"I have never experienced anyone who can bring so much fun and motivation to a subject. Theory is always a dry subject, but thanks to Richie, I had a lot of fun in the seminar and was also able to pass the exam successfully. In addition, the seminar and the way it was conducted motivated me to delve even deeper into software testing."

"I've rarely met anyone who explains complex testing topics as clearly and thoroughly as Richard (Richie) Seidl. He doesn't just teach theory — Richie listens, asks the right questions, and tailors his content to make it immediately applicable to real-world challenges. His deep experience in the field shines through in every interaction, and his passion for software quality is contagious. If you're looking to improve your team's testing knowledge, skills, or culture, Richie is someone I wholeheartedly recommend."

"Very lively and genuinely funny. You can tell that Richie is passionate about the subject and brings a lot of real experience to the table."

"The sessions are lively and entertaining. Even dry topics come across as genuinely interesting. Every question gets a professional answer that actually makes sense."

"Always a pleasure working with Richie. Great input, great training."

"I've seen Richie at trainings and talks, and every time it was both informative and genuinely engaging. We keep working together, and it keeps being great. Looking forward to future projects. Thank you, Richie. Warmest recommendation."

"During a test automation project from 2021 to 2022, I had the good fortune of working with Richie. His comprehensive expertise and experience in software testing, particularly in test automation, made a strong impression on me. With his guidance, I was able to sharpen my skills and develop a much deeper understanding of test processes. I'm genuinely grateful for the lessons I took away from our collaboration."

"Recording the podcast was a lot of fun. The atmosphere was very relaxed, like chatting with a good colleague about the topic you love most. Richie asked exactly the right questions, so I always felt well guided and never had to worry about how the conversation would go."

"Working with Richie means operating with a consistently positive energy. When it comes to complex quality goals, pragmatic solution concepts, or meaningful measurement through automation in the CD/CI pipeline, you're absolutely at a safe flight level with a quality veteran like Richie as your wingman."

"I recruited Richie for a large Quality Assurance project with one of our energy clients, and from day one, our team at GP+S Interim valued how straightforward yet reliable the collaboration was. Richie met the client's requirements 100 percent and communicated openly, transparently, and constructively with everyone involved. We're still in touch and already looking forward to the next project together."

"Richie has been a valuable companion on our agile journey for several years now. As "Agile Natives", we especially appreciate his outside perspective, his directness, and his sensitivity. Heart with the people, head fully in the work. Both in testing and in team development, we've taken a big step forward after every workshop."

"Richard is a very reliable person with high social and methodical skills. I have been working with him in strategic projects in software testing and together we are still writing software test related books. Working with Richard is always a pleasure."

"I can recommend Richard Seidl as a person with great recognition and deep experience of Test Management. Achievement oriented and also an inspiring expert. He is very pleasant to work with. Its my pleasure to work with him and I can strongly endorse Richard Seidl."

"Richard is a top Test-Manager and innovative Test-Consultant, who cares about getting top-quality in software testing and software quality management. He writes innovative papers and books on the subject. He is highly appreciated by his colleagues and customers."

"Richard is not only highly competent but also genuinely warm as a conversation partner, coach, and trainer. He lives and breathes the topic of agility. But he doesn't just operate within the "method construct", he always keeps the company, the organisation, and its capacity to adapt in view. Very attentive, very results-oriented. A truly good coach!"

"In the coaching process, Richard Seidl is an open-minded and attentive companion who gives his coachee plenty of space, guiding them through structured self-reflection with well-chosen, often pointed questions. Very inspiring! What I particularly appreciate is his calm yet positive and warm presence, which invites a solution-focused and confident outlook."

"Richard, I want to thank you for being my "travel companion" through this. It was a truly wonderful and exciting experience, one I wouldn't want to miss for anything. From not knowing what I wanted at the start to feeling genuinely satisfied and knowing my own value, it was a beautiful journey of discovery. Thank you from the bottom of my heart!"

"Richard is an attentive listener and an appreciative conversation partner. He manages to create a space of trust, engage with his counterpart empathetically, and support the process of finding solutions."

"There are many excellent coaches and consultants in the field of digitalization and agile. What sets Richard apart is his approach. I've come to know him as someone who can build bridges between people, speaking the language of both IT professionals and managers. He brings new ideas to the table and actually follows through on them."

"Richard is a remarkably empathetic person who accompanies the coaching process with expertise and helpful guidance, challenging the coachee to bring out their very best."

"I got to know Richard Seidl through a shared coaching training and from his talks. I greatly appreciate his calm, enthusiastic and humorous manner, as well as his Austrian accent. His feedback has always felt very clear, appreciative and genuinely useful, something I could actually work with. As a computer scientist, he brings a solid technical background and a real skill for connecting topics from digital transformation with personal development. That makes him a credible contact for coaches, trainers and consultants who want to offer their services digitally, as well as for companies and organisations navigating change management in the context of increasing digitalisation."

"Richard Seidl is the person who gives truly moving talks when it comes to technology, digitalization, and what it means to be human. He has a gift for stirring something in his audience that keeps resonating long after the talk is over."

"When Richard Seidl takes the stage, technology and IT suddenly appear in a completely different light: exciting, charismatic, opening up new worlds. I instantly turn into a digitalization fan. That's Richard Seidl's charm. And of course his deep expertise, and his ability to bring the audience along for the ride."

"Richard has already spoken twice at our Accenture-hosted Testing Nights, and each time he impressed with his expertise and won the audience over straight away with his relaxed style. Looking forward to the next Testing Night with you!"

