Meet The Barefoot Tutor Team
Throughout our coach training programme, you’ll typically work with a variety of different tutors, mentor coaches and supervisors, experiencing a range of coaching styles and perspectives.
Our faculty are credentialed at ICF PCC level or above, and bring expertise across leadership, organisational development, team coaching, wellbeing, creativity and much more to help you develop your own authentic coaching approach.
Andy Chandler
Executive coach, facilitator and CEO of Barefoot Coaching.
Nina Hobson
Leadership coach specialising in confidence and resilience.
Annie Lee
Master Certified Coach, mentor coach and coaching supervisor.
Clare Carpenter
Executive coach, mentor and leadership facilitator.
Andy Chandler
Alongside his work as Barefoot Coaching CEO, Andy works with senior leaders, teams and organisations navigating growth, complexity and change. He brings extensive leadership, coaching and facilitation experience across private, public and third-sector organisations.
- ICF PCC
- Postgraduate Certificate in Business & Personal Coaching
- Systemic Coaching Practitioner
- MBA
- ICF Accredited Level 2 Coach Training Programme
- Team Coaching Practitioner Programme
Nina Hobson
As Barefoot's in-house coach & tutor, Nina works with leaders and aspiring coaches to build confidence, self-awareness and resilience, drawing on experience supporting learners across the Barefoot community.
- ICF ACC
- Postgraduate Certificate in Business & Personal Coaching
- MSc Psychology with a Specialism in Business
- Leadership Principles, Harvard Business School Online
- Inclusive Leadership, British Psychological Society
- ICF Accredited Level 2 Coach Training Programme
- Coaching Skills Foundation Programme
Annie Lee
Alongside her work as a coach supervisor and mentor coach, Annie supports leaders, coaches and organisations creating sustainable change. She brings extensive experience in supervision, mentor coaching and coach development, combining thoughtful challenge, deep listening and reflective practice.
- ICF MCC
- Postgraduate Certificate in Business & Personal Coaching
- EMCC Accredited Supervisor
- Diploma in Teaching in the Lifelong Learning Sector
- ICF Accredited Level 2 Coach Training Programme
- Certificate In Coaching Supervision
- Barefoot Supervisor
Clare Carpenter
Clare works with leaders, teams and organisations navigating change, growth and transition. She brings over 25 years' experience in customer-focused businesses, including director and board-level roles, combining executive coaching, facilitation and leadership development expertise.
- ICF MCC
- Postgraduate Certificate in Business & Personal Coaching
- NLP Master Practitioner
- Master Practitioner NLP - ABNLP
- Certification in the Fundamentals Parts I, II and III of Systemic Coaching and Constellations
- The S trategy Programme, Henley Business School
- ICF Accredited Level 2 Coach Training Programme
- Team Coaching Practitioner Programme
- Leader as Coach Programme
Rachel Varrilly Gierula
Executive and team coach specialising in change.
Gary Buxton
Coaching psychologist and executive leadership coach.
Linda Marshall
Coach, mentor coach and coaching supervisor.
Frank Irawo
Executive coach & poet, supporting leadership and growth.
Rachel Varrilly Gierula
Rachel works with leaders, teams and organisations navigating change, growth and transformation. She brings over 25 years' experience in leadership and people development, alongside extensive expertise in coaching cultures, leadership development and organisational change.
- ICF PCC
- Postgraduate Certificate in Business & Personal Coaching
- Accredited Coach Supervisor
- Team Coaching Practitioner
- Systemic Coaching with Constellations
- ESCI Accredited Coach
- CIPD Diploma in Learning & Development
- ICF Accredited Level 2 Coach Training Programme
- Team Coaching Practitioner Programme
- Leader as Coach Programme
- Barefoot Supervisor
Gary Buxton
Gary works with leaders, teams and aspiring coaches to improve performance, effectiveness and self-awareness. Drawing on extensive experience in coaching psychology, executive leadership and coach development, he helps people achieve sustainable growth and lasting impact.
- ICF PCC
- Coaching Psychologist
- Postgraduate Certificate in Business & Personal Coaching
- Practitioner Diploma with the Academy of Executive Coaching
- BA (Hons.) Psychology – Specialising on Occupational and Organisational Psychology
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Coach Practitioner
- Qualified Action Learning Facilitator
- ICF Accredited Level 2 Coach Training Programme
- Leader as Coach Programme
Linda Marshall
Linda works with leaders, coaches and professionals navigating personal and professional change. Drawing on experience across business, sport and leadership development, she helps individuals build confidence, presence and authentic leadership impact.
