In the early 1990s, Richard was involved in training government officials in strategic thinking and socio-political competence. Subsequently in the mid-1990s, he was actively engaged in community welfare projects and services. Currently, beside therapeutic consultation, Richard provides leadership training and consultancy to groups within public and private sector organisations. Most of these training and consultancy focus on enhancing knowledge and skills in relationship, communication, group facilitation, wellness, counselling and conflict management.