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Richard Stockley

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I blend technical expertise with emotional intelligence to help organisations and leaders cut through complexity, deliver bold technology, and unlock potential

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Richard Stockley @richardstockley.bsky.social · Sep 10

Everyone thinks AI is the next tech revolution but it is only an enabler!

The real leap is a screenless era, releasing smartphones zombies into an augmented human-digital world via

✨ Natural interfaces
✨ AR navigation
✨ Invisible payments
✨ Lifelogging

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The Next Tech Revolution Isn’t AI - Richard Stockley

The next tech revolution isn't AI, but releasing smartphone zombies to return to an augmented, digital world with natural, human interfaces

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Richard Stockley @richardstockley.bsky.social · 4d

If you are interested in how digital currencies are impacting the world, check out this interview with the amazing Ricardo Correia

Future of Finance - Digital Currency:

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#FutureOfFinance #DigitalCurrencies #Bitcoin #StableCoins #Crypto #USDC

Future of Finance - Digital Currency - YouTube

A 3 part series talking to Ricardo Correia from r3.com about the future of finance with respect to digital currencies. These episodes discuss how, behind the...

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Richard Stockley @richardstockley.bsky.social · 5d

Cultivating your vision with a team can be can be one of the most challenging aspects of leadership!

Are your leadership skills ready?

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#coaching #executivecoaching #leadershipdevelopment #leadershipcoaching #skillsdevelopment #teamdevelopment

Cultivating Your Vision with a Team - Richard Stockley

Cultivating your vision with a team can be can be one of the most challenging aspects of leadership, are your leadership skills ready?

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Richard Stockley @richardstockley.bsky.social · 5d

Navigating IT projects can be like exploring uncharted territory - should you rely on a compass or a map? 🗺️🧭

My article explores why a compass-driven approach might be key to tackling complexity

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#ITLeadership #ProjectManagement #Agile #TechStrategy

Compass versus Map for Navigating IT Projects - Richard Stockley

Compass versus Map for Navigating IT Projects discusses the benefits of navigiating a project using a map (waterfall) and a compass (Agile)

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Richard Stockley @richardstockley.bsky.social · 11d

You can also read the full article here:

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AI in Reality - Richard Stockley

AI in Reality is a realistic view of the current state of AI and ethics, looking beyond the hype of ChatGPT and Generative AI, with industry expert Nayur Khan

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Richard Stockley @richardstockley.bsky.social · 11d

I still love this interview with Nayur Khan. 2 years on, and it is just as relevant, and the issues with AI that are discussed are still an issue ...

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#AI #ArtificialIntelligence ##MachineLearning #ChatGPT #LLM

AI In Reality

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Richard Stockley @richardstockley.bsky.social · 14d

✨ Celebrating Ada Lovelace Day ✨
I have 𝘁𝘄𝗼 𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗻 𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝗹𝗼𝘁𝘀 available within the Reed Women in Technology Community

Sign-up at the link below, or reach out directly if you’d like to be considered for one of the mentoring slots.

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#AdaLovelaceDay #WomenInTech

Richard Stockley @richardstockley.bsky.social · 14d

🎉 Got promoted within your org? Congrats but the hardest part isn’t learning the new job, it’s letting go of the old one!
Tips for shifting mindset, setting boundaries & leading confidently 👇

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#CareerGrowth #Leadership #Mindset #Promotion #Workplace #CareerTips

Navigating a Promotion Within the Same Organization - Richard Stockley

Navigating a promotion within the same organization can be a tug-of-war between the role you’re leaving behind and the role you’re stepping into

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Richard Stockley @richardstockley.bsky.social · 17d

Change is constant, but most organisations still handle it badly

When communication falters and people are ignored, chaos follows

Here’s how to manage transformation with clarity, empathy, and purpose
richardstockley.com/2025/10/10/the-chaos-of-change

#Leadership #ChangeManagement #Transformation

The Chaos of Change - Richard Stockley

Chaos of Change explores why organisational change fails, & how effective change management, leadership, and empathy can create lasting transformation

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Richard Stockley @richardstockley.bsky.social · 18d

“How are you?”
“Busy.” 😩

But are you really busy, or just stuck in the cycle? ⏳
Pause. Reflect. Rebalance. 💭

👉 richardstockley.com/2024/03/23/how-are-you-busy/

#Coaching #Wellbeing #Mindset #TimeManagement

How are you? Busy? - Richard Stockley

How are you? Busy? The issues coaches hear most is I'm too busy. I feel burned out. I've got no time. I'm stressed. I can’t cope. I’m exhausted.

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Richard Stockley @richardstockley.bsky.social · 18d

Do you .......... TikTok? 📺
I do, and you can already find over 35 videos and shorts at www.tiktok.com/@richard_sto...

