About Me

Helping leaders create environments where trust turns into movement.

I’m Richard - a coach and senior leader in UK local government. Before that, I spent 16 years as an officer in the Royal Air Force.

I know what it’s like to lead in high-pressure, purpose-driven systems - and to carry responsibility not just for outcomes, but for the culture around them.

Over time, one thing has become clear: The best outcomes come from the best environments. And leaders shape the environment.

Why I Coach

Like most leaders, I’ve made mistakes. I’ve carried too much, pushed too hard, and missed the quieter signals around me.

I’m still exploring my own leadership - how I show up, what I model, and the space I create.

That reflection brought me to coaching. Not because I have answers - but because I’ve seen the impact when a leader has space to think clearly, without pressure or performance noise.

I don’t give advice. I don’t share war stories. I help clients explore their own leadership with honesty, curiosity and care.

This is coaching for leaders who want to lead from insight - not just instinct.

 

How I Work

 I work with one client at a time - online or in person (walk-and-coach sessions typically in Trent Park, North London).

I hold a Level 7 qualification in Executive Coaching and am working toward ICF accreditation.

My work is informed by the ELVO Flywheel - a reflective framework I developed to help leaders explore five core conditions for psychologically safe, values-led leadership.

We may use that framework as a lens - but the process is always grounded in your real-world context.

My aim is simple: to create space to reflect, tune in, and move forward with greater intention.

 

Still Leading

Alongside my coaching, I continue to lead a team in local government.

Like many of my clients, I navigate systems, values, and complexity in real time.

This isn’t a career pivot - it’s a deliberately small, slow-growing practice designed to support leaders doing meaningful, often difficult work.

Find out more about my coaching