The Coaching Hub Podcast Ruth Kudzi

In this episode, we have an inspiring conversation with the multi-talented Dr. Adnan Ali. Not only is he a general practitioner and an ICF coach, but he's also the founder of a health improvement company and Open Box Coaching. Tune in as we discuss his journey within coaching, touching on personal experiences that led him to value the power of coaching and its effect on aspects such as time management and productivity. We'll delve into his contribution to the bestselling book by The Optimus Coaching Academy, The Power of Coaching, and how open-ended coaching can go beyond health to encompass all facets of life. Dr. Ali shares insightful perspectives on managing time as a valuable commodity and the concept of 'gifting time' as a way to improve our lives and the lives of those around us. If you're curious about how coaching can unlock your potential and transform the way you perceive and utilise time, this episode is a must-listen. 
Here are the Highlights:
00:01 Dr.Ali discovers the value of coaching in patient care.
04:03 Recognising the importance of time management and seeking coaching to address it. 
06:35 Confront inner conflicts, be brave, and act decisively to progress.
11:48 Focus on coaching and training for time management.
16:45 Reevaluate time usage, and focus on productivity and gifting.
 
About Ruth Kudzi:
Ruth is the founder of Optimus Coaching Academy and a well respected and successful coach, speaker and author who has worked across sectors including leadership, career and more recently business and mindset. She has over 10,000 coaching hours and has completed hundreds of hours of training and coaching supervision. Ruth is a MCC level coach with the ICF and is our course director and CEO. Prior to becoming a coach Ruth was a senior leader in education.
 
Find out more here: 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 
 
About Dr. Adnan Ali:
Dr. Adnan Ali is a medical professional with extensive experience in healthcare leadership, policy-making, and has a passion for promoting healthy living and reducing preventable diseases, particularly diabetes and heart disease.
 
Dr. Ali is also an ICF-accredited coach who strives to improve global health in the business world by promoting prevention and wellness. He is also the co-author of the best selling book "The Power of Coaching" and founder of OpenBoxCoaching.com. Ready to Revive and Energise Your Health?  Find Out How You Score by Clicking Here
 
 
Website: www.openboxcoaching.com
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/dradnanali
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dradnanalimrcgp
 
 
Produced by Winter Audio.

In today's episode of The Coaching Hub Podcast, Ruth welcomes James Eder, an inspiring figure whose ventures into entrepreneurship have rendered him a work-life expert, a best-selling co-author, and a beacon for personal development. James talks about his whirlwind coaching journey, sharing insights from the co-authored Optimus book, The Power of Coaching: Nurturing Leadership and Personal Development, and revealing his own SAS model – Space, Accountability, and Support – which promises to be a guiding force for thriving in business and life. Tune in as they explore the impact coaching has on individuals and organisations, as they celebrate not only successes but the invaluable lessons in failures with Ruth.
Here are the Highlights:
00:01 Introduction to coaching led to a powerful career discovery.
05:44 Developed his coaching niche through years of experience.
09:01 Creating schedule commitments helps clients prioritise goals and initiates progress.
10:41 Accountability and commitment drive progress and empowerment, creating a structure that helps overcome barriers and achieve goals. 
13:15 Final support for entrepreneurs is crucial for success. It's about having a cheerleader on your side, offering encouragement during both good and bad times.
16:18 James shares his journey, success, failure, and perseverance.
19:27 Using a magic wand for positive life changes.
22:47 Grateful for support and excited for future success.
 
About Ruth Kudzi:
Ruth is the founder of Optimus Coaching Academy and a well respected and successful coach, speaker and author who has worked across sectors including leadership, career and more recently business and mindset. She has over 10,000 coaching hours and has completed hundreds of hours of training and coaching supervision. Ruth is a MCC level coach with the ICF and is our course director and CEO. Prior to becoming a coach Ruth was a senior leader in education.
 
Find out more here: 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 
 
About James Eder:
 
James Eder is an Entrepreneur & Work.Life Coach. He has over 20 years of experience in various leadership roles. In 2005 he graduated from The University of Birmingham having completed his dissertation on The Impact of Coaching in Organisations. Since then he has been on a continuous self-development journey sharing his experience and knowledge as a mentor and coaching people helping support their own adventures. In 2021 James completed an ACC ICF accredited programme with Optimus Academy.
 
