Testimonials

What Others Say About Peak Stride Advisors

"I had the privilege of working with Rich Dec during Prudential’s cultural transformation journey, and his leadership left a lasting impact. Rich brought a unique ability to ignite ideation, foster collaboration, and connect people deeply to the company’s mission. He didn’t just inspire creativity—he built structures that allowed innovative ideas to take root and scale, translating cultural momentum into measurable business results. Through his guidance, we unlocked new ways of working that generated millions in savings for the firm while simultaneously strengthening employee engagement and alignment to purpose. Rich has a rare talent for bridging strategy with execution, ensuring that culture isn’t just a “nice to have,” but a true driver of performance and growth. If you are looking for someone who can spark innovation, empower teams, and deliver both cultural and financial impact, I highly recommend Rich. "

Lauren M. Jensen, former Head of Transformation for US Businesses, Prudential

"I’ve had the privilege of working closely with Rich for nearly a year, helping us transition to a self-managing team concept. I can honestly say that any organization would be lucky to have him as a partner. What sets Rich apart is his ability to balance business performance with genuine human outcomes. He doesn’t just focus on the numbers. He helps our team members and leaders build the skills, habits and behaviours that drive lasting change. If you’re looking for a consulting partner who understands both the people and performance sides of the equation, I can’t recommend him highly enough"

Patrice Denis, Senior Leader, Medibank

"I worked with Rich during a period of rapid growth as we launched a business in the midst of COVID. His leadership coaching was invaluable in helping me navigate the challenges of scaling quickly, motivating teams, and leading through constant change. His insights and guidance strengthened both my effectiveness as a leader and the resilience of our organization."

Louise Curbishley, ex Wall St. CFO

"Leading the turnaround of a manufacturing plant is no mean feat. With Rich's help I was able to diagnose and then address some of the underlying challenges that my site was facing regarding two way dialogue, respect and context. Before Rich's interventions, many of my junior and middle managers felt unheard and under-invested in. Afterwards, several of those colleagues have broken through to become effective senior leaders of their functions at a pace they would not have previously thought realistic. I consider myself fortunate to have had Rich as the consultant and coach for our plant. Rich brings both an easy going attitude and good charisma to his work. This isn't something I underestimate because he was compelling in presentations to hundreds and also helped colleagues become more relaxed and open up during individual coaching sessions. I also found him diligent and flexible which made it really easy to make the most of his services. On a personal note he is also well read which I consider a big plus!"

Olly Nguyen, Senior Director, Global Consumer Goods Company

"Your integrity and client impact are world class"

CEO, ex McKinsey

"Rich is an excellent partner and a strong listener. Our experience ranged from 1:1 Executive Coaching with our senior leadership team to larger group sessions."

Chief People Officer, scaling Fintech company

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