People Centred Leadership and Development
Born from an understanding that flexibility is key to organisational success; developing the skills to lead and manage different people in different circumstances, making tough decisions fairly, and respecting the people we work with is crucial to personal and organisational success.
Individual Coaching
Coaching provides a framework to enable people tap into their innate abilities and create solutions, to grow and thrive.
Team Coaching and Team Development
Packages are designed to empower teams to flourish and grow together, building on individual strengths and supporting overall development.
Organisational Change
My experience in organisational transformation means that whether you are looking at significant organisational change or some minor adjustments I have the experience to support you.
Leadership Training and Development
My courses are designed to create the optimal environment for learning. Drawing on my experience in leadership development, coaching and training ,each course can be tailored to your organisations need.
About Me
Dr Linda Edwards
Behavioural psychologist, coach and organisational leader.
After over 30 years of leading organisations and coaching organisational leaders I now spend my time working with leaders and their teams to enable organisations and people to thrive.
I am a behavioural psychologist with over 30 years’ experience of working in both leadership and clinical roles. I draw on my experience of working in senior roles – Chairman, CEO and Non-Executive Director – in the NHS and charitable sectors. This combination of skills and experience enables me to support organisational leaders in developing the skills they need to be authentic, successful leaders.
Testimonials
I have the privilege of working with leaders, aspiring leaders and those who simply wish to change something in their lives or acquire the skills to develop new ways of being. Here’s what some of them have said about working with me.
‘Linda is an excellent business coach and mentor. Her psychologically informed approach, coupled with her considerable experience as a chief executive allows her to ask searching questions which help the recipient work through challenges, and hone their own leadership style.
‘Linda’s executive coaching has been invaluable in supporting me to navigate complex organisational change and the associated cultural challenges. She brings a thoughtful balance of empathy, patience, and pragmatism, alongside a well‑judged sense of humour that helps bring perspective at more challenging moments, consistently enabling me to operate with greater clarity and confidence in the context of complexity and ambiguity.
‘Working with Linda as my coach has been one of the most valuable experiences in my professional journey. I’ve worked with Linda over a number of years, covering significant periods of change and transition with new roles and new organisations, her support, insight, and guidance made a significant difference to my approach and understanding. Linda created a space where I could reflect openly and honestly, helping me to better understand my core strengths and identify areas where I could grow. Her approach is both thoughtful and challenging – always encouraging me to dig deeper while offering practical tools and frameworks to support my development as a leader. Through our coaching sessions, I gained clarity on what kind of leader I want to be and how to show up with greater confidence, authenticity, and impact. Linda’s support was especially meaningful during my career transition, helping me navigate the complexities of change while staying grounded in my values and vision. I’m incredibly grateful for Linda’s role in this part of my journey. I would wholeheartedly recommend her coaching to anyone looking to lead with more purpose, navigate change, or unlock their full potential.’
‘I wholeheartedly recommend reaching out to Linda and the Barefoot Executive. Linda’s unique blend of business coaching and counselling can be a game-changer for anyone looking to sharpen their leadership skills. I have known Linda for a few years and have relied on her expertise and pragmatic outlook to guide some key decisions I have made as a senior leader in my organisation. Linda has a wealth of experience that really shines through from the first session, offering invaluable insights and strategic reflections.’
Alexandra Borghesi
Executive Director, Governance and Corporate Services
‘When someone who works for you has potential and wants to succeed but there is something out of their consciousness that is holding them back, Linda is the person to call. I’ve seen the results where promotable people suddenly flourish. I can highly recommend her’
Belinda Phipps
Not for Profit CEO
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