Coaching

Life is short. It is up to us to live a life that gives us real meaning. But it can be difficult to do this in our complex modern world, which is full of pressures to live, think and behave in particular ways.

I can help you to get some perspective on your situation, and navigate your way towards a more meaningful, authentic and considered life.

I provide sensitive, insightful and supportive coaching to people at all stages of their lives and careers, both in the workplace and in a personal capacity, to help you stand back from daily life and think more clearly about any issue – from your career to your personal priorities in life.

My coaching can help you achieve a wide range of goals, including building skills and confidence, finding meaning, gaining clarity, setting goals and moving forward towards them.

Contact me now to discuss your needs and how I could help – call me on 07968 227029 or email rdocwra@hotmail.com. I offer a FREE introductory session so you can see if my coaching is right for you.

My coaching services

My coaching is individually tailored to the needs of each client, but below are some of the core services I offer:

Leadership check-ins – if you are a leader, senior staff member, or working for yourself, these confidential, regular check-in sessions give you the opportunity to stand back from your work every fortnight and get an hour of space to reflect and discuss any issues you are facing, find insights or solutions to them or simply share them. We can discuss anything that comes up for you – from organisational issues to personal challenges or goals. These sessions are for people who have pressurised jobs but often have little support or time to stop and get perspective on their work, the challenges they face, and how they are feeling. Click here for more details.
Work coaching – these sessions give you the chance to stand back from your work and spend time with a supportive and experienced coach and leader who can help you reflect, build skills, tackle challenges and move forward to achieve goals in both work and wider life. These sessions are for anyone in the workplace who needs training, support or a chance to review their work situation and aims. Click here for more details.
Personal coaching – these sessions give you the time and space to stand back from your life and take stock of where you are, where you’d like to get to and how you can get there. They can help you explore any challenges you face, develop your life skills, consider what you want from your life and enable you to begin the journey towards your goals. These sessions are for anyone who would like to find the time and a supportive environment to explore any aspect of their life and find ways to move themselves towards a better future. Click here for more details.

My coaching expertise

I am an experienced consultant, writer and organisation leader. I can help you stand back and see the bigger picture of your life and the world, in order to help you bring a calmer and better-informed perspective to the issues you are facing. My skills include:

Active listening – a skilled, person-centred approach to engaging with clients.
Experience in coaching and counselling – I have coached in a workplace setting and with private individuals. He also has a Level 3 Certificate in Counselling Studies. I am currently completing a Diploma in Transformative Coaching.
Professional expertise in leadership roles, consultancy, social change and other areas, including building and leading organisations, creative direction, fundraising and communications, project management, social innovation and operations direction.
Academic background in psychology and philosophy – MSc in Psychology and MA in Philosophy.
Experience of teaching perspective, reflection and life skills – through publications, broadcast media and courses, including the life skills not-for-profit I founded, Life Squared.

Call me on 07968 227029 or email me to book a FREE introductory session, or discuss your needs and how I could help you with coaching.

Arrangements

Our coaching sessions can take place online or in person, depending on what’s needed. They usually take place as regular or a fixed series of sessions but I can be flexible according to your needs. I bill at a fair hourly rate – contact me for details.

I also recognise the importance of nature and the outdoors in helping people to unlock their thinking and gain perspective, so I am open to holding our sessions outside and on walks when it’s appropriate to do so.

Contact me now to discuss your needs and how I can help.

Client Testimonials

I’ve had the privilege of being supported by Richard Docwra as an executive coach, and I cannot recommend him highly enough. His insight, empathy, and ability to challenge constructively have made a real difference to my leadership journey. Richard creates a space that is both safe and stretching — helping me to clarify my goals, navigate complex challenges, and grow with confidence. His support has been invaluable, and I’m deeply grateful for Richard’s wisdom and skill.
David Murray, Chief Executive, Sustainability First

Richard offers a unique combination of really being able to listen and meet people where they are at, whilst having great business acumen. He leads without ego and is an excellent executive coach. I would recommend him without hesitation.
Esther Foreman, CEO, Social Change Agency

Richard’s coaching provided a much-needed space for reflection and insight. He skillfully guided me to recognise the signs of overwhelm and empowered me to develop a clear plan for prioritising my well-being, including taking essential time off. His supportive and incisive approach enabled me to address a critical personal and professional challenge effectively. I highly recommend Richard to anyone seeking a perceptive and results-oriented coach who truly helps you address underlying issues and move forward.
Karen Gallagher, Fundraising Consultant

It was wonderful to have some coaching sessions with Richard. His expertise in the charity sector is invaluable. He really helps you navigate your way around the challenges, which is especially helpful when the financial climate is so tough for fundraisers at the moment. Highly recommended.
Laura Larrett, Head of Fundraising, the Tuberous Sclerosis Association

Your insightfulness and clear thinking helped me unlock the answers…I have been able to see and plan for the things that I really wanted to achieve in life in a way that I wasn’t able to before.
Post-business sale client

Special events

I also run special public events to explore big questions of life in interesting ways – including online sessions, walks and residential ‘perspective weekends’, where we can remove ourselves from the fuss of daily life, and do some wonderful activities that help us reflect and get some perspective on our lives.

Details of these events will be pasted below and in my email newsletter when they come up – I hope to meet you at one of them soon!