Episodes

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 intelligence community's ability to act and protect. Now a bestselling author, David brings decades of...

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 create meaningful change. Together, Zoe and Chris explore the power of self-leadership, invitational communication, and...

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 interview, John shares insights from his international best-sellers, The Serving Leader and Ten Thous...

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 historic journey offers for our lives and leadership today. Drawing on her pioneering work with whole-brain...

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 remarkable clay eco-domes, learned about regenerative farming on a 26-acre permaculture farm, and witnes...

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 with the Leeds Rhinos, winning three Grand Finals, two Challenge Cups, and eventually captaining the ...

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 discuss insights on inequality, planetary health, and the urgent need to rebuild social capital in our dig...

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 and Luke explore how simple daily practices can transform anxiety into purposeful action, and why now—...

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 Project in Kenya. Led by Global Angels founder Molly Bedingfield, the collective lived in remarkable earth and lime domes, learned about regenerative farming on a 26-acre permaculture farm, and witnessed bo...

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, branding, creative direction, partnerships, and sponsorship activation. He has worked with some of the b...

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 countries and a legacy of 600 purpose-driven conversations. Over 14 years, Chris has interviewed some of ...

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 management, leadership development and charitable contribution, we will discuss invaluable insigh...

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 the youngest Managing Director of a top UK advertising agency in London to his international success w...

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 wealth of knowledge to the table. We will discuss Tracey’s PAL (Preparing For Adult Life) programme and...

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 separation to the embodied reality of unity. In this conversation, we will explore how her groundbreaking...

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 resources functions within the Fortune 50 to fast growth start-ups. With more than one million followe...

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 share how quiet observation, sharpened perception, and intuitive listening can help us decode human behavio...

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 economies, lethargic coworkers, annoying systems and too many deliverables. We will explore managing your ...

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 mission is to bridge the digital divide and create purpose-driven, inclusive, and impactful ecosystems...

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 issues. In this interview, we’ll explore Seth’s groundbreaking work, from facilitating global knowl...

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 away in search of deeper meaning. That search led him to refugee camps, where he began cooking thous...

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 change. Together, Zoe and Chris will explore the power of self-leadership, invitational communication, and leading wi...

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 resilient young men in today’s complex world. John’s journey spans from leading awareness and developm...

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 publishing powerhouse and messaging expert, has sold over 2,000 book deals worldwide, including multip...