The Coaching Hub Podcast

Ruth Kudzi
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Are you a coach or coaching curious? The Coaching Hub is the place for you to explore coaching, use coaching methods and experience powerful coaching techniques. If you are wanting to change the way you think and feel about your life this is the place for you to listen!

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    Ep 224: Self-Care for Coaching: Avoiding Coaching Burnout

    Have you ever found yourself questioning how to truly look after your own wellbeing as a coach, especially when your job is all about supporting others? In this episode of The Coaching Hub Podcast, I explore the importance of self-care for coaches and explore practical strategies to avoid coaching burnout. Having personally been close to burnout a few times in my career, I share real-life insights, practical tips, and models like PERMA to help you audit and improve your wellbeing, whether you’re an established coach or just starting your journey. We’ll explore what wellbeing really means in the context of our coaching work, how to recognise the early signs of burnout, and ways you can build routines and rituals that help you thrive, not just survive.  Here are the highlights: 00:00 Introduction: Why wellbeing matters for coaches   02:31 Noticing emotional balance and influences on mood   03:10 The basics: food, sleep, movement & energising work   04:39 Overcoming isolation and building support   05:19 Responsibility, growth, and sustainability in coaching businesses   06:09 Disengagement, over-responsibility & boundaries   06:42 Coaching burnout: essentialism and red flags   07:56 Managing drains: social media, energy, and business choices   08:30 Mapping your ideal coaching week  10:25 Personal wellbeing rituals 10:54 The role of community and asking for help. 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 an 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  We also offer business support as standard at Optimus, find out more here: https://www.optimuscoachacademy.com/ Connect with Optimus Coach Academy on Social Media: Facebook: a...

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    Ep 223: Team Coaching: How to Rebuild Momentum After the Summer

    Ever feel like you or your team are struggling to find your rhythm after a summer break? In this episode of The Coaching Hub Podcast, I explore the unique challenges and opportunities that come with reigniting momentum in teams after a pause.  I’ll be sharing my personal experiences and actionable strategies for team coaches and leaders: how to reset, re-centre, and inspire your people so everyone feels engaged, valued, and ready for growth. Whether you’re in a formal team coaching role, leading your own team, or simply want to cultivate stronger group dynamics, there’s plenty here for you. This is a must-listen if you want your team to return from any break re-energised and unified for the final quarter of the year. Here are the Highlights: 00:00 Introduction and why post-summer is a pivotal time for teams   01:11 Why trust and safety matter so much in effective teams   02:33 How to reset team norms, values, and behaviours after a break   03:20 The power of feedback, focusing on lived experiences as a diagnostic   04:56 Getting clear on team vision, values, and alignment   05:53 Strengths mapping: Why voice and choice matter for engagement   07:02 Dealing with transitions, resetting dynamics as people come and go   07:59 Making what isn’t working visible and discussing it openly   09:11 Creating agency, informal connections, and shared goals, especially for remote teams   10:35 Celebrating progress, fostering mission, and supporting individual needs   10:55 Final thoughts: Why balancing individual with group perspectives is key. 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 an 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  We also offer business support as standard at Optimus, find out more here: a href="https://www.optimuscoachacademy.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer"...

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    Ep 222: Coaching Clients Through New Beginnings

    Ever feel like September brings more of a fresh start than January? In this episode of The Coaching Hub Podcast, I explore the power of “new beginnings” in the coaching process. Why clients are drawn to change at this time of year, and how coaches can harness this energy to guide meaningful transformation. I’ll be sharing my favourite techniques for helping clients visualise success, set intentional goals, and establish the routines and rituals that sustain progress beyond the initial excitement of a fresh start. This is a practical, inspiring episode for any coach or client looking to reset and make the most of a fresh start, no matter when it arrives. Here are the Highlights: 00:00 Introduction: September as a “true” new year 01:08 Why clients seek coaching during transitions 02:15 The importance of individualised coaching 04:00 Visualisation, vision boarding, and ways to connect with future goals 04:56 Goal-setting: Navigating individuals’ preferences and working with both the “what” and “who” 06:32 Supporting routines, flow state, and energizing habits 07:59 Helping clients step into decision-making and their “A-game” 09:32 Aligning routines and rituals to seasons  11:10 Helping clients (and yourself!) reset after a break and cultivate long-term 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 an 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  We also offer business support as standard at Optimus, find out more here: https://www.optimuscoachacademy.com/ Connect with Optimus Coach Academy on Social Media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Optimuscoachacademy  Instagram: a...

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    Ep 221: The Benefits of Outdoor Coaching

    Ever wondered if coaching really has to happen in a home office or over Zoom? In this episode of The Coaching Hub Podcast, I explore the creative possibilities and the evidence-backed benefits of taking coaching sessions outside or at least beyond your usual four walls. Whether you’re a coach or a client, you’ll discover why the environment matters so much to thinking, connection, and wellbeing. I share my personal experiences, practical advice, and thought-provoking questions to help you rethink your coaching setting so you can support your clients. Here are the Highlights: 00:00 Introduction: Rethinking the coaching environment  01:05 Moving beyond traditional settings  02:13 Why are we stuck on Zoom? 04:07 The impact of environment on coaching presence 07:47 Nature’s role in perspective and creativity   08:41 The less-confrontational magic of outdoor coaching 10:09 Integrating movement and outdoor elements 11:13 Challenging the norms, a change in environment can serve clients in powerful, creative ways.  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 an 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  We also offer business support as standard at Optimus, find out more here: https://www.optimuscoachacademy.com/ Connect with Optimus Coach Academy on Social Media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Optimuscoachacademy  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/optimuscoachacademy/  Linkedin: a...

