Tracy Barr

Leadership Coach - Poole

I am a Chartered Occupational Psychologist who has spent my career coaching leaders and developing coaches.

As an accredited and highly experienced coach, I work with leaders at all levels — from first-line managers to CEOs — across sectors including financial services, professional services, scientific research, food and beverage, and education, both in the UK and internationally.

Through this breadth of experience, I have developed deep understanding and empathy for the opportunities and challenges of leadership. I draw on multiple approaches to help clients navigate these effectively. My coaching particularly supports leaders in transition — whether stepping into a new role, adapting to organisational change such as a merger or restructure, or seeking to grow in confidence, maximise their impact, or quieten their inner ‘imposter’.

Recognised for my outcome-focused, thought-provoking and supportive style, my coaching is grounded in psychological depth and evidence-based practice. As a solution-focused coach, I help leaders move analysing problems to identify and create their own best solutions, drawing where relevant on my expertise in leadership development and change management.

Alongside my executive coaching practice, I am a developer of coaches. For over 20 years, I have been an Associate Lead Tutor on Henley Business School’s Professional Certificate in Executive Coaching (PCEC), and a Coaching Supervisor for the PCEC, the MSc in Coaching and Behavioural Change, and the Team and Systemic Coaching programmes.

I have worked with hundreds of coaches — and leaders who coach — and have seen first-hand the range of styles, methodologies, and developmental challenges they encounter. As a coach, coaching supervisor, mentor coach and coach trainer, I am passionate about supporting those who wish to continue growing as professional coaches and coaching leaders.

I also design and deliver coaching and mentoring skills workshops for managers and leaders, and partner with organisations to develop internal coaching teams and coaching cultures that enable lasting, systemic impact.
Professional Credentials
• Chartered Occupational Psychologist (BSc, MSc, C.Psychol.)
• ICF Accredited Coach (PCC) with over 25 years’ experience
• Qualified Coaching Supervisor (Postgraduate Certificate in Coaching Supervision)
• Executive Fellow, Henley Business School
• Licensed in psychometrics including MBTI, Firo-B, OPQ, 16PF, and 360° feedback