Richard Hovey
Managing Director, Finding True North
- Location
- Corsham, Wiltshire, United Kingdom (Swindon, United Kingdom)
- Industry
- Professional Training & Coaching
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Richard Hovey's Overview
- Current
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- Founder at Swindon Coaching Team
- People Changer at Unlimited Potential – Coaching Specialists
- Consultant and Coach at Western Consultants Group
- Managing Director at Finding True North
- Past
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- Interim Head of Charity at Robin Hood Ministries
- Associate Coach at The Wilsher Group
- Regional Manager at Church Mission Society
- Marketing Manager at Intel Corporation
- Education
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- University of Durham, St John's College
- Cranfield University - Cranfield School of Management
- Imperial College London
- Recommendations
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11 people have recommended Richard
- Connections
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381 connections
- Websites
Richard Hovey's Summary
I work with business owners and their directors to help them to develop themselves, their staff, and their business. We do this through coaching, facilitation, consultancy, and training. A particular speciality is working with newly promoted directors to help them to develop their own leadership style which flows authentically from their own personality and strengths. See below and web site http://www.findingtruenorth.co.uk for testimonials and client list. Sign up for my business development guide at http://www.findingtruenorth.info.
Richard Hovey's Experience
Founder
Swindon Coaching Team
Professional Training & Coaching industry
January 2010 – Present (2 years 1 month)
Founder member of Swindon Coaching Team. We offer coaching to organisations and individuals in the Swindon area, and raise awareness of the benefits of coaching through "drop in" events and coaching taster sessions.
http://www.swindoncoachingteam.org.uk
“Extremely motivating. I found the programme especially helpful in realising my strengths, achievements and the things that are important to me. It has made me more aware of who I am, what I like about my situation, and where I might go.” Nikki Kenna, Camco ESD
People Changer
Unlimited Potential – Coaching Specialists
Privately Held; 11-50 employees; Professional Training & Coaching industry
November 2009 – Present (2 years 3 months)
Coaching and training senior managers in the public sector, businesses, and charities to develop leadership skills and improve business performance.
Consultant and Coach
Western Consultants Group
Management Consulting industry
March 2009 – Present (2 years 11 months)
Providing Management Consultancy and Coaching to businesses through the Western Consultants Group (WCG) which is an independent body formed by experienced practicing consultants, based in the South West and South Wales.
Managing Director
Finding True North
Privately Held; Myself Only; Professional Training & Coaching industry
October 2007 – Present (4 years 4 months)
We work with business owners and their directors to help them to develop themselves, their staff, and their business. We do this through coaching, facilitation, consultancy, and training. A particular speciality is working with newly promoted directors to help them to develop their own leadership style which flows authentically from their own personality and strengths.
Interim Head of Charity
Robin Hood Ministries
Nonprofit; 1-10 employees; Nonprofit Organization Management industry
2009 – 2009 (less than a year)
Associate Coach
The Wilsher Group
Privately Held; 11-50 employees; Professional Training & Coaching industry
January 2008 – January 2009 (1 year 1 month)
Executive coach working as part of Wilsher Group teams to deliver increased performance to directors and managers of corporations in the finance, pharmaceutical, and IT sectors in the UK and Austria. Licensed practiioner for Insights® Discovery personal profile for teams and individuals.
Regional Manager
Church Mission Society
Nonprofit; 51-200 employees; Nonprofit Organization Management industry
May 2005 – April 2007 (2 years)
Leader of "Southern Team" responsible for building support relationships with CMS supporters in the southern England, including individuals and churches.
Marketing Manager
Intel Corporation
Public Company; 10,001+ employees; INTC; Semiconductors industry
October 1984 – August 1986 (1 year 11 months) Swindon, United Kingdom
Responsible for sales of system level products in UK and Scandinavia. Work as CME involved launches of new products (achieved fastest ramp up) and training of sales forces.
Richard Hovey's Organizations
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Chartered Management Institute
- January 2008 to Present
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Institute of Consulting
- January 2008 to Present
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Church of England
Ordained Priest- June 1996 to Present
Richard Hovey's Education
University of Durham, St John's College
Cert. Theology & Ministry, Theology
1993 – 1995
Cranfield University - Cranfield School of Management
MBA, Business Studies
1983 – 1984
Imperial College London
BSc (Eng), Electrical Engineering
1976 – 1979
Activities and Societies: Dramatic Society, Ski Club, Orienteering Club, Social Cultural and Amusements Board, Students' Union Council
Richard Hovey's Additional Information
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- Interests:
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sailing, singing, walking
- Groups and Associations:
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Corsham Chamber of Commerce
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