Meet the Team
Justin McCarthy
Justin is the lead trainer and coach at Saxon Coaching. After earning a degree in Engineering Science at Exeter University, Justin joined the graduate programme at Mars, Inc., regarded as a world class training ground for future leaders. After a successful career at Mars, Justin joined a large US technology company to run their European Training business. Justin set up Saxon Coaching in 2009 to bring together leaders in communication skills training. Specialising in boardroom influence, high impact presentations and executive coaching, Justin works with leaders and influencers in both the private and public sector. Justin is a Trustee and Principle Coach for the UK Charity, The Executive Job Club.
Justin is the lead trainer and coach at Saxon Coaching. After earning a degree in Engineering Science at Exeter University, Justin joined the graduate programme at Mars, Inc., regarded as a world class training ground for future leaders. After a successful career at Mars, Justin joined a large US technology company to run their European Training business. Justin set up Saxon Coaching in 2009 to bring together leaders in communication skills training. Specialising in boardroom influence, high impact presentations and executive coaching, Justin works with leaders and influencers in both the private and public sector. Justin is a Trustee and Principle Coach for the UK Charity, The Executive Job Club.
Richard James (actor showreel)
Richard graduated from the prestigious Bristol Old Vic and is an actor and award-winning playwright. His plays have been performed worldwide, from Canada to Australia. Richard's film credits include Great Expectations opposite Helena Bonham Carter, Anthony Horowitz's Stormbreaker, and A Bunch of Amateurs with Hollywood legend Burt Reynolds. He has played regular roles in several British tv shows, including the BAFTA nominated Sir Gadabout; The Worst Knight in the Land. He has also played guest roles in dramas such as Living It, The Jury, Murder City, Eastenders and Doctors. Richard's characterisation of Rembrandt in the audio recording of Dr Who with Peter Davison was described as "a stand-out performance". On stage, Richard has toured the UK in David Walliams' stage production of Gangsta Granny, and played in the West End at the famous Garrick Theatre. His experience as an actor, director and playwright gives Richard a unique perspective on delivering presentations and keynote speeches, which he shares with enthusiasm, humour and passion.
Richard graduated from the prestigious Bristol Old Vic and is an actor and award-winning playwright. His plays have been performed worldwide, from Canada to Australia. Richard's film credits include Great Expectations opposite Helena Bonham Carter, Anthony Horowitz's Stormbreaker, and A Bunch of Amateurs with Hollywood legend Burt Reynolds. He has played regular roles in several British tv shows, including the BAFTA nominated Sir Gadabout; The Worst Knight in the Land. He has also played guest roles in dramas such as Living It, The Jury, Murder City, Eastenders and Doctors. Richard's characterisation of Rembrandt in the audio recording of Dr Who with Peter Davison was described as "a stand-out performance". On stage, Richard has toured the UK in David Walliams' stage production of Gangsta Granny, and played in the West End at the famous Garrick Theatre. His experience as an actor, director and playwright gives Richard a unique perspective on delivering presentations and keynote speeches, which he shares with enthusiasm, humour and passion.
Amber Edlin (actor showreel)
Amber graduated from The Guildford School of Acting and is a familiar face on television, having appeared in Eastenders, Holby City, Heartbeat and London's Burning, among others. Her impressive television credits are complimented by a strong theatre portfolio, from the lead in a UK tour of The Misanthrope to Belinda in ‘Daisy Pulls It Off’ in the West End. In 2005 Amber was invited to join a Charity Gala Performance of ‘The Importance of Being Earnest’, sharing the stage with Dame Judi Dench, Sir Ian McKellen and Prunella Scales. An experienced performance coach, Amber brings her theatre and television skills into the workplace, encouraging sales teams to own the room, speak with conviction, and create emotional resonance in their audience.
Amber graduated from The Guildford School of Acting and is a familiar face on television, having appeared in Eastenders, Holby City, Heartbeat and London's Burning, among others. Her impressive television credits are complimented by a strong theatre portfolio, from the lead in a UK tour of The Misanthrope to Belinda in ‘Daisy Pulls It Off’ in the West End. In 2005 Amber was invited to join a Charity Gala Performance of ‘The Importance of Being Earnest’, sharing the stage with Dame Judi Dench, Sir Ian McKellen and Prunella Scales. An experienced performance coach, Amber brings her theatre and television skills into the workplace, encouraging sales teams to own the room, speak with conviction, and create emotional resonance in their audience.
Sal Pinto
With a long and successful corporate career, Sal has coached at all levels from new managers up to Presidents of £multi-billion global corporations. A Science graduate with a Masters degree, he is skilled in management, business and IT.
A long term interest for Sal is the effectiveness of leaders and orators, both ancient and modern, whose techniques he studies. From the speeches of Cicero in ancient Rome, to modern day politicians such as Kennedy and Obama, Sal analyses, models and teaches the art of story telling and rhetoric to engage and inspire an audience. Sal is an expert in presentations and motivational speeches, and is often sought out by conference speakers, sales teams and CEOs preparing for major events
With a long and successful corporate career, Sal has coached at all levels from new managers up to Presidents of £multi-billion global corporations. A Science graduate with a Masters degree, he is skilled in management, business and IT.
A long term interest for Sal is the effectiveness of leaders and orators, both ancient and modern, whose techniques he studies. From the speeches of Cicero in ancient Rome, to modern day politicians such as Kennedy and Obama, Sal analyses, models and teaches the art of story telling and rhetoric to engage and inspire an audience. Sal is an expert in presentations and motivational speeches, and is often sought out by conference speakers, sales teams and CEOs preparing for major events
Andy Charles
Andy studied at the Central School of Speech and Drama, one of the UK's top drama schools. He was trained in voice and body work by Patsy Rodenburg OBE, Head of Voice at the National Theatre and regarded worldwide as the best in her field. Andy has appeared on stage and screen, in leading roles in the West End and internationally. A consultant to leading drama schools and a theatrical agent, Andy has a highly developed insight into the voice and body. An uncanny ability to identify and resolve vocal restrictions helps Andy bring out the best in his clients, whether it is preparing an actor for a theatre audition, or coaching a sales team for a critical pitch.
Andy studied at the Central School of Speech and Drama, one of the UK's top drama schools. He was trained in voice and body work by Patsy Rodenburg OBE, Head of Voice at the National Theatre and regarded worldwide as the best in her field. Andy has appeared on stage and screen, in leading roles in the West End and internationally. A consultant to leading drama schools and a theatrical agent, Andy has a highly developed insight into the voice and body. An uncanny ability to identify and resolve vocal restrictions helps Andy bring out the best in his clients, whether it is preparing an actor for a theatre audition, or coaching a sales team for a critical pitch.
What makes us unique?
Each coach is able to bring a unique and dynamic approach to presenting, but it is by combining these skills that we are able to create a transformational impact on our clients. That is why our core programmes use a minimum of two coaches for every 3 delegates. For critical events it is not unusual to have two coaches work with a single delegate.
To find out more about our unique approach, click here
Each coach is able to bring a unique and dynamic approach to presenting, but it is by combining these skills that we are able to create a transformational impact on our clients. That is why our core programmes use a minimum of two coaches for every 3 delegates. For critical events it is not unusual to have two coaches work with a single delegate.
To find out more about our unique approach, click here