OUR
PEOPLE
The people at Inicio have come together over time.
People at Inicio have one thing in common, they all invest in inspiring others’ growth driving the feeling of belonging. Our People are from a range of backgrounds sharing some characteristics within their individuality.
OUR
PEOPLE
The people at Inicio have come together over time.
People at Inicio have one thing in common, they all invest in inspiring others’ growth driving the feeling of belonging. Our People are from a range of backgrounds sharing some characteristics within their individuality.
MARCUS OLDROYD
Marcus Oldroyd is a seasoned Crisis and Hostage Negotiator with a specialized skill set that includes effectively Communicating under Pressure in high-risk scenarios. Leveraging his extensive experience and knowledge, Marcus empowers individuals to navigate challenges in the business landscape, such as handling high-stakes interactions, resolving conflicts, and managing stakeholders, all through a methodical coaching approach. Marcus excels in employing a coaching style that not only develops the skill sets of others but also underscores the critical importance of emotional intelligence within high-pressure situations.
His qualifications include an ILM Level 7 Diploma in Executive Coaching and Mentoring, as well currently studying towards a master’s degree in communication, Emotion, and Deception Detection.
ANDREA FIRTH
Dr. Andrea Firth is a distinguished performance psychologist renowned for her work with elite performers, her impact spans across sectors having coached Royal Academy ballet dancers, West End performing artists, Olympic athletes, and businesspeople.
As a Chartered Coaching Psychologist registered with the British Psychology Society, she employs informed practice to holistically enhance well-being in the high-pressure arenas of business and sport. The coaching style adopted empowers clients through collaboration to achieve goals aligning with the organization’s objectives.
Andrea equips clients with the tools to stay resilient and manage the demands and pressures of peak performance.
Andrea’s qualifications include a master’s degree from Brunel University along with a PhD from Johannes Gutenberg University in Germany.
DAVID OSGATHORP
David has a wealth of coaching experience across elite sports and the corporate world partnering with high-performing individuals and teams to unlock their potential in the most competitive environments.
He has a background in exercise physiology, sleep medicine and performance coaching and has led at the cutting edge of high performance with Red Bull Racing Formula 1 team for the last eight years. This work has included roles, coaching key decision makers in the pit lane to shaping the high potential future driver’s program.
David highlights connection, purpose and collaboration as his key drivers for cultural change and his unique approach ensures his methods deliver sustainable high performance.
His transferable knowledge inspires and empowers organisations to improve performance highlighting reflection and communication as key topics to elevate the team behind the team
KATY PARROTT
Katy is passionate about self-Leadership, fostering a growth mindset, and challenging stereotypes. Katy is currently a sponsored endurance athlete, an Army combat medic, a renowned keynote speaker and performance coach. By sharing her extraordinary stories and embracing challenges with a ‘can-do’ attitude, she inspires others to be accountable and positive when facing performance targets. Her coaching style is supportive focusing on the “what is possible?”, continually utilising meaningful reflection to enable others. Katy’s achievements are truly engaging and her learnings enable her to form relatable connections with people. She wraps the theme of resilience around her coaching sharing insights from her impressive experience including a top finish in a 185km Artic Ultra marathon shortly after undergoing reconstructive knee surgery.
Katy holds a degree in Biology and a master’s in wildlife Filmmaking.
CAMERON TOSHACK
A Premier League Professional football coach with experience in inspiring people in the most high-pressure elite environments including International and Champions League competition. Cameron has a broad range of skills proven through managing successful teams and people in both the sporting and corporate sectors where he operated in key leadership roles in a multi-national organisation. His expertise is grounded in a strong practical experience of improving performance and delivering results through a focus on people and culture. Topics are facilitated in a truly authentic style.
Cameron’s qualifications include a Psychology degree and a Diploma in Coaching from Ashridge Business School. He also holds the Elite UEFA Pro License certificate.
SCOT HEATHMAN
Scot is a former US Airforce Colonel, Combat Instructor Pilot and Base Commander he has vast real-life experience and stories that are shared with humility to support others’ development. The importance of leadership and vulnerability are shared in his delivery style which has proven to elevate others and activate positive change. Learnings from a life in high-ranking military positions coupled with the challenge to overcome a brain tumor diagnosis, the style undertaken when coaching/facilitating is truly inspirational highlighting the importance of mindset and resilience.
Scot has a list of academic qualifications including two master’s degrees in organizational leadership and Operational Planning & Strategy National Security and Strategic studies.
SEAN O’CONNELL
With a background as a professional athlete and non-executive director in business, Sean excels as a facilitator, leveraging his experience in ultra-competitive environments to drive sustainable high performance. His successful career as a professional rugby player is complemented by his academic credentials, including his former role as a member of the British Psychological Society. Sean uses his expertise to optimize individual and team growth maximizing organizational performance, working alongside market-leading multinational companies.
Sean’s academic qualifications include a degree in Leadership and Management plus a master’s degree in psychology.
CHRIS ALPHONSUS
Chris has honed a diverse skill set through leadership roles in the military, corporate, and coaching sectors. He thrives in multicultural environments, utilizing a coaching style that inspires others to reach their full potential. During his distinguished military career, Chris has led large teams on combat operations and was an operations officer for a task force of over 9000 people in high-risk environments. In the corporate world, he managed a global program for a publicly listed financial services company and operated in global commodities markets, roles demanding strategic vision and operational leadership. He has successfully developed and delivered leadership and management programs for clients in the pharmaceutical, consultancy, and professional sports sectors across five continents.
Chris holds a degree in Computer Science and is a graduate of the prestigious Royal Military Academy Sandhurst.
JEFF DAY
Jeff is an accomplished leader with a passion for developing people, as a business owner he shares the positive impact of a resilient innovative mindset.
In both corporate and educational sectors he is vastly experienced in managing people, he has demonstrated leadership and strategic thinking across national and global roles managing cross-functional teams to achieve organizational goals. Jeff’s coaching style is “real”, emphasizing the importance of people, flexibility, and a trusting culture to achieve sustainable success. As a Global executive he has led people from a broad range of backgrounds, shaping high performing teams.
Jeff graduated with both bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Virginia Tech where he competed as a Division 1 athlete, the experience has shaped his ability to communicate and perform in pressure moments.
RICHARD BUCHANAN
Rich brings over 20 years of experience in managing people, with expertise honed across diverse sectors including healthcare, police, and military environments. He has also excelled as a Performance Director in elite sports, successfully implementing transformative changes.
His extensive background in high-pressure, performance-driven settings provides actionable insights for business leaders. Rich emphasizes effective communication and resilience as essential for optimizing performance at both individual and team levels. By leveraging his knowledge and trust-building skills, his coaching empowers individuals to overcome challenges, enhance leadership capabilities, and achieve professional goals.
Rich holds multiple qualifications in Leadership and Management, is a Chartered Physiotherapist with a master’s degree, and possesses a UEFA “A” License in coaching.
CRAIG WOODCROFT
Craig is an Olympian and medal winner with Canada, known for his team’s global championships in professional ice hockey. His expertise in building trusting cultures in diverse environments translates seamlessly into his coaching style for business leaders. Craig’s approach focuses on processes that drive results, making it applicable across various careers and industries.
The key to Craig’s success is his ability to connect with individuals through a collaborative process. He engages team members, fostering a sense of belonging and accountability for performance both individually and collectively. Strategic in his thinking and humble in his approach, Craig embodies the character, resilience, and leadership skills essential for navigating daily challenges, maintaining team focus, inspiring top performances, and achieving outstanding results.