Workplace pressure is increasing, engagement remains fragile, and leaders are expected to deliver consistent results in uncertain conditions. In 2024/25, nearly 964,000 UK workers reported work-related stress, depression or anxiety, making mental health the leading cause of work-related ill health. These issues resulted in more than 22 million working days lost in a single year.
What Is The Art of Brilliance?
The Art of Brilliance is a UK-based performance and personal development organisation founded by Dr Andy Cope. It focuses on helping individuals and teams develop practical mindset skills that strengthen wellbeing and improve results.
Rather than relying on short-term motivation, The Art of Brilliance translates positive psychology into practical behavioural change. Their sessions explore resilience, accountability, optimism and leadership influence in ways that shape everyday behaviour. By focusing on consistent habits rather than one-off inspiration, they help businesses create cultures where wellbeing and performance reinforce one another.
What Does This Mean for Business?
The importance of mindset and wellbeing is supported by current UK data. The Health and Safety Executive reported in 2024 that work-related stress, depression and anxiety account for nearly half of all work-related ill health cases. Deloitte’s most recent research on workplace mental health indicates that poor mental wellbeing continues to cost UK employers billions annually through absenteeism, presenteeism and staff turnover. Evidence shows that for every £1 invested in workplace mental health support, organisations can see an average return of £4.70 through improved productivity and reduced absence.
For business leaders and HR decision-makers, investing in structured mindset training is commercially relevant. The Art of Brilliance supports measurable culture change by equipping teams with a shared language around behaviour, responsibility and performance.
Top The Art of Brilliance Speakers
The following speakers represent The Art of Brilliance and are regularly booked for corporate conferences, leadership summits and wellbeing events.
- Dr Andy Cope
- Will Hussey
- Oliver Cope
- Darrell Woodman
- Hannah Knowles
- Jonathan Peach
- Martin Burder
- Suzie Lavington
1. Dr Andy Cope
Dr Andy Cope is a leading authority on positive psychology and co-founder of The Art of Brilliance. He holds a doctorate in Positive Psychology and Wellbeing from Loughborough University, where his research focused on human flourishing and employee engagement. Andy has spent nearly two decades delivering keynote speeches and workshops that translate psychological research into practical workplace strategies. He is the co-author of several best-selling books, including The Art of Being Brilliant, which focuses on mindset, resilience and sustainable happiness.
Andy works with organisations across corporate, education and public sectors, helping leaders and teams improve performance through behavioural ownership, optimism and emotional intelligence. His sessions are known for combining academic rigour with humour and direct application.
2. Will Hussey
Will Hussey is co-founder and Managing Director of Write and Shine Limited, and a trainer at The Art of Brilliance, specialising in mindset development, behavioural change and leadership growth. With a background in education and a strong foundation in positive psychology principles, Will has worked with organisations across the UK to build resilient, accountable cultures. He focuses on translating complex psychological theory into accessible frameworks that leaders and teams can implement immediately. Will’s expertise lies in growth mindset, personal responsibility and sustainable high performance.
His sessions are particularly effective with senior leadership teams navigating change or performance pressure. By combining commercial understanding with practical psychology, Will helps organisations embed habits that strengthen wellbeing while driving measurable improvement in engagement and productivity.
3. Oliver Cope
Oliver Cope is a facilitator and performance coach with The Art of Brilliance, specialising in resilience, confidence and behavioural awareness. He works closely with organisations seeking to strengthen team dynamics and personal accountability. Oliver’s approach centres on helping individuals understand how thought patterns influence communication, decision-making and workplace relationships. He delivers workshops that encourage reflection while equipping delegates with structured tools to manage pressure and build self-belief.
Oliver is frequently booked for team development days, leadership programmes and organisational change initiatives. His delivery style balances challenge with support, enabling participants to recognise limiting beliefs and adopt more constructive behaviours that improve collaboration and long-term performance.