New videos drop regularly so stay tuned 🙂

#AI #DigitalTransformation #FutureOfFinance #Software #Coding #Development #WomenInTech #Mentor

Richard Stockley @richardstockley.bsky.social · 20d

Do you .......... YouTube? 📺
I do, and you can already find over 35 videos and shorts at
www.youtube.com/@richard_sto...
New videos drop regularly so stay tuned 🙂

#AI #DigitalTransformation #FutureOfFinance #Software #Coding #Development #WomenInTech #Mentor

Richard Stockley @richardstockley.bsky.social · 24d

Are you firefighting or building the future? 🔥
In 25+ years I’ve seen how leaders slip into tactical mode, and the long-term cost of ignoring strategy. Here’s how to strike the right balance 👇

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#StrategicThinking #Leadership

Behaving Tactically Versus Strategically - Richard Stockley

Behaving tactically versus strategically can erode long-term success. Insights from 25+ years on balancing fighting fires vs. strategic thinking

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Richard Stockley @richardstockley.bsky.social · 26d

🚗 Are you riding shotgun in your own life? Or driving the journey?

It’s easy to confuse busyness with progress - but without intention, you’ll stay a passenger. Take the wheel today and checkout my post below. 🛣️

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#SelfAwareness #LifeDesign #Mindfulness

Are you a passenger in your own life? - Richard Stockley

In today’s world, our attention is a commodity that is heavily traded among various bidders: social media platforms, addictive gaming sessions, binge-worthy TV shows, and more. The question then arise...

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Richard Stockley @richardstockley.bsky.social · 26d

🚀 Biggest job search mistake in the current market? Stopping too soon.
👉 Keep applying even during interviews - don’t wait for offers that may never come.
💡 Finish strong: stop only once you’ve landed the role!

#CareerTips #JobSearch #FinishStrong

Richard Stockley @richardstockley.bsky.social · 26d

Ever notice how the past can hold the keys to moving forward in your career? 🔑

I’ve written about why looking backwards can be the smartest step for growth.

Read more here 👇

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#Leadership #Coaching #Reflection #CareerProgression #Blog #Article

Moving Forwards by Looking Backwards - Richard Stockley

Moving Forwards by Looking Backwards discusses how it’s easy to focus your career on the summit ahead, whilst forgetting the beauty behind you

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Richard Stockley @richardstockley.bsky.social · 27d

Ever feel caught up in the rush of daily life? 💭 Sometimes stepping back is the only way to truly see ahead. I wrote about the power of pausing to gain perspective:

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#Perspective #Mindfulness #Wellbeing #Leadership #ExecutiveCoaching #Resilience

The Power of Perspective - Richard Stockley

Power of Perspective: why is perspective so important; how does it influence our mental health, decision-making, and ability to process information

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Richard Stockley @richardstockley.bsky.social · Sep 23

And who knows, maybe polite prompting will save me from being dismantled by sentient fridges one day, or they will keep me around to change the batteries or something. 🤔🪫

Richard Stockley @richardstockley.bsky.social · Sep 23

Are you an AI pleaser? I am.

Maybe it's my reassuringly Northern upbringing, or a hedging-my-bets strategy for a post-apocalyptic, synthetic-intelligence future, but I always use my manners when asking an LLM to do something.

Feels proper!

#AI #Prompting #Manners #LLM #TechHumour #FutureThinking

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Richard Stockley @richardstockley.bsky.social · Sep 22

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🍀 Good luck with your interviews! 🍀

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I blend technical expertise with people-centered leadership, as both a Fractional IT… · Experience: Architecture as a Service · Education: The University of Manchester · Location: Manchester · 500+ co...

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Richard Stockley @richardstockley.bsky.social · Sep 22

6️⃣ Don’t waffle!
Keep your answers:
✔️ Concise
✔️ Precise
✔️ Focussed

That way, your interviewer knows exactly when you’re done.

Richard Stockley @richardstockley.bsky.social · Sep 22

5️⃣ Answer with examples
Link your answers to real experiences.
It helps the interviewer picture you in the role.

Richard Stockley @richardstockley.bsky.social · Sep 22

4️⃣ Ask if you don’t understand
Good interviewers ask open questions.
But sometimes they’re too vague.

Don’t guess.
👉 Ask for clarity.
👉 Then answer the right question.

Richard Stockley @richardstockley.bsky.social · Sep 22

3️⃣ Take your time
Slow things down. Breathe.

A 1–2 second pause feels long to you, but to the interviewer it’s nothing.
Give yourself time = stronger answers.

Richard Stockley @richardstockley.bsky.social · Sep 22

2️⃣ Make the right entrance
✔️ Choose your outfit in advance.
✔️ If in-person: solid handshake + confident hello.
✔️ If virtual: test your tech, tidy your workspace, avoid interruptions.

Richard Stockley @richardstockley.bsky.social · Sep 22

1️⃣ Arrive early
Physically or virtually.
Don’t add stress by being late.

Arriving early = shows keenness + gives you space to calm your nerves.