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The Coaching Hub Podcast
Are you a coach or coaching curious? The Coaching Hub is the place for you to explore coaching, use coaching methods and experience powerful coaching techniques. If you are wanting to change the way you think and feel about your life this is the place for you to listen!
Episodes
The Coaching Hub PodcastEp 260: How AI is Elevating Human Coaching
Ruth Kudzi explains why the rise of AI coaching is increasing demand for human coaches. She explores how AI lowers the cost of coaching support and opens it up…
The Coaching Hub PodcastEp 259: Navigating the New ICF Mentor Process
Ruth Kudzi explains what happens in an ICF-style mentor session and how the ICF’s new mentoring process, required across accredited programmes by April 2027…
The Coaching Hub PodcastEp 258: Embracing the SERVE Framework for Coaching Leadership
Ruth Kudzi introduces her SERVE framework for coaching leadership, explaining how a leader’s state shapes their team and why trust, reflection, and valuing…
The Coaching Hub PodcastEp 257: Bridging Worlds: Crystal Small's Path from Policing structures to Coaching Futures
From the structure of policing to a coaching career built on her own terms, Crystal Small's story is one of stepping into the unknown and choosing to design a…
The Coaching Hub PodcastEp 256: Mindset, Motivation and M.A.G.I.C. with Claire Brumby
What if nearly losing your life became the catalyst for reinventing how you lead? In this episode of The Coaching Hub, I'm joined by Claire Brumby to talk…
The Coaching Hub PodcastEp 255: How to integrate AI into coaching without losing the human touch
AI is reshaping the business landscape at speed, but can a machine ever do the one thing coaching is really about, truly seeing another person? This week on…
The Coaching Hub PodcastEp 254: From 300lb Bodybuilder to Mindset Coach: Lewys' Transformation Story
At his heaviest, Lewys Morgan-Smith weighed 300lb, ticked every box the fitness world told him to, and was completely miserable. It took a breathless moment on…
The Coaching Hub PodcastEp 253: Why supervision is non-negotiable for coaches
With increased attention from professional bodies like the ICF, supervision is becoming more standardised and recognised as essential. One of the co-founders…
The Coaching Hub PodcastEp 252: The Missing Piece in Leadership Development with Robert Stephenson
No elite athlete wins alone, so why do so many leaders try to? That question sits at the heart of my conversation with Robert Stephenson, a coach, mentor…
The Coaching Hub PodcastThe Coaching Hub Interview Series
Something very exciting is coming to The Coaching Hub. In this special interview series, Ruth Kudzi explores mindset, leadership, integrating coaching with AI…
The Coaching Hub PodcastThe Coaching Hub Special Interview Series
Something exciting is coming to The Coaching Hub. In this special interview series, Ruth Kudzi sits down with six brilliant guests who use coaching in very…
The Coaching Hub PodcastEp 251: Coaching Skills Every Leader Must Master
Are you stuck feeling like you need to have all the answers as a leader? In this episode of The Coaching Hub, I challenge the traditional command-and-control…
The Coaching Hub PodcastEp 250: Why Every Serious Coach Needs Supervision
Is your coaching practice truly evolving, or are unseen blind spots holding you back? In this episode of The Coaching Hub, I demystify coaching supervision and…
The Coaching Hub PodcastEp 249: Stop Micromanaging: Use Coaching Instead
Are you exhausted as a leader and stuck in a cycle of micromanagement? In this episode of The Coaching Hub, I explore why so many passionate, goal-oriented…
The Coaching Hub PodcastEp 248: How to Improve Your Coaching Skills Through Self-Awareness
What’s truly holding you back as a coach? In this episode of The Coaching Hub Podcast, I dig into why your biggest limitation isn’t your clients or your…
The Coaching Hub PodcastEp 247: How Great Coaches Build Deep Connection
The foundation of powerful coaching isn’t tools or strategies, it’s genuine connection and trust. In this episode of The Coaching Hub, I explore how real…
The Coaching Hub PodcastEp 246: Transformational Coaching Isn’t What You Think
What really makes coaching transformational - and why is that different from just working through a list of actions or chasing a specific goal? In this episode…
The Coaching Hub PodcastEp 245: Why Coaching Clients Get Stuck (And How to Fix It Immediately)
Why do coaching clients so often hit a wall with "I don't know", and how can you as a coach deal with it skillfully - without panicking or falling into…
The Coaching Hub PodcastEp 244: Is the Golden Age of Personal Development Over?
