Richard Sackett
Professional Expertise
Richard brings over 20 years of experience in guiding leaders’ development, particularly in the areas of EQ, Executive Presence, Communication Effectiveness and Leading in Global and Matrixed Environments.
His background as a Licensed Psychologist has enabled Richard to develop a keen understanding of the attitudes and behavioral habits that are employed by the most successful leaders across industries.
He is able to perform detailed assessments of leaders’ mindsets and behavioral patterns and pinpoint where growth and development are needed. He is highly skilled at partnering with executives, delivering sensitive feedback in an actionable manner and imparting direction and encouragement in a way executives find highly effective.
Richard has been engaged by a wide array of companies for his coaching expertise across a broad array of industries, including financial services, law, pharmaceutical, advertising and technology. He has coached individuals in North and South America, Europe, Asia and Australia.
Richard has an MS and Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology. He received coaching certification in the Manchester Executive Coaching Program. He is a New York State Licensed Psychologist and is certified in many assessment and coaching instruments, including CCL Benchmarks 360, Compass/Executive Compass, Lominger Voices 360, 16 PF, EQ-I, FIRO-B, Hogan HDS, Hogan HPI, MBTI, Neo-PIR and SHL OPQ.
Current and Recent Coaching Assignments
Transition a turnaround CFO into a trusted partner The client company brought in Richard to address the perception of their CFO as being untrustworthy and a non-team player. As a result of the coaching process the CFO was able to successfully turn around the most crucial and most damaged of his relationships, key personnel were able to be retained and the CEO and Chairman were able to view the CFO as a positive force in building the business going forward.
Newly promoted sales manager needs skill upgrading Company was looking to promote a star salesperson to sales management in a key growth area. Richard guided him through this transition, helping him develop the needed skills and attributes. Individual made a successful transition to the new sales manager position, growing his business acumen and strategic view and partnering successfully to grow his product line.
Banking leader has an abusive style A Managing Director in Research for an investment bank was alienating colleagues and team members with his overly aggressive and intimidating style. Richard employed feedback, behavioral coaching, and role-playing to help this individual radically turn around his interpersonal style and develop into a respected leader within his institution.
Developing leadership and executive presence in a key executive A Marketing leader for a major product line in a retail company was underperforming, creating disappointing results in a key area of business. Through focusing on her strategic thinking, communication, management style and leadership skills, Richard helped her produce dramatically improved results for the line and advance her career in the corporation.
Conflict among key team members impeding performance A pharmaceutical company was experiencing sub-par performance in a crucial division due to conflicts among key division members. Richard designed training workshops and provided coaching to key individuals. The results were significantly reduced conflict reported, improved communication, greater business performance and greater worker satisfaction.
Education and Professional Affiliations
Ph.D., Counseling Psychology, Colorado State University
M.S. Counseling Psychology, Colorado State University
Professionally Certified Coach, Manchester, Inc.
Professionally Certified Coach, Lore Associates
Licensed Psychologist, New York State
Certified to administer CCL Benchmarks 360, Compass/Executive Compass, Lominger Voices 360, 16 PF, EQ-I, FIRO-B, Hogan HDS, Hogan HPI, MBTI, Neo-PIR, SHL OPQ and other assessments
Professional member: American Psychological Association, American Society for Training and Development, Human Resources Association of New York, Manhattan Psychological Association, Board Member 1996-2000, New York State Psychological Association, Organizational Development Network of Greater New York, Society for Human Resource Management, Society for Consulting Psychology, Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology
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