence with powerful self-coaching techniques
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 […]
Episode 118 – Finding your purpose with a job with Lisa Staker
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. At Optimus Coach Academy, we support aspiring coaches to become highly-skilled and respected […]
Episode 117 – The Incredible Power of Gratitude
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 […]
Episode 116 – Coaching as a Leadership Skill with Ruth Kudzi
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 […]
Eps 115 – Business Coaching for Entrepreneurs with Sara Mobarhanfard
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 […]
Episode 114 -Coaching in Early Childhood with Joanne Burke
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 […]
Episode 113: Becoming an Energy Leader with Ian Browne
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 […]
Episode 112: Coaching Others to Be Sustainably Visible with Laura Taylor
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 […]
Episode 110: The Introverted Coach: On Learning to Embrace Introversion
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 […]
Episode 109: Insights into coach training with Amber Doughty
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 […]
Episode 108: The Confidence Curse for Women in the Workplace
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 […]
Episode 107: Insights into Coach Training with Maj Saleem
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 […]
Episode 106: Coaching for Educators: Time to Think
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 […]