6,000 Trained Coaches Globally
30 Years’ Coaching Expertise
6,000 Trained Coaches Globally
30 Years’ Coaching Expertise
Training as a coach can be a life-changing learning and personal development experience but what is life actually like once the training is over? We spent a ‘day in the life’ of three Barefoot Coaching alumni to help shed some light on the daily realities, challenges and rewards of working as a coach.
I start my working day…
…consistently – 5.30am meditation before getting ready, breakfast and getting the kids sorted and dropped off at school. But after that… it’s a fabulous mix.
My job involves…
…one-to-one coaching, leadership development and team coaching.
In the morning…
…Some days I go straight into a client meeting but on others I’ll go back home for business admin, finances, design work, and preparation and follow-up from my client sessions. If I don’t quite have time to do anything “productive” before a meeting, I’ll have a coffee somewhere and catch up on social media and online articles, or maybe even read an old-fashioned book!
After lunch…
…Lunch depends on where I am that day, but always with the intention of making it as healthy as possible. If I’m at home I aim to get out for a 20-minute walk to clear my head and then: back to work. I collect the children from school two days per week and afternoons can be about going to a sporting fixture, doing homework or instrument practice or going out to another after-school activity. I love not having to ask permission to be present for these things! At some time, ideally between 3pm and 8pm, I do a second meditation.
I end my working day…
…with an exercise class and sometimes, a bit more work!
The most challenging part of my job is…
…the tension between my desire to do all the work I want to do and to be there for my children. But I know this won’t be the case forever, so I try to enjoy “what is” and check myself when frustration bubbles.
The most rewarding part of my job is…
…I get to do the work I love, when I want to do it. Overall, I wouldn’t change it for the world – making a difference while having autonomy and independence – it’s ideal for me!
Helen Amery is an executive and team coach. You can follow her on Twitter or connect with her on LinkedIn.
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Our workplace coaching offer develops leaders and teams through practical tools, psychology, and real coaching expertise — building cultures of trust, resilience, and performance across every organisation.
Our Leader as Coach programme equips leaders with coaching skills to inspire, engage, and empower. Blending theory with practice, it transforms everyday conversations into opportunities for growth.
This dynamic programme blends advanced learning on group and team dynamics with practical coaching experience — empowering you to coach teams confidently. Accredited with 40 ICF CCE points.
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Develop your coaching skills with ICF Level 2 accredited training — blending tools, psychology, and practice, grounded in real coaching experience. Open to all backgrounds, with University of Chester options.
Our workplace coaching offer develops leaders and teams through practical tools, psychology, and real coaching expertise — building cultures of trust, resilience, and performance across every organisation.
Our Leader as Coach programme equips leaders with coaching skills to inspire, engage, and empower. Blending theory with practice, it transforms everyday conversations into opportunities for growth.
This dynamic programme blends advanced learning on group and team dynamics with practical coaching experience — empowering you to coach teams confidently. Accredited with 40 ICF CCE points.
This pioneering programme builds the skills, insight, and empathy to coach clients through grief and loss in all its forms. Accredited with 40 ICF CCE points.
Develop your coaching skills with ICF Level 2 accredited training — blending tools, psychology, and practice, grounded in real coaching experience. Open to all backgrounds, with University of Chester options.
Our workplace coaching offer develops leaders and teams through practical tools, psychology, and real coaching expertise — building cultures of trust, resilience, and performance across every organisation.
Our Leader as Coach programme equips leaders with coaching skills to inspire, engage, and empower. Blending theory with practice, it transforms everyday conversations into opportunities for growth.
This dynamic programme blends advanced learning on group and team dynamics with practical coaching experience — empowering you to coach teams confidently. Accredited with 40 ICF CCE points.
This pioneering programme builds the skills, insight, and empathy to coach clients through grief and loss in all its forms. Accredited with 40 ICF CCE points.
