HOW COACHING CHANGED MY LIFE

Emma Simms sought support from Barefoot-trained coach, Kate Darbyshire-evans while launching her business. Instead of feeling motivated, she was overwhelmed. ‘I was procrastinating, losing confidence and worried about how to juggle everything,’ says Emma.

Coaching provided the opportunity

to be heard and not feel judged, which was such a positive experience. It helped me clarify my thoughts and what was stopping me from achieving my goals. I felt safe and understood in the coaching space, which was a massive relief after feeling stressed for so long.

Talking things through

was a major breakthrough. It reduced my stress levels so I could get on with what I needed to do. Instead of seeing every task as a mountain to climb, I slowed down and made plans instead of wasting energy worrying and procrastinating. By breaking down my to-do list into manageable chunks, I felt in control, focused and productive. Kate’s encouragement kept me on track and I could see my progress.

I gained confidence

by accepting that it was OK to ask for help. I didn’t have to be an expert on everything – it didn’t diminish me as I had feared. As a result, my reluctance to ask for support was reduced and I began to connect with people who were more than happy to advise me. I am now confident about finding ways to deal with problems. Coaching was a life-saver during this stressful period.