We offer insightful, empathic and supportive coaching to people at all levels within organisations, as well as private individuals outside them. We aim to help clients stand back and gain perspective on their work, lives, thought processes and the world so they can take a more informed approach to addressing their challenges.

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

Contact us now to discuss your needs and how we could help – call 01273 964018 or email rdocwra@hotmail.com. We offer a FREE introductory session in each of our coaching services.

Our coaching services

Our coaching is individually tailored to the needs of each client, but below are some core services we 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.

Our coaching expertise

Our coaching is delivered by Richard Docwra, the Director of ChangeStar and an experienced coach, consultant, writer and organisation leader. Richard brings an approach to coaching that helps 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. Richard’s skills include:

• Active listening – a skilled, person-centred approach to engaging with clients.
• Experience in coaching and counselling – Richard has coached in a workplace setting and with private individuals. He also has a Level 3 Certificate in Counselling Studies.
• 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 Richard founded, Life Squared.

Call us now on 01273 964018 or email us to book a FREE introductory session, or discuss your needs and how we could help you with coaching.

Client quotes

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