Andi Lothian
Founder
Insights Learning and Development is the culmination of an unusual and diverse career for Andi Lothian, the company's founder. Andi commenced his business life as a professional musician, music publisher and record producer, A sixties ‘show-biz’ expertise commenced with the founding of his jazz band, which subsequently became Scottish jazz champions; the hosting of a TV music series; and the promoting of varied concerts with rock stars including, among others, the Beatles; the Rolling Stones; David Bowie; Rod Stewart and Billy Connolly.
Andi and wife Sheila diversified into insurance and investment broking in 1970, building a thriving network of financial service centres throughout Scotland during the subsequent twenty years. Qualifications followed this diversification: - Fellowship of the Chartered Insurance Institute (FCII); Founder and life member of the Society of Financial Advisors (MSFA); Fellowship of the Life Insurance Association (FLIAdip); Financial Accountant (AFA); life member of the Million Dollar Round Table; and Chartered Insurance Practitioner. In 1990 Andi and Sheila's network of ten high street service centres was acquired by a national insurer, facilitating Andi’s pursuit of his passion to follow his then desire to change career direction. The result was the creation of Insights Learning and Development - a business he formed together with son Andy in 1993.
The Insights Discovery System first evolved in 1997 with the incorporation of the pioneering personality theories of the eminent Swiss psychologist Dr Carl G Jung. Insights Discovery offers participants heightened individual and organisational self-awareness, and a platform to re-build interpersonal relationships combining the essence of the 'Intelligences' - Mental, Emotional and Spiritual.
Andi’s knowledge and interest in Psychological Type ensures an uncommon expertise in Jungian matters. The expression of his own individuation process has continued through his study of Jung, and the gaining of qualification in ‘energy’ work as a Reiki Master and Attunement Practitioner. Andi remains the inspiration behind Insights’ ongoing research into, and development of, Discovery’s New Generation - a system which delves deep into the potential of psychological types through appreciation of the dynamics of the attitudinal-functions. This research continues the remarkable history of success in bringing Jung's type concepts to the business and corporate world. Knowledge of Discovery's analytical typology proves a formidable asset for persons seeking to enrich their own development.
In addition to Andy, the Insights CEO, Sheila and Andi Lothian have a further five adult children, all more or less involved in the business of ‘Insights’. Andi will still be heard playing his double bass, seldom jazz these days though, as he is often invited to play in church!