About Mark Richards

Founder & Principal Consultant

Having served as a division head, director of curriculum, department chair, teacher, and librarian across public, independent, and international systems and more recently as an educational consultant and Certified Career Coach, I have sat on every side of the table.

I bridge high-level strategic vision with daily execution, whether designing future-ready curricula, leading systemic organizational change, or guiding individuals through critical career pivots. Grounded in curiosity and using an approach that balances encouragement and calculated risk-taking, I help clients transform uncertainty into momentum.

Through Soon Strategies, I partner with school leaders, organizations, and ambitious professionals to clarify purpose, align goals, and build long-term capacity—so you can navigate change and build what’s next with confidence.