Eps 116 - Coaching as a Leadership Skill with 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 leveraging his experience and expertise as a Work-Life Coach delivering transformation for his clients.   Focusing on Entrepreneurs & founders and people who know they want to make a change in their lives he gives them SAS - Space, Accountability & Support to help them be the best they already are.     Find out more here: www.jameseder.com    Connect with James: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jameseder/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/james.eder/     Produced by Winter Audio.

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!  Find out more: www.fpiassociates.com   LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/fiona-irving-acc-icf-coach-201a762a   Produced by Winter Audio.

Ep 146: Starting Over with Sara Burton   Ruth Kudzi is joined by Sara Burton. Sara shares her personal experiences and journey to becoming a start over coach, emphasising the empowerment and celebration that comes with starting over. The conversation delves into the various aspects of beginning again, including career changes, relationship transitions, and personal losses. Highlighting the resilience and strength it takes to embrace change. Sara elaborates on the role of coaching and supporting individuals through the process of starting over, sharing the importance of self-awareness, boundaries, and the value of failures. Join Ruth and Sara as they explore new beginnings and the positive impact of coaching. Here are the Highlights: 06:21 Experience and knowledge lead us forward positively. 08:09 Coaching helps people find their own solutions. 11:36 Enjoying the process of discovering your passion. 16:35 Coaches must work responsibly and consider their well-being. 17:27 Self-awareness and self-care lead to 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 Sara Burton:   Sara is a Start Over Coach and the host of The Start Over Podcast. Sara empowers ambitious individuals to “start over’ part or the whole of their lives, when staying the same is no longer an option and they are ready for change. Whether that be starting over an old goal in a new way, embracing a fresh start or moving on from one of life’s big curve balls. Sara helps them go from where they are now to a place where they can be, do and have what they want next. Change takes time but it can be exciting and with some realigning, re-discovery of your self, refocusing and re-energising start overs is where Sara believes the magic happens!  Sara works with clients on a 1:1 basis and also through her online programmes and retreats   Connect with Sara:   Podcast: https://www.saraburton.co.uk/startoverpodcast   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/startoverwithsara/   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/startoverwithsara/   LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/saraburton/   Titktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@startoverwithsara   Website www.saraburton.co.uk       Produced by Winter Audio.

Ruth welcomes guest Merrisha Gordon, a seasoned coach, leader, and trainer, with extensive experience in coaching within organisations. Ruth and Merrisha explore the impact of coaching on individuals and organisations, particularly focusing on the shifting landscape of coaching in the workplace. Merrisha shares insights into the changing dynamics of coaching over the years, emphasising the growing significance of well-being support, the accessibility of coaching for emerging leaders, and the positive outcomes of coaching on individuals at various career stages. She also delves into the measurable benefits of coaching for both employees and organisations, highlighting its potential impact on motivation, performance, and staff retention. She also shares her personal journey with coaching, detailing how it has empowered her to navigate challenging situations and make transformative career decisions. Tune in to this inspiring conversation on the power of coaching in organisations and the far-reaching impact it can have on individuals, teams, and businesses.   Here are the Highlights: 05:28 Progressed from NHS assistant to director quickly. 09:34 Overcame work stress through transformative coaching experience. 13:08 Overcoming anxiety and improving communication for progression. 15:29 Leadership program improves employee retention and performance. 20:17 Timing of coaching positively impacts performance and engagement. 23:55 Pregnancy led to career change and coaching. 25:20 Coaching during the pandemic helped compassion.   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 Merrisha: Merrisha is a Leadership Coach, Organisational Consultant and Trainer who supports organisations. Find out more here: www.merrishagordoncoaching.com Connect with Merrisha: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/merrishagordoncoaching/      Produced by Winter Audio.

Ruth is joined by Nikki St Paul to explore the underestimated strength of rest in our lives. They tackle the stigmas attached to rest and why it's a crucial element of success, not a sign of laziness. Nikki will share her transformative journey towards embracing rest, which led to a surge in clarity and inner wisdom. We also share how changing our beliefs about productivity can actually enhance our growth and why being present and mindful can make all the difference. Nikki's expertise as a mind, body, and breath coach will guide us through incorporating rest into our daily routines, finding true alignment in our goals, and the power of taking intentional breaks to recharge. Listen to the whole episode to learn more. Here are the Highlights: 00:01 Embracing rest led to better ideas and clarity. 06:20 Coaching prep is about being present. 08:42 Realising you can do it, overcoming limiting beliefs. 10:56 Re-evaluate productivity, choose your own path. 14:57 Change comes from small consistent steps taken. 17:45 Pushing against the current, shame of rest. 22:24 Take short breaks, try soft gazing technique. 24:55 Importance of moments, nostalgia for simpler times.   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 Nikki:   Nikki is a Mind, Body, and Breath Coach and the Founder of Breathing Mindful Coaching. She combines her expertise in breathwork, coaching, and mindfulness meditation to provide holistic support to her clients. Nikki empowers ambitious women in midlife to reclaim the power of rest. She is on a mission to help her clients rest so they can rise, through her 12-week online 1:1 programme. Rest & Rise™ is here to redefine success. It's a step-by-step guide to rediscovering yourself, regulating your nervous system, and building habits to create a life that feels good, not just looks good. Rest & Rise™ helps ambitious women in midlife set and go after goals with greater alignment, clarity and purpose; rediscover who they are underneath the busyness, and 'switch off' from work without overwhelming guilt.   Download a FREE relaxation breathing video to help listeners Elevate their Evening and get them ready for bed. This short (less than 10 minutes) practice is designed to help relax at the end of the day by slowing down the breath and focusing inward on the present moment.   Sign up here to claim your free relaxation breathing video: https://restandrise.ck.page/0f9074b33f   Find out more: https://www.breathingmindful.co.uk/     Produced by Winter Audio.

Join Ruth as she takes us on a journey through her own coaching evolution. She shares how she first encountered coaching in the late nineties and how it has shaped her career and life since then. She talks about her own experiences with coaching and highlights the impact it has had on her and her work. Ruth also discusses the power of coaching, its transformative nature, and how it has influenced her coaching business the Optimus Coaching Academy. Don't miss out on this insightful episode that delves into the potential of coaching to change lives. Here are the highlights: 00:01 Perception of coaching challenged by personal experience and expectations. 05:59 Evolution towards non-judgmental coaching approach  07:08 Training lacked real coaching skills, emphasising personal empowerment. 10:35 Coaching skills can have a ripple effect.   About Ruth Kudzi: Ruth is the founder of Optimus Coaching Academy and a well respected and successful coach, speaker and author who has worked across sectors including leadership, career and more recently business and mindset. She has over 10,000 coaching hours and has completed hundreds of hours of training and coaching supervision. Ruth is a MCC level coach with the ICF and is our course director and CEO. Prior to becoming a coach Ruth was a senior leader in education.   Find out more here: https://ruthkudzi.com/   Book:How to Feel Better: 4 Steps to Self-Coach Your Way to a Happier More Authentic You eBook : Kudzi, Ruth: Amazon.co.uk: Books    Connect with Ruth:   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Ruthkudzi2/    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ruthkudzi/    Twitter: https://twitter.com/ruthkudzicoach   LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthkudzi/      About Optimus Coach Academy: Optimus offers best in class coaching training for individuals and corporates.   If you want to know more about what we offer: https://optimuscoachacademy.com/coach-training    Connect with Optimus Coach Academy on Social Media:   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Optimuscoachacademy    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/optimuscoachacademy/    Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/optimuscoachacademy      Produced by Winter Audio.