"Richard is the most likeable tech person in the world, and he manages to win over everyone, whether they're skeptical, overwhelmed, or already fascinated by digitalization. He cuts through what seems complicated with a lot of humor and hits the nail right on the head. An experience!"

"An incredible depth of expertise paired with the art of creative communication. I've rarely seen anyone who presents complex topics in a way that's equally engaging for both laypersons and experts. Serious when it's needed, entertaining when it's appropriate. A speaker and coach you're happy to listen to."

"Richard has been a quality leader for many years. He continues to innovate, always prioritizing a quality attitude. He shares his experiences and ideas through his speaking, training and his awesome podcast. Both as a listener and guest of his Software Testing Unleashed podcast, I appreciate his deep knowledge of software testing practices and history."

"Richard has a knack for asking awesome questions that bring out stuff his podcast listeners appreciate. His experience in quality made the difference in our interview, providing context and challenging me in a positive way. It amazes me how he brought out the best of me and made it easy for me to share what I know and value most about quality and agile."

"Richard is a very well known figure in the testing community, in German speaking countries and beyond, who is recognised as a technical expert in agile testing. What really sets Richard apart is the contribution he makes to the community through his writing, thoughtful blogging, conference speaking and, most recently, his regular insightful podcast."

"With his podcast, Richie showcases the many different voices and faces of the German-speaking software testing community. In every episode, he engages with fascinating guests from all areas of testing, meeting them at eye level. He's a genuine friend and advocate of our discipline!"

"I have been working with Richard in strategic projects in the field of software testing and together we are still writing software test related books. Working with Richard is always a pleasure."

"I had the pleasure of joining Richard Seidl on his podcast 'Software Testing Unleashed' to talk about the future of software testing and how it's taught at Vilnius University. Richard asked clear, thoughtful questions that made it easy to discuss complex topics. He's passionate about our profession and works hard to make software testing better known and respected around the world. I recommend Richard for his dedication to software engineering, testing and quality — he cares deeply about these disciplines and inspires others to do the same."

"I have been having the pleasure of working with Richard for many years on multiple occasions, sharing the passion on building community around Quality and Testing. Richard's podcast series is a gem, and provides really good learning opportunity for the international testing community. His selection of guests and topics shows his deep and wide knowledge in the field. Additionally He is also contributing to the testing profession with his books, talks, as well as working in ISTQB as the vice chair of the specialist working group, responsible for building ISTQB syllabus products for different domains (like automotive, gaming, finance). I can just recommend to anyone to connect to Richard and listen to or participate in his podcast as He is an amazing and friendly host."

"I've crossed paths with Richard at several conferences, in podcast recording and voluntary work. Richard is a bright and positive person with an amazing amount of software testing ideas. It is a pleasure to share ideas with him regarding where to take software testing, what to improve, and where quality fits in these days. He's a good and dedicated ISTQB team leader in his voluntary work, which I share as another ISTQB active member. It is great to see him take the team forward with the rest of the team! Regarding his famous software testing podcast series, I've had the pleasure of working together to create one episode. He's such a professional and fun host for his podcast. He fluently makes the recording session a joyful and fun experience, resulting in a good-quality podcast for the audience."

"Richard interviewed me for his podcast at the OOP conference. In setting up the interview, he was professional and organised, ensuring that we had the opportunity for a preliminary conversation to outline the scope and expectations of the podcast. He ensured that we had a booked time and then, on the day, ensured I knew where to find him. Everything was set up and the recording went well, with a conversation that could have gone on much longer than the podcast timing constraint! A pleasure to work with."

"Before I met Richie for the first time, I already knew him as a book author. So I knew that he was didactically gifted. Since then, I spoke to him repeatedly at various conferences, and last year I had the pleasure of recording a podcast episode with him. I know Richie to be a very thoughtful, sensitive and pleasant fellow whose sort of 'holistic' view of testing is an absolute asset to the community. If QA had more influencers like him, our job might be easier."

"In my view, very few people live and breathe the topic of testing with this kind of passion. Richie isn't just exceptionally knowledgeable across the whole field, he manages to inspire people through his coaching, talks, seminars, and podcasts. The word "future optimist" gets filled with actual meaning and brought to life."

"I've known Richie for many years and have always experienced him as a thoughtful, open-minded, and above all highly professional IT specialist. Anyone looking for someone who is not only an outstanding test specialist and coach, but who also knows all(!) the relevant technologies, techniques, and processes, should not miss out on Richard Seidl."

"Richard is a true specialist in software testing. As a fellow consultant, I had a close-up view of how he draws on his foundational knowledge, which he also shares as a trainer and makes available as an author, combined with broad hands-on experience across nearly all areas of quality assurance, to support clients as effectively as possible in their projects."

"Richie lives software quality. It's rare to meet someone with this concentration of expertise who is still such an attentive listener and genuinely values the expertise of others. I got to know Richie at various events and had the honor of being a guest on his podcast, where his attentive and empathetic style gives his guests the space to show their best selves."

"Richie Seidl is a proven expert in software quality assurance: as a consultant, book author, conference speaker and one of the editors-in-chief of German Testing Magazine. His podcast 'Software Testen' enjoys strong support from the community and helps bring the topic to a wider audience. I myself have had the pleasure of joining him for two episodes. Absolutely worth a listen!"

"I met Richie at the software testing retreat in October 2024, and very much enjoyed his contributions to the wide ranging discussions. His points especially about teams and communication were insightful. It was a real pleasure to continue the discussion in his podcast, which he managed with great skill and professionalism, making the process of the recording very easy for me."