The Power of Colours: Understanding the Core of Insights Discovery

13th August 2025

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Understanding people is the key to unlocking potential, building stronger teams, and achieving remarkable results.

But how do you truly get to the heart of what motivates a person, and how do you effectively communicate with them?

The answer lies in Insights Discovery, a powerful psychometric tool that uses a simple yet profound four-colour model to help individuals and teams understand themselves and others.

 

 

Insights Discovery is based on the work of Carl Jung and his psychological types. It provides a common language for discussing personality preferences and behaviours, making it easier to build more respectful, productive, and positive working relationships. The core of this model is the four primary colour energies: Cool Blue, Earth Green, Sunshine Yellow, and Fiery Red.

There are more! There’s 8 but understanding the four primary colour energies is always the first starting point.

The Four Core Colour Energies

Every person possesses a unique blend of all four colour energies, but one or two typically dominate, influencing how they think, act, and interact. Understanding these preferences in yourself and others is the first step toward enhanced communication and personal effectiveness.

Cool Blue 💙 Energy: The Meticulous Thinker

Individuals with a preference for Cool Blue energy are introverted, thoughtful, and analytical. They value accuracy and precision, preferring to take their time to gather facts and details before making a decision. Their strengths include a logical, objective approach, a commitment to quality, and a sharp eye for potential problems. They are the planners and strategists of the team, ensuring everything is considered and organised. To communicate effectively with a Cool Blue, be prepared with detailed, accurate information and allow them time to process it.

Earth Green 💚 Energy: The Supportive Listener

Those with a dominant Earth Green energy are introverted, patient, and value-driven. They are supportive and dependable, acting as the peacemakers and stable anchors of any group. Driven by a deep desire for harmony and strong relationships, they are excellent listeners and thrive on trust and mutual respect. Their strengths lie in their empathy, loyalty, and ability to foster a collaborative and inclusive environment. When engaging with an Earth Green, show genuine care, avoid being overly aggressive, and involve them in collaborative discussions.

Sunshine Yellow 💛 Energy: The Enthusiastic Communicator

People who lead with Sunshine Yellow energy are extroverted, enthusiastic, and sociable. They are the creative visionaries who inspire and motivate others with their positive and optimistic outlook. Spontaneous and outgoing, they are skilled at networking and building relationships, bringing a dynamic and energetic presence to any team. They excel at seeing the big picture and generating new ideas. To connect with a Sunshine Yellow, maintain an enthusiastic and positive tone, allow for brainstorming, and focus on the overall vision.

Fiery Red ❤️ Energy: The Decisive Leader

Individuals with a preference for Fiery Red energy are extroverted, assertive, and results-oriented. They are confident, competitive, and decisive, driven by a need to achieve goals and take charge. They provide clear direction, drive progress, and thrive in high-pressure situations. Their strengths include their determination, ambition, and ability to get things done efficiently. To communicate with a Fiery Red, be direct and concise, focus on results and outcomes, and respect their time.

Unleash Your Team’s Full Potential

Insights Discovery is not about labelling people but about understanding their unique preferences and leveraging them for success. It helps businesses in several key areas:

  • Improved Communication: By providing a common language, Insights Discovery helps team members adapt their communication styles to better connect with one another, reducing misunderstandings and conflict.

  • Stronger Team Dynamics: The framework helps teams understand each member’s strengths and weaknesses, leading to better collaboration, more effective delegation, and increased productivity.

  • Effective Leadership: Leaders can use Insights Discovery to adapt their management style to better engage and motivate different personality types, fostering a more inclusive and supportive work environment.

We have all 4 colours! ❤️💛💚💙

Remember!

We have all 4 colour energies, we are a unique blend of all of them, not just one colour energy.

So…. Are you ready to discover your own unique colour blend and unlock the full potential of your team?

Contact me today to set up a session and get your Insights Discovery profile. Together, we can harness the power of colours to create a more effective and successful workplace.

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Ashleigh has an uncanny ability to really get to the bottom of why we feel unproductive at times. Her advanced skills and techniques enable her to carve the right pathway so that we perform better as professionals, sleep better on a night, and function in a much more efficient and productive way during the day. When it comes to her coaching and personal development sessions, she listens intently, asking the right questions and finding the solutions that we need to achieve our goals whether they be personal or professional. If you are someone that is lacking clarity and focus, or someone that has advanced to the next stage of their career and looking to increase productivity, or even someone that just wants foolproof ways of better managing a team, then I would recommend Inspire OD unreservedly.

You won’t be disappointed.

Ashleigh has an uncanny ability to really get to the bottom of why we feel unproductive at times. If you are someone that is lacking clarity and focus, or someone that has advanced to the next stage of their career and looking to increase productivity, or even someone that just wants foolproof ways of better managing a team, then I would recommend Inspire OD unreservedly.

