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About this episode: Join us for this inspiring Special Encore episode of The Business Elevation Show, where Chris sits down with Dr. John Stahl-Wert, Founder of the Center for Serving Leadership. With three decades of experience in pioneering training solutions and working with organizations worldwide, John has helped businesses achieve outstanding results by investing in their people. In this int...

About this episode: In this inspiring episode, Chris Cooper interviews Leilani Raashida Henry, leadership consultant, executive coach, and author of  The Call of Antarctica: Exploring and Protecting Earth's Coldest Continent . The book shares the powerful, little-known story of her father, George W. Gibbs Jr., the first person of African descent to set foot on Antarctica, and the lessons his histo...

About this episode: In this deeply moving and inspiring Special Encore episode, Chris Cooper was joined by four extraordinary members of 'The Elevation Collective'— Molly Bedingfield, Elisabet Vinberg Hearn, Tessa White,  and  Hilary Wilson —as they reflect on their recent journey to the Global Angels Tsavo Project in Kenya. Led by Global Angels founder Molly Bedingfield, the collective lived in r...

About this episode: Join us for a powerful and deeply human conversation with Stevie Ward—keynote speaker, freedom coach, and former professional rugby league captain—who now dedicates his life to helping leaders and teams unlock extraordinary performance while experiencing deep, lasting wellbeing. Stevie's journey is anything but ordinary. Once a rugby star and captain living his boyhood dream wi...

About this epsiode: In this powerful episode of the Business Elevation Show, Chris Cooper speaks with Brian Gallagher – former CEO of United Way Worldwide and current Founder of the Leargas Group – about one of today's most pressing questions:  Is capitalism good? Drawing on a life journey from humble beginnings in a steel town to leading one of the world's most influential non-profits, they discu...

About this episode: In this uplifting episode of the Business Elevation Show, Chris Cooper is joined by Luke Ketterhagen—yoga teacher, wellness guide, blueberry farmer, and faculty member at the Himalayan Institute. From a childhood in rural Wisconsin to studying under a Himalayan master, Luke has spent over two decades teaching yoga, meditation, and breathing techniques around the world. Chris an...

More about this episode: In this deeply moving and inspiring episode, Chris Cooper is joined by four extraordinary members of 'The Elevation Collective'— Molly Bedingfield , Elisabet Vinberg Hearn , Tessa White , and Hilary Wilson —as they reflect on their recent journey to the Global Angels Tsavo Projec t in Kenya. Led by Global Angels founder Molly Bedingfield, the collective lived in remarkable...

About this episode: In this episode, Chris Cooper sits down with Rory MacFadyen, co-founder of Reflo, a performance-wear brand on a mission to revolutionise the sportswear industry by becoming the most sustainable brand in the world. With over a decade of experience in sports and entertainment across the UK, UAE, and Saudi Arabia, Rory has built an impressive career specializing in marketing, bran...

About this episode: In this landmark 600th edition of The Business Elevation Show, celebrated author and reputation strategist Mike Mooney steps in as guest host to interview the show's founder and long-time host Chris Cooper. Since launching the show in 2011, Chris has built The Business Elevation Show into one of the longest-running podcasts in the world, with a global audience in over 50 countr...

About this episode: Join us for this Special Encore episoe, as we explore the heart of kindness as we discuss by stepping up and being an angel with Molly Bedingfield, Founder and CEO of the Global Angels Foundation. Molly exemplifies how leading with kindness can revolutionise our approach to personal growth, stakeholder engagement, and community support. With her extensive background in business...

More about this Special Encore episode: Join us for a dive into effective branding and marketing with Barnaby Wynter, author of  Become the GO TO BRAND  and renowned strategic brand expert. With over 457 brands under his belt and as the creator of the transformative Brand Bucket® Programme, Barnaby has dedicated his career to helping businesses stand out in crowded markets. From his swift rise to...

