How I became a Barefoot coach

“Coaching opened my eyes to the importance of not waiting for the ‘best time’ for change. There may never be a best time

Three top coaches share why they decided to train:

Beverly Landais

I come to coaching from a senior business background, including board level. My last role combined in-house coach and marketing director. In 2015, I gained a PG Certificate in Business and Personal Coaching, became an Icf-accredited coach and set up my practice in 2016. One significant challenge to people feeling fulfilled and happy is the idea of choice. I coach people to consider their options and make choices that enable them to pursue an enriched life.

Jayne Everson

I’ve had a lifelong interest in preventive medicine and the link between stress and health. After having my family and a busy career, I retrained as a coach and started an MSC in nutrition. Coaching is transformational, and key to unlocking what turns our stress from healthy into unhealthy. It is at the heart of building a toolkit to increase resilience and improve and maintain health and wellbeing. I trained with Barefoot Coaching and finished an MA in coaching and mentoring.

Michelle Tranter

Professional development became a passion when I moved into leadership training and human resources consultancy roles while working for a bank. Most people want to do well at work, but may not get the support to do so. I became a sounding board and mentor to staff, which was rewarding. Disillusioned with corporate politics, I left and studied a formal coaching qualification. Scary and uncertain times, yes – but, 11 years later, I wouldn’t change a thing.