Welcome to series 8 of the Art of Being Brilliant podcast!

We're joined by the Doctor of Happiness, Andy Cope, who loves to chat about all things happiness, personal development and wellbeing.

This episode, Andy talks about the importance of finding some fun in your life... whilst sharing a light-hearted take on traditional horoscopes.

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 you find yourself constantly saying, "I just need things to calm down a bit"... this episode has been made for you.

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!

Will Hussey is an award-winning author and an expert in Growth Mindset. Andy is a Doctor of Happiness. What more needs to be said. Enjoy! 

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Learn about Will

https://www.artofbrilliance.co.uk/meet-the-team/will-hussey

Have a read of Andy and Will's new book, ZEST

https://www.artofbrilliance.co.uk/shop/89/zest-how-to-squeeze-the-max-out-of-life

In this episode Andy talks to David Hyner. David changed Andy's life, fundamentally. David is an author, entrepreneur, speaker, fund raiser and award winning international motivational speaker. With bags of humour and life changing advice, this podcast is not to be missed. Oh, David brought sound effects with him as well!

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Visit David's website

https://www.davidhyner.com/

Come and join the Art of Brilliance at the UK's only Happiness Festival!

https://www.artofbrilliance.co.uk/happiness-festival

Have a read of Andy's latest book, the Little Book of Being Brilliant

https://www.artofbrilliance.co.uk/shop/87/the-little-book-of-being-brilliant

In this episode Andy talks to one of his heroes, Jamie Smart. Jamie is a Sunday Times Bestselling author and keynote speaker. Andy talks to Jamie about his journey from stressed out IT project manager, to an international author and Guru of NLP, Positive Psychology and the 3 Principles.

Follow Jamie on Twitter

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Visit Jamie's website

www.jamiesmart.com 

Buy Jamie's best selling book, Clarity

https://www.jamiesmart.com/claritybook/

Come and join the Art of Brilliance at the UK's only Happiness Festival!

https://www.artofbrilliance.co.uk/happiness-festival

Have a read of Andy's latest book, the Little Book of Being Brilliant

https://www.artofbrilliance.co.uk/shop/87/the-little-book-of-being-brilliant

In this episode, Andy has a chat with Daz Beniston. Daz grew up with Cerebral palsy. He talks about the challenges of life, love, gratitude, happiness and contentment. All with his unique sense of wisdom and humour.

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It's the first episode in Season 3 of the Art of Brilliance podcast and Andy is chatting with the multiple-marathon running Jake Lowe. Jake wants to help improve people's lives. He want's to help then feel happier, healthier and feel better about who they are - he just uses running to do it. 

Visit the Running with Jake Website

https://www.runningwithjake.co.uk 

In this episode Andy goes for a chat with Jason Todd. They talk about how Jason didn't find happiness, despite his success in business, until he changed the way he though about things. Hitting the Stratosphere in a Russian aircraft, expensive bottles of wine, the Three Principles and more. As always, it’s a laugh and learn half hour.

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In this episode Andy goes across the pond for a chat with Jim Pouliopoulos of Bentley University, Massachusetts. They talk about positive psychology, the brevity of life, regrets, relationships, time and ouzo. As always, it’s a laugh and learn half hour.

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http://www.pouli.com

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In this poddy Andy chats to leadership and Hobnob guru, Peter Anderton. He learns the 2 rules of leadership and why it’s okay to fail. They also sneak in a quick chat about God, friendly banker on this occasion.

Visit Peter's website

http://www.internalalignment.co.uk 

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https://twitter.com/peteanderton 

Learn to be your own cheerleader. Andy chats to keynote speaker and best-selling author Angela Cox. With over a hundred of 5-star Amazon reviews, Angela's book 'Enough: A Big Girl's Journey to Lean' is well worth discussing. Powerful material, life-changing messages and not just for women

Visit Angela's website

https://www.angela-cox.co.uk 

Follow Angela on Twitter

https://twitter.com/coxange78 

In this episode our Andy chats to one of his all time heroes. Tune in for some first class banter with best-selling author and international keynote speaker, Paul McGee.

