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It’s a question we often hear at Barefoot, and often closely followed by: “Can I become a coach without experience?” and “Is coaching actually a good career?” The short answer to all of these questions is yes. You can become a professional coach. You don’t need previous coaching experience to
Deciding to train as a coach can be the start of an exciting new chapter – new learning, new skills and, for some people, a whole new career. The next step is choosing the coach training programme that is right for you. A well-designed coach training programme should give you
Coaching is a word that is frequently used: life coaching, executive coaching, team coaching, career coaching, burnout coaching, managers being told to “coach” their people, and organisations building a “coaching culture”. Sometimes people expect coaching to be advice, mentoring, therapy, consulting, motivation, or a neat five-step plan for sorting life
The honest answer is that it depends on many different factors. What are you going to do with your coaching qualification? Will coaching become your primary income or form part of a wider portfolio career? Will you join an existing coaching organisation as an associate or set up your own
Picture this: you’re in the shower. For a few quiet minutes, no one needs anything from you. Then your knees buckle. Your chest tightens. You can’t breathe. Your vision blurs. You feel sick. This is what parental burnout felt like for me. I was one of many women carrying what
“As Director of Workplace Coaching, I have the privilege of working with organisations that want to create environments where people can grow, perform and thrive. Coaching has the power to transform not only individual development, but also the way people lead, collaborate and learn across an organisation. Many organisations aspire
At Barefoot Coaching, we deliver world‑class coaching and development for individuals and organisations, guided by values that shape how we work and who we are.
At the heart of everything we do is being distillers of knowledge, translating psychology and coaching theory into something humans can genuinely use. Our goal is simple: to make the world a brighter place through exceptional coaching.
One of the ways we live this purpose is by sharing our thinking openly. Through free resources and learning experiences, we create opportunities for anyone to experience the power of coaching, no matter where they are on their journey.
There’s no pressure and no sales tactics. Just a genuine desire to connect with people who are curious about coaching, leadership and psychology.
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.
