Cobalt Red

Posts and Provocations

  • Vulnerability- your superpower?

    Vulnerability is definitely an under explored topic-for both men and women. Often seen as a weakness, I believe we should redefine it as a superpower which encompasses confidence, self awareness and authenticity.

  • Bologna and Cobalt Red

    Another glorious month in Bologna, living and speaking Italian. On our arrival hundreds of Bolognese were sporting blue and red colours. Their team had just reached the Champions leagues for the first time in 62 years. Know I loved the city especially when I saw cobalt blue and red napkins nestled together!

  • 50 clients and still going!



    When I set up my coaching business, Cobalt Red, just under 5 years ago, I decided that 20% of my work would be offered on a pro bono basis.

    I am delighted to announce that I have now coached over 50 pro bono clients from more than 12 African countries all of whom are the alumni of the African Leadership Academy (ALA). This seminal organisation takes the crème de la crème of young people from across the African continent. They are supported to complete their first degree, then often move on to Oxford, Harvard, Stanford and other prestigious universities for a second degree- be that a PhD or MBA.

    They are undoubtedly the leaders and entrepreneurs of tomorrow and the coaching partnership I create with them is the catalyst for so much more.

    The experience is one which is challenging, rewarding and sometimes humbling-and I wouldn’t have missed it for the world.

    My thanks go to my clients, some of whom are listed below and those at ALA who helped to have it happen.

  • Incongruent? Is this where you park your bike?

    Love this photo from one of our favouite restaurants in Bologna.

    Not the usual place for bikes!

  • Incongruence 2

    Incongruence-the difference between the expected and perceived experience.

    Please take note ….
    Not when you are on Zoom or Teams
    And certainly not if you live in Edinburgh as I do.

  • Incongruence 2

    Incongruence-the difference between the expected and perceived experience.

  • One Day

    Have you read One Day by David Nicholls or perhaps you are watching the Netflix series?


    is it ONE DAY
    or
    DAY ONE

    and if it is not Day One
    to what are you saying yes?
    what is stopping you?
    how are you going to address the obstacles you see and feel?
    how important is this to you?

    It is all about provoking disruption – which is how I describe my coaching style.