Visit Paul's website

http://www.thesumoguy.com/

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Welcome to episode 17. This week we're welcoming Art of Brilliance trainer Paul Field to the podcast table.

Paul is here to tell you all about his aftershave collection. He's got a few everyday go-to options, some gifted by family or friends, and a few bottles of the really swanky stuff that he saves for a special occasion.

Why you should spend 5 minutes listening to Paul talk about aftershave, I hear you ask? Because Paul figured out that his aftershave choices are quite similar to his attitude choices... Curious what he means? All is explained in this 5 minute podcast!

This month, Andy talks to Alex Steele! Leadership guru, Jazz musician and all round lovely chap, Alex talks about how Jazz improvisation has a link with creativity and innovation. 

Visit Alex's website

http://www.improwise.co.uk/index.php

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Andy meets ITV’s resident parenting expert. Sue Atkins chats about the pressures of modern parenting, how to get the best out of your children with Andy throwing in some stuff about how to apply positive psychology at home.

Visit Sue's website

https://sueatkinsparentingcoach.com/

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https://twitter.com/sueatkins

The Doctor of Happiness finally meets his match! Andy talks to the chronically happy Shonette Bason-Wood about life and how to stay positive in a crazy world. They are both speaking at the UK’s first ever Festival of Happiness so this is a chance to get some behind the scenes info. Hang onto your pants!

Visit Shonette's website

https://www.spreadthehappiness.co.uk/ 

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https://twitter.com/ShonetteBason 

In this episode, Andy chats to award winning entrepreneur Antony Chesworth who proves that living and breathing the Art of Brill philosophy not only improves your happiness, but also your business. A real eye-opener.

Visit Antony's website

http://www.antonychesworth.co.uk 

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Our first episode of 2018 kicks off with a bang as we have not one, but five Art of Brilliance trainers in today's podcast! Whilst many are calling today Blue Monday, we think that since you spend a 7th of your life on a Monday, you may as well enjoy them!

So Andy Cope, Darrell Woodman, Liz Juffs, Jonathan Peach and Kev House get together and talk about New Year's Resolutions, Eating too many Danish Pastries, watching the birds more often and never using the word try again - with loads of tips and tricks to help you get energised and inspired for the year ahead.

And if you need a little help, don't forget to visit our Happiness Shop for loads of brilliant products to help you wear a smile everyday.

This month, Andy Cope talks to Art of Brilliance trainer Jonathan Peach!

Jonathan has gone from Shorts and flip-flops to inspiring and energizing people to be the most brilliant version of themselves. The Wow Factor, the Golden Circle, Leadership, Enlightenment and more, have a listen to Jonathan and Andy talk about how your thinking can change your life.

This brings our 2017 podcast series to an end! We'll be back again next year, thanks for listening :-)

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http://www.artofbrilliance.co.uk/meet-the-team/Jonathan-peach

Andy’s always excited about being in the podcast hot seat but this month it’s extremely hot! Tune in to listen to his chat with Debbie Deeley, a coach and 3 Principles practitioner.

They explore the work of Syd Banks (the most incredible bloke you’re never actually heard of) and unpick ‘inside-out’ thinking. Andy describes it as a ‘must listen’. Even better news, the ‘Art of Brill’ team are putting together a brand new workshop on the 3-Principles. Watch this space. #GameChanger. Keep an open mind while you listen…

This month, Andy Cope talks to Kul Mahay!

Kul is an experienced coach, leader and author who's goal is to release your inner potential! One of the original 2%'ers, Andy and Kul discuss masks, spirituality and how he see's how everyone has the potential to be more. Previously a tried and tested former top leader in the UK Police Service, Kul is now touring the UK with his event, Ignite your inner potential.

Find out more about Kul on his website

http://www.kulmahay.com

Follow Kul on Twitter

https://twitter.com/kulmahay

This month, Andy Cope talks to Hywel Roberts!

