Psychology Of Coaching At Work
Explore the Psychology Behind Impactful Coaching
Gain access to this on-demand session and explore the psychological insights, tools, and resources that help great coaches create lasting impact.
Join Andy Chandler, CEO of Barefoot Coaching, for an insightful and practical webinar exploring the psychology at the heart of effective coaching. Discover how coaching is, at its core, applied psychology—and learn how you, as a leader or manager, can use psychological insight to drive meaningful engagement, boost performance, and unlock potential in your team.
- Over one hour video content with Andy Chandler, CEO
- Online resources for you to download and use in your coaching or current role
- Just £30 for 3 months (90 days) access to the Barefoot Academy (access granted within 2 working days of purchase.)
This video is for anyone curious about the role of psychology in coaching, work, or leadership – whether you’re a coach, a manager, in HR or L&D, or simply looking to grow your impact. New to coaching or years into it, there’s something valuable here for you.
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Of attendees recommend Barefoot to a friend or colleague.
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Organisations have benefited from Barefoot coaching and leadership development.
6000+
Coaches have trained with Barefoot, with over 1,000 progressing to postgraduate qualifications
What You’ll Learn
In this session, we explore the intersection between psychology and coaching at work. You’ll discover:
- Why psychological insights are crucial to leadership and management
- How leadership styles influence team climate and performance
- What lies beneath the surface of behaviour
- How beliefs are formed—and how coaching can shift them
- Practical tools like the Post-it Note Exercise and the ABC model from Rational Emotive Behaviour Therapy
You’ll leave with tools to not only understand your own beliefs and responses, but also how to challenge and evolve them, and support others to do the same.
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