He is the Co-Founder of StudentBeans, a company that set out to empower students to thrive. The student discount platform quickly became a global leader providing brands with student verification, Gen Z insights and advertising services. StudentBeans continues as part of a new company identity, Pion, which brings together an ecosystem of products and services; Insights, Advertising & Verification. James built the business on the foundation that people do business with people. Following the discovery of his heart condition, Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy he has designed a life to work for him. Most recently James focuses his time

Ruth Kudzi sits down with special guest Rebecca Daniel, a coach, supervisor, and trainer, to delve into the world of coaching supervision. Rebecca shares her journey from transitioning out of the education sector to founding The Coaching Catalysts with her business partner Sarah Bramall. They discuss the importance of early coaching supervision, the impact of supervision on a coach's confidence, and the role of supervision in professionalising the coaching industry. Dive into the conversation as they explore the benefits of supervision, its role in ongoing development, and how it contributes to the richness of a coach's experience. If you're curious about the transformative power of coaching supervision, this episode is a must-listen!
Here are the Highlights:
00:00 Transitioned from education to coaching, inspired by a mentor.
04:09 Promote early supervision for student’s progress and improvement
10:00 Challenge, growth, and self-awareness lead to improvement.
11:52 Periods of being important for rational thinking.
16:29 Mastery is a lifelong journey, not a destination.
18:44 Mentor coaching should not be a checkbox exercise.
21:50 Proud of coach development service with supervision.
 
About Ruth Kudzi:
Ruth is the founder of Optimus Coaching Academy and a well respected and successful coach, speaker and author who has worked across sectors including leadership, career and more recently business and mindset. She has over 10,000 coaching hours and has completed hundreds of hours of training and coaching supervision. Ruth is a MCC level coach with the ICF and is our course director and CEO. Prior to becoming a coach Ruth was a senior leader in education.
 
Find out more here: 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/ 
 
About Rebecca Daniel:
 
Rebecca Daniel is an experienced and accredited ICF Coach, Coach Trainer and Coach Supervisor. As co-founder of The Coaching Catalysts, she empowers coaches and professionals to develop personally and professionally, whilst prioritising their wellbeing and engaging in ethical practice. With a strong background in both public and private sectors, Rebecca has worked with clients from NHS, Barclays, EY and the Department for Work & Pensions. 
 
Drawing from her extensive 12+ years of experience in the education sector as a former teacher and leader, Rebecca is well-versed in improving overall performance, employee development, and retention. Rebecca's coaching approach is focused on empowering individuals to overcome challenges, cultivate resilience, and enhance their communication skills. Her dedication to personal and professional growth, along with her passion for promoting diversity, equity and inclusivity, makes her an asset to any organisation.
 
Connect with Rebecca:
 
Website: www.thecoachingcatalysts.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielrebecca
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecoachingcatalysts_
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thecoachingcatalysts 
Free Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thecoachingcatalystscommunity 
 

Welcome to The Coaching Hub Podcast with your host, Ruth Kudzi. In this episode, Ruth is joined by Jacqui Frost, a Resilient Leaders Consultant and Coach, to discuss the intersection of coaching and resilient leadership. Jacqui shares her experiences as a former head of education and the journey that led her to coaching. They delve into the concept of resilient leadership and how it can be utilised in various professional settings, from education to entrepreneurship. They explore a powerful framework for leadership development, touching on topics such as clarity of direction, leadership presence, and resilient decision-making. Join Ruth and Jacqui as they offer insights and practical tips for effective leadership development. Tune in to this episode to discover how coaching and resilient leadership can empower individuals and teams to thrive.
Here are the Highlights:
05:59 Assessing leaders' needs, strengths, and weaknesses.
08:16 Generate ideas, struggle with unifying purpose.
11:31 Leadership presence is about authenticity and values.
14:56 Boundaries in professional communication and responsibilities.
17:47 Identifying team strengths and learning from them.
 
About Ruth Kudzi:
Ruth is the founder of Optimus Coaching Academy and a well-respected and successful coach, speaker and author who has worked across sectors including leadership, career and more recently business and mindset. She has over 10,000 coaching hours and has completed hundreds of hours of training and coaching supervision. Ruth is a MCC level coach with the ICF and is our course director and CEO. Prior to becoming a coach Ruth was a senior leader in education.
 
Find out more here: 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 the best in class coaching training for individuals and corporates.
 
If you want to know more about what we offer: https://optimuscoachacademy.com/coach-training 
 
Connect with Optimus Coach Academy on Social Media:
 
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Optimuscoachacademy 
 
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/optimuscoachacademy/ 
 
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/optimuscoachacademy 
 
 
About Jacqui Frost:
Jacqui spent twenty-eight years in primary education, sixteen as a headteacher in four different schools. She was also an OFSTED inspector as a serving headteacher. 
Since January 2017, she has been a leadership coach, working with leaders and teams across many different settings. She loves to work with clients who are looking to strengthen their resilience both in the workplace and in life.
She is a CC ICF accredited coach, a Resilient Leaders Consultant and a Director of Leadership43.  
Jacqui is passionate about coaching and strives to help her clients “unlock their treasure chest of resources” she guides them to find the key. Jacqui is currently a coach for a large multi-academy trust and has many individual clients. 
She has facilitated various programmes and workshops, at the heart of this work is the Resilient Leaders Framework. 
Find out more: https://leadership43.com/
Connect with Jacqui:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacqui-frost-%F0%9F%94%91-leadershipfortythree-80373679/
 
Produced by Winter Audio.

