Barbara

Barbara Bassa is the founder of BB Coaching, a highly experienced leadership and management developer, executive coach, mentor, trainer and transformative facilitator. She is passionate about empowering organisations and individuals to grow, thrive, and reach their full potential.

With extensive experience across both the public and private sectors in the UK and internationally, Barbara has worked with universities, the NHS, voluntary sector organisations, IT and business consultancies, financial and legal firms, political establishments, and engineering companies. Through her programs, she has transformed the lives of over 20,000 individuals, guiding them on their developmental journeys.

Barbara brings deep expertise and personal insight into navigating change. Having lost her parents at a young age, she discovered the transformative power of education, the significance of emotional healing, and the importance of connection to a greater purpose.

Her academic and professional qualifications include:

• Master’s Degrees in Business Administration and Organizational Development & Coaching and Mentoring
• Postgraduate Diplomas in Social Communication and Human Resource Management
• Professional Accreditations:
  • Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy
  • Certified Fierce Conversations Facilitator
  • Mental Health Coach (University Mental Health Advisers Network)
  • Accredited Mediator (ACAS)

Barbara has also explored Eastern and Western philosophical traditions, including Daoism, Yoga, Non-Duality, and Native American teachings. She is a qualified Yoga and Mindfulness Teacher, integrating these disciplines into her coaching practice.

She is an active member of:

• European Mentoring and Coaching Council
• Coaching Research Unit, Sheffield Business School
• Sheffield Coaching Exchange
• Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD)

Committed to continuous professional growth, Barbara regularly engages in coaching supervision to refine her practice.

Outside of her work, she enjoys traveling, walking, dancing, and practicing yoga.

Get in touch to explore how Barbara can support you and your organisation