Pro-social Mantle of the Expert Drama Teacher, vision-builder, teacher trainer, curriculum innovator, bassist, author of 'Oops! Helping Children Learn Accidentally' and Independent Thinking Associate.

Hywel is a teacher, author and educationalist working with many schools, colleges, universities and other educational organisations across the UK and beyond.

Find out more about Hywel on his website

http://www.createlearninspire.co.uk/

Follow Hywel on Twitter

https://twitter.com/hywel_roberts

In this month's episode, Andy Cope talks to our man in Wales, Mike Martin! Mike talks about his daughter, how living life in the moment can make your past and future memories more vibrant and how he's working to deliver the Art of Brilliance across Wales.

You can read Mike's blog posts on the Art of Brilliance website;

Modern Families Something even bigger than happiness

Find out more about Mike on our website

http://www.artofbrilliance.co.uk/meet-the-team/mike-martin

Follow Mike on Twitter

https://twitter.com/MikeMartinAoB

Welcome to episode 16. Dr Andy is back this week to talk about Sesame Street.

Why? Because he recently found out that season 1 and 2 of this adorable children's TV show has a warning that they "are not suitable for children"... why? You'll have to listen to find out!

All our podcasts are special, but this one is extra super-super special because it’s hijacked by the most important people on the planet – 8 year olds. Check out how they created the world’s first ever outstandingly happy school and please spread the word. Download, listen and grin. If this fails to inspire you, you are uninspirable!

In episode five, Andy Cope talks to Richard Gerver!

International keynote speaker, prolific best selling author and former headteacher Richard, who has recently published his new book "Simple Thinking" talks to Andy about his experience as a headteacher, his time in education and his love for sausage sandwiches. 

Find out all about Richard and his quest for simple at his website, www.richardgerver.com and follow him on Twitter at @richardgerver

In episode four, Andy Cope talks to The Naked Leader, David Taylor!

Author of the Naked Leader series and the recently published "How To Be Successful By Being Yourself" . As well as being an author, David is an expert in leadership, keynote speaking, chairing, coaching and facilitating.

Find out all about David at his website, www.nakedleader.com and follow him on Twitter at @nakedleader.

In this month's episode, Andy Cope talks to Art of Brilliance trainer Kev House! Kev talks about how he transformed his life by taking control of his health and getting fit, the inner chimp, what makes him happy and more...

Find out all about Kev on the Art of Brilliance website and follow Kev on Twitter.

In this month's episode, Andy Cope talks to International Keynote Speaker, Comedian, Children's Author and Columnist, Gavin Oattes!

Find out all about Gavin on his website, gavinoattes.com and follow Gavin on Twitter

Happy New Year! Welcome back to the Art of Brilliance podcast - our first episode of 2017 kicks off with Andy Cope, who shares a few stories and tips on how we can make 2017 the best year of our lives.

Welcome to episode 15. Hannah Knowles is this week's podcast host and, unfortunately, she's got some bad news.

The bad news? Today, Hannah is pretty sure that something is going to go wrong for you. The good news though? Whilst you can't control what has gone wrong, you can choose how you react to it. She shares a few quick tips on how you can start doing this today.

Welcome to episode 14. We're back with Darrell Woodman, who is celebrating 13 happy years working with The Art of Brilliance.

To celebrate, Daz is reflecting on what his life was like before he read the Art of Being Brilliant book (new edition is out now by the way!) and shares with you how a strategy called "Three Good Things" can help you get out of a daily rut.

Welcome to episode 13. We're back with Dr Andy Cope as talks about destination addiction - he shares a story about the time he did a gig in Halifax and had to share a table with some year fives...

Welcome to episode 12. Today we're joined by Izzie Miller, who is talking about how our brain works.

Specifically, Izzie is interested in neurons - and how these little dots create connections inside your brain as you learn new things.

The clever bit? The more you do something, the stronger these connections become and the easier that thing becomes to do. The REALLY clever bit? This same principle can apply to how you think as well... meaning that it can become easier to think positively.

Welcome to episode 11. Today we're joined by Hannah Knowles with a short chat about something really important... Anxiety.

