Join Andy for a fascinating dive into the “Cobra Effect,” a real-life cautionary tale of how a British Raj’s well-intentioned bounty on cobras dramatically backfired.

This episode explores how our best efforts to fix or control situations - whether it’s curbing pesky snakes or managing our public image - can sometimes cause us more trouble than what we started with.

With examples ranging from Barbra Streisand’s unintended viral moment to a reflection on modern social media, this episode is a bit of a cage rattler, with some big thinking about how we manage mental health around the world.

Maybe a simple shift in perspective might just be the antidote?

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

In this episode, Andy discusses the importance of shining brightly in a world that can sometimes feel a bit dark.

Never missing the chance to use a good metaphor, Andy talks about light bulbs to illustrate how people can either dim their glow or illuminate their surroundings.

Ultimately, it's about the need for us all to embrace resilience and positivity (especially during challenging times) so that when everything is a bit dim, it's important for YOU to start shining, full beam.

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.