The Business Elevation Show Where Good Matters

About this episode: In this thought-provoking episode of The Business Elevation Show – Where Good Matters , Chris Cooper is joined by Robin Dreeke , retired FBI Special Agent and former Chief of the Counterintelligence Behavioural Analysis Program.   Robin's career took him into some of the highest-stakes environments imaginable — recruiting spies, working in counterintelligence, and navigating ex...

About this episode: In a world marked by growing complexity, division, and ecological tipping points, a new story is emerging — one that reclaims our deep interconnectedness with each other, with the Earth, and with the cosmos itself. Dr. Jude Currivan, cosmologist, planetary healer, and former international business leader, invites us into a radical shift in perception: from the illusion of separ...

About this episode: As the year draws to a close, Chris Cooper steps behind the microphone for a special solo episode to reflect, distil, and share what truly matters now.   Drawing on over 14 years od conversations with inspiring leaders and changemakers on The Business Elevation Show, alongside the lived wisdom of The Elevation Collective community, Chris shares 10 Elevations for Thriving and Do...

About this episode: As the year draws to a close, Chris Cooper steps behind the microphone for a special solo episode to reflect, distil, and share what truly matters now. Drawing on over 14 years of conversations with inspiring leaders and changemakers on The Business Elevation Show, alongside the lived wisdom of The Elevation Collective community, Chris shares 10 Elevations for Thriving and Doin...

About this episode: How do we best cope with our current volatile, disruptive and extremely polarised world situation? How can you adapt your approach when you meet others with a very different view to you? On this Special Encore episode, we welcome Joe Weston who brings over 30 years of experience in conflict prevention, leadership, stress management, and communication. We explore the principles...

About this episode: On this episode, Chris is joined by national bestselling author and former Fortune 500 executive Jeff Hancher, whose book "Firm Feedback in a Fragile World" offers a practical and compassionate approach to one of leadership's toughest challenges: giving honest feedback without damaging trust. Jeff's own story is remarkable. Raised in poverty and starting his career as a fill-in...

About this episode: How do you best navigate your career and the complex relationship between individuals and the workplace today? Tessa White, known as the Job Doctor, exploded on social media in late 2020 with her expertise on careers and workplace dynamics, after 20 years leading human resources functions within the Fortune 50 to fast-growth start-ups. With more than one million followers on so...

About this episode: In a world living through what many now call a "polycrisis" – overlapping conflicts, climate shocks and social division – what does truly graceful leadership look like? In this powerful conversation, Chris Cooper is joined by Dr Will Parks, a deeply experienced humanitarian leader whose career has taken him from UNICEF roles in the Pacific Islands, Nepal, Iraq, Iran, Bhutan and...

About this episode: How can entrepreneurship be used not only to build livelihoods, but also to lift communities and create a happier, more connected world? In this inspiring episode, host Chris Cooper talks with Michael Glauser, entrepreneur, author, and Executive Director of the Center for Entrepreneurship at Utah State University. Michael has built and sold successful companies, cycled 4,000 mi...

About this episode: Deep beneath the frozen frontier of Antarctica, a massive glacier the size of the UK is sliding toward the sea. Thwaites — known as the "Doomsday Glacier" — could raise global sea levels by more than two feet and trigger the collapse of the entire West Antarctic Ice Sheet, reshaping coastlines and economies worldwide. In this eye-opening conversation,  Dr. Ted Scambos , Senior...

About this episode: What if ambition didn't have to mean striving, burnout, or compromise? What if it could be a joyful, purpose-driven expression of who you truly are? In this inspiring conversation, Rha Goddess — entrepreneurial soul coach, author, and founder of Move The Crowd — joins Chris Cooper to explore how to align purpose, prosperity, and impact through her concept and new book Intention...

About This Episode: In this special encore interview, we meet Dr. Rachel Morris, a seasoned former GP and speaker who intimately understands the pressures of feeling overwhelmed, exhausted, and teetering on the brink of burnout. With a deep belief that it is possible to thrive both in work and life, Rachel advocates for the idea that happiness and a fulfilling career should not be mutually exclusi...