Anxiety is everywhere at the moment. You're probably feeling it yourself and if not, you'll definitely know someone who is.

So in this episode, Hannah gives us 5 really simple and quick tools to help us deal with it.

Welcome to episode 10. Today we're joined by Jonathan Peach, who wants to talk about the power of your beliefs.

JP believes that you're incredible, and you're capable of anything - but there is one thing that can constantly get in your way... and that's you.

Your beliefs are what will determine the sort of life you can have. Whether you believe you can or you can't, you're right.

So, how can you change your beliefs? It's as easy as A, B, C, D, E. Have a listen to learn more...

This week, we're back with Dr Andy Cope as he talks about the film Sixth Sense.

In short - it made Andy ask the question "Are you living... or are you alive?" Have a listen to see what he means...

Oh and spoiler alert, if you've not seen the film, you might want to give it a watch before listening to this super short podcast.

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 if you've got 5 minutes, Andy would love to explain how asking something daft like this, can help you have a MUCH better day.

This week we're joined again by Art of Brill trainer, Kev House.

In this episode, Kev starts by telling a story about when he signed up for the New York marathon, despite being 4 stone overweight and having never exercised...

Mind over matter? Have a listen to find out how he managed it.

This week, we're back with Dr Andy Cope as he talks about Ready Brek...

Yeah that's the one, the cereal from the 80's. After watching a TV advert for Ready Brek, Andy realised that it was surprisingly relatable to modern life...

This week we're joined by Darrell Woodman, who's asking us if we need to try and slow down a little?

Daz was inspired to slow down by two things - a book called "The Things You Can See Only When You Slow Down" and being able to see a rather large quantity of bird poo outside his kitchen window...

I guess you could say he couldn't see the birds for the poo. Anyway... give this episode a listen if you want to see how Daz stopped seeing the poo, and started enjoying the birds...

Link to the book Daz mentions - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Things-Only-When-Slow-Down/dp/0241298199

This week, we're back with Dr Andy Cope as he introduces the 10:5 principle to you.

Andy starts with a bit of a realisation that life can be a bit like "free from" foods... and that it should be enjoyed, not endured.

He also sets a bit of homework, challenging you to introduce the 10:5 principle into your life - it can feel a bit awkward (and you can't do it on the London Underground), but the results can be inspiring.

Legendary keynote speaker Kev House is a clever bloke who’s an expert in ‘life’ as well as being the Art of Brilliance resilience expert.

In this episode, Kev talks about the nagging voice in your head, the inner critic that we all have, and how to make it your friend instead of your enemy.

It’s about intentional energy, consistency and awareness. Kev motivates you to be braver and to try new things

Positive Psychology guru Hannah Knowles explains how marginal gains add up to a MASSIVE leap forward.

She shares lessons from GB cycling that went from zeros to heroes. One percent improvements led to gold medals, Tour de France winners, world champs… all achieved by the aggregation of marginal gains.

So much learning crammed into such a short podcast. Apply the learning to your life and you’ll be glad you listened

In podcast #2 Art of Brilliance trainer and growth mindset guru Will Hussey shares 5 things that he learned from running every single day for 500 days on the bounce.

Plot spoiler: the lessons are not really about running, they’re about life. Will talks about the difference between reasons and excuses.

Oh, and before you start, our podcast is strictly 5 minutes MAX, so although Will promises 5, he can only squeeze in 3, with the others coming in a follow-up

In this season’s gentle opener, Dr Andy Cope introduces you to his Guatemalan worry person.

There’s a serious point lurking in the quirkiness. This podcast will guarantee you a good night’s sleep

In this special Art of Brilliance "HARD TALK" Christmas Special, Dr Andy Cope takes a no-nonsense approach with our super special guest, Santa Claus.

They discuss various topics, starting with the overwhelming negativity in the news and Santa's defence of focusing on positive aspects of life. They touch on materialism and its impact on the planet, with Santa (of all people) suggesting a shift towards investing in experiences and relationships.

So what would you prefer for Christmas? Presents... or Presence?