Richard Wade Coaching

Richard has a calm, confident style that immediately put me at ease; we explored challenging topics and he managed to get to the root of issues with uncanny expertise! The coaching sessions with Richard have positively impacted on me as a leader; I have a better understanding of my style and abilities which is more measured and less self-critical. The confidence has been empowering and was noted by others in a positive way.

DEPUTY DIRECTOR, NHS TRUST

Richard was fantastic to work with. I learned a lot about myself, the way I’m perceived by others and how to flex my position and approach when dealing with different personalities and situations. Through the coaching sessions he helped me to recognise areas I could improve in and how to tackle them with confidence.

OPERATIONS DIRECTOR, FINANCIAL SERVICES

Richard has a huge amount of experience and knowledge that he draws on and provided a great insight into my development. He prompted me to embark on true self-reflection, making me look at my career priorities, my personal development and my motivational drivers. After working with him I now have a clear plan for my next steps, my personal development and an achievable career pathway for the next 5 years, which I wouldn’t have had without his insight, coaching and guidance.

PROGRAMME DIRECTOR, CIVIL SERVICE

My coaching sessions have significantly changed the way I approach my career. Richard helped me to set a focus for each meeting, yet provided the flexibility and safe space to explore professional issues more deeply than I had anticipated.

I was particularly impressed with how he was able to apply his experience to a professional discipline with which he was unfamiliar. At the end of each meeting he tied together the issues discussed and where appropriate followed up with some written reflections and an action plan, which was very useful. Thanks Richard!

SENIOR CLINICAL RESEARCH ASSOCIATE, UNIVERSITY OF CAMBRIDGE

I have really appreciated his ability and capacity to listen, not just to my words but to what I might not be saying. His helpful reflecting back and the space I was given to access by best thinking have brought insights which have enabled me to move my organisation forward with greater clarity and confidence.

Richard’s approach and style is warm, encouraging, affirming yet incisively and appropriately challenging; I have grown in my leadership through each conversation.

I would recommend any senior leader/manager/Director/Chief Executive who is driven to improve their work and their organisation, by developing themselves, to contact Richard.

CHARITY CEO