Richard was diagnosed with Hypertrophic Obstructive Cardiomyopathy (HOCM) in 2000 and had a Septal Alcohol Ablation (SAB) in 2006. As subsequent cardiac examinations were satisfactory, his follow ups now take place every 2 years. Richard has worked as a consultant, coach and facilitator; focusing on strategic change programmes, using appreciative inquiry processes. He has successfully initiated cultural change programmes in various businesses. Richard is now retired and lives by the sea.