The Art of Brilliance Podcast

Art of Brilliance / Andy Cope
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The Art of Brilliance Podcast

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

  1. LEGO for life

    4 DAYS AGO

    LEGO for life

    What if the secret to life was hiding in a toy box? In this episode, Andy reads a chapter from Brill Kid - The Big Number Two. One of his children's books that might just contain some of the best life advice you’ve never heard. It’s playful, daft, and surprisingly profound. Because it turns out Lego isn’t just Danish, dangerous underfoot, and oddly emotional - it’s a metaphor for how to live well, rebuild after setbacks, and keep playing, even when the instructions don’t make sense. Tune in for rogue bricks, joyful nonsense, and a reminder that whether you’re 8 or 58, life’s a game best played with curiosity, creativity... and maybe a bucket of spare pieces.

    8 min
  2. Miss Cleverclogs

    2 JUL

    Miss Cleverclogs

    What if you’re so busy managing the symptoms... when you should be fixing the roof? In this episode, Andy shares a few famous last words (spoiler: Elvis died doing exactly what he said he was going to do), before rolling into a parable that didn’t make the book - but might just make your brain go “Oof.” It’s the tale of Miss Cleverclogs, Ralph, and a leaking maths classroom. A ridiculous story, yes. But also... not. Because it’s a metaphor for how we handle mental health - more buckets, more apps, more busyness. Still dripping. Tune in for irony, weather warnings, and a reminder that the bravest thing you can do sometimes is climb up and fix the actual flipping roof.

    6 min
  3. The Greatest Leader

    25 JUN

    The Greatest Leader

    What if the best leader in the world wore a hard hat and hung out with a cement mixer called Dizzy? In this episode, Andy ditches the usual leadership clichés and goes all in on the unexpected hero of the working world... Bob the Builder. You’ll hear why happiness isn’t something you choose (but positivity is), how leadership isn’t about Mandela quotes or motivational posters, and why the attitude you carry is your most powerful tool - whether you’re laying bricks or leading teams. Tune in for awkward conference icebreakers, a rant about grinogogs, and seven words that could quietly change your leadership forever... Can we fix it? Yes, we can.

    18 min
  4. Cobweb man

    18 JUN

    Cobweb man

    What if the toughest guy in the room taught you the softest lesson? In this episode, Andy shares a story he hasn’t dared tell in years - about a nightclub bouncer with a cobweb tattoo, a grudge seven years deep, and one phone call that changed everything. It’s about forgiveness, hand grenades (metaphorically), and why carrying a grudge is like getting punched in the face... by yourself. Tune in for a quiet gut-punch of humanity, a room full of tearful bouncers, and a reminder that moving on isn’t weakness - it’s wisdom.

    11 min
  5. Marginal gains

    11 JUN

    Marginal gains

    What if being in the top 10% still means you're only 50% there? In this episode, Andy ditches the deep philosophy and jumps back into something simpler (and sneakily brilliant): what it really takes to move from “good” to “wow.” You’ll hear about football academies, pelotons, celebrity keynotes, and why your real superpower might just be washing your hands properly. Tune in for Olympic strategies, small tweaks, and the seven words that could quietly nudge you into the top 1% - in work, life, and even your next staffroom brew.

    16 min
  6. The Experiencer

    4 JUN

    The Experiencer

    You are not who you think you are. In this episode, Andy takes a deep breath and heads straight into the philosophical deep end -mixing ants, airplane engines, and Tesco epiphanies in a bold attempt to answer the biggest question of all… who (or what) are we, really? Inspired by Rupert Spira, road rage, and a misbehaving mind, Andy explores the idea that you’re not your story, your stress, or your Spotify algorithm… you’re the awareness underneath it all. Tune in for thought loops, sideways logic, and a slightly dizzying but surprisingly comforting reminder that you are the universe, experiencing itself. So be a nice universe.

    14 min
  7. Eurythmia

    28 MAY

    Eurythmia

    What if your biggest challenge isn’t change… it’s distraction? In this episode, Andy returns to his favourite recording studio (the car) to explore plot twists, personal upgrades, and what happens when your epiphany strikes in Tesco. You’ll meet a Greek hero with serious foresight, reflect on why happiness is too important to outsource, and learn a new word that might just be the secret to thriving in a distracted world… Eurythmia. Tune in for supermarket wisdom, a realisation that you’re always stuck with yourself, and a reminder that the best version of you is always… well, you.

    14 min
  8. Gilbert

    21 MAY

    Gilbert

    What if your harshest critic accidentally proved your point? In this episode, Andy reads out a brutally honest one-star review of The Art of Being Brilliant - and somehow manages to laugh through it. But the real star? A small purple alien called Gilbert, sent from Planet Glee where everyone is too happy (yes, there are consequences). Gilbert’s mission? To learn the secrets of human grumbling - and Andy’s got just the life advice for him. Tune in for cosmic daftness, a masterclass in handling criticism, and a sideways look at what makes life messy, real, and actually worth it.

    10 min
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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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  • Creator
    Art of Brilliance / Andy Cope
  • Years Active
    2017 - 2025
  • Episodes
    153
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Art of Brilliance / Andy Cope
  • Show Website
    The Art of Brilliance Podcast

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