Richard Smith

Richard Smith is a coach specializing in empowering leaders and individuals to reach their next level of thinking, acting, and making an impact through authentic and purpose-led relationships.

Richard helps clients navigate complex leadership challenges by focusing on values, integrity, and personal development.

He holds high ethical standards and is accredited by the International Coaching Federation, Co-Active, and Positive Intelligence.

Richard's coaching approach involves cultivating self-awareness, fluency in ambiguity, and the confidence to lead with courage and conviction.

With a background in business, psychology, and coaching, Richard has held various leadership roles, including Executive Coaching, Strategy Analysis, and Early-stage Investments.

He is a former EMBA Director of Coaching & Reflection at Stockholm School of Economics and has worked with organizations like DMGT plc, BBC, and Boston Consulting Group.

Richard's coaching conversations are known to be challenging, freeing, and engaging, helping clients handle difficult situations in a way that aligns with who they are and who they want to be.

He is committed to ongoing development and supporting the growth of fellow coaches.

Richard holds an MBA from INSEAD and a degree in Natural Sciences - Experimental Psychology from the University of Cambridge.