At Brilliant Teams, we merge the science of behaviour and psychology with our vast experience in leadership, communication, and culture. This unique combination allows us to provide you with effective, evidence-based strategies to empower your team and drive your organisation forward.

How We Are Different

At Brilliant Teams, we believe that every organisation is unique.

That's why we don't offer one-size-fits-all solutions.

Instead, we take the time to understand your specific needs, challenges, and goals. This allows us to craft bespoke strategies that drive success and unlock the full potential of your team.

we firmly believe that understanding human behaviour and psychology is integral to organizational success. That’s why we utilize the latest behavioural insights and psychological principles to underpin all our work.

Behavioural Insights

Our approach is driven by the understanding that people's behaviours and decisions are often influenced by cognitive, social, and emotional factors. We use this behavioural science to design strategies and interventions that can help shape positive behaviours within your organization. By understanding these subtle influences, we can help you create an environment that naturally encourages productivity, collaboration, and innovation.

Psychological Principles

Our work is also grounded in robust psychological principles. We delve into aspects such as motivation, decision-making, stress management, and interpersonal relationships to help your team function optimally. By leveraging psychology, we help leaders to better understand their own behaviours and those of their team members. This knowledge can be used to motivate staff, improve communication, and ultimately, enhance overall performance.

Additionally, we use psychological insights to help organisations create a positive and inclusive culture. We understand that a positive work environment leads to happier, more engaged employees and, consequently, better results for your organisation.

Our Values

Leadership isn't confined to titles or hierarchy. We believe every team member is a maestro, conducting their symphony of skills and talents. We encourage everyone to step up, take initiative, and make their unique mark. After all, leadership is an attitude, not just a position!

We're all about hitting the bullseye, yet not chasing elusive perfection. We celebrate progress, learn from mistakes, and believe that the journey to excellence is a marathon, not a sprint. We are all imperfectly perfect.

We cherish a rainbow of perspectives. Every idea, no matter how out-of-the-box, has a home here. We believe that it's the blend of different thoughts that sparks innovation and drives us forward.

We firmly believe that two heads are better than one. With us, collaboration isn’t just a buzzword - it’s a call to action! We bring minds together, roll up our sleeves, and create magic.

We're serious about not taking ourselves too seriously. We believe in working hard, but enjoying what we do. Fun isn’t just an afterthought for us - it’s an integral part of our work culture and our services.

Our Founder, Emma

Emma Clayton is a well known communication, leadership, and team consultancy expert with over 25 years of experience helping leaders, brands and organisations achieve outstanding results. Emma has established herself as a leading voice in the field of team performance, communication strategy and organisational effectiveness.

Through a unique blend of innovative strategies and practical insights, Emma empowers clients to unlock their full potential, enhance collaboration, and drive success in both their personal and professional lives.

Emma is also an expert in the field of positive psychology and leadership development. With over 20 years of experience as a consultant, positive psychology leadership coach, and educator, she has helped numerous individuals and organisations enhance their leadership abilities and achieve their goals. 

Emma holds a Post-Graduate Diploma in Organisational Psychology from the University of Aberdeen as well as a Post-Graduate Diploma in Leadership Communications from The University of Cambridge, where she studied under the guidance of some of the most prominent scholars in the field. She has also earned certifications in leadership coaching, emotional intelligence, and mindfulness. 

Throughout her career, Emma has worked with a diverse range of clients, including FTSE 100 companies, the NHS non-profit organisations, SMEs, and government agencies. She has developed and delivered customised training and development programmes on a variety of topics related to team performance, leadership communications, leadership development and organisational effectiveness.

Emma is also the author of several articles and is the host of the leading podcast “Knowing Me, Knowing You: The Art and Science Of Brilliant Teams”.

As a passionate advocate of women in the workplace she was invited to contribute to the Parliamentary Report into “The Cost Of Being A Woman” where she contributed to various policy recommendations around women in the workplace.

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