Episodes

About this episode: Every day we rely on conversations. Whether we are leading teams, raising families, negotiating deals, building relationships or making important decisions, our success often depends on our ability to build trust, understand people and uncover the truth. In this episode of the Business Elevation Show, Chris Cooper is joined by retired United States Secret Service Special Agent Brad Beeler, author of the new book Tell Me Everything. During a remarkable 25-year career, Brad pro...

About This Episode: What happens when an award-winning defence journalist, known for investigating cutting-edge military technology and classified programmes, begins asking some of the biggest questions about consciousness, reality and human potential? Nick Cook is a bestselling author, award-winning investigative journalist, strategist and storyteller whose career has spanned defence, aerospace, advanced technology, sustainability and consciousness studies. A former Senior Editor at Jane's De...

About This Episode: What if the future of health and wellbeing wasn't about generic advice, but about understanding the unique blueprint that makes each of us who we are? What if the key to greater health, fulfilment and sustainable success lies not in working harder, but in understanding ourselves more deeply? In this episode of the Business Elevation Show, Chris Cooper is joined by transformation coach and behavioural strategist Gaia Ferreira, creator of the Gene2Genius method. Gaia is on a ...

About This Episode: What if the principles that make us better investors could also help us become better leaders, better decision-makers and live more fulfilling lives? In this episode of the Business Elevation Show, Chris Cooper is joined by Jimmy Lebenthal, Chief Equity Strategist at Cerity Partners, regular CNBC contributor and author of How to Ride the Subway. A former United States Navy submarine officer turned investment strategist, Jimmy has spent more than twenty-five years helping indi...

About this episode: What does it mean to be a hero in today's world? Is heroism reserved for extraordinary individuals, or is it something that all of us can choose in our everyday lives? In this episode of the Business Elevation Show, Chris Cooper is joined by adventurer, speaker, author and adventure psychologist Paula Reid. From skiing to the South Pole and yacht racing around the world to supporting humanitarian initiatives in Ukraine, Paula has spent her life exploring what enables people t...

About this episode: What if the greatest untapped asset in your organisation isn't your technology, your products or even your people—but the way you think? In this episode of the Business Elevation Show, Chris Cooper is joined by Simon Bowen, founder of The Models Method and a globally respected strategist who has spent decades helping organisations unlock what he calls their "Company Genius"—the hidden thinking that drives success. Drawing on work with businesses, governments, research institu...

About this episode: Artificial Intelligence is transforming our world at an extraordinary pace, creating both exciting opportunities and significant challenges. So how do we ensure AI enhances human potential rather than diminishes it? In this engaging conversation, Chris Cooper is joined by Bennett Borden, Founder and CEO of Clarion AI Partners and a globally recognised expert on the legal, ethical, technological and business implications of artificial intelligence. A former Partner and Chief D...

About this episode: Most experienced professionals don’t struggle because they lack knowledge. They struggle because they’re stuck using it in ways that keep them busy… but not free. In this conversation, Chris sits down with Debbie Jenkins, entrepreneur, author and founder of a successful publishing business, to explore how people can turn what they already know into something far more valuable — freedom, impact and legacy. Debbie works with consultants, coaches and business owners who feel c...

About this episode: Dr Lori Leyden (PhD, MBA) is an internationally recognised trauma-healing professional, transformational leader, and mentor whose work has supported thousands worldwide — including genocide survivors in Rwanda, communities impacted by the Sandy Hook Elementary School and Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School shootings, and Indigenous and refugee communities in Australia. In this interview, Lori joins Chris to explore what it really takes to heal trauma in individuals and comm...

About this episode: How do we solve the growing crisis of disconnection affecting our society, workplaces, communities, and personal wellbeing? At a time when loneliness, declining trust, polarisation, and superficial online interaction are becoming increasingly common, the need for genuine human connection has never been greater. In this episode of the Business Elevation Show, Chris Cooper is joined by visionary social entrepreneur, bestselling author, and connection pioneer Aaron Hurst. Over ...

Words shape lives. If you want your communication to build trust, inspire action and change—or even save—lives, this episode is for you. In this Special Encore episode, Chris Cooper is joined by Elevation Collective member Rhonda Curry, a global communications and marketing leader who has spent decades shaping the narratives behind health and cancer research, prevention, treatment and care. From UCLA Health to the University of Miami Health System, Rhonda has been at the forefront of telling st...

