Our Partners and Collaborators
Tibisay Vera
Partner
Tibisay is an internationally recognised neuroscientist, keynote speaker and senior leader in change. She is the creator of the renowned PEPE© Model, a neuroscience-based framework to facilitate change and Author of the book “Neuroscience for Change at Work”. She is also the founder of Sparkling Performance and PEPE Neuroscience consultancy and training firms as well as the Director of the Academy of Neuroscience and Education in the UK. Additionally, Tibisay is the co-scheme owner and the Chief Examiner for the certification “Neuroscience for Change” offered by APMG International.
Tibisay Vera and Gina Rodriguez have partnered together to develop and deliver immersive wellness programmes and experiences, to support organisations through times of change, growth, and renewal. These experiences integrate neuroscience, creativity, and emotional wellbeing to help teams reconnect, build resilience, and thrive.
Sparkling Performance is a boutique consultancy firm and business well-being centre, offering neuroscience-based solutions and training to organizations and individuals to achieve peak performance and wellbeing during times of change and uncertainty. Enabling personal and organizational change through brain science.
With exceptional handpicked network of consultants, coaches and neuroscientists, it delivers exceptional services across 3 pillars: Leadership, Change and Wellbeing.
Melissa Perkins
Collaborator
Melissa is the founder of The Kindfulness Effect and a passionate advocate for mindfulness, meditation, yoga, and wellbeing. Her mission is to empower people to lead more conscious, fulfilled lives by creating a ripple effect of mindfulness, kindness, and gratitude — the three elements at the heart of Kindfulness.
The Kindfulness Effect was born from Melissa’s own recovery from PTSD in 2007, when she first discovered mindfulness and positive psychology. Inspired by their life-changing impact, she went on to complete a degree in psychology and philosophy and subsequently trained as a yoga, meditation, and mindfulness teacher. Melissa is also certified to deliver the globally recognised Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) programme.
With 15 years’ experience in corporate management and a background in adult education, Melissa brings a rare combination of professional insight and teaching expertise. She designs and delivers inclusive, engaging wellbeing and leadership sessions, courses, classes and workshops that support physical and emotional wellbeing, personal growth, and inner balance.
Through The Kindfulness Effect, Melissa partners with organisations and communities to create meaningful wellbeing experiences that foster resilience, connection, and sustainable positive change.
