We could have bought in some bland, generic training, but I am glad we didn't; what we got from Barry was the real artisanal stuff.
I approached Barry to do some training for our front-line staff who are supporting people with complex needs while drawing on a wealth of life experience but with minimal therapeutic training.
Barry has an infectious vision for the potential of every conversation and how much difference a single interaction can make. You can experience this just by talking to him. He quickly and accurately intuited the needs of our staff and took great care to develop a program based on SFBT approaches in a trauma-informed support setting that connected with practical, everyday messy challenges that our workers experienced.
The tailored course structure of three webinars with open access to 1-1 support during and after the delivery was a powerful combination that fitted extremely well into the quirks of our organisation. Barry didn't just do a hit and run download of training but in a very short time he felt like part of the team and an expert ally in the work.
The feedback from participants in the training has been positive and heartfelt. Barry encouraged us to try new things and it has felt like an entire 'repotting' of our approach to care: stronger roots and principles that we can grow with through daily application.
Barry has been a reliable and trusted Expert Partner of LiveMore since May 2020. He has created valuable content for the benefit of LiveMore clients, on key pillars of personal development such as resilience, stress, conflict management, and mental wellbeing, to name a few.
Barry's webinars for large audiences consistently receive excellent feedback. He is a very special and unique psychologist, articulate, passionate about human development, calm, extremely knowledgeable, highly ethical, and genuinely focused on his clients' wellbeing. He has an ability to communicate clearly on complex matters, at a level I have rarely seen.
He has also answered over a hundred individual questions from our users, with insight, sensitivity, and diligence.
I have the privilege to enjoy weekly calls with Barry where we exchange freely on many business and personal topics. In a nutshell, Barry has managed to shatter all my ill-conceived misconceptions about psychologists.
Serge Genetet, CEO, LiveMore
I have had the pleasure of working with Barry Winbolt for four years as a contributor to Blisspot in the mental and emotional wellbeing space. Over this period, Barry has consistently provided world-class content such as online blogs, podcasts, and courses. His course content is Blisspot's most popular and resonates with our global audience due to its relevance and experiential nature.
Barry shares valuable insights and practical strategies on various topics, including:
• Personal Resilience
• Stress Management
• Sleeping Well
• Mindfulness
• Life Skills
• Workplace Skills
These skills are highly sought after, and Barry delivers his content in a relatable and inspiring way, encouraging our audience to implement them and experience the positive impact.
Barry has conducted numerous webinars for Blisspot, engaging with an international audience. He is always approachable and delightful to work with, and his vast knowledge and wisdom never compromise his humility and kindness. During his most recent webinar, Barry's storytelling and relevant subject matter had the audience highly engaged, resulting in a large number of questions.
Over the time that I have known Barry as a work colleague, he has become someone whose opinion I respect in relation to situations that I have in my own life. I am very grateful to have had Barry's input during the time he had been associated with Blisspot. He walks his talk and is a true role model and leader of our times.
Deborah Tyson, Blisspot CEO and Founder
I have known Barry for nearly 20 years from when we first worked together in the EAP world. Barry is insightful and extremely creative in his thinking where people are concerned, especially in an organisational setting. He has been a life coach for me and guided me as I explored new careers and new aspects of my working life. His understanding of people is second to none, with an ability to speak honestly and directly in a caring and inclusive way to ensure he conveys new understanding in a meaningful fashion. I know I can pick up the phone to Barry for advice at any time and know he will always give me his total attention. He’s a hugely experienced mentor and counsellor who I wouldn’t fail to recommend to anyone.