Who's Elvis Around Here?

AI is changing how we work. But if we are going to lead, influence, create, and connect in a more human way, prompts alone will not save us. In this episode, Chris Baréz-Brown is joined by Frankie Kemp to explore the human skills that matter more than ever in the age of AI: presence, creativity, confidence, communication, play, and genuine connection. Frankie brings her background in theatre, impr...

In this episode of Who’s Elvis Round Here? , Chris Baréz-Brown sits down with long-time friend, creative leader, and Multiply founder Dr. Mark Fowlestone for a rich conversation about creativity, business, humanity, and the energy that brings people to life. From growing up in Morecambe to leading workshops beneath the pyramids, Mark shares stories from his journey through Ogilvy, Havas, and 20 ye...

What makes a great team? Why do some workplaces energise us while others drain us? And in a world increasingly shaped by AI, what does it actually mean to be more human at work? In this episode of Who’s Elvis Round Here?, Chris Baréz-Brown sits down with former Twitter VP and workplace culture expert Bruce Daisley to explore the future of work, leadership, creativity and human connection. Bruce sh...

What happens when you introduce AI to “help” your people… and they all go on sick leave? In this episode of Who’s Elvis Around Here?, Chris sits down with leadership expert Joe Hildebrand to explore the human side of AI — and why so many organisations are getting it wrong. As AI rapidly reshapes the workplace, leaders are facing a critical choice: 👉 Use AI purely for efficiency, cost-cutting, and...

What if changing masculinity… started with something as simple as painted nails? In this episode of Who’s Elvis Around Here? , Chris sits down with author, entrepreneur, and rule-breaker Sam Conniff for a surprising, thought-provoking conversation about identity, culture, and the hidden rules we all live by. What begins as a trip to a Harry Styles concert with his daughter quickly turns into somet...

What if the thing holding you back… is just a story you’ve been telling yourself? In this episode of Who’s Elvis Around Who, Chris sits down with writer and entrepreneur Dan Kieran for a deeply honest, funny, and surprisingly powerful conversation about identity, creativity, and what it really takes to become your true self. From a completely chaotic (and hilarious) journey driving a milk float ac...

In this episode of Who’s Elvis Around Here? , Chris sits down with organisational psychologist Antoinette Raymond for a powerful conversation on what it really takes to lead in today’s world. From redefining leadership as an energy game (not a time problem), to unlocking the genius in people through connection, this episode is packed with practical insight and refreshing honesty. Antoinette shares...

In this episode of Who’s Elvis Around Here? , Chris Baréz-Brown sits down with Tom Kay, founder of Finisterre - the pioneering outdoor brand born on the cliffs of Cornwall. From humble beginnings in a flat above a surf shop to a global, purpose-driven business, Tom shares the real story behind building a brand that stands for something more. This is not just about business growth - it’s about cult...

What happens when a top restaurateur sells his own name… and then buys it back for £7,000? In this episode of Who’s Elvis Around Here, Chris sits down with legendary chef and restaurateur Mark Hix to unpack the highs, lows, and lessons from a life in hospitality. From running multiple restaurants and leading hundreds of staff, to losing everything overnight during the pandemic, Mark shares the unf...

In this episode of Who’s Elvis Around Here? , Chris sits down with theatre producer, writer, and creative change-maker David Micklem to explore what it really takes to unlock human potential in organisations—and why creativity might be our greatest untapped superpower. David shares his unique journey from running iconic institutions like Battersea Arts Centre to becoming a “fixer” for arts organis...

In this episode of the podcast, I’m joined by James Sills — choir leader, speaker and founder of Gather Sing — to explore the power of singing, creativity, and connection. James has spent years bringing people together through music, helping audiences rediscover something many of us lost along the way: the confidence to use our voice. We talk about how singing builds trust, why so many adults stop...

In this episode of Who's Elvis Round Here , Chris Baréz-Brown sits down with Sophie Devonshire , CEO of The Marketing Society and author of Superfast: Lead at Speed and Love Work . Sophie shares powerful insights on leadership, creativity, and how to bring more energy, optimism and humanity into the workplace . From the story of a pioneering 19th-century entrepreneur who transformed the champ...

