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Richard Chandler, MA, LPC, The Business Partners Counselor
Richard Chandler, MA, LPC is a dynamic speaker, workshop facilitator, and executive coach who brings psychological insight to business relationships. With decades of experience working with CEOs, business partners, and leadership teams, Richard delivers engaging presentations that inform how organizations approach communication, conflict resolution, and team dynamics.
Richard's unique background in both business consulting and psychotherapy allows him to address the human elements that often determine organizational success.
Speaking and Facilitation
Richard's workshops on adaptability, personality types, and effective leadership consistently receive positive feedback for their practical impact and immediate applicability. Whether facilitating an intimate executive workshop or delivering a keynote, Richard connects authentically with audiences, leaving them with actionable strategies for professional growth and organizational effectiveness.
Speaking and Presentation Topics:
Navigating Business Partner Relationships: Strategies for resolving conflicts and building stronger partnerships based on psychological principles and effective communication techniques.
Adaptability in Leadership: Using the AQai Adaptability framework to help leaders and organizations thrive through change and uncertainty in today's business environment.
Personality Types in the Workplace: Leveraging Myers-Briggs® and other personality assessment tools to improve team dynamics, enhance communication, and increase productivity.
Executive Team Alignment: Techniques for bringing leadership teams into cohesion around organizational goals while respecting individual differences and strengths.
The Psychology of Effective Business Communication: Understanding the psychological barriers to communication and implementing strategies to overcome them in professional settings.
Building Resilient Organizations: Creating systems and cultures that support mental health, stress management, and sustainable high performance in business environments.
What Value Does Richard Bring as a Podcast Guest?
Richard Chandler brings transformative insights on communication, partnership dynamics, and organizational alignment to any podcast focused on business leadership or interpersonal effectiveness. His expertise is particularly valuable for audiences seeking practical frameworks to improve:
Language & Communication Precision
Richard explains how specific language patterns either lock people into fixed identities or create space for growth and change. His techniques for avoiding absolutist language and using time-specific references reduce defensiveness in critical conversations.
Organizational Clarity
Drawing from extensive experience, Richard demonstrates how misaligned definitions cause significant business problems. His methodology includes dedicated processes for creating shared vocabulary across departments (especially between sales and operations), resulting in improved execution and reduced conflict.
Partnership Effectiveness
Richard's "above/below the line" framework provides partners with a visual model to distinguish between operational roles and ownership responsibilities. This practical approach helps business owners maintain productive relationships while making strategic decisions.
Strategic Planning
Richard's structured approach to business planning follows a specific sequence: future visioning, goal development, quarterly objectives, and prioritization—creating alignment and consistent progress toward shared goals.
Richard's Insight as a Guest Speaker
As a speaker, Richard Chandler delivers actionable insights through engaging presentations that transform how business leaders communicate, collaborate, and create strategic plans. His talks are particularly impactful for:
- Business Partnerships - Richard's framework for partner communication includes practical strategies for consultation versus information sharing, creating appropriate environments for strategic discussions, and maintaining objectivity when assessing roles.
- Leadership Teams - His approach to structured meetings demonstrates how separating operational discussions from strategic planning transforms decision-making effectiveness. Richard provides specific guidance on creating ideal environments for expansive thinking.
- Cross-Functional Teams - Richard's insights on shared definitions and precise communication are particularly valuable for organizations struggling with silos between departments. His priority definition exercise offers immediate application.
- Growth-Stage Companies - For businesses transitioning from solopreneur to team structures, Richard's guidance on self-awareness in leadershipand letting go of roles that don't align with strengthsprovides crucial perspective for scaling effectively.
Richard's presentations combine theoretical frameworks with practical exercises, ensuring audiences leave with immediately applicable tools for improving their businesses and partnerships.
Sample of Recent Appearances
A selection of Richard's recent podcast, speaking and workshop appearances.
Podcasts
The Long Strange Trip Podcast with Josh Patrick - Episode 3: Reinvention and Renewal: Navigating Life's Unexpected Paths with Richard Chandler
For Better or For Work - When Things Go Wrong (Richard Chandler & Julie Kyker)
Neuroscience of Coaching - Practical Mind-Body Tools for Coaches and Clients (Richard Chandler)
Speaking
Minnebar 19 - From Friction to Consensus: Tools for Tackling Tough Conversations for Partners & Teams
Minnebar is a participant-led unconference where the tech community can share knowledge, discover new ideas, and connect.
Workshops
DRB Consulting - Tools for Strategic and Visual Thinking for Enhanced Project Results
Current Accessibility Solutions - MBTI® Step II and People Styles at Work
JP Morgan Chase Bank, Minneapolis - MBTI® Step II and People Styles at Work
City of Melrose, Minnesota - Giving Effective Feedback
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