4. Darrell Woodman
Darrell Woodman is a director and senior facilitator at The Art of Brilliance, holding a Master’s degree in Applied Positive Psychology. He combines academic expertise with extensive practical experience to help organisations cultivate confidence, resilience and sustainable motivation. Darrell previously worked in media talent development before transitioning into behavioural coaching and performance training. He is co-author of The Art of Being a Brilliant Teenager, applying positive psychology research to real-life challenges.
In corporate settings, Darrell focuses on optimism, emotional regulation and leadership mindset. His sessions are structured and evidence-based, supporting leaders in creating psychologically safe environments where teams feel empowered, accountable and capable of performing consistently under pressure.
5. Hannah Knowles
Hannah Knowles is a facilitator and wellbeing trainer with The Art of Brilliance, with a professional background in primary education and personal development. She specialises in emotional intelligence, resilience and practical strategies for everyday wellbeing. Hannah has delivered sessions across education, healthcare and corporate sectors, supporting organisations in strengthening communication and psychological awareness.
Her work emphasises small, consistent behavioural changes that build confidence and reduce stress. Hannah co-authored Love Notes, a publication focused on positive psychology and human connection. In workplace settings, she encourages reflective practice, helping individuals recognise unhelpful thought patterns and replace them with constructive habits that improve relationships, morale and performance.
6. Jonathan Peach
Jonathan Peach is a senior leadership facilitator with The Art of Brilliance, bringing nearly three decades of corporate leadership and management experience. His background includes senior roles in retail management and organisational development before moving into training and coaching. Jonathan specialises in psychological safety, high-performance culture and growth mindset. He co-authored Leadership: The Multiplier Effect, exploring how leadership behaviour influences team engagement and output.
His sessions are particularly suited to senior management conferences and strategic planning events. Jonathan focuses on behavioural consistency, helping leaders understand how their emotional responses, communication style and mindset directly shape team morale and long-term organisational success.
7. Martin Burder
Martin Burder is a psychological wellbeing practitioner and facilitator with The Art of Brilliance, known for embedding positive psychology principles into workplace culture. He previously served as Head of Wellbeing at Uppingham School, where he led programmes focused on resilience and personal development. Martin now works across corporate and education sectors, delivering workshops on mental fitness, clarity and purposeful action.
His approach combines structured frameworks with practical exercises that help individuals build optimism and sustainable habits. Martin supports organisations aiming to improve collaboration and engagement by strengthening personal accountability and mindset awareness, ensuring wellbeing and performance develop alongside one another.
8. Suzie Lavington
Suzie Lavington is a speaker and facilitator with The Art of Brilliance, specialising in confidence, communication and resilience. She has a background in theatre and performance, which informs her engaging and interactive delivery style. Suzie is also co-founder of Fearless Femme Academy, supporting women in building public speaking confidence and leadership presence. Her workshops focus on overcoming fear, developing self-belief and strengthening professional communication.
In corporate settings, she helps teams manage self-doubt and navigate challenging conversations with clarity. Suzie’s work blends psychological insight with practical rehearsal techniques, enabling individuals to build confidence that translates into improved collaboration, leadership impact and workplace effectiveness.
Why The Art of Brilliance Matters Now?
The Art of Brilliance addresses one of the most pressing challenges in modern business: sustaining performance while protecting wellbeing. With stress-related illness remaining high across UK workplaces and engagement levels under scrutiny, mindset development is no longer optional. Organisations that prioritise resilience, behavioural awareness and psychological safety position themselves for stronger retention, productivity and leadership credibility. The Art of Brilliance offers a structured, research-informed pathway to achieve this.
Conclusion and CTA
The Art of Brilliance equips organisations with practical tools to strengthen mindset, resilience and workplace happiness. For business leaders and HR decision-makers seeking credible, evidence-based speakers, their team delivers measurable value.
If you are interested in hiring a speaker for The Art of Brilliance or exploring more of our Mindset Speakers, simply contact us today by filling in our online contact form or by calling one of our dedicated booking agents on 0207 1010 553.
This exclusive article on the top Art of Brilliance speakers to hire was written by Sophia Hayes.
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