Barefoot Coaches' Channel

Stress is one of the worst enemies of our health and well-being. It is a stressor that activates our flight or fight response. We are not designed to be in this state for long periods of times, it is a mechanism for survival. If you were chased by a lion, your brain would determine whether […]

loneliness and social inequity existed long before covid, now is a time to change things.

As the national lockdown lifts, it is only natural to experience mixed feelings of apprehension as well as relief. This article suggests seven practical steps that you can take which will help you thrive now, and plan for a better future.

One of the biggest advantages of training to be a coach has been the ability to turn these skills on to myself, and show others how to do the same.

Remember how little we all spent during lock-down..what might life be like if we continued to shop less?

‘Never lay all your eggs in one basket.’

I was told many times growing up. It was used more about people and friendships, which come and go. Nothing lasts forever. This is true for careers too.

Changing careers is on the minds of many. Changing industry is a must for some.

Do you know those days when you feel very scared, vulnerable and all you can seem to do is worry about potential scenarios that most of the time never happen? Why do we do this? (Yes, we all do!) It’s because consciously or unconsciously , we think that we won’t be able to deal with […]

Every experience gives us an opportunity to learn and grow and refocus on who we are and what’s important. This article reflects on the conversations I’ve been having with family and clients and gives you the opportunity to focus on yourself through some questions to explore.

Working in a team can be enjoyable and rewarding – or the experience can feel like hell on earth. Why do some teams function well, and others implode? The difference is a shared understanding of the Ways of Working that enable people to do their best work.

Working from home has massively cut my commute to work time! It takes me 12-14 seconds to get from my kitchen to my office, depending on my energy levels. And yes, I got to the stage where I needed the distraction from the glue holding me to my computer – to time myself between cuppa and PC.