About this episode: What happens when you take young people from inner-city communities, many of whom have never left their local area, and introduce them to the challenge, freedom and possibility of skiing and snowboarding? In this episode, Chris speaks with Dan Charlish, Founder and CEO of Snow Camp, the UK’s only national youth snow sports charity. Since 2003, Snow Camp has supported more than 23,000 young people to build confidence, gain qualifications and access real career pathways. Duri...

About this epsiode: What if compassion wasn’t just a moral ideal—but a measurable driver of performance, innovation, and long-term success? In today’s fast-moving and often high-pressure world, many organisations still operate from models built on stress and scarcity, leaving people disengaged and depleted. Yet a growing body of science points to a different path—one where care, trust, and psychological safety are central to sustainable high performance. In this insightful conversation, Chris Co...

About This Episode: To truly make a positive difference in the world, we need exceptional relationships. The real question is — how do we create connections that are meaningful, authentic, and built to last? In this episode, I’m joined by internationally recognised relationship expert Andy Lopata to explore how professional relationships, when built with intention and integrity, can drive not only commercial success but also lasting, positive impact. Because in today’s world, if we want to ach...

About this episode: What if the way we respond in just a few seconds could strengthen—or damage—our relationships, our leadership, and our impact on the world? In this deeply insightful conversation, Chris Cooper speaks with Louise Evans, creator of The 5 Chairs, a powerful yet beautifully simple model that helps people recognise their behaviour in the moment and choose a more conscious, constructive response. Drawing on decades of global experience—and a personal journey shaped by inner work ...

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 guest, Paul du Toit, is one of Africa’s most respected professional speakers, coaches, and authors, and...

About this episode: In a world where visibility and positioning matter more than ever, many highly capable leaders find themselves brilliantly representing their organisations, yet struggling to articulate their own value. This conversation explores why that happens and, more importantly, what to do about it. Chris Cooper is joined by Danielle Ellis, a career strategist who has helped over 2,000 executives position themselves more powerfully in the market, earning more than 2,000 five-star revi...

About this episode: Why do some people turn setbacks into extraordinary success while others remain stuck? And what does it really take to create freedom, impact and opportunity in today’s uncertain world? On this episode of The Business Elevation Show, Chris Cooper speaks with Daniel Wood, CEO and co-founder of the Swedish Wealth Institute, about the principles and experiences that help people transform their lives and create meaningful success. Daniel leads a global movement focused on democr...

About this episode: Why do some people turn setbacks into extraordinary success while others remain stuck? And what does it really take to create freedom, impact and opportunity in today’s uncertain world? On this episode of The Business Elevation Show, Chris Cooper speaks with Daniel Wood, CEO and co-founder of the Swedish Wealth Institute, about the principles and experiences that help people transform their lives and create meaningful success. Daniel leads a global movement focused on democr...

About This Epsiode: What happens when the work you care about most begins to drain the very life from you? Over thirty years ago, Dr Michael Brant DeMaria was working as a child protection psychologist, witnessing thousands of cases of severe abuse and neglect. The emotional toll led to compassion fatigue, burnout and even suicidal thoughts. For someone devoted to helping others, it became a defining question: how do you stay open-hearted, purposeful and resilient in the face of profound human s...

About This Episode: Peace is not passive. It is not abstract. And it is not something reserved for governments, diplomats or global leaders. It is something we build — or undermine — every single day through how we communicate, how we lead, how we handle disagreement, and how we speak about those who see the world differently. In this thought provoking and deeply practical conversation, Chris Cooper is joined by Michael Macy — former U.S. diplomat, intercultural communications specialist, long-t...

About this episode: What if some of the most effective tools for feedback, performance management, and emotional intelligence had been refined for centuries? In this practical and thought-provoking conversation, Chris Cooper is joined by Dr Laura Lois Greenwood, a leadership and emotional intelligence specialist who has helped tens of thousands of people transform challenging emotions into clear, compassionate workplace responses. Drawing on decades of Buddhist practice and real-world organisati...

About this episode: Chris Cooper is joined by bridge-builder and social entrepreneur Simon Greer for a powerful conversation about how to bridge divides in a world where people increasingly see those they disagree with as “the other.” Simon shares his early life, his rise through progressive politics, and the turning point when he realised he had been contributing to the very demonisation he opposed. He came to see that real change had to begin with himself. That insight sparked a decade-long j...

About this episode: Biodiversity loss isn’t just an environmental issue—it’s a financial, social and business risk that affects us all. In this episode of The Business Elevation Show, Chris is joined by Helen Avery, Director of Nature Programmes at the Green Finance Institute (GFI), to explore how private sector investment is being mobi-lised to restore nature and why this matters for leaders, organisations and communities worldwide. Helen leads the team overseeing GFI’s work on supporting the...