One of the largest breast cancer charities in the UK Breast Cancer Now is partnering with East Midlands Barefoot Coaching to provide personalised coaching through the launch of an Aspiring Leaders Programme,
Breast cancer is the most common cancer in the UK, making up 15 per cent of all new cancer cases with 55,000 women and 400 men diagnosed each year. If nothing changes, this will rise to one woman being diagnosed every eight minutes by 2040.
The charity is using Barefoot’s skills to enhance its internal leadership skills and drive forward its mission to support those affected by breast cancer.
Breast Cancer Now has been funding world-class breast cancer research for over 30 years. The timing could not be more vital as breast cancer diagnosis continues to rise nationwide. By developing the team both professionally and personally, it is hoped they become more equipped and ready to adapt to the increasing demands of their services.
Breast Cancer Now plays a pivotal role in funding life-saving research and offering essential support to those affected by breast cancer. Their goal is that by 2050, everyone diagnosed with breast cancer will live and be supported to live well. The charity’s Aspiring Leaders Programme aims to equip future leaders with key leadership skills while offering personalised coaching to enhance their personal and career growth, whilst enhancing the ability to meet the charities goals.
Founded over 25 years ago, by “coaches coach” Kim Morgan Barefoot Coaching is renowned for its expertise in personal and professional development and has carefully selected a diverse group of experienced coaches to work with Breast Cancer Now’s aspiring leaders. With a shared focus on collaboration, honesty, and shared learning, the partnership aims to empower these leaders to make an even greater impact within the charity and beyond.
Breast Cancer Now is the latest third-sector organisation to invest in Barefoot’s coaching. In the past six months, Barefoot Coaching has experienced a significant increase in enquiries from the sector with organisations of all sizes looking to utilise professional coaching in their workplaces.
“We’re thrilled to work with Barefoot Coaching,” said Jo Ivers from Breast Cancer Now. “Their personalised coaching will be invaluable to attendees of our Aspiring Leaders Programme, offering them the space to focus on their goals and further develop their leadership potential. This support comes at a significant time, as we continue to champion our vision of a future where everyone affected by breast cancer receives the care they need.”
“We’re incredibly proud to partner with Breast Cancer Now. The shocking figures are a stark reminder as to the importance of the relationship we are embarking upon,” said Barefoot Coaching’s Founder and Chairperson Kim Morgan. “It’s an honour to support an organisation making such a vital difference in people’s lives. By providing one-to-one coaching, we hope to help their aspiring leaders unlock their full potential and continue their important work.”
Barefoot Coaching has trained more than 6,000 coaches from 28 different countries around the world, with this number continuing to grow every year. In addition, the business boasts a dedicated team of 150 associate coaches. From women’s development courses to relationship and family short courses ranging all the way to programmes aimed at corporate coaching and developing established coaches, Barefoot coaching has a range of offerings for everybody.
For more information on Barefoot Coaching, and the services programmes available, including its ICF Accredited and University Approved Coach Training, Women’s Development Programme and other short courses, visit website.
