Our Coaches
Alex Kergall
CO-FOUNDER & CEO
Performance Coach
Alex was listed as one of the top 20 Coaches in London 2021 and 2022 by Influence Digest and High-Performance Coach of the Year (UK) 2022 by CEO Today. He is a member of the Forbes Coaches Council and an accredited coach with the SMEs Executive Agency of the European Commission.
In 2017, Alex obtained his certification with the International Coaching Federation; his clients are companies in hyper-growth, CEOs, Executives, board members, elite athletes, and artists.
Location: United Kingdom
Ben Baroukh-Ebstein
Co-FOUNDER
Mental Edge Coach & Executive Coach
Born with a martial arts fever, Ben has travelled the world for years and is now based in Paris. Originating from the financial markets industry as a derivatives broker, Ben decided to manage the career of several MMA athletes as a side hobby, that led him to discover his core passion and is now a highly recognized Mental Coach in martial arts. He works with High performers and several MMA world champions, Grand Slam winners, European champions and national champions in BJJ, Karate, Judo, Taekwondo and Boxing.
Location: France
Elena Sosa Tejerina
Co-FOUNDER
High Performance Psychologist
Elena has spent the last 15 years within the High-Performance industry as a renowned Sport Psychologist. Her expertise covers elite athletes, executives, artists, musicians, and creative minds. Her focus is not only to improve their mental strength, but also to bring out the best that is hidden within them. Her clientele is broad, with many top 50 WTA players, World Record holders, Premier League football players and internationally renowned musicians and painters all having worked with her.
Location: Spain
Evy Ferreira
Executive Coach
With close to a decade of experience working in Marketing, Events and Sales for the National Basketball Association, combined with a burning passion for exploring the world, Evy has developed a deep understanding of the challenges the business world can face when dealing with cross-cultural departments and offices. Her clients are entrepreneurs based throughout Europe, and her coaching signature is defined by the synergy of executive coaching, life coaching and neuro-linguistic programming tools.
Location: Spain
Serena Kersten MBE
Performance Coach
An ex-professional Netball athlete who achieved 110 caps over a 15-year career and won gold at the 2018 Commonwealth games at the Gold Coast. A dynamic player, widely considered as the best centre in the world, known for her speed and athleticism, Serena’s attention to detail has deeply impacted the performance of her team over the years.
Serena’s experience of high performance, her successful Netball captainship and her coaching qualifications, positions her as a leading mindset coach in Great Britain.
With a particular interest in Women in Leadership, Serena wants to support female Executives to develop authentic, purposeful and compassionate Leadership.
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Location: United Kingdom
Sean Lerwill
Performance Coach
Sean Lerwill is a Royal Marines Commando Officer and British Krav Maga Association Instructor. Sean earned his coveted Green Beret at 22 and became a Royal Marines Physical Training Instructor during his career. Sean is also a cover model and a five times-published author across seven languages.
Sean holds a BSc in Molecular Genetics, an MSc in Psychology and a Level 7 qualification in strategic management and Leadership. Sean is a certified coach & holds a Post Graduate Certificate in Education.
Sean is passionate about helping individuals and teams achieve their full potential. His holistic approach to coaching focuses on crucial elements such as mental strength, self-awareness, sleep, nutrition, physical fitness, and personal and professional relationships.
Accustomed to operating in high-pressure environments whilst focusing on empathy and integrity, Sean specialises in working with Leaders in high-pressure roles.
Location: United Kingdom
Julien Picot
Performance Coach, Trainer and Speaker
Tennis coach on the Pro Tour for nearly 20 years (worked one on one with J.Konta WTA 4, A.Panova WTA 71, S.Beltrame WTA 34, and currently with K.Swan WTA 163), Julien understood a long time ago that performance is linked from start to finish with an effective mental approach. He has spent years learning (and keeps learning!) how to help athletes perform at their best and has graduated to a life and business coaching certification. For the last few years, he has helped high-performing managers, leaders, singers, teachers through coaching, training and conferences.
Location: France
Anette Wendler-Krug
Mental Coach & Performance Coach
Anette has coached athletes at the highest level from World Cups to European Championships across a number of disciplines. She has coached artistic gymnasts, inline skaters and athletes in other fields. She was driven to coaching through an intense desire to let people grow beyond themselves, develop their mental strength and help them perform to their best. Anette started her career in the corporate world, became an executive, and ultimately managed large teams. This corporate experience gave her insight and understanding of the pressures at the top.
Today, Anette coaches from the heart, connecting deeply and bringing out the best in her clients. She lives and works according to the principle of learning to bring out full potential.
Location: Germany
Jeffrey Wotherspoon
Executive Coach
Jeffrey is an experienced and certified Leadership coach who brings unique skills in the fields of Organisational and Relationship Systems Coaching and Conflict Resolution with a Psychology BSc (hons). His clients range from C-Suite level to High Potential individuals. His work centres around providing solutions to bridge the gap from where they are to where they want to be.
Over the last 4 years, Jeff has become a passionate ambassador for the Diversity, Equity & Inclusion ecosystem. He delivers pro bono coaching to those who would not ordinarily have access, such as young men in prison and underrepresented young women. Over the last 10 years, Jeff has coached more than 500 prisoners, using his skills and his passion for developing potential, enabling those he works with to become the best versions of themselves. Jeff regularly delivers conferences on Anti-racist practices and building inclusive environments.
Location: United Kingdom
Zoey Hughes
Project management
Zoey supports all Altior's coaches – Involved in market research, project management, client coordination and internal processes. Zoey has been an Executive Assistant since 2016 and brings a strong experience from working on various international assignments with high-level clients. Zoey is systems-minded and precise in her work, optimising workflow across the team. She is also a part-qualified accountant with a background in client money audits.
On the sport side, Zoey is a competitive athlete, competing in the UKBFF/IFBB. As such, Zoey follows an optimised diet and training regime, prioritising sleep and routine. She is a firm believer in self-improvement, continually striving to learn and grow in both her personal and professional life. She is currently studying Nutrition & Health Coaching and will providing services from July 2023.
Camille Denert
Project development
Camille is an expert in project management and business development with a diverse background in hospitality, catering, tourism and events. Having lived in France, England, and Spain before settling in Portugal, she brings a unique perspective and tailored solutions to each project. Versatile, multilingual, and organized, she leverages her skills to effectively lead projects and strengthen business strategies.
A surfing enthusiast, Camille also integrates mindfulness practices such as yoga and meditation, which enhance her focus and resilience in both her professional and personal life.