What makes a truly transformative coaching education and how can new coaches learn to trust their unique voice?

In this special episode of The Coaching Hub Podcast, it’s my turn to be in the hot seat. I am being interviewed by the brilliant coach Lisa Hopper.

We chat about what makes Optimus Coach Academy unique, how a truly holistic approach to coaching development is delivered, and what the future of coaching looks like. Including the rising impact of AI, the importance of vulnerability, and building self-acceptance as a coach.

Whether you’re considering coach training, care about inclusivity, or want honest insight into what it takes to stand out in the industry, this episode is for you.

Here are the highlights:

00:00 Why I am being interviewed, not hosting, and my guest host Lisa Hopper

00:50 The Optimus approach: Why clients love hiring Optimus graduates

02:36 Nearly 1,000 coaches trained, I reflect on growth and celebrating milestones

03:33 How to create a holistic, non-cookie-cutter curriculum at scale

05:42 Helping new coaches balance frameworks with developing their unique style

07:48 “Who am I to coach?” The value of vulnerability, imperfection, and empathetic role modeling

10:31 The myth of perfection and the power of real connection

13:34 Moving beyond transactional coaching to whole-person change

18:58 The reality of credentialing and how it fits into a coach’s long-term career

19:30 AI in coaching: Fears, opportunities, and what can (and can’t) be replaced

24:22 How future-proofing your coaching career means developing deep, holistic skills

29:48 The power of a diverse learning community to accelerate your growth

30:30 Creating inclusivity and diverse representation at Optimus

34:09 My proudest achievement: Impact, outcomes, and team

35:13 The importance of feedback and learning from discomfort as a coach and leader

36:20 What’s next for Optimus: Upcoming diplomas, corporate training, and my new book.

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

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:

Ep 227: Building a Successful Coach Training Business & The Future of Coaching: A special Interview with host Ruth Kudzi

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