Ruth Kudzi sits down with Amber Jay, a former teacher turned thriving business coach, to explore the compelling journey from classroom to coaching. Amber shares her candid experiences of the overwhelming demands of teaching, the pivotal moment of burning out, and how discovering coaching transformed her professional path. Together, they delve into the challenges and rewards of finding one's niche, and the essential role of mindset and confidence in building a successful coaching business.

Whether you're contemplating a career shift or looking to enhance your coaching practice, Amber's story offers valuable insights and inspiration. Tune in to learn why teachers, with their unique skill sets and experiences, make brilliant coaches.

Here are the Highlights:

00:33 Taught abroad for 10 years, then moved to the UK due to dwindling ESL work.

03:26 Envious of my friend's flexible and free lifestyle, wanting the same freedom.

07:21 Reluctant to niche in my coaching practice, initially resisted.

11:01 Empathetic support for teachers transitioning to coaching business.

18:26 Gained confidence and energy through experience and growth.

20:14 Mindset shift with help from a business coach.

22:46 How many coaches with my skill set work in this area and how many clients do I need?

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

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About Optimus Coach Academy:

Optimus offers best in class coaching training for individuals and corporates.

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Ep 162: From the Classroom to Coaching: Why Teachers Make Great Coaches

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