Ep 210: Coaching Presence Explained

Have you ever wondered what it truly means to be fully present as a coach? For me presence is at the heart of the coaching relationship, and it cements the other competencies. In this fifth episode of our mini-series on The Coaching Hub Podcast, I'm exploring the ICF core competency of "maintaining presence." We'll explore how being grounded, open, flexible, and genuinely attentive can completely transform your coaching relationships and ensure you’re able to go deeper with clients. Are you ready to discover what it takes to truly put your client at the heart of every session? Let’s get started. Here are the Highlights: 0:00 Introduction 04:52 Focus on empathy and a client-centred response 06:56 Why emotional regulation is crucial in coaching 10:44 Stay present and focused to support clients effectively; presence enhances conversations and relationships. 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: 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.