About this episode: In this insightful conversation, I sit down with Tracey Jones a highly respected Mind Management coach, keynote speaker, and leadership expert, to explore how we can better prepare young adults for the realities of adult life. With over 14 years of coaching experience and having empowered more than 4,500 individuals through her Language Alchemy™ methodology, Tracey brings a wea...

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: How do you best navigate your career or the complex relationship between individuals and the workplace, today? My guest for this Special Encore episode, Tessa White, known as the Job Doctor, exploded on social media with her expertise on careers and how to navigate the complicated relationship between individuals and the workplace in late 2020, after 20 years leading human re...

More about this episode: In this conversation, we will explore with Pushpendra Mehta , author of the Wall Street Journal bestseller   Observe to Unmask: 100 Small Things to Know People Better , the subtle yet powerful art of observation—and how truly seeing others (and ourselves) changes everything. Drawing from his acclaimed book and life experiences across India and the U.S., Pushpendra will sha...

About this episode: In this episode, I am delighted to welcome Elizabeth Lotardo - consultant, writer, and LinkedIn Learning instructor - to talk with me about her new book   Leading Yourself . Known for her fresh and practical take on leadership, Elizabeth will share insights on how to create a work experience worth loving, no matter your title or role. This is despite imperfect bosses, weird eco...

About this episode: In this special encore episode, we learn about the metaverse and its transformative potential, with guest Noleen Mariappen, a dynamic impact entrepreneur and trailblazer in ESG, sustainability, and digital innovation.  As the founder of Impactoverse & Saffa Global, co-founder of Think Ocean CIC and a multi-faceted Director and Expert Advisor to global organizations, Noleen's mi...

About this episode: Are you working on or about to embark upon a grand challenge? In this interview you will hear from Seth Ka-han, a pioneer in large-scale change and a leading expert in designing and leading Grand Challenges. With dec-ades of experience—including 13 years at the World Bank—Seth has worked at the highest levels to mobilize diverse stakeholders in tackling society's most pressing...

About this episode: What if sharing a meal could change the world? Leon Aarts believes it can. From his earliest memories of family gatherings around the table to feeding millions through large-scale humanitarian efforts, Leon's journey is a testament to the power of food to connect, nourish, and transform lives. Starting as a chef and entrepreneur, he built a thriving food business, only to walk...

About this episode In this inspiring 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 create meaningful cha...

About this episode: Join us for an enlightening episode on Raising Resilient Boys  as we meet John Richards—whose 25 years of frontline experience in crisis intervention and youth homelessness have shaped a visionary approach to leadership and personal development. In this conversation, John joins Chris Cooper, a dedicated father to two teenage boys, to explore the challenges and joys of raising r...

About this episode: Join us for this Special Encore episode, when we look back to the  580th episode of the Business Elevation Show, and I sit down with two remarkable leaders who, are not only close friends, but also valued members of my Elevation Collective—a community where wise, heartfelt leaders connect, support one another, and collaborate to contribute to a better world. Wendy Keller, a pub...

About This Episode: Belonging is more than inclusion—it's about creating workplaces where people feel valued, heard, and empowered to be their authentic selves. In this conversation, we meet   Veronica Heaven , a leader in   Corporate Responsibility, DEI, and Sustainability , to explore why belonging is central to workplace culture. We will discuss what belonging truly means, why it matters, and h...

About this episode:    Join internationally acclaimed leadership experts Mandy Flint and Elisabet Vinberg Hearn for an insightful conversation with Chris Cooper about their latest book,  Supercharged Leader .   In this interview, they discuss the key themes of their fourth collaborative work, which explores how leaders can elevate their impact in an era defined by rapid change and increasing compl...

What does it take to push through life's toughest challenges? How do world-class athletes cultivate resilience that extends far beyond the water? In this episode I am joined by two extraordinary rowers - Naomi Riches MBE and Mette Bloch - who share their remarkable journeys of perseverance, mental toughness, and triumph. Their stories remind us that while not everyone will become a champion rower,...