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Richard Botta

Director

Richard Botta is a seasoned executive coach with 25 years of experience in powerfully equipping the careers of C-suite executives and high-performing leaders.

Based in Sydney, Australia, Richard has built his reputation on the cornerstone belief that meaningful coaching requires personal connection. He prioritizes face-to-face interactions, considering them essential to creating the trust and understanding that drive profound leadership development.

Richard's coaching centers on building sustainable leadership foundations. His coaching philosophy centers on developing enduring leadership capabilities that serve leaders throughout their career. This long-term approach has proven successful with clients both in Australia and abroad.

With a personable approach and deep expertise in executive development, Richard empowers leaders to expand their capacity to create lasting impact within their organisations.

Read what our clients have to say...

Colleen Mooney

Sales Director, Snackbrands

Richard has been instrumental in supporting my journey for both personal and business growth.  His ability to listen, ask the right questions and challenge in a way that is both supportive and constructive has enabled me to build confidence in my leadership ability and to deliver under pressure. He has helped improve my communication skills, build a more resilient mindset, and improve team dynamics.

Darryl Malton

Operations Manager, Snackbrands

From day one, Richard took the time to understand my leadership style, and the specific challenges I was facing. Richard’s approach wasn’t one-size-fits-all—Richard provided personalized, actionable coaching that has helped me become a more confident, effective, and emotionally intelligent leader.

One of the most valuable aspects of the coaching sessions was having a trusted Coach to challenge my thinking, hold me accountable, and help me grow—not just as a manager, but as a leader who inspires others. If you're a manager or executive looking to lead with more purpose, clarity, and impact, I can't recommend Richard highly enough. His coaching is thoughtful, strategic, and truly transformational.

Andrew Norris

Entrepreneur

Working with Richard for the last 8 years has truly been a transformative experience. As a leadership coach, Richard brings a wealth of experience and knowledge in addition to a unique ability to understand any challenge I was facing, both personally and professionally.

What sets Richard apart is the supportive and empowering environment he creates, helping me gain clarity, build confidence and develop a leadership style that reflects my values and strengths. Thanks to Richard's coaching, I've grown as a leader and a person and now I lead with purpose, focus and resilience. I can't recommend Richard highly enough for anyone serious about their leadership journey.

Mohinder Jaimangal

Health IT Industry Executive

Working with Richard Botta as my executive coach over the past two years has been nothing short of transformative. His ability to ask the right questions, challenge my thinking, and guide me through complex leadership decisions has had a profound impact on both my professional growth and personal clarity.

Richard brings a rare mix of strategic insight, deep presence, and emotional intelligence that helped me navigate high-stakes situations with confidence and integrity. I’m a better leader and a better human because of our work together.

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