WE MOVE THE REPUTATION DIAL
Build, drive and protect your most valuable asset
Coulson Partners advises some of the world's most influential leaders and organisations
We believe reputation is an asset, and like any asset it should be actively managed to maximise opportunity and minimise risk.
Partner-led and independent, we deliver counsel, campaigns, crisis management and world-class, impactful content. We combine deep expertise with digital insight to move the dial for clients from global tech, health and consumer businesses to governments and private family offices.
We don't just protect reputations. We build and drive them — with purpose.
Insights
Our team regularly share insights at events and in the media. You can see selected articles and appearances here.
Podcast
Highlights from the Crisis What Crisis? podcast, hosted by our founder – exploring how leaders succeed through pressure, setback and change.
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Baroness Martha Lane Fox
Co-founder, Lastminute.com
On resilience, perspective and building an influential career in the aftermath of life-altering adversity.
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Lord Seb Coe
President, World Athletics and Chairman, CSM Sport & Entertainment
On performance leadership, discipline, perspective and delivering under pressure. -
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Mo Gawdat
Former Chief Business Officer, Google X
On the future and threat of Artificial Intelligence, and the value of clear thinking in difficult times. -
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Katie Melua
Singer-songwriter
On sudden fame, mental health and recovery: lessons in resilience, self-awareness and sustained performance. -
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Anya Hindmarch DBE
Founder, Anya Hindmarch
A masterclass in resilience from a founder who has dealt with the ‘daily stomach punches’ of being an entrepreneur. -
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Lord Richard Walker
Executive Chairman, Iceland
On values, independence and the challenge of building credibility in a family business. -
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Rory Stewart
Former Cabinet minister and host of The Rest is Politics
On risk, grief and resilience: lessons in perspective and decision-making in difficult circumstances.
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Lord William Hague
Former Foreign Secretary and Chancellor of the University of Oxford
On judgement, composure and the discipline required to lead through uncertainty and political pressure.
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Rupert Soames
Chair of the CBI & former CEO of Serco
On courage, positivity and the kind of leadership that emerges from navigating personal and professional crisis. -
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Aasmah Mir
Broadcaster, journalist and writer
On racism, bullying and family trauma: how candour and resilience can fast-track a successful public career. -
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Greg Jackson
Founder & CEO, Octopus Energy
On crisis leadership, innovation and the disciplined thinking required to build resilience at scale.
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Sir Nigel Wilson
Former CEO, Legal & General
On the value of long-term leadership, resilience and keeping a clear head when the stakes are high. -
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Johnnie Boden
Founder, Boden
On recovery, resilience and the discipline required to protect a distinctive brand through serious setbacks. -
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John Roberts
Founder, AO World
On a £1 bet that started a billion-pound company, ambition and the values that turn entrepreneurial energy into enduring scale. -
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Nick Robinson
Journalist & presenter, BBC Radio 4 Today
On composure under pressure, and the judgement required to lead when scrutiny is constant. -
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Claire Danson
Para-athlete and motivational speaker
On adapting after catastrophic setback: willpower, focus and the discipline of controlling what you can. -
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Lord James Timpson
Former Chief Executive, Timpson Group
On people-first leadership, showing how culture, trust and empathy can drive lasting commercial success. -
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Piers Morgan
Broadcaster and journalist
On public pressure, reputation and the resilience required to withstand sustained scrutiny. -
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Sir Trevor Phillips
Broadcaster and author
A challenging and thoughtful conversation about moral clarity, conviction and leadership on complex public issues. -
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Cally Beaton
Comedian, author and former television executive
On breakdown and reinvention: how candour, adaptability and self-knowledge can power a successful second act. -
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Anthony Scaramucci
Founder of SkyBridge and former White House Communications Director
On setback and renewal: the sharp lessons in resilience, risk and rebuilding after public and financial reversals. -
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Rachel Clarke
NHS palliative care doctor and author
On mortality, empathy and perspective: focusing on clarity, compassion and what matters most. -
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Tom Fletcher
UN humanitarian chief and former British ambassador to Lebanon
On staying calm amid repeated crises: practical lessons in control, leadership and sound judgement.
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