I’m Ria, Co-Founder of KIBO a name inspired by my two beautiful children. KIBO  (HOPE in Japanese) was formed following the most incredible family-time travelling Europe where I took  a much needed break to disconnect, reflect, be present and re-assess my priorities and passions.

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I have been asked several times, what CEO role is next for me? Have I seen this vacancy, and this vacancy, and this vacancy?

Now I have loved being a senior leader, but it was unbelievably lonely.

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We have all attended that inspiring seminar, workshop, CEO meeting, tick box training day… where you left energised and focused, with a commitment to be a better you, implement that new framework, theory, technique, approach…and then we slip back into the run of the mill, the hamster wheel. The notes are popped on the shelf and the next 100 things on the list take priority.

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Reflecting on the lonely time, the lack of trust, the determination to succeed along with those great, inspiring…'remember that workshop' moment…Led me to KIBO.  My newly found passion is to support leaders to feel worthy and not lonely; to continually challenge and ask questions of themselves; take time to reflect; to value self care; to communicate more effectively and to grow…but importantly always know someone is there for them.

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I am an experienced leader with a passion for helping people #BeTheBestYou #Unapologetically 

I have a

• BSc in Sports Coaching

• PGCE PE Secondary Education

• Masters in Education

• Masters in Leadership

• Member of the BACP training to become a counsellor 

• Restorative Practitioner 

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• A former international hockey player: 33 Caps for Wales, 2014 Commonwealth Games 

• Champions League football for Cardiff City FC Women

• A keen but average golfer 

• A passionate all-round sportswoman

 

But …and most importantly

 

I’ve got it wrong

I’ve been so far from authentic I didn’t know myself

I reflect on some of my experiences and wince

I get anxious

I get depressed

I have ‘Imposter Syndrome’.

I sometimes hate the sound of my own voice

I care what others think 

 

 

I have also spent the last 5 years learning to be me, being authentic and being vulnerable 

I don’t have all the answers… I never will

I am finally happy to ask for help – one of the bravest things we can ask for as a leader.

 

Why am  I’m here today? I AM HERE FOR YOU  because when I was leader, I so wanted someone to BE THERE FOR ME