Before becoming an ActionCOACH Richard held senior positions in several multinational businesses. He has worked in manufacturing, retail, wholesale and the food industry.

Like you, Richard is a business owner. He wants your business to be a massive success and will work with you to make that happen. He stays at the top of his game through constant reading, training and coaching businesses like yours.

Why do you love working for ActionCOACH?

The variety, the brilliant business owners I get to work with, the world class learning opportunities, and the amazing support team.

Favourite Holiday

Hiking in the French Alps. I’ve been doing it since I was a kid, and I love it more every time I go.

Favourite Quote?

There are so many, but how about “Work harder on yourself than do on your job” Jim Rohn

Why do you love working for ActionCOACH?
Everyone has the same mindset – we are all making a positive difference to the business landscape. The amount of personal development and learning opportunities ActionCOACH offer is incredible and the whole community including employees and franchise owners, are very supportive and a lot of fun.

Tell us something about yourself…
My title is ‘Lady,’ that’s right…I am Lady Laura Thorburn!

Favourite holiday destination…
I love to travel down to Cornwall with my family; this also means that I can take my dog Archie. But my favourite holiday was spending a month in Indonesia!

What’s your favourite quote?
‘If you’re early, you’re on time. If you’re on time, you’re late. If you’re late, you’re a disappointment.’ – James Vincent, Managing Director.

Why do you love working for ActionCOACH?
I think the best thing about working for ActionCOACH has got to be the education! I’m lucky enough to travel all around the UK filming client growth stories every week. Everywhere I travel, I learn something new and exciting that helps my own career development in many different ways!

Tell us something interesting about yourself:
One day I want to win an award at BEF with my own successful photography and video company. With help of course from my very own ActionCOACH.

What are your favourite pastime?
I love spending time with my family and friends or relaxing at home with my girlfriend. I’m also obsessed with going abroad and travelling! I love meeting new people from different cultures along the way and documenting all of it through my love of photography and video!

Favourite holiday destination:
I think Phong Nha in Vietnam is the most beautiful and exciting place I have ever been to! So far…

What are your top three 14 points of culture?
Commitment, Team Work and Fun

What’s your favourite quote?
‘In the middle of difficulty lies opportunity’

Why do you love working for ActionCOACH?
For me, the best thing about working for ActionCOACH is the universal drive to make a difference. Seeing the work we do have such a positive impact on so many businesses is a huge motivator to come to work every day.

What are your favourite past time?
I have a huge love for songwriting and photography, particularly in the way that each connects people through capturing a moment.

Favourite holiday destination:
I think it would have to be Kefalonia! I adore Greek food and the landscape is beautiful.