My name is Ruth Friedman and I am a Professional Executive Coach, Facilitator and Trainer.
I have been working with Focusing and Circling practices for over a decade, and I am now trained and credentialed as a Focusing Teacher and Circling Practice Leader.
I’m passionate about sharing these practices because of the profound impact they have had on my own life and in my work as a coach.
I have been recognised by the Forbetter Institute as one of Edinburgh’s Top 10 Coaches. I’m the creator and owner of Lead Being You coaching and training company. I created Lead Being You to help my clients create success on their own terms.
I am credentialed through the ICF as a Professional Certified Coach and with the Association for Coaching as a Master Executive Coach.
My style is warm, inclusive, and experiential. I offer clear demonstrations, hold a safe space, and support deep personal and professional transformation. My work is Trauma Informed.
My background:My initial training was as a scientist. I have worked in Corporate IT, Project Management, Leadership Development and Training, usually in male dominated environments. I am Professional Certified Coach, a trauma informed professionals and a Certified Focusing trainer and guide. I am also an accredited NARM Informed Professional (NARM is a Trauma Informed approach to healing).I have been working with corporate clients as a trainer and coach since 2012. For fun I love mountain hiking and enjoy playing comedy improv. I am from the UK and lived in Brussels, Belgium for almost 20 years and now live in Portobello, Edinburgh since 2022 There is more about me and my work on www.leadbeingyou.com
