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In recent years, many parents, educators and coaches have found themselves asking a quiet but unsettling question: What is happening to our boys? Online spaces often described as the manosphere have become increasingly visible in mainstream culture. They promise clarity, confidence and control to boys and young men navigating a
At Barefoot Coaching we’ve been coaching senior female leaders and high potential women across the globe for over two decades. To mark International Women’s Day 2026, here are five lessons we’ve learned about the challenges women in leadership face today, and how organisations can help women overcome them. Authentic Leadership:
While girls outperform boys at school and college, upon entering the workforce the balance tips against women. This downwards slide continues over a women’s career: for every 100 men promoted to manager, only 81 women (including 77 women of colour) are promoted. Published this year, The Broken Rung delves into
“It is the relationship which heals, the relationship which heals, the relationship which heals.” – (Rogers, 1957) Foundations: Building the Coaching Relationship When we talk about building the coaching relationship, it can sound deceptively simple: Demonstrate warmth and interest. Listen. Don’t talk too much but do ask thoughtful open questions.
One of the most valuable aspects of the Post Graduate Certificate in Business and Personal Coaching is the emphasis on reflective writing. Yet many students find reflective writing challenging — unsure how personal to be, how to balance theory with experience, or how to write in a critically reflective way.
Essay writing at postgraduate level isn’t just about what you know — it’s about how you structure, evidence, and communicate your learning. One of the key benefits of Barefoot Write Club is helping students feel more confident with the process of academic writing. During the session, we revisit the foundations
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