Ruth Friedman

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My Coaching

My coaching speciality

I help professional women to lead authentically and get the visibility, recognition and success you deserve

Packages

First Free Session - For Individuals, Reaching Full Potential Coaching, Leadership & Executive Coaching, Talents & High-Potentials Coaching, Personal Development Coaching, Stress & Burnout Coaching, For Business

1 session, 0h 30

This is a no obligation free session. Its' s a chance to get to know each ootherr, to talk about you intentions for opur work and to decide if this approacjh is a good fit for you. You will experience my coaching style and get a feel for further work

I am looking forward to working with you
#valueyourvalue

Lead Being You Coaching - For Individuals, Reaching Full Potential Coaching, Leadership & Executive Coaching, Talents & High-Potentials Coaching, Personal Development Coaching, For Business

12 sessions, 1h 30 each

This package is for to help purpose driven leaders to have more impact at work.

Typcal issues addressed include:
➤Overcoming self-doubt,
➤Increased self-confident
➤Stress management

Often my clinest find they get their time back so they can get on and do the work they want to be doing and so that they can work at a more strategic level.

This series of 12 sessions can be taken over 12 weeks, up to a maximum 12 months. Each session is tailored to meet you where you are so that you can achieve your aims.

In the first session we will clarify your goals and identify what sucesses looks like. We will also identify why might be in the way or stopping you.
In the following sessions we will address the obstacles and work steadily towards your goals.
Stress management tools that come from focuisng and polyvagal toning are introduced as needed
We will check in regularly regarding the programme and ensure it continues to meet your needs
There will be a midpoint review .
The final session will incldeu time to reflect on and integratre your learning and progress.
We will also develeop a plan to ensure that the progress you have made is sustaianble

Typically, clients report that as a result of working with me, they:
➤Make better use of their time
➤Are more focused
➤Delegate better
➤Hold better boundaries
➤Value themselves, their time and what they are doing a whole lot more

I am looking forward to working with you #valueyourvalue

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Meeting points

Virtual sessions:

Skype
Zoom
Google Hangouts

Face-to-face sessions:

Meets clients in a public place
Meets clients in the exact address

Meeting notes/remarks

I work mainly online. I also work by arrangement at my private address in Brussels.... Covid rules permitting!

About Me

About myself & my experience

Lead With Authenticity and Confidence Overcome your Doubts and Truly Believe in yourself! You have great ideas, a vision for a better future – but doubts can get in the way It’s a surprisingly common problem, that no one likes to admit. The good news is it doesn’t have to be this way! I can help you tackle what’s between you and the changes you want to see in the world So that you can: ➤Make better use of your time ➤Be more focused ➤Delegate better ➤Hold better boundaries ➤Value yourself, your time and what you are doing a whole lot more I can help you believe in yourself even more so that you can get on and do the great work you want to be doing in the world Experience Working with executives since 2014 Over 2000 coaching hours with high level and high potential individuals and teams In addition to Coaching, I use 3 different somatic processes in which I am trained and qualified (Focusing, NARM, Neuro Affective Relational Model, Circling). It is rare for coaches to be trained in any one of these somatic practices. To be trained in all 3 is rarer still! My work is based on my own empirical research working with hundreds of clients. This research has led me to create The Lead Being You framework, which uses my proprietary Adaptation Styles with Caricatures methodology I work with clients 1:1, group coaching and training in organisations My professional background is in Science, Corporate IT, Leadership Development, DEI and Training My clients include: Edinburgh International Book Festival, Street Fit Scotland, European Commission, OSCE. Through 3rd Parties I have also worked in Fortune 500 companies including BP, Shell, ING, HSBC, GSK, Visa, Google, Amex, among many others I also train other coaches in the somatic tools I use My clients say: ‘Coaching with Ruth has helped me save a day a week due to being clear on boundaries, delegating and not taking everything on myself’ Jo W Rolls Royce 'Working with Ruth helped me be the best version of what I bring to the table' Simon F, Google 'Working with Ruth focussed on dealing with imposter syndrome as a result of new responsibility. Ruth helped me challenge my negative beliefs and overcome them.’ S Johnston Credentialed: AC Master Executive Coach, ICF Professional Certified Coach, NARM Informed Professional, Focusing Guide and Trainer, Adult Trainer and Educator Experienced in Circling, Mindful Self Compassion, Appreciative Inquiry, Existential Well-Being, Positive Psychology, Physiology of Stress #valueyourvalue I look forward to being in contact [email protected] +44(0) 7735 832857

My coaching method & approach

Do you recognise yourself in any of the cartoons (above) ? These are all examples from the Lead Being You Adaptations Framework I have developed and use with my clients. We all had to learn to adapt in life. Adapting to work is no exception, and with good purpose. But our adaptations can get outdated, then it's not so helpful and can create problems. We don't need to get rid of these adaptations, there is benefit in all of them. We do need to become more aware of them so that we can make better choices when to use them. The good news is that as you have learned to adapt in one way -you can now learn to adapt again to make even better choices. These Adaptation Styles come from my work with hundreds of clients over almost a decade. I noticed these patterns over and over again, hindering the careers of many women. Gaining awareness of what you do now is key because your awareness brings you choice. Now you can make different choices. Choices that bring you more recognition, and the visibility that you deserve. My work draws on Transformational Coaching, Developmental Coaching, NARM ® (The Neuro Affective Relational Model is a trauma-informed approach), Whole Body Focusing. (All methodologies in which I am trained and Certified).

Notes / Remarks

'Ruth really took time to understand us and our needs. She listened carefully, she asked good questions to probe deeper which helped us reflect on issues. She made herself available outside of sessions. She helped on a strategic and a tactical level. She was excellent and I would highly recommend her.' Jo ' I truly believe that I am a better employee, leader, and person following our sessions.' John 'I have learned so much more about myself after my sessions with Ruth. She has helped me advance closer to a better version of myself. It has been a pleasure working in a non-judgmental, understanding and thought-provoking environment' Ruska ' I was quite critical of myself and of not being where I wanted to be in life at that point. ... With Ruth’s guidance my life has transformed. I learned to manage feelings of loneliness and accept my life as it is and somehow everything has come together and I’ve never been happier. I am amazed that at every session I learn something new about myself and I have something to think about and work on. In a non-judgemental and compassionate approach, Ruth has given me a different perspective on my issues and has shown me how to calm myself down when I’m upset and how to interpret different triggers. By teaching me to be mindful, present and kind to myself, Ruth has helped me understand and love myself at a deeper level.' ES Project Manager

My Qualifications

NARM Informed Professional

Institute / Certifying body: The NARM® Training Institute
Date acquired: September 21, 2021

BetterUp Conscious Business Coach

Institute / Certifying body: BetterUp
Date acquired: December 10, 2020

Professional Certified Coach

Institute / Certifying body: International Coach Federation
Date acquired: September 23, 2020

Certified Professional Transformative Coach

Institute / Certifying body: Coach Masters Academy
Date acquired: July 20, 2020

Art of Developmental Coaching

Institute / Certifying body: Coaches Rising
Date acquired: July 8, 2019

Whole Body Focusing Trainer

Institute / Certifying body: The Focusing Institute
Date acquired: September 12, 2018