Emma Clayton

Emma Clayton's award-winning career is a testament to her exceptional ability to guide organisations with strategic insight and a deep understanding of human behaviour.

She is the founder of Be Brilliant Consultancy, where her mission is to achieve unprecedented revenue growth for her clients, whilst illuminating brilliance within their marketing and executive teams.

Emma's strategic marketing and leadership background positions her as a catalyst for change, growth, and the kind of impact that transforms the essence of how teams and leaders excel.

As a Marketing Leadership Specialist, sometimes referred to as the ‘Nanny McPhee for Marketing Teams’, Emma empowers marketing departments to reach their fullest potential. Her approach transcends conventional business strategies, focusing on the intricacies of human connections and the power of understanding people.

Emma holds several Non-Executive Director (NED) and part-time Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) roles as well as leading her Consultancy business. Her expertise shines in her ability to connect organisations with customers, forge harmonious team environments, and lead transformative growth.

Her work is deeply informed by her academic achievements, including a Chartered Institute of Marketing Professional Diploma, and two further Postgraduate Diplomas in Organisational Psychology from The University of Aberdeen and Leadership Communications from The University of Cambridge.

Emma's commitment to leadership development is profound, advocating for resilience, compassion, and developing full leadership potential.

Emma's influence extends across diverse sectors, including the NHS, life sciences, SaaS and tech scale-ups, showcasing her versatile and impactful abilities.

Her certifications as a DiSC behavioural model practitioner and facilitator for Patrick Lencioni's 'Five Dysfunctions of a Team' emphasise her dedication to optimising team dynamics and leadership effectiveness.

A staunch advocate for gender equality in leadership, Emma's contributions to the 2022 All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) report for Women in Work highlight her commitment to creating more inclusive workplaces and advancing the dialogue on gender parity.

Emma Clayton is more than a consultant; she is a visionary leader whose holistic approach, combined with her commitment to personal and professional development, positions her as a pivotal figure in driving organisational success, whilst advancing inclusive leadership cultures.