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LEADERSHIP TRANSFORMATION THROUGH IMMERSIVE EXPERIENCE

Former Olympic Coach guiding Founders and Leaders on the journey to unlock potential, breakthrough performance, and lasting transformation.

Whatever line of business you are in, whatever your mission or path of purpose… Welcome. This is extraordinary time on the planet and whether you realise it or not, your leadership is needed.

As a former elite athlete whose Olympic dream took a radical turn through injury at the peak of my career, I have spent most of my life devoted to exploring human potential as a coach of Olympic athletes and coaches, pioneering founders, leaders and teams globally.

While this work currently brings me into the heart of some of the world’s largest and most complex projects and organisations, increasingly I find myself venturing with these leaders into immersive experiences in the natural world — as a doorway to clarity of vision, connection and breakthrough.

I call this work The Heart of Leadership.

In 2026 we will bring Leaders together for life changing journeys in Tonga, Japan & Australia, and launch the year-long Heart of Leadership Collective.

Whether you’re launching a vision, deepening your path of purpose or scaling greatness in your team, there are three ways we can work together.

REGISTER YOUR INTEREST for 2026 HEART OF LEADERSHIP PROGRAMS

Three Clear Pathways.

HOL Collective

12-month leadership & mentorship journey

Transformative Retreats

Leadership Adventures - Tonga, Japan, Australia

Leadership & Teams

deep work with your organisation
Schedule a 1:1 Exploration Call

Words of support

Chip Richards is naturally and authentically a master-teacher. His life and his love are obvious for any and all to see. When choosing someone to teach how to live, it is best to find someone that demonstrates their wisdom naturally, not only intellectually. Chip’s Love and teachings need no words, only your willing presence.
Paul ChekFounder, C.H.E.K Institute
Paul Chek
Chip Richards is one of the people that actually embodies the concepts he shares with everything that he does. Application of what is taught by Chip is empowering and life-changing and he is one of a very few people that can teach this kind of information so that everyone can benefit from the message.
Richard Boyd Co-Founder, PT on the Net
Richard Boyd
You've always been inspirational in my life Chip, through your fearless and deliberate actions, and deeply connected consciousness.... I come alive when I'm around you and my passion for life increases ten-fold when I'm in your presence. You've instilled the confidence and clarity for me to succeed and be at peace at the same time. Thank you for believing in me, it helped me believe in myself.
Cooper Schell US Olympic Coach - Gold Medal, Moguls, 1998 Nagano Games
Chip has facilitated extremely effective breakthroughs in near-impossible situations where alignment between Teams, Organisations and Individuals was needed for success. Chip has a knack for dissecting a complex challenge, simplifying the problem to its core elements and guiding leaders to find and own the solution.
Mark St.GermainGlobal HSE Director, JGC
Mark St.Germain
Chip is simply the best facilitator and event host I’ve ever seen. He blends a highly intelligent approach with creativity, authenticity and heart. If you want to take an event or leadership gathering from good to great, Chip is your X factor.
Jono Fisher Founder, Wake Up Project
Jono Fisher
The Heart of Leadership experience is a profound way of bringing forth our capacity to be a leading force in life in visceral and undeniable manner. Chip is a skillful, heart-full and courageous facilitator that is weaving pure magic into the fabric of life. This experience is etched in my soul like an ornament of spirit.
Amir PaissGlobal Musician, Facilitator of the Art of Living
Amir Paiss
The training I received with Chip quite literally changed the course of my life, and therefore the lives of my clientele. I was masterfully taught the skills to become my authentic self and to let go beliefs and thought-patterns that did not serve my life or professional goals. When one approaches a goal with peace of mind, positive results are not only likely, they are inevitable!
Wendy BranchfieldFounder, Inside Out Training
Wendy Branchfield

Join the global launch of “The SEED of DREAMS”

Every great work of art, business venture and environmental movement started as the SEED of an idea inside of someone who believed enough to plant it in the world.

We each carry unique gifts of deep potential within us.
Natural callings that we came here to cultivate and share.

What dream is ready to grow through you?
LEARN ABOUT ‘THE SEED OF DREAMS’ LAUNCH EVENTS & 2025 MENTOR PROGRAM

“A beautiful and generous book.
Chip is offering us a chance to nurture and to grow.”

Seth Godin – Author, The Song of Significance

Insights on the path

Short Videos and podcasts to support your path of becoming who you came here to be.

DRAG TO EXPLORE
  • Videos

The Purpose of a Coach
  • Videos

Completing Your Year with Wisdom & Power | A guided process with Chip Richards
  • Videos

The Power of Intention
  • Podcast

Pete Isaia Podcast Episode #5: The Essence of Leadership – Responsibility, Commitment, Surrender
  • Videos

The Power of Committing to One Thing | Chip Richards
  • Podcast

SOMA Collective Podcast: Chip Richards – Lessons From the Inner Most Cave
The Purpose of a CoachVideos

The Purpose of a Coach

Completing Your Year with Wisdom & Power | A guided process with Chip RichardsVideos

Completing Your Year with Wisdom & Power | A guided process with Chip Richards

The Power of IntentionVideos

The Power of Intention

Pete Isaia Podcast Episode #5: The Essence of Leadership – Responsibility, Commitment, SurrenderPodcast

Pete Isaia Podcast Episode #5: The Essence of Leadership – Responsibility, Commitment, Surrender

The Power of Committing to One Thing | Chip RichardsVideos

The Power of Committing to One Thing | Chip Richards

SOMA Collective Podcast: Chip Richards – Lessons From the Inner Most CavePodcast

SOMA Collective Podcast: Chip Richards – Lessons From the Inner Most Cave

Getting Comfortable with Being UncomfortableVideos

Getting Comfortable with Being Uncomfortable

Where are You On the Mountain?Videos

Where are You On the Mountain?

What you get by achieving your goal is not as important as who you become by achieving your goal.

- Henry David Thoraeu

Let's connect

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We’d love to connect and explore the possibilities of having you join the 2026 Heart of Leadership program.  Please enter your details below to register your interest and/or to set up a direct call with one of the Team.  Hope to see you in Tonga!