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Richard Spence

Richard draws together award-winning creativity from film and television with communication skills from strategic consultancy with Government and business.

As broadcast strategist to UK Government departments, Richard advised Ministers for Science and Health, translated policy into pictures and created innovative commercial deals with broadcasters. Previously a film director and screenwriter, he produced heavy-weight TV presenters, directed a Hollywood western and won fifteen international film awards. He brings visual and lateral thinking to Exetor, helping leaders to understand others' points of view and get their message across to wider audiences.

Richard coaches emerging talent up to board level so leaders increase their impact, influence and confidence to explore fresh ideas. Clients include the Cabinet Office, Home Office, Discovery Networks, Royal Sun Alliance and the BBC. He has also co-directed the largest national branch of the charity 'Samaritans', working for more than a decade to support those in acute emotional distress. From this, he believes in people's great potential and their capacity to grow.

• M.A. in Classics, Oxford University
• Post-Graduate Diploma in Advanced Executive Coaching

Richard's international experience and leadership in creative industries brings individuals and organizations the ability to connect many different points of view with a clarity and focus that delivers results.

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