Welcome to The Coaching Hub Podcast with your host, Ruth Kudzi.
In today's episode of The Coaching Hub Podcast, Ruth welcomes James Eder, an inspiring figure whose ventures into entrepreneurship have rendered him a work-life expert, a best-selling co-author, and a beacon for personal development. James talks about his whirlwind coaching journey, sharing insights from the co-authored Optimus book, The Power of Coaching: Nurturing Leadership and Personal Development, and revealing his own SAS model – Space, Accountability, and Support – which promises to be a guiding force for thriving in business and life. Tune in as they explore the impact coaching has on individuals and organisations, as they celebrate not only successes but the invaluable lessons in failures with Ruth.
Here are the Highlights:
00:01 Introduction to coaching led to a powerful career discovery.
05:44 Developed his coaching niche through years of experience.
09:01 Creating schedule commitments helps clients prioritise goals and initiates progress.
10:41 Accountability and commitment drive progress and empowerment, creating a structure that helps overcome barriers and achieve goals.
13:15 Final support for entrepreneurs is crucial for success. It's about having a cheerleader on your side, offering encouragement during both good and bad times.
16:18 James shares his journey, success, failure, and perseverance.
19:27 Using a magic wand for positive life changes.
22:47 Grateful for support and excited for future success.
About James Eder:
James Eder is an Entrepreneur & Work.Life Coach. He has over 20 years of experience in various leadership roles. In 2005 he graduated from The University of Birmingham having completed his dissertation on The Impact of Coaching in Organisations. Since then he has been on a continuous self-development journey sharing his experience and knowledge as a mentor and coaching people helping support their own adventures. In 2021 James completed an ACC ICF accredited programme with Optimus Academy.
He is the Co-Founder of StudentBeans, a company that set out to empower students to thrive. The student discount platform quickly became a global leader providing brands with student verification, Gen Z insights and advertising services. StudentBeans continues as part of a new company identity, Pion, which brings together an ecosystem of products and services; Insights, Advertising & Verification. James built the business on the foundation that people do business with people. Following the discovery of his heart condition, Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy he has designed a life to work for him. Most recently James focuses his time.
Website: www.jameseder.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jameseder/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/james.eder/
