About us

A Warm yorkshire welcome

Hello there, or as we say in Yorkshire, 'ey-up'! I'm Mike Bedford, Founder and CEO of Bee Brilliant People™️.

With over 25 years in leadership, I'm passionate about fostering inclusive workplaces where everyone belongs.

We help your business thrive by embracing neurodiversity, not just as a checkbox but as a long-term strategic investment in your people and business.

Our goal

To inspire, provide insights, and drive transformation.

We focus on creating opportunities for neurodivergent individuals to thrive and guiding leaders to embrace and enable neurodiversity.

Our VisioN

We fully embrace the social model of disability, and our vision is a world without barriers. We embrace differences and the value of diverse thinking and help our clients do the same.

At Bee Brilliant™, we do not believe in barriers; we believe in smashing them down.

Our Mission

To cultivate cultures of belonging where everyone can thrive. We offer consultancy, training, and coaching to support neurodiversity within a framework of intersectionality.

Our Values

Our Core Values are at the very heart of everything that we do. We live and breathe these values and we only work with Leaders, Employers and Individuals who believe and share our values.

Bee Authentic: Show up as our true selves.
Bee Curious: Constantly learn and question.
Bee Inclusive: Strive for inclusion and welcome challenges.
Bee Brave: Stand against poor practices.
Bee Humble: Respect contributions and show gratitude.

These are our our Core Values and we ask that when we fall short of these then we are called out and we will learn from our mistakes.

Why the Bee? 🐝

The Bee symbolises authenticity and individuality.

As bees contribute uniquely to their hive, neurodivergent individuals offer unique perspectives and strengths.

Bees, known for their collaborative and industrious nature, mirror the potential of neurodiverse teams to innovate and excel when each member's true self is valued and empowered.

The Bee metaphor underscores the importance of creating environments where neurodivergent people can thrive without suppressing or masking their true identities.