The Art of Brilliance Podcast

Aug 06 2024 127 ep. 16 mins 134
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Dr Andy Cope is a best-selling author and keynote speaker. His weekly podcast provides wisdom, advice, top tips, tears and laughter. His mantra; If you’re gonna rise, you may as well SHINE. Treat yourself to some wellbeing TLC

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How to live a more simple life

Aug 06 2024 4 mins  
Do you ever wish that life was just a little bit simpler? In this week's episode, Carl joins us to talk about... Paddington Bear. Why? Because he's a true 2percenter - who manages to take his (rather unfair) share of challenges in his stride. He keeps things simple. So, this week's episode has a few tips (and a challenge) that will help you live a simpler life. So if

What hasn’t happened, that you didn't want, that you haven't celebrated...

Jul 29 2024 5 mins  
This week, Andy asks "what hasn’t happened, that you didn't want, that you haven't celebrated"... er... what? Maybe you went to the loo and there wasn't a crocodile in there? Maybe you drove to work and didn't get a flat tyre? Look, we get it, It's a ridiculous question, but like all things Art of Brill, there is a clever twist to this story... so

What happens when things don't go to plan

Jul 23 2024 5 mins  
Ever get the feeling that things just don't go to plan? Yeah, we've been there. In this episode, let Flis take you through how a day in the holiday consisting of pyjamas, schedule changes and a nasty accident made her not just think twice about making plans... but share a few tips on how to deal with life when it starts running in the opposite direction.

No Act of Kindness is Ever Wasted

Jul 16 2024 4 mins  
Today, we're joined by positive psychologist Nikki Ayles, who is talking about the power of kindness. Nikki explores how doing a random act of kindness to someone else, can actually boost our own happiness. When we do something kind, our brains release dopamine, making us feel great. Plus, the gratitude we receive amplifies this effect, enhancing our self-esteem and strengthen

Moodhovers!!

Jul 09 2024 6 mins  
Welcome to episode 23. Today, Peter Anderton tackles the tricky issue of Mood Hoovers. Mood Hoovers are those negative people in your life who are stuck in a bit of a grumpy mood and who constantly drain your energy. Peter explains that while you can’t fix a Mood hoover, there are three powerful techniques to help you manage their impact on you and those around you.

The Gogglebox Experiment

Jul 02 2024 5 mins  
This week, we welcome back Dr. Andy Cope! Andy takes us on a wild ride with a quirky news story and a thought-provoking message. Did you hear about the man who joined a search party looking for himself? A bit ridiculous, isn't it? So on this week's episode, Andy has got a ridiculous challenge for you. It's super easy, especially if you're a Googlebox fan. So tune

The Streisand effect

Jun 25 2024 6 mins  
Welcome to episode 21! This week, Ollie delves into how easy it is for actions to have unintended consequences. He starts with the Streisand effect, where Barbra Streisand’s efforts to hide her mansion actually made it more famous. Then, Ollie explores how social media, designed to connect us, might be increasing social anxiety and division instead. Ollie has some interesting

Are we there yet?

Jun 18 2024 6 mins  
Welcome back to the Art of Being Brilliant Podcast. This week, Mike Martin takes us on a journey, quite literally, as he compares life to a challenging hike in the Welsh hills. Mikey shares how the twists, turns, and steep climbs of the trail are a lot like our path to self-improvement. Just when you think you’ve reached the top, there’s always another hill to climb. But don�

Lessons in Laundry

Jun 11 2024 3 mins  
Welcome to episode 19. This week we have Fliss Vivian talking about laundry. You see, Fliss was looking at doing her laundry and noticed how there was a staggering quantity of socks that needed washing, every single week. And that was just the socks. What's this got to do with positivity or happiness we hear you ask? Well, Fliss started to realise how laundry was a bit like lif

Clarence and Felix

Jun 04 2024 5 mins  
Welcome to episode 18. Dr Andy is back this week to talk about flying frogs. Andy is reading one of the pages from the new edition of the Art of Being Brilliant book, the parable of Clarence and Felix. It's a very short story about Clarence, who is trying to get Felix (a frog) to learn to fly... give it a listen, we're certain you'll be able to relate to it!