1999
Teaching in France
Began teaching in French universities and working with businesspeople in Paris.
Journey
From teaching languages to digital media, NoTosh and the work of turning ideas into action.
2001
Teaching languages in Scotland
Began teaching French and German in Scottish schools.
Listen to the conversation2006
Learning and technology futures
Worked as National Adviser on Learning and Technology Futures.
Explore NoTosh2006
Helping begin TeachMeet
Helped begin the teacher-led gathering in Edinburgh, creating a route for educators to learn from one another.
Listen to the conversation2008
Digital Commissioner at Channel 4
Moved into digital commissioning at Channel 4.
Listen to the conversation1 January 2010
Current role
Founding NoTosh
Founded NoTosh in Edinburgh on 1 January 2010. Continues as Founder and Managing Director.
Explore NoTosh2014
A book about making ideas happen
How to Come Up With Great Ideas and Actually Make Them Happen, published by NoTosh Publishing.
Read the book review2025–present
Current role
Education Board, Royal Merchant Company of Edinburgh
Member of the Education Board since 2025.
Read my biography2026–present
Current role
Governor, Royal Conservatoire of Scotland
Governor and member of the Infrastructure Committee at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland.
Meet the governors