About this episode: In every area of life and leadership, the ability to  persuade with integrity  is essential. Whether inspiring a team, influencing change, or sharing an idea that matters,  persuasion done well can be a force for good . If we are seeking to deliver more good initiatives, we need to master the art of persuasion — as it can make all the difference between success and failure. My...

About this episode: In this Special Encore episode, we explore Fueling Dreams with Shay Hoelscher, CEO of privé products, and Sabré Cook, trailblazing racing driver and engineer, as they break new ground for women in motorsport. As the first female driver in the Porsche Carrera Cup North America Series, Sabré defies the odds in a male-dominated field, inspiring a wave of female fans and aspiring r...

About this episode: What does it really take to create a workplace where people feel safe to speak up, take risks, and perform at their very best? In this episode, Chris Cooper is joined by Mehmet Baha, known simply as Baha, an international speaker, trainer, and author whose life's mission has been to make a positive difference in people's lives. With over 24 years of global experience across Eur...

About this episode: In this special edition of The Business Elevation Show, I am joined by two extraordinary leaders—Tom Eddington and Jim Garrison—for a conversation on the State of the World Forum and its urgent mission for our times. Tom Eddington is an author, executive coach, and business advisor whose work bridges leadership, media, and consciousness. As Vice President of the State of the Wo...

About this episode: How do you best navigate your career and the complex relationship between individuals and the workplace today? Tessa White, known as the Job Doctor, exploded on social media in late 2020 with her expertise on careers and workplace dynamics, after 20 years leading human resources functions within the Fortune 50 to fast-growth start-ups. With more than one million followers on so...

About this epsiode: What if the toughest problems in your business aren't really about people at all—but about process? And what if the missing ingredient in leadership today is learning how to hold people accountable with both clarity and compassion? In this uplifting conversation, Chris Cooper is joined by Lisa Bing, a sought-after leadership strategist, educator, and board leader whose career s...

About this episode: Anthony Willoughby has lived an extraordinary life. From growing up in Africa to decades spent in Japan, his journey has taken him across some of the most remote and challenging landscapes on earth. An explorer, adventurer, and entrepreneur, Anthony is the founder of The Nomadic School of Business and the creator of Territory Mapping —a unique methodology inspired by indigenous...

About this episode: How do ordinary people light up the world in extraordinary ways? In this inspiring episode of The Business Elevation Show , Chris Cooper interviews visionary leader and author  Julie Wignall  about her multi-award-winning book  The Extraordinary Power of Fireflies . Julie coined the term "Fireflies" to describe those who break barriers and illuminate new possibilities. With a c...

About this episode: Duro Oye has dedicated his life to unlocking potential where the odds are stacked against it. As the CEO and founder of the multi-award-winning charity 20/20 Levels, he has already empowered thousands of young people from black, racially underrepresented, and low socio-economic backgrounds — and his vision is nothing short of transforming a billion lives worldwide. In this insp...

About this episode: From cutting-edge genomics research to the floor of the UK Parliament, and from advising on AI ethics to shaping the future of financial investments, Dr Julian Huppert has lived a career at the intersection of science, politics, and social good. As the Founding Director of the Intellectual Forum at Jesus College, Cambridge, Julian convenes brilliant minds to tackle some of the...

About This Episode: What does it take to not just survive life's toughest challenges—but to come back stronger and inspire others? In this extraordinary episode, I speak with  Andrew Jenkins , a finalist on the BBC hit show  The Traitors , and a powerful voice for resilience and mental health advocacy. At just 21, Andrew's life changed forever when a devastating car accident left him in a coma, wi...

About this episode: In this highly compelling episode, we're joined by David Bickford CB, a former senior intelligence official who served as Legal Director and Under-Secretary of State at both MI5 and MI6. David played a key role in shaping the UK's counter-terrorism and intelligence laws, creating the legal pathways that enabled operational intelligence to be used in court—revolutionising the in...

About this episode: In this inspiring Special Encore conversation,   Chris Cooper   is joined by   Zoe Holland MBE , Group Chief Commercial Officer at Fletchers Group, legal entrepreneur, and passionate advocate for   heart-led leadership . With a leadership mantra of   "there is no room for ego,"   Zoe champions authenticity, inclusivity, and purpose-driven leadership, empowering leaders to creat...