Richard

Richard is one of AGL’s lead executive and business communications coaches, with over 20 years of experience as a coach, facilitator, and role player. He works with individuals across a broad range of sectors, supporting them to communicate with clarity, authority, and impact in high-stakes situations. His coaching is informed by a strong understanding of human behaviour and a commitment to helping people communicate with authenticity and purpose. Richard works by building on clients’ existing strengths while addressing the habits and internal blockers that can limit effectiveness, particularly under pressure. He specialises in supporting CEOs and C-suite leaders in demanding contexts such as board-level conversations, investor communications, and critical leadership moments. His work is characterised by a carefully judged balance of support and stretch, tailored to the specific communication challenge and grounded in a clear focus on audience and outcome. Richard has worked extensively with professionals in global organisations across sectors, including banking, pharmaceuticals, luxury goods, law, and professional services. Alongside his corporate work, Richard is a professional actor with 30 years of experience across theatre, film, television, and voiceover. This background directly informs his coaching, particularly in developing presence, preparation, and the ability to connect credibly and convincingly with an audience. Richard read History at Durham University and remains focused on helping leaders show up as confident, credible communicators when it matters most.