About Stravaigin Coaching

Leadership grounded in clarity, responsibility, and real-world experience.

Stravaigin (Noun): An Old Scots word which means to wander aimlessly but with intent across the land. Analagous to life’s journey where the destination is not always achieved by the most direct route.

Sandy Drysdale

For nearly three decades, I served as a RAF Wing Commander and military pilot, leading teams, operations, and complex missions. I’ve also led personal development and leadership expeditions across eight countries as an alpine leader, helping people build confidence, resilience, and teamwork through real-world challenges.

  • RAF Wing Commander

  • 29 years operational leadership

  • Leadership roles requiring clarity, communication, and responsibility

  • Qualified Operational Test Pilot (calm, disciplined decision-making in complex environments)

Education

  • MSc Leadership & Management

  • MA International Relations

Leadership is about responsibility.
My mission is to help leaders show up with clarity, calm, and confidence.  I’ve experienced the paralysis of weak leadership and made plenty of my own mistakes along the way. I can help you avoid that and lead confidently with purpose.