Hi, i’m derrick richardson

I believe in the power of coaching as a practice to help each of us become the very best version of ourselves and I’m excited to explore and experience a coaching relationship with you.

I’m a native of Brooklyn, New York City. My humble beginnings profoundly shaped how I see the world, instilling a deep empathy for others and an appreciation for the human condition. I paved my way out of the poverty cycle with education and athletics. I see community engagement, relationships and giving of ourselves to others as essential to societal function; this informs how I make decisions and interact with other people.

I’m an engineer by training and worked in the medical device and drug development industries for 30 years including executive roles in Program Management and People & Culture. I’ve lived through many challenges faced by underrepresented groups in the workplace that have helped me to develop a perspective rooted in gratitude, humility, perseverance and seeing what is real. This lived experience informs my coaching approach and style and helps me to meaningfully and deeply connect with clients to help them become the best and fullest version of themselves.