Tiffany Barnard is one of the coaches that we found this month and we did a little interview with her. She impressed us with her expertise and positivity.
She has always been fascinated by people, pondering about what drives them, how they think, and how they navigate the world. This deep curiosity naturally led her to support others during moments of uncertainty, offering guidance and insight. Six years ago, she discovered coaching and instantly knew it was more than just a profession, it was her calling. She retrained, became certified, and built a practice dedicated to helping others unlock their fullest potential.
She knows firsthand the power of transformation, having overcome her own greatest obstacle: letting go of perfection and the illusion of control. For years, she believed that working harder and planning better would guarantee success, only to realize that true growth comes from surrender, trust, and intuition. Now, she teaches her clients this same principle, helping them move beyond fear and into purposeful, aligned action.
She takes a deeply intuitive, tailored approach to coaching, blending sharp strategic insight with emotional depth. Using tools like the Energy Leadership Index and Hogan Assessments, she helps clients rewire habits and shift their internal narratives. But her greatest tool is her presence, listening beyond words, recognizing patterns, and guiding clients to breakthroughs they never saw coming. Here is what she said…
Meet Life Coach Tiffany Barnard:
Name: Tiffany Barnard
Pillar: The Spirit, The Mind
Who is this coach for: Anyone who wants to learn how to use their energy in the most efficient way, rewrite their story, become the leader they were born to be and claim their real power.
How they can help: By using assesments like the Energy Leadership™ Index assessment (ELI) and the Hogan assessment, as well as various tools and techniques like belief deconstruction and active listening, just to name a few.
First of all, how are you and your family doing after these Pandemic times?
We are all doing very well, thank you.
Like many families, we were stretched in new ways during that time, but we’ve come out of it stronger, closer, and more intentional about how we spend our time and energy.
How did the coronavirus pandemic affect your clients? Did it affect you at all?
Four years later, the pandemic itself rarely comes up.
But the ripple effects still echo, especially around identity, purpose, and workplace dynamics.
Many clients are being asked to return to full time office roles, and the resistance is real.
People had a taste of autonomy, and they’re not willing to go back to outdated models of working just because “that’s how it was.”
As for me, the pandemic clarified what really matters.
It forced a pause, and in that stillness, I found a deeper rhythm for myself and my family.
What are the biggest lessons that you learned in this pandemic?
That freedom is found in simplicity.
During the quarantines, I had my children at home, and while it was emotionally intense for them (being isolated from their friends) I had the comfort of knowing they were safe.
There was also a beautiful stillness: no errands for my parents, no external noise, just space to be.
That unstructured time reminded me how much of our lives we fill unnecessarily.
It was a masterclass in presence.
The Origin:
Tell us about you, your career, how you started with your coaching career?
I’ve always been fascinated by people… what drives them, how they think, and how they navigate the world.
I naturally found myself supporting others through difficult decisions or moments of uncertainty.
About six years ago, I discovered coaching and instantly knew it was more than a profession, it was my calling.
I retrained entirely, got certified, and built a practice that allows me to do what I love every day: empower people to step into their fullest potential.
What was your biggest obstacle that you had to overcome in your life that made you who you are today?
Letting go of perfection and the illusion of control.
I used to believe that if I just worked harder, planned better, or pushed more, everything would fall into place.
But life doesn’t work like that.
Learning to surrender, trust the process, and lead from my intuition rather than fear has been my greatest liberation.
It’s a practice I pass on to my clients every day.
The Coaching Style:
How do you innovate with coaching your clients?
My coaching isn’t cookie cutter… it’s precise, deeply intuitive, and tailored.
I blend sharp strategic insight with emotional depth.
I challenge my clients with compassion, and I hold a mirror up to help them see what they often miss, their power, their blind spots, and their untapped brilliance.
I also lean into neuroscience, language patterns, and energy leadership to help clients rewire habits and rewrite their internal narratives.
Transformation isn’t just about mindset, it’s about aligned action and conscious presence.
What’s unique about your coaching approach?
I meet clients where they are, but I never let them stay there.
I bring a fierce honesty that’s always wrapped in kindness.
My clients say I “say the things no one else dares to” but in a way that makes them feel seen and safe.
I coach the whole person, not just the professional title or the surface goal.
Whether it’s navigating burnout, rebuilding identity, or stepping into bold leadership, we go deep and we move fast.
What benefits do your clients get after working with you?
Clarity.
Confidence.
Conviction.
They stop playing small.
They make decisions that are aligned, not just strategic.
They learn how to lead themselves, so they can lead others better.
Whether it’s getting a promotion, starting something new, or simply feeling more grounded in who they are, my clients leave coaching with me knowing they are the author of their own story.
Do you use any specific tools to be efficient with your clients?
Yes, I use a blend of tools depending on the client’s needs, from values clarification frameworks to the Energy Leadership Index, from time audits to belief deconstruction.
I also work with Hogan Assessments, which provide incredibly insightful data on personality, leadership potential, and potential derailers.
But ultimately, the most powerful tool is presence.
I listen beyond words.
I notice patterns, energy, and emotional cues that even the client might miss.
And that level of attunement accelerates breakthroughs.
The Impact:
If you had a super megaphone that, when you speak into, the whole world will hear your message, what would you say?
Stop waiting for permission.
You don’t need it.
The life you want isn’t going to show up because you’ve ticked every box or kept everyone else happy.
It begins the moment you decide you are enough, and act like it.
What is the greatest lesson you have learned in your life?
Your story is your strength, but only once you own it.
We all carry beliefs, patterns, and inner critics that can run the show if we let them.
The greatest power you can access is awareness, because from there, everything becomes a choice.
I’ve learned that the moment you stop outsourcing your worth, you become unstoppable.
Your final thoughts?
We are living in a time where people are reimagining what success, fulfillment, and leadership look like.
Coaching isn’t just about goals anymore, it’s about awakening.
And I feel incredibly privileged to guide people through that process.
The truth is, most of us already have the answers.
We just need the right questions, the right space, and someone who believes in us when we forget how to believe in ourselves.
Where Can You Find Tiffany Barnard?
If you liked this interview and you would love to stop playing small, rewrite your story, become the leader you were born to be and claim your real power, schedule a free consultation call with Coach Tiffany and see how she can help you do that.
If you’d like to peak a glimpse into her coaching, follow her Instagram account and subscribe to her YouTube channel.
And if you’d like to connect with her more personally, you can do that through LinkedIn or by sending a direct message on her WhatsApp or Email tiffany@tiffanybarnard.com. It was an honor having this interview with her.