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Best of both worlds: Leveraging AI and humans for coaching at scale
Our CEO, Andy Chandler, and Coaching Consultant, Sam Isaacson, spoke to Training Journal all about the rise of AI in the coaching industry, how the two can work in harmony and predictions for the future. For several years now the demand for coaching within organisations has been rising, with increasing expectations

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

Evolution of coaching in the workplace
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

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

How to Spring clean your life, simple steps to take
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

Barefoot delivers successful seminar at World of Learning 2024
Our Chairperson Kim Morgan and Creative Director Adam Goodman-Smith presented a session at World of Learning in London, based on my book The Coach’s Casebook: Mastering The 12 Traits That Trap Us. The book covers 12 traits, which can be overdone, underdone, or in balance. It looks at the effect which
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Our Founder and CEO, Kim Morgan is a regular Psychologies Magazine columnist covering all topics including families, relationships, work life balance, careers, imposter syndrome, people pleasing and so much more.
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