Are you considering adding in coaching skills to your corporate role? In this week's episode, I’m joined by Simon Dewis. Simon has over 35 years in the corporate world and a significant chunk of that time spent managing teams, Simon shares his journey from traditional management roles to embracing coaching and mentoring. He uncovers how structured learning and practical application shifted his approach to leadership, making him not just an effective manager but a catalyst for change. Prior to training with us at Optimus Simon had solid coaching skills which he developed through the course highlighting the power of practice, and the joy of witnessing those 'aha' moments when his colleagues and clients find their own solutions.
Here are the Highlights:
01:43 As an experienced manager Simon transitioned from mentoring and training to coaching.
05:33 Coaching practice develops skills, taking you beyond your comfort zone
09:07 Coaching hours built confidence and credibility.
15:21 Simon gained confidence and credibility by training with Optimus.
19:40 Optimus diploma has lasting, impactful application as he uses the skills weekly
21:39 He is building the LinkedIn profile to share insights and stimulate conversations.
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
About: Simon Dewis
Although I have worked for the same organisation for 34 years, I have the opportunity to continually develop my learning day in day out through the various and varied roles I have had the privilege to undertake during my tenure. This thirst for learning started to take shape whilst participating in my first Management Development Programme, as this provided me with the forum to try out and test a number of tools and techniques and as my personal development continued, I have been doing this ever since with every team I have managed.
As I tell every member of my team and those whom I have worked with over the years…”all learning is a waste unless it is applied”.
Whether it was my time within Sales Management that gave me the insight to see things from the customers (internal and external) perspective to really understand what challenges they are looking to overcome or acquiring skills in executing task on time within IT Project Management.
Every experience and piece of new knowledge I have acquired has all helped me to enhance my passion to become a better “team” manager where I aim to continually challenge their thinking about what they do and how they do it.
Working for an organisation where I have been continually challenged but also recognised time and time again for what I enjoy doing…..building engaged teams that deliver is a great feeling and a privilege.
Connect with Simon:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/simon-dewis-2b60b214/
Produced by Winter Audio.
Mentioned in this episode:
https://www.optimuscoachacademy.com/workshop-week-january-2025