You won’t be disappointed.

Rachel Taylor

Managing Director

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I couldn’t recommend working with Ashleigh more.

She has used her skills to help me become more productive and get to the deeper issue of why I wasn’t using my time effectively. She does this without any judgement and with such professionalism. I felt safe and open to talk to her and I really looked forward to our sessions.

If you are ever stuck and need someone to help guide you in the right direction Ashleigh is your girl!

I couldn’t recommend working with Ashleigh more.

She has used her skills to help me become more productive and get to the deeper issue of why I wasn’t using my time effectively. She does this without any judgement and with such professionalism. I felt safe and open to talk to her and I really looked forward to our sessions.

If you are ever stuck and need someone to help guide you in the right direction Ashleigh is your girl!

Georgina McGarry

Founder

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I had a vision of achieving my goals but lacked the clear path & tools to get there.

Our very first session, I was struck by Ashleigh’s genuine enthusiasm and dedication to helping me succeed.

Her ability to listen attentively and ask insightful questions created an environment where I felt comfortable sharing my aspirations, challenges, and fears.

I had a vision of achieving my goals but lacked the clear path & tools to get there.

Our very first session, I was struck by Ashleigh’s genuine enthusiasm and dedication to helping me succeed.

Her ability to listen attentively and ask insightful questions created an environment where I felt comfortable sharing my aspirations, challenges, and fears.

Fiona McEwan

Senior Lecturer

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Ashleigh led an amazing insights discovery session that I absolutely loved!

She made the whole experience enjoyable and easy to understand. Now, I use the insights profile she helped create every day in my work, and it’s definitely been a game-changer.

Ashleigh is fantastic at what she does, and I highly recommend her for anyone looking to gain valuable insights and improve their daily professional life

Ashleigh led an amazing insights discovery session that I absolutely loved!

She made the whole experience enjoyable and easy to understand. Now, I use the insights profile she helped create every day in my work, and it’s definitely been a game-changer.

Ashleigh is fantastic at what she does, and I highly recommend her for anyone looking to gain valuable insights and improve their daily professional life

John Duncan

Security Manager

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Ashleigh was absolutely fabulous, from the moment my coaching journey began she guided me through the process and made me feel comfortable throughout. The session felt non judgemental and relaxed. She allowed me to speak freely and guided our discussion allowing me to conclude my own opinions. She really helped me draw clarity on my situation and ensured I left feeling positive with the knowledge I can tackle my issue head on.

Ashleigh was absolutely fabulous, from the moment my coaching journey began she guided me through the process and made me feel comfortable throughout. The session felt non judgemental and relaxed. She allowed me to speak freely and guided our discussion allowing me to conclude my own opinions. She really helped me draw clarity on my situation and ensured I left feeling positive with the knowledge I can tackle my issue head on.

Lucy Alexander

P.E. Teacher

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We asked Inspire OD to deliver the Introduction to Insights Discovery Workshop.

As a transformation programme and project management team, the session was incredibly insightful for self-awareness, understanding how to work best with our stakeholders and for the wider team dynamic.

Ashleigh’s delivery style ensures all participates get the most from the session and paces the content to ensure you come away equipped with a new set of skills that you can readily apply.

I would strongly recommend to others!

We asked Inspire OD to deliver the Introduction to Insights Discovery Workshop.

As a transformation programme and project management team, the session was incredibly insightful for self-awareness, understanding how to work best with our stakeholders and for the wider team dynamic.

Ashleigh’s delivery style ensures all participates get the most from the session and paces the content to ensure you come away equipped with a new set of skills that you can readily apply.

I would strongly recommend to others!

Nicola Topping

Strategic Transformation Change Lead

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I’d highly recommend Ashleigh at Inspire OD.

She came to our office and delivered a Team Building Taster Session for us and it was absolutely fantastic. Such a fun and engaging way to bring the team together which really got us thinking about ourselves, how others perceive us and how we can lean into these discoveries to further build on our internal communication to achieve our goals collectively

I’d highly recommend Ashleigh at Inspire OD.

She came to our office and delivered a Team Building Taster Session for us and it was absolutely fantastic. Such a fun and engaging way to bring the team together which really got us thinking about ourselves, how others perceive us and how we can lean into these discoveries to further build on our internal communication to achieve our goals collectively

Joe Crooks

Creative Director

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Ashleigh has a great talent that not many people have today, and that is the ability to listen.

During conversations with Ashleigh, she gave me the tools to deal with scenarios which I hadn’t considered and were of great benefit, I will continue to use going forward

Ashleigh has a great talent that not many people have today, and that is the ability to listen.

During conversations with Ashleigh, she gave me the tools to deal with scenarios which I hadn’t considered and were of great benefit, I will continue to use going forward

Rob Heerin

Managing Director