Executive coaching for CTOs & senior engineering leaders

Moving from the how to the what and why. Making sense of the market, and changing the game rather than optimising the existing system.

From technical oversight to strategic vision-setting. Influencing through relationships and communication rather than technical authority.

Trusting your judgement, getting comfortable with not knowing, building an experimental mindset and making space to reflect.

Moving from managing tasks to developing people. Giving constructive feedback, and building accountability that empowers rather than controls.

Understanding organisational dynamics, navigating competing priorities, and getting off the dancefloor and onto the balcony.

Delegating technical decisions, protecting time for big-picture thinking, and resisting the pull back into the technical weeds.

Setting boundaries while keeping performance high, and building a way of leading you can sustain alongside family and the rest of your life.

Connecting your own purpose to the organisation’s mission, letting go of the individual contributor identity, and finding meaning in other people’s success.

I worked with Richard through a difficult transition to a new role. He was resourceful in providing models and frameworks, but also bringing them to life and providing perspective on where the theory is best applied with relevant, practical scenarios. We talked a lot about the grey area between seemingly opposing forces in the workplace and how much room there is for “both/and” thinking, as opposed to “either/or”. I highly recommend Richard as an executive coach, he has a way of listening that brings out the best answers.

I reached out to Richard to help me develop as a leader. He brought a lot of domain knowledge, as well as an independent perspective, which I also gained through a comprehensive 360-degree feedback process he facilitated on my behalf. Richard built rapport and trust quickly, making me feel I could talk about anything and speak my mind. We explored a broad range of leadership issues and I left each session feeling mentally tired! I recommend Richard as an executive coach to other leaders seeking executive level support on this tough but rewarding journey.

I approached Richard after having raised a large venture capital round for my company, looking for guidance and an unbiased voice. Working with Richard through the ups and downs of being a founder and executive has been a great experience. I have found his personality and approach to coaching a lot more inviting and pragmatic than the stereotypical "Navy Seal coach" that you typically come across. His help has made significant impact on my growth as a founder & executive, as well as helping me balance that with a young family.

I came to Richard feeling trapped – not by a lack of performance, but by a bigger question: how do I scale my impact and develop the strategic thinking needed for C-level leadership while my organisation was rapidly growing? Richard didn’t give me all the answers; he asked the questions that forced me to confront the root causes. If you’re a senior engineering leader tired of one-size-fits-all advice and ready to build your own authentic leadership model, Richard is exactly the strategic partner you need.