Feroshia Knight, MA, CPC is an internationally known coach, consultant, facilitator, and trainer, with a focus in marketing/customer relations, communications, business development and leadership development. She is also the founder of Baraka Institute and Agent 47 Marketing and Communications. Feroshia’s graduate work focused on transformational learning, systems theory and change management. She is also a certified NLP coach, NLP Practitioner and Certified Project Manager through Portland State University.

For over 19 years, Feroshia has been helping individuals and businesses develop their human potential and business savvy. Feroshia uses coaching as a tool for positive change - improving conversations in the workplace, moving toward environments of creativity and inspiring employee-driven results. She has worked with organizations to develop highly innovative learning communities in which leaders and their teams can excel at effective communication, strategic planning, decision-making, conflict management, productivity, accountability and team effectiveness.

As an instructor at Baraka Institute, Feroshia’s vibrant energy and enthusiasm for the subject material is contagious. She encourages learning through multiple perspectives and appreciative feedback, creating a powerful learning environment in which students thrive. Feroshia is respected for her ability to see through the hidden layers of human complexity, allowing individuals to manifest authentically and safely.

Feroshia’s favorite motto is: “Live and love out loud in all that you do.” She is currently working on a series of educational films designed to stimulate curiosity and action, targeting those ready to take action toward reaping the numerous rewards life has to offer. She believes that the natural world is one of the most powerful teaching tools available for learning about ourselves and how we interact in the larger community.

Feroshia’s leisure time in often spent in the great outdoors - hiking or biking or off in some distant land learning about other cultures. Though an avid traveler, Feroshia is native to Portland, OR and believes there is no place like home.

Feroshia is very active in the coaching and organizational development community. She currently serves as the President Elect for the Oregon chapter of the International Coaches Federation, NW Coaches and as the Chair of the Organizational Development Network of Oregon.

Kim Tally, CPC, a certified Whole Person Design Coach, serves as a Resource Guide and Trainer at Baraka. She has also been a trainer and facilitator in the management and health care industry for nearly 20 years; profoundly affecting the way people work together and helping them form more cohesive and desirable working relationships.

At Baraka, Kim works closely with students and clients to help deepen and solidify their understanding of the coaching process, assisting them in their pursuit of professional excellence. Well known for her inquisitive nature, Kim encourages students to explore and maximize their potential. She is well loved for her playful and sympathetic nature.

As a life coach, Kim helps people set sound goals, achieve meaningful milestones and make positive life transformations. She firmly believes in the power of the coaching experience and helps clients explore their own tremendous strengths and resources - inner tools they can draw on to excel personally and professionally.

When not at Baraka, Kim leads explorations into the wilds of the Amazon, rescues horses and writes for two local newspapers

Christopher McHenry, CPC, a certified Life NLP Coach, serves as a Resource Guide at Baraka. Christopher is passionate about empowering people to create and sustain positive change and growth in their lives.

Christopher brings with him a wide spectrum of experience. Prior to becoming a Life Coach, he worked extensively on public health issues both nationally and internationally. For eight years, he was a public health attorney focusing on consumer health protection. Subsequently, he served for two years in the Peace Corps in a community health empowerment program in southern Africa. Christopher has also completed professional mediation training, and is currently serving as a mediator with Resolutions Northwest, a local organization that mediates neighborhood conflicts.

At Baraka, Christopher works closely with students in a gentle and encouraging manner to encourage their personal and professional growth. He is known for his thoughtful style, and he is able to easily connect with students on an individual level.

As a life coach, Christopher assists people in reaching more authentic, fulfilling, and balanced lives. He brings a deep sense of presence, compassion, curiosity, intuition, and understanding to his practice.

Christopher has an adventurous spirit and loves to explore. He has traveled to over 40 countries and considers himself a full-time student of life. Christopher loves discovering new cultures and connecting with people in other countries. He is totally committed to his own ongoing personal growth and development and has a deep caring and concern for our planet and the environment.