You will gain access to a comprehensive year-long content series via our learning platform, The Barefoot Coaching Academy. The programme covers essential topics, including:

• Finding Your Why
• Building Your Foundations
• Creating Your Brand
• Developing Your Niche
• Delivering the Goods
• Growing Your Business
• Celebrating Success

Each module features on-demand webinars presented by familiar faces and names from the Barefoot Community as well as other professionals from our wider network. These trusted experts and professionals have had first-hand experience in starting and scaling their businesses, and they share their personal experiences, challenges, victories and lessons learned.

You’ll also gain exclusive access to a diverse range of digital resources designed to support the growth of coaching businesses. These resources include interactive exercises, informative videos and podcasts, and other valuable materials.

Over the 12 months, you will have the additional opportunity to participate both in seven online group coaching ‘Conversation Spaces.’ These sessions will provide a chance for you to connect, exchange ideas, share insights, and engage in meaningful discussions with other members of the programme.

For more information click here to view the Programme Outline

This programme is for any trained coach who has completed an accredited coach training programme with either ICF, EMCC or the AC.

The programme is aimed at any trained coaches who want to start, manage or grow their coaching business.

By participating in our programme, delegates will be equipped with the knowledge, insights, resources, and networking opportunities needed to build a successful coaching business. This programme has also been awarded the following CCE points from the International Coaching Federation:

• 7 points Core Competencies
• 33 points Resource Development*

*Resource development includes training formally called Personal Development, Business Development, or Other Skills and Tools.

Additionally, delegates will receive our Coaching Cards for Business Owners, our Financial Coaching Cards and our exclusive ‘Up & Running Coaching Journal’ to support their journey.  

• Explore how to build a successful coaching business with expert knowledge and strategies across seven core modules. During the programme, you will:
  • Define the goals, values, mission, and purpose of your coaching business.
  • Craft your brand’s unique story, values, and proposition.
  • Implement strategies to position your brand in the market to attract your target audience and differentiate yourself from competitors.
  • Carry out market research and competitor analysis to identify and review your target market, competitors, and clients.
  • Understand the nitty-gritty of being a business owner, covering everything from handling finances and legal obligations to getting the right insurance and running day-to-day operations.
  • Utilise tools like customer personas and referrals to understand customer needs, foster strong relationships, and deliver value through sales approaches that align with your brand values.
  • Explore possibilities for yourself and your business through personal development, continuous learning, attracting talent, considering partnerships or coaching, and crafting a growth plan.

September 2025:

Module One: Finding Your Why

• Conversation space: 23rd September 2025, 10am to 12pm
• Drop In Session 1: 2nd October 2025, 1:30pm to 2:30pm
• Drop In Session 2: 5th November 2025, 6pm to 7pm
  
  

Module Two: Building your Foundations

• Conversation space: 12th November, 2025, 1:30pm to 3:30pm
• Drop In Session 3: 12th December 2025, 10am to 11am
  
  

Module Three: Creating your Brand

• Conversation space: 12th January 2026, 10am to 12pm
• Drop In Session 4: 29th January 2026, 10am to 11am
• Drop In Session 5: 17th February 2026, 12pm to 1pm
  
  

Module Four: Developing your Niche

• Conversation space: 12th March 2026, 1:30pm to 3:30pm
• Drop In Session 6: 25th March 2026, 6pm to 7pm
• Drop In Session 7: 21st April 2026, 10am to 11am
  
  

Module Five: Delivering the Goods

• Conversation space: 8th May 2026, 1:30pm to 3:30pm
• Drop In Session 8: 26th May 2026,10am to 11am
• Drop In Session 9: 10th June 2026, 12pm to 1pm
  
  

Module Six: Growing your Business

• Conversation space: 30th June 2026,10am to 12pm
• Drop In Session 10: 16th July 2026,12pm to 1pm
  
  

Module Seven: Celebrating your Success

• Conversation space: 5th August 2026, 10am to 12pm
• Drop In Session 11: 31st August 2026, 6pm to 7pm

April 2026:

Module One: Finding Your Why

• Conversation space: 30th April 2026, 10am to 12pm
• Drop In Session 1: 8th May 2026, 6pm to 7pm
• Drop In Session 2: 3rd June 2026, 6pm to 7pm
  
  

Module Two: Building your Foundations

• Conversation space: 15th June 2026, 1:30pm to 3:30pm
• Drop In Session 3: 24th July 2026, 10am to 11am
  
  

Module Three: Creating your Brand

• Conversation space: 4th August 2026, 10am to 12pm
• Drop In Session 4: 13th August 2026, 10am to 11am
• Drop In Session 5: 21st September 2026, 12pm to 1pm
  
  

Module Four: Developing your Niche

• Conversation space: 8th October 2026, 1:30pm to 3:30pm
• Drop In Session 6: 28th October 2026,10am to 11am
• Drop In Session 7: 6th November 2026, 12pm to 1p,
  
  

Module Five: Delivering the Goods

• Conversation space: 26th November 2026, 1:30pm to 3:30pm
• Drop In Session 8: 8th December 2026,10am to 11am
• Drop In Session 9: 11th January 2027, 12pm to 1pm
  
  

Module Six: Growing your Business

• Conversation space: 19th January 2027,10am to 12pm
• Drop In Session 10: 25th February 2027,12pm to 1pm
  
  

Module Seven: Celebrating your Success

• Conversation space: 3rd March 2027, 10am to 12pm
• Drop In Session 11: 29th March 2027, 6pm to 7pm

Each intake of our programme lasts for one year and is hosted on our learning platform – The Barefoot Coaching Academy.

This blended approach of asynchronous content and live sessions gives you the freedom to learn at your own pace and location with content accessible at the point you need it – whilst still engaging in meaningful discussions, exchanging ideas, and sharing insights with other delegates.

Over the year, you’ll have access to seven modules, that launch every 6-8 weeks from the start of the programme. Each module contains a series of on-demand webinars, a wide variety of further resources and a dedicated Conversation Space.

Our programme will have two intakes a year in April and September.

Click here to download a copy of the roadmap

Please note, upon signing up to the programme, please make sure the address you enter is the address you’d like us to send your welcome pack to.

They will learn from experienced coaches, gain access to a wealth of digital resources, and connect with a community of supportive peers through a dedicated LinkedIn group and seven Conversation Spaces, setting the foundation for their entrepreneurial success in the coaching industry.

We will provide the program dates in advance. However, if you are unable to attend, these Conversation Spaces will be recorded for you to watch at your convenience.

Programme cost: £999 (VAT Inclusive) 

Secure your place with a small deposit: £250 (VAT Inclusive).

If you book your place on our ICF-accredited Flagship programme and our Up & Running Programme at the same time, you can receive a discounted price of £699 VAT inclusive for Up & Running, instead of the usual price of £999 VAT inclusive. This applies to any Up & Running cohorts.

Please note that this is subject to review and may be subject to change.