Episodes

June 27, 2025

Performance, Wellbeing and Authenticity with Stevie Ward, Former Leeds Rhinos Captain

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 un...
June 20, 2025

Is Capitalism Good? A Journey from Steel Mills to Social Impact with Brian Gallagher

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 p...
June 13, 2025

Breathing Through Uncertainty: Yoga, Presence, and Purpose with Luke Ketterhagen

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 ch...
June 6, 2025

Angels in Tsavo: An Elevation Collective Experience in Kenya

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 W...
May 30, 2025

From Plastic Bottles To Performance Clothing - A conversation with Reflo's co-founder Rory MacFadyen

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 th...
May 23, 2025

Elevating for Good – Chris Cooper on 600 Episodes of The Business Elevation show with guest host Mike Mooney

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...
May 15, 2025

Special Encore: Step Up and Be an Angel: Impact with Kindness with Molly Bedingfield

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 ex...
May 9, 2025

Special Encore Show: Become The 'Go To' Brand - With Barnaby Wynter

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 a...
May 2, 2025

Preparing Young People For Adult Life with Tracey Jones

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 rea...
April 25, 2025

We Are Inseparable: From Fragmentation to Unity — A New Vision for Business, Leadership, and Humanity with Dr Jude Currivan

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 cosmo...
April 17, 2025

Special Encore Show: Unspoken Truths for Career Success with Tessa White

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 so...
April 11, 2025

Observe to Unmask – Knowing People Better with Pushpendra Mehta

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 ob...
April 4, 2025

Leading Yourself with Elizabeth Lotardo

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...
March 27, 2025

Special Encore Show: Metaverse for Good: A Catalyst for Positive Change? - With Noleen Mariappen

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...
March 21, 2025

Leading Grand Challenges: Seth Kahan on Driving Large-Scale Impact

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 Challenge...
March 14, 2025

Food, Humanity, and Hope: Leon Aarts’ Mission to End Hunger with Leon Aarts

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, Leo...
March 7, 2025

Heart-led Leadership with Zoe Holland MBE

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 l...
Feb. 28, 2025

Raising Resilient Boys with John Richards

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 ...
Feb. 21, 2025

Special Encore Show: 10x Your Impact with Wendy Keller & Gene Early

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 ...
Feb. 14, 2025

Belonging at work with Veronica Heaven

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 Corp...
Feb. 7, 2025

How to prepare for things you can’t prepare for with guests Mandy Flint & Elisabet Vinberg Hearn

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, t...
Jan. 31, 2025

Rowing Through Adversity: The Champion’s Guide to Resilience with Naomi Riches MBE & Mette Bloc

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 ...
Jan. 24, 2025

Psychological Genocide – Protecting Our Children From Traffickers and Digital Predators with Deena Graves

Our children are under attack—both physically and psychologically. The rise of child sex trafficking, online extortion, and the devastating use of social media have created an unprecedented crisis. In this episode, I am joine...
Jan. 17, 2025

The Unlock Moment with Dr Gary Crotaz

In this compelling episode of The Business Elevation Show, Chris is joined by Dr. Gary Crotaz—executive coach, award-winning author, and host of the hit podcast The Unlock Moment. Recognized as the #2 global thought leader in...