COACHING LEADERS
Leadership Coaching
As a leadership coach, Richard has a passion for helping people find purpose and perspective to achieve their potential. He is ideally suited to work with emerging and established leaders who are seeking to increase the meaning in work and life while taking a forward step in their career. As a master of coaching psychology, Richard takes an evidence-based, solution-focused approach to coaching, drawing on relevant psychological frameworks such as adult development theory, situational leadership, strengths-based and systems thinking. He brings a personalised and collaborative approach to coaching which seeks to empower and challenge individuals who take accountability for their own development.
Group Coaching
Working with cohorts of leaders across an organization, group coaching builds coaching skills which are critical leadership capabilities. Many managers are skilled at providing advice and directing their teams and can delegate to empower staff and free their own workload, however they are lacking in coaching skills which can create a more sustainable problem-solving capability in their workforce. Through group coaching, managers learn the key competencies underpinning coaching and a proven structure for the coaching conversation. Through modelling and facilitation, they are shown how to coach each other on real issues they are facing in their roles. Group coaching opens up new possibilities for solving business issues and creates a capability that can be cascaded across the company to enable a cultural change in the way staff are engaged and empowered.
Strategic Change Consulting
Having led change management efforts for many large-scale business and technology transformation programs Richard is well equipped to provide strategic change advice. Services include developing change strategies and transition plans for major business initiatives, coaching sponsors in change leadership and enabling change agents to implement and embed programs. Richard has expertise in planning and implementing change interventions such as organisation and job design, communications, training and performance support. He also supports strategic HR processes such as succession planning, career development and organisation restructuring.
THE COACH
Richard Clarke
Leadership Coach and Change Navigator
TESTIMONIALS
“Richard had a very calm yet directed approach of coaching me through the development of my leadership skills. He allowed me to path my journey through directed questions which provoked internal reflection. Once the key goals and objectives where established Richard, with his vast experience, provided caring guidance and support together with practical methods to improve people and time management, as well as overall leadership qualities. The journey is not over, however the foundations have been laid, and I am confident Richard will help many others on their journeys to successful leadership.”
cfo at macsteel trading
“My discussions with Richard have been very enjoyable and fruitful. His calm demeanour and ability to listen and probe the right areas has resulted in a very productive set of sessions over 3 months. During this time he has helped me through a promotion process and we have set up plans to progress my career forward. I have been able to really understand my strengths and areas of focus better and have an actionable framework and plan to work through. I would highly recommend Richard for great coaching support.”
director kpmg
“When I first met Richard, I was a bit overwhelmed and rudderless, and not clear on where I was headed. He very carefully and thoughtfully introduced me to some concepts, including Ikigai, that I immersed myself in and emerged with a completely different mindset. I am now on a path of achievement that I actually wouldn’t have believed 18mths ago, and the lessons that Richard has shared I continuously reflect upon. Richard has such a way of allowing you to self-discover, and I feel the result is that the lessons are concreted more securely. Thanks a million Rich!”
senior manager american express
“Richard’s observations, insights, tips and tricks are wonderful! We achieved the goal we set out to achieve, and I learnt so much along the way. I always looked forward to my sessions with Richard; and preparations for them kept me on track – I still refer to the thinking and planning Richard recommended, and now apply those principles in different areas. I’m very grateful that Richard kindly and generously remains available for any musings into the future. Thank you again, Richard! So pleased I had the opportunity to receive your coaching.”
Associate Director, Accenture
“Working with Richard over the last 18 months has been enormously beneficial for me as a leader. From the initial assessment of my professional and personal capabilities and challenges, we systematically evaluated every opportunity, as it presented itself. I learnt to not sweat the small stuff and get bogged down in the weeds but to truly approach each situation strategically and courageously. Richard created a safe and comfortable environment where I was able to share my insecurities and vulnerabilities and subsequently gave me the confidence, tools and resources to step up to the challenge. Pleasingly my Executive Director and my team noticed the positive difference in my approach which is now more collegiate, communicative and less pressured. A win for all.”
general manager tourism australia
“This coaching experience with Richard has given me insights into work life balance, professional development and also leadership / stakeholder management. He provided highly actionable advice which has been very valuable, and I have been able to implement this in a very positive and impactful way. My development included improved leadership skills; tips for managing different stakeholders and personality types; suggestions on how to manage time during very busy periods and ensure that I can protect the most important personal commitments; tips on how to approach people management + mentoring.“
senior corporate development manager at zendesk
“Thank you, Richard, for your impartial, non-judgemental, effective style of coaching. You provided a safe container where I could share my uncertainties and be vulnerable without fear of repercussion. You offered valuable perspectives and insights to my current situation and provided resources to support what had been discussed – all helping me move past myself and my own thinking. Looking deeper into values and strengths made a huge impact to me: I now make decisions that are aligned with my values. I truly appreciate the time spent with you as coach.”
Small Business Owner
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