Working
With Me
I'm Richard Gray, and for over 25 years I've helped ambitious founders and scaling businesses turn hard work into the growth, profit and clarity they actually deserve.
Right now, that work centres on AI. Most businesses are adopting AI faster than they're governing it, and most of the guidance out there is either generic hype or enterprise compliance built for companies ten times their size. Neither helps a business owner who just needs to know where they stand.
That's why I built Canoe AI: to help organisations get this right, at a size and pace that fits them. AI Governance Strategy, built in the spirit of ISO 42001. AI Adoption that's actually planned rather than accidental. AI Agent creation and adoption, with oversight designed in from day one. And AI Strategy that ties all of it back to what's always mattered: growth, people and profit.
I still love the work I've always done: helping people gain clarity on where their business is going and building the plans and activity to get them there. AI hasn't changed that. It's just changed what "getting there" now needs to include.
Whether it's shadow AI nobody's mapped, an Agentic rollout nobody's overseeing, or simply not knowing where to start, I'd love to help.
Contact me if this is what you want for your business.
People I've Worked With
Qualifications
Canoe is a member of the Mindshop network and I’m an Accredited Mindshop Facilitator, trained in the delivery of proven business growth tools and techniques that have been developed to help ambitious businesses achieve profitable and sustainable growth.
Being a member of this global network allows me to provide tailored solutions to clients in areas such as growth, profit, leadership and strategy.
Through Mindshop, I can leverage innovative online coaching and training technologies to provide business growth support to any sized client, anywhere in the world.
- Accredited Mindshop Facilitator
- mBIT Coach
- Wiley Everything DiSC Certified Practitioner
- Motivational Maps Certified Practitioner
Testimonials
Joe David – Nephos
Prior to working with Richard, I was sceptical about the benefits of a business coach. However, his support has been the key driver in our business successes over the past 18 months. Richard has not only supported the growth of the business, but also myself as the owner and my staff too.
His support and advice assisted me to in being nominated as finalist for young business person of the year and vastly improved my confidence in all aspects of business. Myself and Nephos couldn't recommend Richard more highly for any ambitious business looking to grow.
Kaylie Bloxham – Bloxham PR
Richard has been fundamental in accelerating Bloxham PR to the next level. We have experienced unprecedented growth over the past 12 months.
Richard has not only been a catalyst for this growth, but also allowed the pace of change to remain manageable through the knowledge and expertise he passes on through the coaching sessions.
Working with Richard has most notably helped me to strategise, plan for the future, effectively manage resource, and productise our service offering – all integral aspects to future proofing the business, improving operational efficiencies and ultimately making the business more profitable.
Felicity Read – Leapfrog PR
Richard is the rudder that helps steer our business in the right direction. Without him we’d be paddling an erratic course with little focus. With him, we improve our chances of keeping in the fast water, with greater energy and efficiency.
