Richard Kercz

Richard Kercz is an applied psychology consultant, adviser, writer and personal development coach. He advises businesses, individuals, teams and executives on how to use psychology to succeed more consistently at work and life. He maintains both an in-person and email coaching service providing clients with unlimited email access to him, on demand when they need it most. He works closely with public and private organizations to assess, select, develop, promote and engage high-performing talent. Richard advises leading organizations in developing and executing evidence-based development activities to fully leverage and utilize the potential of every employee in the organization. His interactive workshops help organizations, teams and leaders understand the “psychology” of their workplaces and the impact that can have on their people and clients or the public. He uses validated and standardized psychometrics and psychophysiological profiling protocols to objectively identify hidden and untapped, strengths and abilities, unconscious derailers, personality traits, motivations, habits and conscious and unconscious processes that underlie who they are and how they work best as individuals and as teams. He works with leaders to understand how to engage employees more effectively and actualize more of their potential.

Recent Articles By Richard Kercz

Tame Your Monkey Mind - Access Peak Performance on Demand Self Improvement: Leadership • Published: August 28, 2019

Become aware of the trap of Monkey Mind. PLan to begin taking back control over focus and concentration and enjoyment in your work and personal life. Quickly assess if you need help moving forward.

Why Companies Hire Bad Employees - The Solution Business: Human Resources • Published: July 7, 2018

The solution to why companies hire bad employees. Assessments can quickly and accuratley assess candidate traits, motivations, and ability to perform and fit within a new organization.

The Untapped Power and Potential of Starting With a Brand New Shiny Year! Self Improvement: Personal Growth • Published: December 31, 2017

Start the new year with the proper mindset and approach. The new year is a time to reset and to transform your life in any way you see fit. Become an even better version of you.

Beware Your Hidden Personality Traits - Part 2 Self Improvement: Success • Published: January 28, 2016

This article looks at the 3 dominant personality traits that drive most regular behaviour. Gaining an awareness of these three traits will assist you in becoming more successful in your endeavours.

Your Hidden Personality Traits, Part 1 Self Improvement: Success • Published: January 27, 2016

Don't let your hidden personality traits sabotage your efforts to succeed. Gain an understanding of what to do to avoid failing.

Seven Questions to Ask a Vendor Before Purchasing Employee Assessments Business: Human Resources • Published: February 4, 2014

As a hiring manager, employee testing has become a regular, but not always well executed, part of the talent management process. However, if you have access to best-in-class tools and professional cost-effective interpretation support, the employee testing experience and the results are worth their weight in gold. We will assume that you have identified a set of competencies and the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities required.

Assessment Based Intervention in Family Owned and Operated Business Business: Human Resources • Published: June 20, 2008