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Darren Barrett

Darren Barrett

Located in Saffron Walden, UK

Coaches in English

He / Him

My Superpowers

• Gratitude
• Resilience
• Humor

Coaching Focus

• C-Suite Executives
• Emerging Leaders
• First-Time Managers
• Founder/CEO
• Global Leaders
• Senior Leadership

Coaching Expertise

• Authentic Leadership
• High-Performing Teams
• Communication Skills
• Executive Leadership
• Inspirational Leadership
• Leadership Confidence
• Leading Remote Teams
• Team Culture Building

Training & Education

• Accredited Certificate in Group Coaching and Facilitation, Animas Centre for Coaching
• Certified Transformational Coach - by ICF & EMCC, Animas Centre for Coaching
• Certificate of Higher Education in Applied Professional Studies, University of Sussex

What Leaders Say About Darren

"Darren has been extremely perceptive during our coaching sessions. He understands the power of the pause and is great at offering guidance through follow-up questions that dig deeper into the root of an obstacle. He set great expectations during our first session allowing for more impactful coaching sessions throughout the program. Highly recommend!"

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About Darren

Darren is a leader, executive coach and mentor with nearly 30 years of experience leading with a people first approach and working with some of the world's most innovative and influential brands. In his time with these organisations, Darren has developed his passion for service and people, which comes together perfectly in his current work as a leadership, business, and personal coach.

Darren has vast experience leading large-scale and start up teams across multiple countries, cultures and languages. As an expert in leading remotely, Darren has developed a reputation for being an inspirational leader, creating togetherness, loyalty, and pride, and fostering a safe environment in which everyone can thrive. And he never believes he’s the smartest person in the room.

Darren helps today’s busy leaders develop an acute self- awareness, overcome their own fears and learn to inspire and motivate teams authentically and consistently. Darren works with organisations and leaders to build a culture of inspirational leadership that starts at the top and cascades throughout the organisation. Success is achieved through developing exceptional inspiring leaders, unafraid of open dialogue and equipped to lead with courage.

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I'm Committed To

Developing leaders that have and give incredible employee experiences

What Holds Me Back

I like consensus. I want everybody to be happy all of the time which is not always possible when working with people and teams

I Work Best When

The bigger the challenge the deeper my determination and resilience

My Favorite Quote

“Everyone you meet is fighting a battle you know nothing about. Be kind, always”

- Robin Williams

5 Words To Describe Me

Resilient, kind, playful, calm and experienced

Do's And Don'ts

Do take a moment to say hello and ask me how I am, before getting down to business. I will ask you!

Don’t skirt around the issue, give it to me straight. I positively embrace all feedback

My Ideal Day Involves

A morning workout, coffee in the sunshine with Wordle (sunshine optional in the UK). Inspiring coaching conversations, family time with a nice glass of wine.

What Makes Me Smile

My family, a walk with our dog and that brilliant moment when someone achieves something truly surprising

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