Work is changing.
To support leaders to navigate change, we provide a professional learning community. Together we build human skills to strengthen adaptability and support transformation.
The Human Skills Network now open for new members.

Transformation is coming. Restructures, shifting priorities, AI, and system overload are reshaping the way we work.
You crave meaningful connection, fresh thinking, and a purpose-filled space to reflect, adapt, and grow alongside others leading change, past the walls of your organisation.
You already hold deep expertise. You know trauma-informed practice matters and system transformation is vital.
This network helps you strengthen the Human Skills needed to influence change, and move forward with a clear direction.
Now is the time to choose where your energy goes next. If not now, when?

5 Learning Circles: Set your accountability intention then explore real-life challenges with others navigating change, while strengthening the Human Skills needed to build trust, influence decisions and move forward with confidence.
2 Speaker Opportunities: Share your ideas, experiences and work through our live events and podcast, building confidence, visibility and meaningful connection along the way.
12-Month Transformation Toolkit Access: practical tools, frameworks and inspiring stories from people leading systems change across health, education, community and creative sectors.
Plus: Priority access to events and discounted 1:1 coaching to support your growth and next chapter.

A Brilliant Thing CIC have worked with 250+ NHS, local authority and purpose-led teams in the last 12 months, supporting people and organisations redesign systems and and sustain performance under pressure.
We know what it takes to reshape work and create systems change in safe, accountable and supported ways. Leaders and practitioners across health, education and community settings have worked with us to design this network, ensuring it provides the space and time people need.
We design with a clear purpose To create meaningful, safe and practical value, and provide learning experiences for personal and professional development.
Who will you meet?
People who are: Passionate about keeping the ‘human’ element in work. Interested in trauma-informed practice, systems-change and transformation work, beyond box ticking. Working in health, community, education sectors or purpose led professions
People who want to: Explore perspectives and expand skills. Feel connected and supported through change. Invest in their personal and professional growth

How does it work?
When you join,
🟠We will arrange a development call with you to learn about your work, ideas and strengths, we will work with you to choose your speaker slots and support you to set an accountability intention for your personal/professional development.
🟠You will have instant access to the Transformation Toolkit, with tools, frameworks, videos and resources for transformation and systems change work.
🟠Learning Circles are held on Monday 13th July 12-1pm (online), September date tbc (in person), Monday 9th November 12-1pm (online), February date tbc (in person), April Monday 12th 12-1pm (online).
🟠After 6 months we will check in with you on your accountability intention and invite you to platform your work across our socials.
The Human Skills Network is open for new members.
Members get priority event access
+Plus If you speak at one of our events, you get half-price tickets to share with your team/network.
Conflict Fix: First Friday of each month, free
Rebalance Summit: September 2026
Practices that improve decision-making, clarity and problem-solving in teams.
Pain: Lack of clarity and reactive working increase pressure and inefficiency.
Power: Critical thinking leads to better decisions, sharper priorities and more effective action.
Mend + Tend: February 2027 (speaker applications open)
Skills to strengthen communication, inclusion and psychological safety at work.
Pain: Mistrust, breaks in communication and silos slow progress and create tension.
Power: Open, honest communication and stronger relationships improve teamwork.
Gatherings + Retreats
For those in need of deep connection or space and time for deep work.
We Gather – social wellbeing meet up, monthly
Writing Retreat, Spain – Catalan Hills, 14th-18th August 2026
The Gathering Retreat, Wales – Cambrian Mountains, 9th-11th October 2026

What does it cost?
£300 for 12 month access
5 Learning Circles | 2 Speaking Slots | Transformation Toolkit | Priority Event Access | 20% of Coaching
The Human Skills Network is now open to new members.



More design + development
Human Skills at Work | Training for Teamwork | more here
Healing-Centred Design workshops + programmes | Organisation, Team + Leadership Development | more here
Facilitation School | Facilitate + Lead Change | more here
System + Community Projects | Coproduction, Infrastructure + Engagement | more here
Events + Networks | 2026 Event | 2025 Event | Retreats, Gatherings and Networks
Or email faye@brilliantthing.co.uk
