Have you ever wondered how truly transformative coaching relationships are built?

In this fourth episode of our mini-series on the ICF competencies, we’re exploring the heart of what makes powerful coaching possible: trust and safety. I’ll be sharing why putting the client at the centre of coaching isn’t just a best practice, it’s essential for creating a space where real change can happen.

Join me as we unpack practical ways to foster mutual respect, empathy, and openness. Let's help you create even more impactful sessions with your coaching clients.

Here are the Highlights:

0:00 Introduction

00:59 If we do not have trust and safety with a client, we're not going to be able to have those deeper, transformative conversations.

06:23 Create a safe, open space free of biases to foster trust

08:12 Create a tailored, safe, and supportive coaching environment

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:

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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/

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