In our latest episode, ⁠Adam⁠ is joined by Sue Schilling, CEO of Alopecia UK🌟 Having been first diagnosed with alopecia in primary school, Sue found her way to Alopecia UK when she lost all of her hair in her 40s. She says that on reflection, losing her hair challenged her to find her strengths, and that despite it taking a while to get there, she knows she's a better person and has developed a kinder outlook on the world. In this insightful episode, Sue shares her leadership philosophy and the values that guide her work. Sue emphasises the importance of meeting her team where they are, fostering circular love as a core value, and building rooted connections in the workplace. She discusses the multifaceted role of a CEO in a small organization, wearing different hats and juggling various responsibilities. Sue finds energy and purpose in engaging directly with the community her charity supports, organising events, and providing support to individuals affected by alopecia. She highlights the transformative impact of creating safe spaces for people to embrace their identities without fear of judgment. Sue also reflects on her experience of the Barefoot Coaching Training Programme, sharing the significance of tools like perceptual positions in her work with young adults. Happy listening 🎧 Episode Links: Website: ⁠https://www.alopecia.org.uk/⁠ Barefoot 30 Great Coaching Tools Booklet (See Perceptual Positions): https://barefootcoaching.co.uk/product/30-great-coaching-tools/ ⁠#Podcast⁠ ⁠#Leadership⁠ #Values #Alopecia

In our latest episode, Adam is joined by coach, author and business owner Patrice Gordon. Patrice previously held senior positions at British Airways, Royal Mail and Virgin Atlantic. Pivoting from commercial finance into commercial partnerships, she led the largest airline joint venture across the transatlantic. After completing the Barefoot Coach Training Programme back in 2017, she has since developed her practice to focus on females in the workplace, inclusive leadership, and reverse mentoring, launching her book 'Reverse Mentoring, Removing Barriers and Building Belonging in the Workplace' in 2022.

In this episode, Adam is joined by Dame Jackie Daniel, CEO of Newcastle Upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. Dame Jackie began her NHS career as a nurse before moving into NHS management. She’s been a Chief Executive Officer for the last 16 years and In 2017, was recognised in the Queen’s New Year’s Honours for her services to health care.  In this inspiring episode, Jackie shares how the underpinnings of her coach training with barefoot, helped her to handle some of her most challenging chief executive roles within the NHS. We also talk about Jackie’s passion for supporting resilience and well-being - where she introduces her framework for developing the right mindsets and behaviours in NHS leaders, promoting self-care, and creating operating and governance structures that foster engagement and connection.   We hope you enjoy listening. Dame Jackie's Blog: https://www.damejackiesblog.co.uk/

🔊 We're thrilled to present a brand new episode of the Barefoot Coaching Podcast! 🎧 Join us as we take you behind the scenes at Channel 4 headquarters with our amazing guests, Jamie Ward, Head of Learning and Development, and Sarah Tegerdine, Lead Senior People Partner for Creative. In this episode, hosted by Adam Goodman-Smith and Kelly Wood, we explore the incredible mission of Channel 4 to democratize coaching and make it accessible to everyone across their business. 🌍✨ Tune in as we discuss:  ✅ How Jamie and Sarah discovered their passion for coaching, and their journey to Barefoot Coaching. ✅ Why Barefoot Coaching was the perfect partner for Channel 4's coaching initiatives. ✅ Insider insights on building an internal coaching practice. ✅ The crucial role of supervision within a coaching organisation.  ✅ Plus, Jamie and Sarah generously share their personal stories and career journeys to date. This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in developing an internal coaching practice within their organization. 🎯📈 Connect with our hosts and guests on LinkedIn:  👉 Adam Goodman-Smith: linkedin.com/in/adam-goodman-smith-96768738/  👉 Kelly Wood: linkedin.com/in/kelly-wood-866a8841/  👉 Sarah Tegerdine: linkedin.com/in/sarahtegerdineheadofhr/  👉 Jamie Ward: linkedin.com/in/jamie-ward-3703221/ This episode was produced by: Jim Cork at Explore Studio https://www.instagram.com/jimexplore/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/jimcork/ #BarefootCoaching #PodcastEpisode #CoachingTransformation #InternalCoachingPractice #Channel4Coaching #LeadershipDevelopment #ProfessionalGrowth #Channel4