Is the golden age of personal development over, or is the industry simply going through a necessary shift? In this episode of The Coaching Hub, I take a closer…
The Coaching Hub PodcastEp 243: Are Coaching Models Dying?
Are traditional coaching models becoming obsolete in the age of AI and increasingly personalised approaches? In this episode of The Coaching Hub, I explore how…
The Coaching Hub PodcastEp 242: What Master Coaches Do Differently
What does true mastery look like in coaching, and how do Master Certified Coaches set themselves apart? In this episode of The Coaching Hub, I share the…
The Coaching Hub PodcastEp 241: Fitting Coach Training Around Full-Time Work
Is it possible to retrain as a coach without quitting your full-time job? And what does it really take to make it work? In this episode of The Coaching Hub, I…
The Coaching Hub PodcastEp 240: The Retirement Plan Nobody Talks About – Coaching
What if your retirement plan wasn’t just about stocks, shares, or pensions, but built on your relationships, wisdom, and real-world experience? In this episode…
The Coaching Hub PodcastEp 239: Neurodiversity Coaching: What You Really Need to Look For
How can you help clients who are neurodiverse? In this episode, I share my personal journey with ADHD to explore why recognising and embracing neurodivergence…
The Coaching Hub PodcastEp 238: Why Coaching Skills are Essential for Leadership
Coaching skills have become a fundamental requirement for effective leadership – that’s the key focus of this latest podcast episode with me, Ruth Kudzi…
The Coaching Hub PodcastEp 237: What Happens When Clients Aren't Motivated by Goals?
Coaching sessions are all about the goal, right? Not always! In this episode of The Coaching Hub Podcast, I challenge the traditional notion that coaching…
The Coaching Hub PodcastEp 236: What Actually Happens in a Coaching Session
Ever wondered what really happens in a coaching session? In this episode, I walk you through the anatomy of a coaching session, sharing the realities…
The Coaching Hub PodcastEp 235: Being Brave as a Coach: How to Challenge Clients to Go Deeper
Ever wondered how to challenge your coaching clients without damaging trust or safety in the relationship? In this episode, I explore the art and necessity of…
The Coaching Hub PodcastEp 234: How Do We Help Coaching Clients Make Difficult Choices?
What do you do when your coaching client is facing an impossible choice and there’s simply no perfect answer? In this episode of The Coaching Hub, I share the…
The Coaching Hub PodcastEp 233: How Coaching Changes the Brain: Neuroscience Explained
Ever wondered how coaching sessions actually change your brain? In this episode of The Coaching Hub, I explore the fascinating interplay between neuroscience…
The Coaching Hub PodcastEp 232: Coaching Clients Beyond Goals and Performance
Many believe that coaching is all about setting goals, but in this episode of The Coaching Hub, I turn that assumption on its head. If you’ve ever felt stuck…
The Coaching Hub PodcastEp 231: Changing Mindsets: What Coaches Need to Know
How can coaches support mindset shifts that truly stick, rather than relying on willpower alone? In this episode of The Coaching Hub, I explore the real…
The Coaching Hub PodcastEp 230: The Nervous System and Transformation in Coaching
How does your client’s nervous system impact coaching outcomes, and what practical steps can you take to unlock deeper transformation? In this episode of The…
The Coaching Hub PodcastEp 229: AI in Coaching: What 2025 Taught Us and What to Expect in 2026
Are coaches about to be replaced by AI? In this episode of The Coaching Hub Podcast, I deliver an honest update on where AI stands in coaching after 2025 and…
The Coaching Hub PodcastEp 228: Coaching Industry Predictions for 2026
What will it take to stay relevant in the coaching industry and are you ready for the changes already underway? In this episode of The Coaching Hub, I break…
The Coaching Hub PodcastThe Coaching Hub Podcast is Now Live on YouTube!
Exciting things are coming! The Coaching Hub Podcast is now live on YouTube, and this is the place to come if you’re curious about coaching or want to…
The Coaching Hub PodcastEp 227: Building a Successful Coach Training Business & The Future of Coaching: A special Interview with host Ruth Kudzi
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…
The Coaching Hub PodcastEp 226: What Are the Ingredients of a Successful Coaching Business?
