Our Background
About Us
Catalysing Change with Cobalt
Empowering Teams and Leaders to Uncover Potential and Drive Lasting Success
Cobalt Human Solutions is inspired by the unique qualities of cobalt, a metal that, under the right conditions, catalyses powerful change and often outperforms other elements. We believe that, like cobalt, people and organisations can reach extraordinary heights when given the support they need. At Cobalt, we facilitate this process, partnering with clients to help them create the conditions needed for long-term success.
Our role is to guide you through the process of recognising the challenges and issues, identifying the causal factors and promoting the positive changes needed. We bring clarity to the human dynamics within your organisation, empowering leaders and teams to uncover their full potential. Through tailored strategies focused on human factors, stress management, leadership and teamwork, we support clients in building a resilient, adaptive workplace.
Tying this all together is the number 27, cobalt’s position on the periodic table, and a meaningful link to our founder, Dan, who served on 27 Squadron (Chinooks) in the RAF. This connection strengthens our commitment to helping organisations identify and harness their innate strengths, fostering growth and performance, just as cobalt catalyses change.
Lasting Change
Why Are We Called Cobalt?
Cobalt refers to number 27 on the periodic table, a metal that is typically used as a catalyst for change in chemical reactions, and is infinitely recyclable. We believe this is the perfect analogy for what we do-our services act as the springboard for long lasting organisational and individual transformation.
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Meet The Team
Our team is made up of an eclectic mix of Human Factors experts and coaches, boasting valuable experience and qualifications. To ask about any of our team members or if you simply have a question for us, don’t hesitate to reach out.
About Dan
Our Founder
Dan, the founder of Cobalt Human Solutions, brings 30 years of experience from a multitude of sectors, including his 20 years of service in the Royal Air Force, where he led teams in high-stakes, high-pressure environments. With an extensive background in managing human factors and navigating complex challenges, Dan understands what it takes to unlock human potential under intense conditions. From coordinating helicopter fleets at high speeds and low altitudes to handling critical, real-time decisions, his expertise in communication, teamwork, and stress management is invaluable.
With the British Military being renowned for providing the best training in the world, Dan oversaw the delivery and assurance of training management systems for Human Factors across Defence, supporting 2000+ facilitators and 250,000 trainees.
Utilising all of his academic and practical experience, Dan now helps businesses identify the key tenets of behavioural psychology, enabling them to gain and sustain competitive advantage.
Dan founded Cobalt Human Solutions to share these insights with organisations, helping them recognise and build on the unique strengths of their people. His approach emphasises understanding the human element within the workplace and creating environments where individuals and teams can thrive, allowing organisations to identify growth opportunities and promote positive, lasting change in order to gain and sustain competitive advantage.
Our Team
