Andy Cope

"If all else fails, just try and live up to being the person your dog thinks you are."

Andy Cope describes himself as a qualified teacher, author, happiness expert, and learning junkie.

He has spent the last 10 years studying positive psychology, happiness, and flourishing, culminating in a Loughborough University PhD thesis. Andy appreciates that his “Dr of Happiness” label is a bit cheesy, but it gives him an important media platform. In times of rising depression and an epidemic of “busyness,” he believes there has never been a more appropriate time to raise the happiness agenda.

He is a best-selling author, writing books that address how to be happier, more motivated, and positive. He has written a series for Crown House aimed at teachers and also moonlights as a children’s author. His research feeds into a training course called “The Art of Being Brilliant,” which has been delivered to rave reviews around the world.

Andy is passionate about motivation and positive psychology and aims to influence people to think differently in order to be happier.

He has worked with large businesses, including Microsoft, DHL, Pirelli, Pfizer, Hewlett Packard, Astra Zeneca, and IKEA. Recently, he has tailored his workshops for children and teachers and now delivers to audiences from age 8 upwards.

What genres and topics does Andy Cope write about?

He writes in positive psychology, happiness, self-help/personal development, teacher training resources, and children's books. His work focuses on motivation, wellbeing, emotional intelligence, and practical strategies to flourish.

Where should I start with his books?

For adults: The Art of Being Brilliant or Be Brilliant Every Day. For teachers: The Art of Being a Brilliant Primary Teacher or The Art of Being a Brilliant Middle Leader. For younger readers: Diary of a Brilliant Kid or other Brill Kid titles.

Does he write series or standalone books?

Both. He has series aimed at teachers (The Art of Being Brilliant) and children (Diary of a Brilliant Kid / Brill Kid), alongside standalone titles such as Shine, Zest, and The Little Book of Emotional Intelligence.

What themes recur across his books?

Common themes include positive psychology, happiness, motivation, resilience, and emotional intelligence, with an emphasis on practical, actionable steps to increase wellbeing.

Who is the target audience for his work?

A broad audience: children and young readers, teachers and school leaders, adults seeking wellbeing/self-help, and organisations—his “Art of Being Brilliant” training is delivered to audiences from about age 8 up and to businesses.