The Business Elevation Show Where Good Matters

With so many people being classified today as neurodiverse our awareness and understanding is rising. Yet common beliefs still exist that not fitting into a so called 'norm' is an affliction rather than potentially a real strength. Why is it that so many successful people in life are neurodiverse?  Yet 40% of the prison population in the UK have also been identified as neurodiverse? Is the system...

How do you best navigate your career or the complex relationship between individuals and the workplace, today? My guest 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 resources functions within the Fortune 50 to fast growth...

How do you best navigate your career or the complex relationship between individuals and the workplace, today? My guest 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 resources functions within the Fortune 50 to fast growth...

Chris Cooper created and has hosted the Business Elevation Show on Voice America since September 2011. This week he celebrates 500 episodes of one of the longest running and most internationally accessed business radio shows in the world. His extensive archive represents the thoughts and wisdom of an enormous cast of exceptional guests. In this special edition, Chris will be interviewed by several...

According to my guest this week, being happy at work is an inside job. So how do you help every employee to lift their energy and in turn lift the energy of the entire company? I am excited about this interview as this topic is so close to my own heart and experiences in elevating company culture. In fact, I would say that this is the number one secret ingredient! My guest Rebecca Ahmed is the per...

As a leader how do you embrace neurodiversity in your workplace? Or as an employee, do you feel the psychological safety to be open about your own neurodiversity? My guest Paul Graham has been the Great Britain Managing Director of soft drinks company, Britvic since July 2013. With over 25 years' experience working with major FMCG companies, Graham leads the business in identifying the right trend...

Would you like to unlock your inner ability to be well? My guest, Dr Jeff Crippen, is a chiropractor, nutritionist, and coach. At age 6 he began suffering from migraines. For the next seven years, his headaches continued to worsen despite the best medical care he and his family could find. At his lowest point, Jeff had a debilitating headache that lasted – without a day of relief – for over two ye...

Have you considered franchising your business or buying into a franchise? Would you know how to start and do this effectively? My guest, David Weaver, got his first taste of business ownership by watching both parents build and operate successful businesses. His career allowed him to develop unique skills and expertise in sales, project management, operations, and finance. One of his most valuable...

Why do people do what they do even when what they do does not make sense? My guest, Dov Baron, explains that the answer lies within our emotional source code. We run our lives based upon our own private subjective logic which becomes our filter for our reality. Any emotional source code blind spots can cause havoc in our lives and businesses. Dov is the founder and CEO of Dov Baron International....

Are you planning to write a non-fiction book? If so, how do you ensure it will attract agents and publishers as well as become an excellent client generator? My guest and friend Wendy Keller the founder of Keller Media is an award-winning former journalist, a respected literary agent, an author, speaker, and acclaimed book marketing consultant. She has personally taught over 20,000 authors how to...

How do you build a successful family business and maintain a warm and loving family? My guest, Thomas M. Hubler, has over 35 years of experience of working with families. In his early career he was a marriage and family therapist and, after receiving a Bush Fellowship in 1977, pioneered the concept of succession planning in family-owned businesses. Today, the Hubler firm helps families develop a s...

As remote working becomes the norm rather than exception for many businesses, what is the best way to negotiate this pivotal time in the history of work? My guest Julia Hobsbawm is the award-winning writer, speaker, consultant and Bloomberg commentator and columnist about the future of work. The author of the acclaimed book The Nowhere Office: Reinventing Work and the Workplace of the Future, She...

There is an Art to holding Virtual Events and making them really successful. So how do you do it? My guest Liam Austin, is the co-founder of Entrepreneurs HQ and a virtual event strategist, having launched over 15 virtual summits, dozens of quick workshops, and many more online events. He has hosted over 400 speakers whilst educating 100,000+ business owners through his programs. Liam is also the...

Are you exploring your limits in the pursuit of something you truly believe in? My guest Sharon Jessop has not only completed the most consecutive half marathons for a female (102) she has also completed 4 extreme running expeditions since 2017. Passionate about rhinos, I will interview Sharon as she nears the finish line after a three-month bid to run through 24 rhino bearing game reserves in Sou...

Flying a multi-million-pound fighter jet in hostile territory is not an everyday career and it comes with a high degree of pressure and responsibility. After last week's interview with former lieutenant general of the US Army, Jeff Buchanan, we keep a military theme by catching up with Mandy Hickson, who joined the Royal Air Force in 1994 and flew the Tornado GR4 on the front line. Mandy operated...

Our world is becoming increasingly "VUCA"—volatile, uncertain, complex, and ambiguous -- every day. The leaders who understand and prepare for changes in their environment and who fight to learn will be the ones who excel, while those who ignore these evolutions are doomed to mediocrity or failure. So, are you ready to excel? My guest Jeff Buchanan as a lieutenant general, commanded the US Army No...

Do you ever feel that you could contribute in a bigger more heroic way and then have lots of reasons and internal noise that hold you back? During this conversation with my guest and friend Nick Haines, we will discuss the common blocks that hold people back from using their superpowers for good and explain how to overcome them. Nick is an entrepreneur, international speaker, strategist, author, a...

Do you ever feel that you could contribute in a bigger more heroic way and then have lots of reasons and internal noise that hold you back? During this conversation with my guest and friend Nick Haines, we will discuss the common blocks that hold people back from using their superpowers for good and explain how to overcome them. Nick is an entrepreneur, international speaker, strategist, author, a...

Often the decision between a customer choosing you over someone like you, is your ability to know exactly what to say, when to say it, and how to make it count. I am delighted to welcome back Phil M. Jones who has trained more than two million people across five continents and over 50 countries in the lost art of spoken communication. During this interview we will discuss 'Exactly What to Say' and...

Are you considering the disruption in the world right now and wondering how you can contribute to meaningful change? My guest Stuart Pickles has been a much-admired client and friend for almost a decade. Stuart created a very successful coaching practice with a core premise of consistently increasing the level of meaningful contribution he makes to the world. With this proactive approach, Stuart h...

How do you keep your business focused and successfully arrive at a perfect exit? Whether that be business sale or enough funds to keep you comfortable for your next venture or retirement? My guest, Bryan Wright, founded Yellowyoyo with his wife Amanda in 1998 and the company specialises in business and brand transformation and growth with a special emphasis on futures. As Director of strategy and...

Are you engaging your customers, employees, and suppliers with heartfelt communication that makes them compelled to do business with you? Or give their very best when working for you? My guest Sandie Sedgbeer is a professional journalist, author, and Talk TV/Radio host who worked in the ultra-competitive world of British Newspapers and magazines and has interviewed everyone from movie and music st...

Following the pandemic an unprecedented level of workers resigned with many moving into new roles and often within the same industry. In the over 50's more chose to simply retire. So how do you deal with this and the implications as employers and employees? Also what would people focused consultants like Kate and I recommend? Kate Thomas has spent over 20 years consulting to organisations regardin...

How do you best create a vision and plan for your business future? Also. how do you best consider philanthropy in that process? My guest Matthew Manos is the founder of verynice, a design strategy practice that gives half of its work away for free to nonprofit organizations. verynice's clientele includes Apple, Google, UNICEF, NASA and the American Heart Association. Manos also currently serves as...

Are you passionate about averting climate catastrophe and biodiversity loss, and wondering how to best champion regenerative practices in your business? Are you concerned about the mental health crisis amongst young people, and how to bring more humanity into an increasingly dark world through your work? My guest Tom Eddington has spent the past three decades in business as a consultant, educator,...