In this episode of The Coaching Hub Podcast, host Ruth has a fascinating conversation with Ruth Wood, a leadership coach for women, about coaching for leaders and coaching as a leader. Ruth Wood shares her personal experience of being coached as a leader and how it transformed her approach to leadership, highlighting the importance of creating space for reflection and learning to prioritise self-care. The discussion also delves into the challenges faced by women and individuals from minority groups in leadership roles, and the value of coaching as a tool to build resilience, trust, and team performance. They also explore the significance of coaching skills for leaders and their impact on team dynamics. Tune in to gain insights into the power of coaching for leaders and the benefits of adopting a coaching approach in leadership.
Here are the Highlights:
00:10 Scheduled self-reflection and accountability crucial for balance.
04:01 Struggling with performance, emphasis on rest.
09:25 Systemic barriers hinder diverse groups despite persistence.
12:19 Neutral coach assists in broadening perspectives effectively.
15:46 Time and space are crucial for sound decisions.
18:44 Coaching and mentoring: valuable for personal growth.
 
About Ruth Kudzi:
Ruth is the founder of Optimus Coaching Academy and a well respected and successful coach, speaker and author who has worked across sectors including leadership, career and more recently business and mindset. She has over 10,000 coaching hours and has completed hundreds of hours of training and coaching supervision. Ruth is a MCC level coach with the ICF and is our course director and CEO. Prior to becoming a coach Ruth was a senior leader in education.
 
Find out more here: 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 
 
About Ruth Wood:
 
Ruth Wood is an ICF accredited executive coach and an experienced leader having spent almost 20 years leading and managing in central government (Foreign & Commonwealth Office, Cabinet Office). This included roles in diplomacy, conflict resolution, strategy and transformation, and Ruth coached individuals and her teams for more than a decade as part of this.  Ruth has a passion for empowering leaders to get the best from themselves and their teams to improve performance and retention. She coaches individuals and teams on challenges ranging from handling conflict, developing strategy and delivering change and transformation, to building trust, confidence and impactful communication.
Find out more at www.ruthwoodcoaching.com 
Connect with Ruth:
 
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/ruthalexandrawood
 
 
 
Produced by Winter Audio.

Today Ruth is joined by Fiona Irving, who will share her perspective on blending coaching with training to empower managers and foster personal growth.
Fiona discusses her journey from the corporate world to coaching and training, highlighting the profound impact of neuroscience and positive psychology on her approach. We'll explore how creating a safe environment is essential for effective feedback and development, and delve into the evolution from structured training to a more flexible, client-centered coaching style.
Prepare to be inspired and equipped with practical tips to enhance your own coaching or management skills, emphasising the value of ongoing learning in the coaching community.
Remember to hit subscribe to stay updated with our latest episodes, Tune in to listen to this fascinating conversation with Fiona.
 
Here are the Highlights:
03:09 Facilitated change management; focused on skills development.
07:24 Enthusiastic testimonial about life coaching experience.
11:32 Self-coaching brings joy and benefits in life.
16:25 Unlearned need for control, embraced a coaching approach.
20:24 Structured training shifted to a client-focused approach.
22:07 Learning from training and selling the experience, doing a constant skill top-up.
27:45 Develop self-confidence and manage others' skills effectively.
29:22 Questioning confidence and how inadequate leadership can impact staff performance.
 
About Ruth Kudzi:
Ruth is the founder of Optimus Coaching Academy and a well-respected and successful coach, speaker and author who has worked across sectors including leadership, career and more recently business and mindset. She has over 10,000 coaching hours and has completed hundreds of hours of training and coaching supervision. Ruth is a MCC level coach with the ICF and is our course director and CEO. Prior to becoming a coach Ruth was a senior leader in education.
 
Find out more here: 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 
 
About Fiona Irving: CHECK
 
Fiona is a Management Development Trainer, Facilitator and Coach who works primarily with corporate clients. She began her career in the travel industry where she spent 12 enjoyable years with British Airways. Here, she held various development roles within Operations and Corporate HR, including workshop design and delivery, corporate event management, oversight of accredited programmes and coordination of a portfolio of management short courses. 
 
She formed FPI Associates in 1998 and the primary focus of her business ever since has been on supporting leaders at all levels to develop the self-awareness, skills and behaviours necessary to contribute to the creation of effective and engaging work cultures. She is passionate about improving interpersonal communication within teams and has particular expertise in the areas of handling work performance discussions or challenging conversations. She believes that leading well means bringing your “best self” to work – and in her capacity as a Leadership & Performance Coach she thrives on supporting clients to address the challenges they face in doing just that! 



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