Making Everyday Conversations Extraordinary

EveryDay Conversations - Leader as Coach

I’m celebrating the openness, vulnerability, and boldness of delegates, both face-to-face and online, as they experience this challenging and richly rewarding programme. It’s been fascinating and inspiring to share how leaders can learn to shift from mentor, teacher and all-round problem solver, to a coaching mindset which enables their teams to think and act for […]

The Importance of Relaxation and the Role of Coaching in Achieving It

The Importance of Relaxation and the Role of Coaching in Achieving It

In today’s fast-paced world, finding time to relax can often feel like an insurmountable challenge. Whether it’s the pressures of work, family, or societal expectations, many of us struggle to give ourselves permission to take a break. As Martin Benefer from Barefoot Coaching points out, the struggle isn’t just about time; it’s also about mindset. […]

Connection and The Magic of the Barefoot Cohort

Connection and The Magic of the Barefoot Cohort

By Kelly Wood, Barefoot Coaching Director of Workplace Coaching For years I’d heard people talk about the ‘magic of the Barefoot cohort’ and the profound, lasting learning that took place. Having met and spoken with many Barefoot Alumni, they shared first-hand the huge impact their fellow learners had on them as they trained to be […]

Five (Sometimes Inconvenient) Truths of Team Coaching

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By Andy Chandler, Barefoot Coaching CEO Barefoot’s Executive Team Coaching Programme is now in full flow, with senior leadership teams across multiple sectors realising that building an effective team takes hard work and commitment. As a team coach, I want to share five truths about team coaching to shine a light on this growing and […]

Navigating the Summer Holidays: A Parent’s Guide to Balance and Connection

Family time in summer holidays

For many parents, the six-week holidays can evoke a mix of emotions. While you may relish the chance to have more time with your children, you may also feel apprehensive. This could be because of several reasons: Increased demand on your time and energy Limited access to usual resources and your child’s usual social networks […]

How to effectively coach your boss

Ever wondered how to become the ‘Boss Whisperer’? Our Creative Director, Adam Goodman-Smith, explores the importance of coaching your boss, when it might be necessary, and provides five top tips for doing it effectively. Coaching is a skill that is often associated with guiding, supporting and developing employees. It’s used to unlock a person’s potential […]

Evolution of coaching in the workplace

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Our CEO and experienced executive coach, Andy Chandler, spoke to People Management to explore how coaching in the workplace has evolved since he entered the world of work more than 30 years ago. Ahead of International Coaching Week, he considers the notable shift in the landscape over recent decades. With coaching now more accessible than […]

How coaching can reduce stress in the workplace

Our Creative Director, Adam Goodman-Smith, spoke to Workplace Wellbeing all about the importance of coaching in the workplace and how it can create an environment of encouragement and safety to help reduce stress. Everyone has felt stressed at some point in their life, and this is completely normal. Stress is primarily a physical response and, […]

How to Spring clean your life, simple steps to take

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As the end of March marks the official start, we thought there was no better time to explain why you should start the Spring clean – not just on your house, but your life. Most people associate Spring cleaning with getting your house in ship-shape just in time for the summer, a tradition which stems […]

According to a global survey, the coaching industry continues to grow at pace

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Earlier this year, the International Coaching Federation published the findings from their 2023 Global Coaching Study. In this article, Barefoot’s Managing Director Andy Chandler PCC shares his reflections on what makes for encouraging reading for the global coaching community. The long-awaited International Coaching Federation’s (ICF) Global Coaching Study 2023 is here. It takes a global perspective […]