Hi, I'm Sophie.
I'll show you how to spot it.
Welcome to Sophie's Diamonds
This is where I share the things I've learned, the ideas that excite me, the experiences that have shaped me and the opportunities I believe we can create when we start looking at the world differently.
I'm an entrepreneur, founder, commercial solicitor and speaker — but above all, I'm someone who believes that our relationships, experiences and determination can open doors we never imagined.
Life doesn't always go to plan. Sometimes you have to dig deep, change direction, start again or keep going when the diamonds seem nowhere in sight.
And sometimes the opportunity you've been looking for is much closer than you think.
What I want to be known for
Helping people discover the hidden wealth in their everyday world.
My story — the two miners
When I first started out on my own, I joined ActionCOACH and came across an illustration of two miners digging towards diamonds. One gave up just before reaching them. The other kept going — and found them.
That image has stayed with me throughout my entrepreneurial journey.
Sophie's Diamonds isn't about simply working harder. It's about perseverance, recognising opportunities, developing relationships — and learning where to look.
Ideas & Insights
From international law and global reconstruction to business, trust and human potential, Sophie's writing reflects more than two decades of curiosity about how the world works — and how we can make it work better.
2004/05 · Law, Social Justice & Global Development Journal — University of Warwick
Early academic research examining the legal and commercial framework surrounding reconstruction contracts following the Iraq War.
Published as Sophie Kavanagh
Read Article → (opens in a new tab)2014 · Local Government Lawyer
A professional article for public-sector readers on recognising risk early and engaging with it.
Published as Sophie Kavanagh
Read Article → (opens in a new tab)2023 · techUK / Chronicle Law
A look at case management systems and the supply chain risks law firms face.
Published as Sophie Newbould
Read Article → (opens in a new tab)Keynotes, workshops, panels and interviews with lived experience and a distinctive point of view.
A playful little exercise to help you spot the opportunities already around you.
Stories, insights and practical ideas from @SophiesDiamonds on YouTube.
Freedom · Abundance · Peace
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