Chris Cooper
The Business Elevation Show Where Good Matters
One of the world's longest-running business podcasts, The Business Elevation Show inspires you to grow your wisdom and elevate humanity through business — as doing good matters.
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Episodes
Improving Your Voice For Greater Success 30.08.2013 55:54
When it comes to business and life, your voice can make the difference between engaging people or putting them off. Winning that deal, succeeding at a job interview, winning someone over on a first date, convincing investors to invest in you and your business or engaging people in a speech. We have elements of our voice which are impacted by our physiology. However, we are, to a greater extent in...
Special Encore Presentation: From a dream to an iconic brand - The PRS Guitar Story 23.08.2013 58:01
We have had some incredible guests and stories on this show. This show in particular has true meaning to me. About 6 years ago, I watched an incredible DVD called 'Mastery' which included the story of Paul Reed Smith and how his dreams of making a guitar for Carlos Santana had turned into a reality. Today PRS Guitars in my mind have become an iconic brand. Go to any guitar show and guitarists are...
Special Encore Presentation: SELF MADE - generate your wealth like a Millionaire 16.08.2013 57:18
Like to know how to 'Generate Your Wealth Like a Millionaire? During this show we will reveal the three principles of success that can make you very wealthy. However, don't think this is about accumulating wealth at the expense of others. More money can help you add more value to more people in more ways and some of the wealthiest people I know are also the most giving. On this show we have two su...
Successful Real Estate Investing 09.08.2013 53:53
Most people recognize that investing in Real Estate is one of the best investments you can make as you can create a passive income now and long-term provision for your pension and retirement, as well as leaving a legacy for your family and loved ones. However, investing in Real Estate can be a risky business especially if you don't know what you are doing. In this interview, experienced investor,...
'How to Build Extraordinary Relationships in the workplace' with guests Dave Bradley and Karen Asemper 02.08.2013 54:31
Leaders and organizations who build extraordinary relationships with their employees, customers and suppliers usually excel! Not just sales but also profits as benefits such as lower levels of absenteeism, extra delivery, ability to attract the best talent and customers hit the bottom line . On this show, we have two exceptional experts. Dave Bradley is a Professional Management Speaker and Web Ev...
How to use Speaking to Promote Your Business 26.07.2013 56:09
So what are the vital elements to be a good speaker and effectively promote your business to an audience? As a Regional President of the Professional Speaking Association in the UK, I meet many people intending to move from being a presenter to a speaker who can effectively engage and promote their business from the stage. During this show you will learn about the 5 Ps of Promotional Speaking AND...
Business Secrets of the Trappist Monks - One CEO's Quest for Meaning and Authenticity. 19.07.2013 57:08
Monks are known for living in silence and seclusion, but entrepreneur August Turak knows that they hold something of great value to the secular world—the key to business success. In his new book, "Business Secrets of the Trappist Monks: One CEO's Quest for Meaning and Authenticity," Turak tells the story of how he spent the past 17 years working part-time alongside Trappist monks as they ran high-...
How to use humour and storytelling in your presentations and speeches 12.07.2013 57:36
So how do you best use humour and storytelling in your presentations and speeches? Perhaps you have marveled at people who can engage an audience with their wit and stories? So how can you learn to use these skills really effectively in your work? On this show we have two leadership and public speaking skills experts. Ashley Boroda has worked in radio production, comedy writing, stand-up comedy, t...
I Inspire Me - the principles of Practical Leadership with guest Tony Wilson 05.07.2013 44:18
I met Tony Wilson as I was preparing to speak at a congress in Mayfair, London. We quickly engaged in a conversation and I was intrigued. It turns out that Tony is Founder and Global CEO of the Lifestyle Architecture people development group, operating in 27 cities in 12 regions around the world. His Practical Leadership system is literally practiced worldwide! So on this show, I am keen to discov...
How to be a great parent as well as a busy professional! 28.06.2013 55:56
Balancing a busy work life with being a great parent is not always easy. Married with two children, I know this situation well. Am I giving my family enough attention? Are we developing our kids to be happy and the best they can be? You can be a striving or successful entrepreneur or a top executive, however, is it all worthwhile if your family think you are not there for them? If you are so busy...
How not to come second - the art of winning business pitches 21.06.2013 52:12
Persuading people of our point of view and getting them to back our judgement with their money is what makes the world go around. And the sharpest end of the persuasion business is the pitch: that intense and brief period when you get to make your case to the potential client'. But how do you make the most of that opportunity? These are the words of David Kean one of world's leading authorities on...
How to build a business that will run without you 14.06.2013 56:03
Would you like to develop a business that runs without you? Do you want to know practically how to do it? It took my guest, young entrepreneur Steve Abel, 8 businesses to develop a truly innovative business opportunity in Parcels 4 Delivery and to put in place foundations for a business that could run without him and achieve massive growth. Also, to earn himself a small fortune in the process. Whi...