- ICF PCC
- Postgraduate Certificate in Business & Personal Coaching
- Coaching NLP Master Practitioner & Trainer
- MA, Human Resource Management
- DISC certified Trainer
- LAB profile practitioner
- Timeline and Hypnosis certification
- ICF Accredited Level 2 Coach Training Programme
Frank Irawo
Frank works with leaders, teams and organisations seeking meaningful growth and transformation. He brings extensive experience in leadership development, coaching and organisational change, combining practical insight, creativity and reflective thinking in his work.
- ICF PCC
- Postgraduate Certificate in Business & Personal Coaching
- Organisation and Relationship Systems Coaching Fundamentals Certificate
- ICF Accredited Level 2 Coach Training Programme
Kirit Carr
Coach trainer specialising in leadership development.
Martin Benefer
Coach, supervisor and wellbeing specialist.
Jayne Morris
Executive coach specialising in burnout prevention.
Pete Mosley
Coach, author and communication specialist.
Kirti Carr
Kirti works with leaders, teams and coaches across a global client base spanning multiple sectors and cultures. She brings extensive experience in coach training, leadership development and team effectiveness, helping people grow with confidence, clarity and purpose.
- ICF MCC
- EMCC Senior Practitioner
- Master Consciousness Coach
- ICF Coach Mentor
- Coach Supervisor
- Team Coach (EMCC ITCA)
- Senior Coach Trainer
- Time to Think Facilitator
- ICF Accredited Level 2 Coach Training Programme
Martin Benefer
Martin works with leaders, coaches and professionals seeking greater wellbeing, performance and sustainability. He brings extensive coaching, leadership and wellbeing expertise, helping people create meaningful and lasting change.
- ICF PCC
- Accredited Coach Supervisor
- MMedSci Human Nutrition
- BSc Sports Science
- Registered Nutritionist
- Mental Health First Aider
- Transactional Analysis Training
- ICF Accredited Level 2 Coach Training Programme
- Barefoot Supervisor
Pete Mosley
Pete works with professionals, leaders and organisations to build confidence, communication and influence. Alongside his coaching and facilitation work, he is a published author and speaker, helping quieter voices thrive and make a greater impact at work and in life.
- ICF PCC
- Postgraduate Certificate in Business & Personal Coaching
- Author of The Art of Shouting Quietly
- Author of A Quiet Person's Guide to Life + Work
- Author of A Leader's Guide to Working with Quiet People
- Professional Speaker and Facilitator
- ICF Accredited Level 2 Coach Training Programme
Jayne Morris
Jayne works with leaders, coaches and organisations to improve wellbeing, resilience and sustainable performance. She brings extensive experience in executive coaching, burnout prevention, coach development and supervision, helping people thrive while maintaining balance and effectiveness.
- ICF MCC
- ICF Accredited Coach Supervisor
- PGCert Personal & Professional Coaching
- Advanced Diploma Integrative Art Psychotherapy
- BSc Economics & International Business
- Author of Burnout to Brilliance
- ICF Accredited Level 2 Coach Training Programme
John Anderson
Executive performance coach and leadership mentor.
Sorrel Roberts
Coach supervisor and mentor coach.
William Shorten
Individual and team coach specialising in leadership.
Carolyn (Caz) Hawley
Coach and supervisor specialising in leadership development.
John Anderson
John works with leaders, teams and organisations striving for high performance in demanding environments. Drawing on extensive leadership experience across sport and business, he supports individuals and teams to achieve meaningful and lasting results.
- ICF PCC
- MSc Executive Coaching
- EMCC Master Practitioner
- Accredited Coaching Supervisor
- Team Coaching Accreditation (ITCA)
- AoEC Diploma in Executive Coaching
- Accredited in MBTI, Hogan, Lumina and FIRO-B
- ICF Accredited Level 2 Coach Training Programme
- Team Coaching Practitioner Programme
Sorrel Roverts
Sorrel works with coaches and professionals seeking greater self-awareness, confidence and reflective practice. She brings extensive experience in coaching, mentoring and supervision, helping people develop both personally and professionally.
- ICF PCC
- Postgraduate Certificate in Business & Personal Coaching
- Accredited Coach Supervisor
- EQ-i 2.0 Practitioner
- Team Coaching Practitioner
- Systemic Coaching with Constellations
- ICF Accredited Level 2 Coach Training Programme
- Barefoot Supervisor
William Shorten
William works with leaders, teams and aspiring coaches to improve performance, collaboration and effectiveness. He brings extensive experience in individual and team coaching, creating supportive environments that encourage learning and growth.
