How I became a Barefoot coach

Three top coaches share why they decided to train:

Amy Sinacola

I previously worked as a cancer nurse specialist. When I returned from maternity leave, I had a new team to manage and I wanted to understand how to get the best out of people in a supportive way. I read about coaching and took a free taster session to find out more. I was soon hooked and went on to train to become an accredited coach. I left nursing but never wanted to stop helping others – which is what I do now in my coaching business.

Karin Weiser

An NLP (neurolinguistic programming) course opened the door to personal development and coaching for me. While working in learning and development, guiding others gave me such a buzz. An interest in people and a fascination with the human mind led me to become a certified coach. My skills support me to be present, listen actively and remain curious in life. I use the power of storytelling to help professionals tell new and empowering stories during career and life transitions.

Sharon Peake

As an occupational psychologist, I’ve always helped people with career progression. I have a passion for women’s development and helping them further their careers and fulfil their potential. Following the acquisition of the company I worked for, I took the opportunity to redirect my career and expand my skills as a coach. I now do what I absolutely love, running my own business working with organisations to help women advance their careers.