How to deal with people when people skills don't come naturally 07.06.2013 55:15
Do you have a natural bias towards systems, processes, facts and figures rather than interaction with people? When it comes down to it do these elements effect your decisions more than the impact on people? Do you have challenges when it comes to dealing with gregarious sales people, marketers and networkers in your business or team? Successful people know that you have to balance the need for sys...
Special Encore Presentation: CAREER SUCCESS - practical inspiration for building a successful career 31.05.2013 58:37
Are you wishing to advance your career? Or help others advance? Perhaps you have children or family members who could benefit from some words of wisdom? During this show I will be discussing career success with my guest Hilary Wilson who is an international keynote speaker, trainer and mentor. She also founded Wilson Associates Limited, the UK based development consultancy in 1989. During this tim...
From a dream to an iconic brand - The PRS Guitar Story 24.05.2013 58:01
We have had some incredible guests and stories on this show. This show in particular has true meaning to me. About 6 years ago, I watched an incredible DVD called 'Mastery' which included the story of Paul Reed Smith and how his dreams of making a guitar for Carlos Santana had turned into a reality. Today PRS Guitars in my mind have become an iconic brand. Go to any guitar show and guitarists are...
Growing Your Business FAST - with guest Adrian Pike co-founder and CEO of Anesco 17.05.2013 58:02
Would you like to grow your business fast? On this show we are going to look at an incredible case story. While still in its relative infancy, Anesco is already the UK's leading energy efficiency solutions company and is on track to hit revenue of £100million, after recently reporting a 400% growth in orders. So how can you get off the starting blocks quickly and achieve such outstanding performan...
Transforming Your Business - with Jonathan Davey and Derek Findlayson 10.05.2013 57:39
Markets are changing. It's not just about price we have online sales, social media for attracting new customers, the challenge of finding innovative ways to build relationships and keep customers and prospects informed, not to mention the demands of complying with legislation, staff training or any of the other things you need to keep on top of in your business. No wonder growing your business can...
Linkedin - how to use it to develop your career and business with Will Kintish 03.05.2013 57:23
Do you understand how to use Linkedin really effectively? Or are you one of the many people who just try to collect as many connections as possible? My guest on this show Will Kintish never changes his message "There is nothing to beat face-to face networking". But when you use Linkedin in conjunction with traditional networking it is a powerful cocktail for developing your career and building you...
Life Mapping - the cultivation of authentic leadership with Brian Mayne 26.04.2013 58:18
In today's fast changing competitive business climate it is the organisations who develop the winning qualities of their people that capture the opportunities created by change and turn them into sustainable success. The qualities of authentic leadership; self motivation, a positive mindset and personal responsibility, are the most highly prized yet least consciously developed aspects of a person'...
How to create Fully Integrated Teams with guest Jim Leighton 19.04.2013 58:19
Are you working to unleash the power of your team or teams? During this show we are will be discussing how to create Fully Integrated Teams (FIT)? Leaders are becoming more than figureheads and bosses, they are team players who spur organizations toward effective change. We will cover the importance of Purpose and the 5 Steps of FIT which can be applied to help individuals and teams transform and...
LEADERSHIP - How to lead effectively and get results with guest Marianne Abib-Pech 12.04.2013 58:17
Would you like to develop your ability as a great business leader? During this show we will discuss areas such as what good leadership looks like, how to build your leadership style, techniques to lead others and how to build and execute your vision. Marianne Abib-Pech led a highly successful career in Finance and has worked for some of the most admired corporations of the last 20 years. She has b...
Success in Hard Times - including the easiest ways to increase your profits with guest Mike Ogilvie 05.04.2013 59:28
Are you finding business and growing it challenging right now? During this show we will be discussing how to overcome the common mistakes that businesses make during recession including the biggest profit robbers in any business and the easiest ways to increase your profits. My guest Mike Ogilvie is an experienced Chartered Accountant by training. He is the major shareholder of Chartered Accountan...
SELF MADE - generate your wealth like a Millionaire 22.03.2013 57:18
Like to know how to 'Generate Your Wealth Like a Millionaire? During this show we will reveal the three principles of success that can make you very wealthy. However, don't think this is about accumulating wealth at the expense of others. More money can help you add more value to more people in more ways and some of the wealthiest people I know are also the most giving. On this show we have two su...
SoulScaping - the art of releasing energy and creativity in your workplace 15.03.2013 57:05
How can you release creativity and energy in your workplace? One way is through art and organizations such as Hilton Hotels, Mars, Ebay and Microsoft all book my guest to help them do just that. I met Louis Parsons several years ago and was fascinated by his artwork and we struck up an instant rapport. I booked him to run a workshop at one of my events and bought a series of his artworks called 'T...
'Great Service sells' with guests sales expert Joe Adams and founder of 'The Wow Awards' for great customer service Derek Williams 08.03.2013 58:39
To be a great salesperson you must also provide great customer service and great customer service people must know how to bring value to the sales process. In this show, we will explore how to combine sales and service for exceptional business success. A must listen for any sales or service led business or professional. My guests are Joe Adams who is a highly experienced sales expert. Joe has been...
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