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/

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About Optimus Coach Academy:

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

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Ep 221: The Benefits of Outdoor Coaching

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