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    Ep 220: Maintaining the Coach-Client Relationship in Transition Periods

    Ever wondered how to keep momentum and deepen your impact as a coach when routines get disrupted like during summer holidays or life’s inevitable “in-between” moments? In this episode of The Coaching Hub Podcast, I explore what it really means to maintain the coach-client relationship during periods of pause or transition. Listen to discover practical ways to empower your clients to take ownership, maintain connection without constant contact, and leverage breaks as an opportunity for deeper growth. In the coaching relationship, space to think can be just as important as time spent together. Here are the Highlights: 00:00 Introduction: The power and process of coaching for change   01:35 Rethinking session frequency: Why space matters for integration 02:57 Navigating consistency: What happens when coaching takes a pause 04:04 Empowering the client, not owning their progress   05:22 Boundaries & communication: Staying connected while maintaining clarity   07:18 The coach’s true role: Facilitation versus fixing   08:34 Building trust and client ownership beyond sessions   10:08 Coaching for self-trust and autonomy   12:57 Use insights from breaks to fuel future sessions 14:03 Celebrate trust, space, and the connection between you and your clients. 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  We also offer business support as standard at Optimus, find out more here: https://www.optimuscoachacademy.com/ Connect with Optimus Coach Academy on Social Media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Optimuscoachacademy  Instagram: a...

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    Ep 219: Summer Reading: Transformative Books to Read for Coaches & Clients

    Are you looking for some inspiration for your summer reading list? In this episode of The Coaching Hub Podcast, I invite you into my world of summer reflection, journaling, and building your own resource library. I share how revisiting your own journals can be just as powerful as picking up the latest coaching bestseller, and how to find the books, podcasts, and tools that meet you (and your clients) where you are right now.  Whether you’re journaling, reading, or listening this summer, let your curiosity lead the way and discover just how transformative it can be, for both you and your clients. Here are the Highlights: 00:00 Introduction: Why summer is the perfect time to read and reflect 01:08 The value of revisiting your own journals for growth and insight 03:31 Feeding your brain: Different ways to learn, from books to podcasts 04:11 Choosing books that align with your coaching interests (I love neuroscience!) 05:55 Expanding your horizons by exploring outside your usual frame of reference 07:28 The balance between curiosity and protecting what you feed your brain 08:21 Challenging your biases and considering different perspectives 10:10 Integrating new learnings into your coaching practice 11:06 Let your curiosity (and your clients’) guide your summer reading list. 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  We also offer business support as standard at Optimus, find out more here: https://www.optimuscoachacademy.com/ Connect with Optimus Coach Academy on Social Media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Optimuscoachacademy  Instagram: a href="https://www.instagram.com/optimuscoachacademy/"

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    Ep 218: What you need to Consider when Running your Coaching Business over the Summer

    Are you tempted to take the entire summer off from your coaching business, hoping things will pick up in September? In this episode of The Coaching Hub Podcast, I explore the realities of running a coaching business during the quieter summer season and why the popular “just chill out” advice might actually slow your growth. Join me as I share real stories, hard-won lessons, and my best strategies for making summer a season of building momentum, not losing it. Whether you’re balancing family life, feeling the financial pressure, or simply wanting to prepare for a powerful September, this episode is packed with insights to keep your business thriving, no matter the season Here are the Highlights: 00:00 Introduction 01:00 Starting a business takes time, consistency, and energy 02:12 In the early years, I didn't take long summer breaks because of work and family commitments 04:13 Your business context changes as your life circumstances change 06:50 Use quiet summer months for outreach, building relationships, and content creation to keep growing your coaching business. 10:35 Stopping business activity every holiday can kill momentum; commit to core business activities even during the summer months. 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  We also offer business support as standard at Optimus, find out more here: https://www.optimuscoachacademy.com/ Connect with Optimus Coach Academy on Social Media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Optimuscoachacademy  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/optimuscoachacademy/  Linkedin:...

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    Ep 217: Applying Coaching to Rest and Recovery

    How can we, as coaches and entrepreneurs, integrate deliberate rest and recovery into our lives and those of our clients without judgment or guilt? In this episode, I explore the essential role rest plays in performance, mental well-being, and long-term success.  I share personal stories about building my business while raising two young children, address misconceptions around "hustle culture," and provide practical coaching strategies to support both ourselves and our clients in finding rest and recovery that truly works for them. Here are the Highlights: 00:00 Introduction 01:22 Balancing business building and motherhood 02:41 Perception vs. reality in work, hustle, and rest 03:58 Research on the science of holidays, stress, and cognitive recovery 05:09 The double-edged sword of holidays 06:27 Coaching clients on purposeful and intentional rest beyond holidays 08:09 How doing a little work while away can actually support full relaxation 11:34 The 7 types of rest and how to identify what you truly need 13:55 The link between intentional rest and overall well-being (PERMA model) 14:47 Practical tips for carving out rest in and out of holidays 15:51 Creating non-negotiable uncontactable time 16:47 Reflection on my own rest journey, 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  We also offer business support as standard at Optimus, find out more here: https://www.optimuscoachacademy.com/ Connect with Optimus Coach Academy on Social Media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Optimuscoachacademy  Instagram: a href="https://www.instagram.com/optimuscoachacademy/" rel="noopener...

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Are you a coach or coaching curious? The Coaching Hub is the place for you to explore coaching, use coaching methods and experience powerful coaching techniques. If you are wanting to change the way you think and feel about your life this is the place for you to listen!

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  • Nhà sáng tạo
    Ruth Kudzi
  • Năm hoạt động
    2020 - 2025
  • Tập
    225
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    © Copyright 2025 Ruth Kudzi
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    The Coaching Hub Podcast

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