We are on a mission to make work feel brilliant!

  • Hi! Im Kerry Tottingham

    Strategic Lead and Co-Director

    I’m a design-thinker, mother and maker, as well as a Chartered Management Institute certified (Level 7) Leadership Coach and Mentor.

    My experience marries skills in facilitation, therapeutic approaches, coaching, organisational and community development, design-thinking and grassroots and system experience across charity, NHS, public and private sectors.

    My work recognises the leadership role of governance and of lived experience, and understand the tools and resources needed to support both.

  • Hi! Im Tess Basson

    Development Lead and Co-Director

    I’m a compassionate and motivated change-maker, using my experience in co-production and wellbeing to grow skills and knowledge of Healing-Centred Design within business and communities.

    My role draw on my varied background as a qualified Person-Centred Counsellor, Supervisor for Refugee and Asylum Seeker personalised care teams, Lead Social Prescriber, and Wellbeing Event Planner for charities.

    I'm driven to support individuals with their mental health to create safe and nurturing practices in the workplace.

  • Hi! I'm Faye Veal

    Hi! I'm Faye Veal

    Partnerships Advisor and Co-Director

    I’m committed to building strong relationships through partnerships and am a board member and Co-Director at A Brilliant Thing CIC.

    My experience building community and supporting people through digital solutions and background working with HR Consultants means I understand how wellbeing and work come together in on and offline spaces.

    Communicating the story of A Brilliant Thing CIC and all of the brilliant people we coach, partner and work with, helps build a supportive and inspiring community that I love being part of!

Our Associates

Wider Team

  • Laura Augustine

    Project Administrator

  • Lynn Bertram

    Co-Director /Board Member

  • Phil Trelease

    Board Member

Our 5 co-directors, are Kerry, Tess, our mum, Lynn Bertram, sister Faye Veal along with colleague, Phil Trelease. We are supported by Laura Augustine who ensures smooth administration of our projects.

Tess and Lynn bring a depth of skills in therapeutic counselling and groupwork, Kerry is skilled in coaching, organisational and community development, Faye’s strengths lie in partnerships, HR and people management. Phil’s strong finance experience, working in both private business and VCSE infrastructure organisations strengthens our Board and ensures sustainability.

Together we care deeply about creating work that inspires positive social change, and nourishes the person behind that work. We value equality, integrity and kindness and these qualities guide our contribution to society.