Ruth Kudzi sits down with the inspiring Scofray Nana Yaw Yeboah to explore the global world of coaching. Scofray shares his unique journey, from discovering coaching back in 2002 to becoming a passionate advocate for its development in Ghana. Together, they explore the importance of structured training, continuous development, and the evolving landscape of coaching, including the impactful integration of mindfulness practices.
This episode highlights why coaching is a powerful tool for personal and professional growth. Tune in as they unpack the value of certification, the elevation of coaching standards, and the transformative benefits that make us ask, "Why not coaching?"
Here are the Highlights:
01:24 Discovered coaching, felt a deep connection, pursued it.
04:17 First male MbIT master coach in Africa
11:21 Mastery in coaching involves anchoring skills deeply.
15:36 Defining coaching and its importance in Ghana.
24:22 Creating positive beliefs, knowing your true self.
27:50 Embrace new coaching methods and believe in yourself.
30:35 Mindfulness exercise to anchor yourself in the present.
33:43 Mindfulness involves focused attention and appreciation.
35:32 Commitment to being early brings benefits.
Scofray Nana Yaw Yeboah, affectionately called Coach Scofray, is a purposeful, passionate and compassionate transformational executive coach, Certified Professional Corporate Trainer, Professional Certified mBIT Master Coach, President of ICF Ghana Chapter, Fellow Institute of Commercial Management, UK and lead consultant for Zoweh Global Consult with almost two decades of combined experience and over 3000 coaching hours.
His core competencies are Ontological-Mindfulness-Ecological Executive Coaching, Systemic thinking, mBIT Coaching, Neuroscience, Strategic Communication & Branding, Leadership & Team Building, Management, & Strategic Corporate re-engineering.
He has offered executive coaching to industry leaders in Africa, the UK, and the USA and facilitated varied training for many companies, such as Cocoa Processing Company, Ghana Airports Company Limited, Ghana National Gas Company Limited, Ridge Nest Hotel, Ridge Royal Hotel, and Smile Train Inc Africa. He has also co-facilitated for RigWorld International Services, Synlab Ghana, and Coca-Cola Bottling Company, Ghana.
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- First past learner of the Institute of Commercial Management, UK, to reach a Fellow Status globally
- First past learner globally of ICM, UK, to receive endorsement and approval for his corporate training
- First elected President of ICF Ghana Chapter
- Africa's first Certified Ontological-Mindfulness-Ecological and Systemic Thinking Executive Coach from Ideal Coaching Global-USA,
- Africa's first black male Certified Professional mBIT Master Coach, NeuroCoach Institute, South Africa and mBIT International
- First male Professional Certified Coach (PCC) in Ghana โ from International Coaching Federation(ICF)-the USA,
- Certified Professional Corporate Trainer ( IAPPD-UK).
- The world's first student to graduate with an Advanced Diploma in Leadership Studies from the Institute of Commercial Management(ICM) in the UK
- Holds Graduate Diploma in Management Studies - Institute for Commercial Management ( United Kingdom)
- Author 4 books and over 100 articles in print and online news portals (local and international)
- Featured in over 200 radio and TV interviews in Ghana, South Africa, the UK, the USA, etc
https://www.linkedin.com/in/scofray
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.
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