What is really going on in the backdrop of global business, finance and competition today? Last year I interviewed Winston Ma, who co-authored The Hunt for Unicorns: How Sovereign Funds are Reshaping Investment in the Digital Economy with today’s guest, Paul Downs. One of the most fascinating interviews of 2020, I was delighted to have […]
Are you consistently meeting enough people to effectively elevate your business or career? My guest Pat Hedley is an investor, advisor and the author of Meet 100 People. Inspired by the experiences of thousands of people she has interacted with over her own thirty-year career. Pat wrote Meet 100 People to encourage us all to […]
Would you like to double your sales in 90 days? My guest Simon Severino helps business owners do just that. His purpose in life is helping entrepreneurs realise their dreams. After 17 years of strategy execution experience from NY to Sydney, he created the Strategy Sprints® Method, a practical method to run an agile and resilient […]
How often as leaders and managers are we caught out when making assumptions about the needs and desires of our employees? My guest this week, Paul Burton, is an entrepreneur whose passion is having a positive impact on people. He has taken his 30 years’ of experience in turning around business performance to create a […]
An effective network is essential to the efficient and profitable running of any organization. Not only this, they have completely transformed communication and business across the globe. My guest Peter Goodman is co-founder and CEO of Aventus a cloud based Platform that enables MGAs, brokers and insurers to create a seam-less buying experience for their […]
How present are you? One of the most important skills in business and life in my opinion is presence. According to my guests Michael Landers and Tim Dukes, presence enhances your creativity, productivity and performance on every front. Michael Landers, M.A. is the founder and president of Culture Crossing, Inc., a global consulting company dedicated […]
Retaining great employees is a challenge for many organizations and particularly young talent that can be more transient. Clint Pulver is a professional keynote speaker, author, musician, pilot, and workforce expert. Known as the leading authority on employee retention, Clint has transformed how corporations like Keller Williams, AT&T, and Hewlett Packard create lasting loyalty through […]
How do you become so highly referable that you become as popular as a Broadway show? My guest Michael Roderick is the CEO of Small Pond Enterprises which helps thoughtful givers become thought leaders by making their brands referable, their messaging memorable, and their ideas unforgettable. His frameworks have been featured in Forbes and Business […]
How do you navigate this strange new business world when dynamics such as hybrid working and the need to embrace diversity have shifted the leadership landscape? My guests this week, Carroll Macey, Sebastian Fox and Bob Shearer are all part of Team Coaching Studio and are all highly experienced team coaching experts who are not […]
How do we empower leaders to build a better tomorrow? My guest Lara Stein understands this challenge as well as anyone as the Chairman and Founder of Boma Global. Lara was the founder of the TEDx program at TED, and grew it into a global movement with more than 15,000 events and more than 1 […]
How do you smash through perceived career glass ceilings and, if you are a woman, achieve this in male dominated workplaces? Jackie Chappell had a successful career in the rail industry, where she rose from a part-time employee selling tickets to become the Chief Executive of the Industry’s Training and Competence Company, making her the […]
How to become the best version of yourself is a life changing question that has the power to literally transform your life experience. So I am therefore delighted to be welcoming someone who came very highly recommended as an authority on the subject. Ceil Stanford describes herself as a coach, leader, business owner, entrepreneur, investor, mom […]
Are you a man experiencing challenges? Well I guess to some extent that is most of us males from time to time! My guest Mark Sephton in his soon to be released third book ‘Mark of a Man’ provides a blue print to help men navigate challenges such as divorce, mental health issues and life’s […]
How do you play the game of business in the right way and win? My guest Arnon Barnes is a master entrepreneurial coach and peak performance trainer. He has developed signature mentoring programs that help both aspiring entrepreneurs as well as established and seasoned ones build insanely successful businesses and become even more successful in […]
Recently, I had the most fascinating conversation with my guest Jennifer Jordan who opened my eyes as to why data is so important when it comes to improving the world from trust and transparency to Artificial Intelligence. Jennifer, helps entrepreneurs and investors build valuable enterprises. She cold called asset managers and launched the first internet […]
If you are honest with yourself, are you truly making your money work for you? Marcus de Maria is a very well-respected wealth educator, trader, investor and entrepreneur who transformed his £100,000 debt in to financial freedom using a proven formula for financial wealth. Marcus’s passion is helping others around the world to achieve financial independence […]
As Managing Director of Everards Brewery in the UK, Stephen Gould and team are delivering an incredible family values driven legacy. As an integral part of their beautiful new office and craft brewery complex – Everards Meadows, thousands of Leicestershire people are now enjoying the freedom of walking, cycling, a picnic, café, bike hire and […]
How do you build a loyal tribe around your business who are connected and inspired by you, your ideas and each other? This week’s guest, Adam Strong, is a corporate productivity authority, entrepreneur, athlete, coach, speaker and trainer. He has been featured on the BBC, The Guardian, People Management, HR Grapevine and Global Woman magazines, […]
On this Special Encore celebration show, Chris Cooper will reflect and share insights from over 400 Business Elevation interviews to date. This will be with the help of special guest host, Dr. Karen Y. Wilson-Starks the President and CEO of TRANSLEADERSHIP, INC. Dr Karen has more than 30 years of experience as a trusted advisor […]
What must you change in these uncertain times to change your future? Do you have a methodology to enable you do it? Jessica Richards C.hyp MNCH (Acc) was fascinating in our first interview in 2020 so I invited her back to share her acclaimed methodology for personal transformation in more depth. Jessica has been a […]
