Ep 172: Creating Trust and Safety

Creating a safe and trusting space in coaching is not just jargon, it's the cornerstone of effective relationships. In this enlightening episode, host Ruth Kudzi explores trust and safety within coaching environments, sharing how to create genuine connections with your clients. Tune in to discover practical strategies and thought-provoking perspectives on how to foster trust, from initial discovery calls to ongoing sessions. Join Ruth as she unpacks the importance of being human first and creating a non-judgmental, supportive space for your clients to thrive. Here are the Highlights: 05:02 Deeply listening, building rapport, understanding clients is essential. 09:50 Trust and safety through empathy and compassion. 11:39 Building relationships with clients for effective sessions. 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/ Ruth is starting a new program for up to 25 coaches click here: https://www.ruthkudzi.com/mentormaster 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: https://optimuscoachacademy.com/coach-training We also offer business support as standard at Optimus, find out more here: https://www.optimuscoachacademy.com/ Connect with Optimus Coach Academy on Social Media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Optimuscoachacademy Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/optimuscoachacademy/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/optimuscoachacademy Produced by Winter Audio.