​Hi, I'm Richard Norris, founder of Its Going To Be Great, a not-for-profit site I started a few years back, dedicated to mindfulness, happiness and well . . . trying to give a little back to a world that has given me so much. ​I'm a Certified Life Coach and Solution Focused Coach from the Universal Coach Institute.

​How do I know if I need a Life Coach?

If you are asking this question, you aren't alone. It's a big decision. Here are some indicators that life coaching might be right for you:
  • You're pretty sure that what you are doing now isn't where you want your life to head. But you're not exactly sure where or what that is
  • You have a habit of putting off experiences until the time is right, or until you can afford it
  • You are good at analysing, but spin on committing to decisions
  • You miss the happy confident person you used to be
  • You don't wholeheartedly enjoy the success of others

​Do any of these sound like you?

How can a Life Coach help?​

​Life coaches are different - but broadly our role is to help people reach their goals in life.

My approach is to take a step by step approach, starting with helping you discover what's going on right now - sort of like a stock-take. Based on what we discover, I will guide you through a process to design a "future you" - the person you really want to be. And I will help you make decisions to change - to go from where you are right now to the new you. 

So that things start getting better , , , and stay that way.

My programmes . . .

Life Kindness Signature Programme

NZ$495.00

A five-session programme aimed at designing a new "you"!


We begin with a questionnaire - finding out a bit about your self. Who are you? What's going on? What do you dream about? What's getting in the way?


Session one: Here we start to build a richer picture of the present you. Getting real and honest about where you are right now - using the yoga technique of "mind on your shoulder".


Sessions two and three: We start to move on to the fun stuff. Working with you to imagine what you want your life to be. How you want to feel - be talked about - what you really want to to be doing. What does the new you look like?


Sessions four and five: Moving from design to action. Woking out the priorities - and where to start - and how to start. Working with you to develop a thoughtful and inspiring plan to move from thinking and designing to acting and doing. From dreaming to living the life you want to lead.


This programme can be spread over 5 or 10 weeks and includes:

  • A complimentary pre-programme 15 minute exploratory chat
  • Initial questionnaire - completed by you, reviewed by me
  • Five 50-minute one-on-one sessions
  • Exercises - to be completed by you in between each session
  • Post programme report - summarising your journey - prepared and provided by me
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Like Kindness Fast Track Programme

NZ$330.00

A three-session fast track programme aimed at designing a new "you"! This is essentially a condensed version of our signature programme.


We begin with a questionnaire - finding out a bit about your self. Who are you? What's going on? What do you dream about? What's getting in the way?


Session one: Here we start to build a richer picture of the present you. Getting real and honest about where you are right now - using the yoga technique of "mind on your shoulder". 


Session two: We move on to the fun stuff. Working with you to imagine what you want your life to be. How you want to feel - be talked about - what you really want to to be doing. What does the new you look like?


Session three: Moving from design to action. Woking out the priorities - and where to start - and how to start. Working with you to develop a thoughtful and inspiring plan to move from thinking and designing to acting and doing. From dreaming to living the life you want to lead.


This programme can be spread over 3 (weekly) or 6 (fortnightly) weeks and includes:

• A complimentary pre-programme 15 minute exploratory chat

• Initial questionnaire - completed by you, reviewed by me

• Three 50-minute one-on-one sessions

• Exercises - to be completed by you in between each session
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LIfe Kindness Freestyle

NZ$125.00

Life Kindness Freestyle - One or more single sessions, offering flexibility.


For for those who may be already part of the way on your personal journey. Or where you really don't know where to start - or how to re-start . . .


LIke all Life Kindness programmes, we start with a questionnaire. For you to complete. Telling me what's up. Where you are at. What you would like to get from the session.


What's included:


  • Questionnaire (for your first session) - completed by you, reviewed by me
  • One 50 minute session
  • Exercises - (between sessions if you choose)
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How do I start?
Fill out the contact form you see on this page - ask me anything . . . OR sign up for one of my programmes 
How will we connect?
Our sessions will be by video, by phone or email. I can work with Zoom, Skype, Google Hangouts . . . and probably your favourite system too. Our way of connecting must be something you are comfortable with . .

What will be required of you?
​If you choose me . . . you will need to be honest about your self. You will need to take quality time out of your day to do exercises. You will need to be prepared to challenge yourself and maybe frighten yourself a little. And you will need to be ready to work hard to make and sustain the life changes that you choose . . .

How long will I need to sign up for?
That's your choice. We can work via my Freestyle programme, session by session . . . or you can commit to a series of three (Fast-track) or five (Signature) sessions.

    Drop me a line . . .