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

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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

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

The Coaching Hub Podcast