What does it ‘really’ take to build a thriving coaching business and why do so many new coaches underestimate what’s involved? In this episode of The Coaching…
The Coaching Hub PodcastEp 225: The New ICF Competencies and What They Mean
What are the changes to the ICF competencies? At the start of September the ICF released updates to the competencies and I’m sharing what this means for your…
The Coaching Hub PodcastEp 224: Self-Care for Coaching: Avoiding Coaching Burnout
Have you ever found yourself questioning how to truly look after your own wellbeing as a coach, especially when your job is all about supporting others? In…
The Coaching Hub PodcastEp 223: Team Coaching: How to Rebuild Momentum After the Summer
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…
The Coaching Hub PodcastEp 222: Coaching Clients Through New Beginnings
Ever feel like September brings more of a fresh start than January? In this episode of The Coaching Hub Podcast, I explore the power of “new beginnings” in the…
The Coaching Hub PodcastEp 221: The Benefits of Outdoor Coaching
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…
The Coaching Hub PodcastEp 220: Maintaining the Coach-Client Relationship in Transition Periods
Ever wondered how to keep momentum and deepen your impact as a coach when routines get disrupted like during summer holidays or life’s inevitable “in-between”…
The Coaching Hub PodcastEp 219: Summer Reading: Transformative Books to Read for Coaches & Clients
Are you looking for some inspiration for your summer reading list? In this episode of The Coaching Hub Podcast, I invite you into my world of summer…
The Coaching Hub PodcastEp 218: What you need to Consider when Running your Coaching Business over the Summer
Are you tempted to take the entire summer off from your coaching business, hoping things will pick up in September? In this episode of The Coaching Hub…
The Coaching Hub PodcastEp 217: Applying Coaching to Rest and Recovery
How can we, as coaches and entrepreneurs, integrate deliberate rest and recovery into our lives and those of our clients without judgment or guilt? In this…
The Coaching Hub PodcastEp 216: Coaching and Navigating Summer Distractions
How can coaches and clients stay on track when summer brings shifting schedules, holidays, and the so-called “summer slump”? In this episode I share practical…
The Coaching Hub PodcastEp 215: Self-Connection: The Missing Piece of the Jigsaw as a Coach
What really makes a coach successful beyond strategies and business plans? Is there a “secret sauce” to building a thriving coaching practice? In this episode…
The Coaching Hub PodcastEp 214: Coaching and AI: Why Deep Human Connection Matters Most
How is AI really impacting the coaching profession and what sets human coaches apart? Is there room for both and how can coaches future-proof their practice as…
The Coaching Hub PodcastEp 213: Client Growth: Facilitating Lasting Change Through Coaching
What does true client growth look like in coaching? How do great coaches help clients take those all-important insights from a session and turn them into real…
The Coaching Hub PodcastEp 212: Evoking Awareness: Tools and Strategies for Coaches
What does it really mean to evoke awareness as a coach? How do we move beyond simply asking questions and help clients unlock deeper insight and…
The Coaching Hub PodcastEp 211: The Art of Active Listening in Coaching
Have you ever found yourself wondering what it really means to listen as a coach not just to words, but to emotions, body language, and even what’s left…
The Coaching Hub PodcastEp 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…
The Coaching Hub PodcastEp 209: Building Trust and Safety in Coaching
Have you ever wondered how truly transformative coaching relationships are built? In this fourth episode of our mini-series on the ICF competencies, we’re…
The Coaching Hub PodcastEp 208: Establishes and Maintains Agreements
Have you ever wondered what it really means to establish and maintain strong agreements in coaching? In this third episode of my mini-series exploring the ICF…
The Coaching Hub PodcastEp 207: Embodying a Coaching Mindset
Have you ever wondered what truly makes a great coach not just in the session, but in the moments before and after? In this second episode of our mini-series…
The Coaching Hub PodcastEp 206: Ethical practice as a coach
Welcome to a brand new miniseries here on The Coaching Hub Podcast. I’m Ruth Kudzi, and I’m excited to explore one of the most fundamental topics in coaching…
The Coaching Hub PodcastEp 205: Using coaching skills to support conflict resolution
Have you ever found yourself wishing you could handle conflict at work or at home with a little more ease and maybe even walk away feeling good about it? In…
The Coaching Hub PodcastEp 204: What Does a Leadership Coach Do?
What makes leadership and executive coaching different from traditional coaching? In this episode of The Coaching Hub Podcast, we’re exploring just that. We’ll…