aj barrett
28 September 2026
We all have powerful minds, but…over the last few months Richard has enabled me to expand and explore other areas of my mind that has guided me through some very tough times recently.
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- 42 hires on Bark
- 7 years in business
- 2 hours response time on Bark
- Self-employed
I work with senior leaders who carry significant responsibility and want to operate with greater clarity, presence and authority under pressure. My coaching is not motivational or surface-level. It is a structured, confidential partnership designed to strengthen how leaders think, act and lead in high-stakes environments.
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Sue McCarthy
26 September 2026
I consider myself to be a hardworking, committed, high performer, who has had a lot of achievements in my career and life that I am truly proud of.
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Amelia Rabel
18 September 2026
Richard is extremely approachable and trustworthy. His sense of calm and acknowledgement of my words and feelings made me feel at ease and safe to be open.
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Philip S
9 July 2026
I've been working with Richard Souza for a while now, and the experience has been extremely valuable. Richard is flexible in his approach and takes the time to understand how you learn and what works best for you.
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Genn Joseph Carao
19 June 2026
Richard is an exceptional executive coach who brings a high level of insight, professionalism, and strategic perspective to his work.
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Accreditations
Certificate IV in Life Coaching
Professional Coach ICF LVL 2 Accredited
International Coaching Federation (ICF) - Associate Certified Coach
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What I love the most is seeing the transformation a client can have when they are open, willing and committed to the process. I honour and acknowledge the work it takes for client's to leave their familiar zone and step into their genius zone. My clients know their best work is ahead of them despite the amazing achievements they've already created
As a back story, I have 25 years’ experience working as an Operations Manager and Master Instructor in the martial arts industry. In the early years of my career as a leader and mentor, I never understood why so many people who wanted to change kept failing. Over time, I realised there was a common denominator of the people who had success changing habits and their lives. Firstly, they used their past as a resource not as an anchor. Second, they adopted a Black Belt level of focus on integrating high performance principles into their identity. The most significant discovery was that when people applied the lessons of expertise to their lives, their lives they vastly improved. After all the fundamentals of high performance transcend craft. In time, I discovered I could transfer the principles of performance to the corporate world. It became my mission to work with leaders and support them in maximising their potential.
Clients shouldn't choose me if they are not yet ready to install the mindsets and practices to get to their next level of performance. The work ahead of them is not easy if they truly want results. However, if they are ready, I will be in their corner relentlessly backing them up. In return, I continually calibrate and hone my approach to get vivid clarity and compelling results for my clients. I also offer additional frameworks and resources including timeless Eastern wisdom for meaningful living and warrior ethos for resilience.
Coaching is offered online via Zoom, phone conversation and in person. In person meetings are offered at the Waterman Business centres situated around Melbourne or in a relaxed setting such as a cafe
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