What does Nelson Mandela dancing on stage have to do with leadership? Why do most businesses spend their time looking everywhere… except at the donkey? And what if the single most powerful tool in leadership isn’t strategy, structure, or AI — but belief? In this episode of Who’s Elvis Around Here?, I sit down with Scott Morrison — founder of The Boom and one of the most energising leadership minds...

What does it really take to build a movement - not just a business? In this episode of Who’s Elvis Round Here?, Chris Baréz-Brown sits down with Emma Sayle, founder of Killing Kittens, to talk about leadership, energy, and what happens when you trust instinct over business plans. Emma shares how anger can be a creative force, why contagious energy matters more than job descriptions, and how releas...

What if the biggest thing getting in the way of your potential at work isn’t your talent, your role, or your boss — but a little voice in your head? In this episode of Who’s Elvis Round Here?, I’m joined by the brilliant Helen Tupper, co-founder of Amazing If and one of the most human voices in the world of work today. We dive into squiggly careers, confidence gremlins, and those pivotal moments w...

What if confidence isn’t something you have… but something you train? In this episode of Who’s Elvis Round Here, I’m joined by the brilliant Scott Ransome - coach, trainer, and ex-professional actor who helps people show up powerfully on video, on stage, and in the moments that actually matter. We get into: • The “Elvis moment” where you take the leap (even when it might flop) • Why connection bea...

What happens when you really look at yourself — and don’t look away? In this episode of Who’s Elvis Around Here? , Chris Baréz-Brown sits down with leadership consultant and founder of The People Performance Consultancy, Dolly Waddell , for a raw, funny, and deeply practical conversation about ambition, identity, and unlocking human potential. Dolly shares the pivotal “mirror moment” that changed...

The fastest route to leadership isn’t ambition… it’s energy ?  And this episode has tons of it… In this episode of Who’s Elvis Around Here , I’m joined by Azita Martin , Vice President at NVIDIA and one of the sharpest, most human leaders working at the cutting edge of AI today. We talk about: Why loving what you do is the quickest path to becoming great How NVIDIA keeps speed, agility, and excell...

What if the best innovations don’t feel clever… they feel inevitable? In this episode of Who’s Elvis Round Here, Chris sits down with the legendary Mike Pell - inventor of the font menu, co-creator of PDF, and now global lead of the Microsoft Garage. We dive into: • Why real innovation is never incremental • How irritation, emotion, and curiosity spark breakthroughs • Why leaders have to let go of...

In this episode of Who’s Elvis Around Here?, Chris Baréz-Brown sits down with the unstoppable, endlessly energetic Molly Fletcher - former sports agent turned top keynote speaker and author of Dynamic Drive. Molly’s coached elite performers, negotiated massive deals, built a career on curiosity and service, and now helps leaders bring out the absolute best in their people. And wow… her stories fiz...

From Coca-Cola to SC Johnson to Chobani, Pavi has spent his life helping organisations see the world differently. In this weeks episode, he and Chris dive into the magic that happens when leaders stay open, curious and genuinely connected to the humans they serve. In this episode you’ll discover: - The story that reshaped Pavi’s entire approach to insight and leadership - Why “it’s okay” can somet...

Brilliant ideas rarely arrive fully formed — they emerge from courage, curiosity and the beautifully human chaos of making something that matters. In this soulful, surprising episode, art producer, artist and documentary maker Fiamma Montagu joins Chris Baréz-Brown to explore how meaningful creative work really happens. From orchestrating the monumental Tower of London poppy installation to chasin...

What if the secret to brilliant business wasn’t working harder… but getting way more mischievous? In this playful, thought-provoking episode, creative maverick David Pearl joins Chris Baréz-Brown to explore how serious fun, curiosity and a bit of well-aimed troublemaking can transform the way we lead, meet and work together. From hacking feedback culture at Intel with a secret “change game” to ret...

What happens when your job is literally to bring more heart into the world of work? In this uplifting episode, Chris sits down with Claude Silver - the legendary Chief Heart Officer at VaynerX - to explore what it really takes to create workplaces where humans actually flourish . Claude shares the wild, beautiful story that changed her life on a 93-day wilderness course, how she learned to rewrite...

What happens when a leader decides to just do it… and actually means it? In this energising episode, Simon Daglish (ITV legend and all-round positive force of nature) lifts the lid on personal agency, embracing failure, and why culture is the invisible thread that holds everything together. It’s a conversation packed with honesty, humour and proper human wisdom -  from turning challenges into oppo...