Geoff is one of the most experienced Scrum coaches in the UK, a TEDx and Keynote Speaker and the author of the seminal best-sellers Scrum Mastery: From Good to Great Servant-Leadership, Product Mastery: From Good to Great Product Ownership and of course the award-winning The Coach's Casebook: Mastering The Twelve Traits That Trap Us which he co-wrote with Barefoot’s Kim Morgan. In this episode, Geoff shares: ·      What Agile is and his journey into the world of Scrum ·      Why he is passionate about Servant Leadership ·      His experience of training with Barefoot Coaching ·      How he is using a blend of coaching and Agile methodologies in his work supporting organisations ·      His mission to disrupt the world of Agile certification Episode Links: The Servant as Leader, Robert K. Greenleaf: https://archive.org/details/20200601-the-servant-as-leader/page/4/mode/2up Inspect and Adapt: https://www.inspectandadapt.com/ Agile Mastery Institute: https://agilemasteryinstitute.com/guide/geoff-watts/

In this feature-length episode, Adam chats to Author, Educator and Executive Coach, Barbara Banda A message from Adam: I'm so excited to share this episode with listeners. The theme throughout is one of 'difference'. Difference in life, in organisations and in coaching. Barbara and I had a blast recording this episode. I hope that you get that sense listening to it and that you find our conversation helpful. As this episode is longer than usual, we've included a handy chapter menu below. Happy Listening! 🎧 Chapter Menu 📕 01:00 Intro 02:19 Early career 09:15 Difference in education 11:30 Being 100% Barbara 16:05 Arriving at Barefoot Coaching 18:28 The value of academic qualifications in the coaching profession (PGCert etc) 30:00 What kind of coach did you want to be? 33:19 Advice for people considering coach training 35:35 After completing the programme 41:47 Being able to be yourself at work 46:19 The value of difference in coaching 51:08 The value of professional coaching supervision 53:33 Barbara’s debut book ‘The Model Black’ 01:09:55 What’s next? 01:13:44 How do you spend your downtime? 01:15:30 Parting thought Useful Links: Barbara's Website: https://lnkd.in/ecdpY3nD Barbara's Book The Model Black - How Black British Leaders Succeed in Organisations and Why It Matters: https://amzn.eu/d/brI25DM Barefoot Coaching: https://lnkd.in/eekzMQ2M

Episode Six: Make a Change to Make a Difference with Karl Perry All aboard the ‘coach-acoaster’. In this episode, Adam talks with Coach and Author Karl Perry. Karl’s route into coaching wasn’t straightforward. After being forced to close his well-established business due to COVID-19 and dealing with a personal loss, Karl experienced a cardiac arrest at home. It was this series of events which found him living what he describes as his ‘third life’, a life in which a simple conversation with a friend using Barefoot’s Values Cards, led him to our door. At the time of recording, Karl had just completed the Barefoot Coach Training Programme, an experience which he describes as being like riding his very own 'coach-acoaster'. Whether you are thinking about training as a coach, or if you are in the process of training, this is an episode not to be missed.

Episode Five: Make a Change to Make a Difference with Diane Hanna We are kicking off the New Year with a bang. This latest episode with experienced Coach and Coach Supervisor Diane Hanna is jam-packed full of valuable content about coaching and the coaching profession. It’s one not to be missed. Hear about: Diane’s journey from corporate roles into coaching and the change she made to make a difference Her experience of training with Barefoot Coaching and then tutoring on our coach training programme The critical importance and value of coaching supervision to all coaches - new and established Diane’s experience of coaching teams and then teaching coaches to coach teams, as well as her advice for anyone considering training as a Team Coach Plus, a whole lot more A new episode arrives each month, so be sure to subscribe to be the first to know when each episode lands. We hope you enjoy listening.

Join the team at Barefoot HQ for this bonus festive edition of the Make a Change to Make a Difference Podcast. The team have each selected a question from Barefoot’s Coaching Cards for Christmas, and one by one, they’ll share their answer. We’ll hear about their childhood traditions, the memories and emotions that this time of year brings and their hopes for the year to come. This bonus episode is slightly longer than usual, perfect to listen to whilst finishing your Christmas wrapping! 

Adam is back with episode three of the Make a Change to Make a Difference Podcast, this time he is joined by Barefoot Associate Coach Professor Veronica Pickering DL. Veronica is a Coach and Inclusion Consultant whose work sees her championing the needs of diverse communities all around the world.  In May 2013, she made history by becoming the first black woman to be appointed Deputy Lieutenant for Nottinghamshire, she then went on to be appointed and approved by Her Late Majesty the Queen as an RAF Honorary Air Commodore. Veronica is a Council Member for the RSPB, a National Ambassador for the Woodland Trust and a patron for many other organisations and charities. In this episode, Adam and Veronica discuss: Veronica’s early years, arriving from Kenya to the UK in the 60’s Her work with the United Nations, UNICEF and the events which led her to train as a coach How she is using coaching in her work today with individuals and major organisations Inclusion, both in an organisational and a coaching context Plus, a whole lot more We hope you enjoy listening. Resources discussed in this episode: www.veronicapickering.co.uk