Barry is a highly respected leader in the field of personal empowerment and breakthrough experiences. As the founder of Kick Ash Firewalks and a Certifying Master Firewalk Trainer, Barry has guided thousands of individuals to step beyond fear and into their full potential.

Before stepping into the personal development world in 2008, Barry spent nearly 25 years in retail and sales management, playing a key role in the explosive growth of mobile communications and evolving technologies. Recognised for his exceptional leadership and sales performance, Barry ranked among the top 10 performers in a network of over 300 national branches and later trained high-performing teams across Scotland. His passion for human behaviour and high-performance psychology led him to develop national training initiatives for more than 1,500 employees.

Barry’s journey of transformation was sparked by a charity firewalk, which ignited his deep belief in the power of embodied experience. That moment was life-changing, and led to him training under firewalking pioneer Tolly Burkan to become a Certifying Master Firewalk Trainer. Today, Barry is a former board member and current advisory board member of the Global Firewalking Alliance and leads Kick Ash Firewalks as the official host of the 2025 International Firewalk Gathering.

A certified Master Practitioner of NLP and Hypnotherapy (trained under Dr. Richard Bandler and supported by John LaValle and Paul McKenna), Barry blends powerful mindset tools with experiential learning to create unforgettable breakthroughs.

He’s proud to have facilitated firewalks for individuals and organisations across the UK, including Maggie’s, Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland, and public figures such as Fleur East and Keshia East. Whether it’s corporate teams, charity groups, or transformational retreats, Barry brings heart, humour, and depth to everything he does.

Above all, Barry loves the moment the lights come on for people – when they realise their potential is far greater than they ever imagined.

Barry is available to book as a keynote speaker, event facilitator, or guest contributor.