About Me

I’m Richard, a coach in training with a background of over 25 years in data, technology and leadership. After a long career working in data and analytics, I’m now building my coaching practice, Cognatix Coaching, focused on helping people create more clarity, balance and purpose in their work and life.

My coaching style is calm, reflective and supportive. I aim to create a space where you can slow down, think clearly, and explore what really matters to you. I won’t tell you what to do or try to “fix” things for you. Instead, I’ll help you notice patterns, challenge assumptions, reconnect with what is important, and identify the choices that feel right for you.

I’m particularly interested in working with people who feel stuck, uncertain, overwhelmed, or at a point of transition. That might be about career direction, confidence, identity, leadership, work-life balance, or simply feeling that something needs to change but not yet knowing what.

Before moving into coaching, I spent many years leading and supporting data teams, so I understand the pressures of demanding roles, complex organisations, changing expectations, and the challenge of finding your own voice in busy professional environments.

I am currently training as a professional coach and looking to work with people who are open to reflection, honest conversation and personal growth.

Specialism

Career clarity and transition
Confidence and self-belief
Leadership and professional identity
Work-life balance and overwhelm
Data, technology and analytical professionals
Personal values and purpose
Communication and presence

Keywords

Career coaching
Career transition
Confidence
Self-belief
Imposter syndrome
Leadership
Emerging leaders
Professional development
Work-life balance
Burnout
Overwhelm
Purpose
Values
Clarity
Personal growth
Life direction
Career direction
Identity
Change
Transition
Reflection
Communication
Presence
Data professionals
Technology professionals
Managers
Leadership development
Emotional intelligence
Mindset
Decision-making
Boundaries
Resilience
Self-awareness
Finding your voice
Stuckness
Career confidence