- ICF PCC
- MBA
- Postgraduate Certificate in Business & Personal Coaching
- Barefoot Team Coaching Practitioner
- Belbin Team Roles Practitioner
- Korn Ferry 360 Accreditation
- ICF Accredited Level 2 Coach Training Programme
Carolyn (Caz) Hawley
Caz works with leaders, teams and organisations navigating people, culture and organisational change. She brings extensive senior HR and leadership experience alongside coaching, mentoring and supervision expertise.
- ICF PCC
- FCIPD
- BSc Psychology
- PGCert Coaching Supervision
- Certified Career Coach
- Systemic Team Coaching Certificate
- Strengthscope Master Practitioner
- NLP Practitioner
- ICF Accredited Level 2 Coach Training Programme
- Certificate in Coaching Supervision
- Leader as Coach Programme
- Barefoot Supervisor
Polly Downes
Coach supervisor specialising in neurodiversity and inclusion.
Jayne Reah
Executive coach and leadership development specialist.
Sarah Lowes
Executive coach and Transactional Analysis specialist.
Jon McNestrie
Coach and facilitator specialising in transformation.
Polly Downes
Polly works with coaches, leaders and organisations to create more inclusive and compassionate environments. She brings expertise in neurodiversity, coaching supervision and mindful self-compassion to support sustainable development and growth.
- ICF MCC
- Postgraduate Certificate in Coaching Supervision
- Neurodiversity Coaching Specialist
- Mindful Self-Compassion Teacher
- Coach Supervisor
- ICF Accredited Level 2 Coach Training Programme
- Barefoot Supervisor
Jayne Reah
Jayne works with leaders, professionals and aspiring coaches seeking greater confidence, impact and effectiveness. Drawing on senior commercial leadership experience, she combines executive coaching with leadership development and coach training expertise.
- ICF PCC
- BSc Psychology
- Postgraduate Certificate in Business & Personal Coaching
- British Psychological Society Member
- ICF Accredited Level 2 Coach Training Programme
Sarah Lowes
Sarah works with leaders, teams and learners seeking greater self-awareness, confidence and effectiveness. Drawing on extensive experience in leadership development and Transactional Analysis, she creates engaging learning experiences that support lasting growth.
- Certified Transactional Analyst (CTA)
- ICF PCC
- Transactional Analysis Practitioner
- Leadership Development Facilitator
- ICF Accredited Level 2 Coach Training Programme
Jon McNestrie
Jon works with leaders, teams and organisations navigating complexity, transformation and change. Alongside his coaching work, he brings significant experience in technology leadership, visual facilitation and creative problem solving.
- ICF PCC
- Lego Serious Play Facilitator
- Visual Facilitation Practitioner
- Technology Leadership Specialist
- ICF Accredited Level 2 Coach Training Programme
Tiffany Hill
Executive and career coach specialising in transitions.
Lucy Dale
Executive coach and occupational psychologist.
Mandy Dennison
Coach and facilitator specialising in personal development.
Sarah Turner
Executive coach and business psychologist.
Tiffany Hill
Tiffany works with professionals navigating career, leadership and life transitions. Drawing on extensive experience in coaching, facilitation and leadership development, she helps people move forward with confidence and clarity.
- ICF PCC
- ICF Mentor Coach
- Learning & Development Leader
- Career Transition Specialist
- ICF Accredited Level 2 Coach Training Programme
Lucy Dale
Lucy works with leaders and organisations navigating transition, growth and organisational change. Drawing on her background in psychology and executive coaching, she helps individuals build confidence, clarity and leadership impact.
- ICF PCC
- Chartered Occupational Psychologist
- BPS Accredited Psychologist
- ICF Accredited Level 2 Coach Training Programme
Mandy Dennison
Mandy supports individuals and teams to achieve meaningful development, growth and lasting change. She brings extensive coaching and facilitation experience, helping people build confidence, self-awareness and resilience.
- ICF PCC
- Motivational Maps Practitioner
- Facilitator and Coach
- ICF Accredited Level 2 Coach Training Programme
Sarah Turner
Sarah coaches leaders and professionals navigating change, transition and development. Combining executive coaching with a background in business psychology, she supports individuals to build confidence, resilience and leadership effectiveness.
- ICF PCC
- MSc Occupational Psychology
- Hogan Qualified
- Saville Wave Qualified
- ICF Accredited Level 2 Coach Training Programme
Andy Whittle
Coach and trainer specialising in wellbeing and change.
Andy Whittle
Andy works with individuals and teams navigating personal, professional and career change. Drawing on coaching, facilitation and wellbeing expertise, he supports people to build clarity, confidence and resilience for the future.
- ICF PCC
- EMCC Senior Practitioner
- Advanced Diploma in Coaching
- Advanced Diploma in Corporate Wellbeing
- ICF Accredited Level 2 Coach Training Programme
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