Are you wise to how gender equality and diversity will enhance your business interests and create a better world? Jennifer Justice is an entertainment and live-experience executive known for building artists’ careers and businesses by marrying art with commerce. Whilst at Roc Nation, she was Jay-Z’s personal entertainment attorney for 17 years as well as […]
After a year that has seen many of us change the way we work, it has never been so valuable to elevate your skills in effective online networking and presentations! But trying to do so through a computer screen can feel overwhelming for some and down right uncomfortable for others. Where can we step up […]
You would probably agree that as a human being you belong to the most intelligent and dominant species on our planet. Yet as a consequence of our behaviour massive global problems of our own making exist. To solve them we need more than intelligence – we need ‘WISDOM’. Judy Robinett is one of the wisest […]
Considering funding for your business venture(s)? If so, this special encore show is for you! My fabulous guest Judy Robinett has helped entrepreneurs find needed capital connecting them with venture capitalists, angel investors, family offices, and other funding sources and then guiding them through the dealmaking and due diligence process for over 30 years. A […]
How do you grow your business and maintain the energy needed to keep moving forward even when the going is tough? Roger Masterson is a serial entrepreneur with a big reputation for helping business owners to think differently. A disruptive thinker, he is the founder of Celtic Castles, the award-winning online castle-booking company, based in […]
Are you the face of your own business or expected to be an ambassador for the organization you work or your profession in your work? If so, how you come across to others can make the difference between success or failure. I first met Alex Owen-Hill in Edinburgh whilst attending my first Robbie Burns night […]
Living through such turbulent times it is easy to appreciate why business professionals could find themseves in situations of disagreement. The risk though is that it is often easy to view conflict as an energy drain and the natural reaction is often to avoid it and store up potentially complicated legal issues for the future. […]
Who is acquiring vast ownership in financial markets today and why is this causing a major shift in global economic power and competition? Recently I had the privilege to talk to Winston Ma about his extensive experience whilst gaining a sense of how sovereign funds are literally reshaping investment in the digital economy. Winston is […]
What is personal and business purpose, why are they so important and how do you discover your own? During this show my guest Steve Morris and I will discuss these important elements which can provide the fuel for enormous personal and business success. As both Steve and I have individually helped hundreds of business people […]
With monumental shifts in what we see as ‘normal life’ how do you elevate your thinking and thrive in 2021? In 2004, working scientist and professional physicist Tom Campbell predicted that if the planet suffers much more damage then mother nature would get even! As business and the world faces huge challenges Tom’s extensive wisdom […]
In 2004, working scientist and professional physicist Tom Campbell predicted that if the planet suffers much more damage then mother nature would get even! As business and the world faces monumental challenges Tom’s extensive wisdom and trilogy ‘My Big TOE (My Big picture Theory Of Everything)’ are providing highly acclaimed insight and solutions. Tom spent […]
In 2004, working scientist and professional physicist Tom Campbell predicted that if the planet suffers much more damage than mother nature would get even! As business and the world faces monumental challenges Tom’s extensive wisdom and trilogy ‘My Big TOE (My Big picture Theory of Everything)’ are providing highly acclaimed insight and solutions. Tom’s 30 […]
Are you wanting to make a difference in today’s vast sea of confusion? Do you want to live a life of meaning, with greater resilience, and with joy? Dr Ginny Whitelaw, a Zen Master and founder of the Institute for Zen Leadership, sharing with you how you can master the principles of resonance to live […]
According to Daniel Wood there are 25 ways to raise capital for your business projects or financial investments. So what are they and when is it sensible to borrow funds? Daniel started out as a property investor, investing from his home country in Sweden into the United Kingdom. Over time he and his wife Gisela […]
How do you access your own Everyday Peace to empower you, to not only feel calm and whole during today’s unsettled times, but also to create the life you’ve always dreamed of? My guest Dr. Dravon James is the founder of Everyday Peace. An author & motivational speaker, Dravon’s goal is to educate, empower & […]
When faced with tough times it can be hard to imagine brighter days ahead. We can feel stuck and stagnant, unable to move forward and progress… but one of the biggest things holding us back from reaching our goals can be ourselves! Jessica Richards C.hyp MNCH (Acc) has been a Clinical Hypnotherapist since 1985 and […]
We are living in a momentous period of history with great divides in ideology, high anxiety and isolation as our homes, families, networks, and livelihoods are disrupted by the global pandemic. There is a need for positive leadership to end prejudice, rebuild economics and personal and planetary wellbeing, creating unification and utilising technology and wisdom […]
During this interview we will discuss why you must design your marketing like a bucket and how to turn high quality leads generated into high quality business. Barnaby Wynter has spent his whole career dedicated to making sense of how marketing impacts your business. He founded The Brand Bucket Company in 2010 to extend his […]
Are you facing or fearing unexpected career change and disruption during these unprecedented times? Or are people asking you for your advice and you want more resources to help them? Join Maggie Craddock and I as we discuss the key questions and the mindset needed to effectively navigate sudden waves of financial stress, management shakes […]
Having a team in the background to help you with time consuming tasks can make the difference between business success and failure. With more and more people now working from home, it has perhaps never been a better time to work with or even become a virtual assistant! This week’s guest Michele Ibbs originally trained […]
How do you be the best leader you can be, and then get better? In a world where the pace of change only gets quicker, there are some valuable lessons to be learned from past experiences. During this week’s interview, guest host John Jennings will be discussing with Ron Lynch some of the lessons he […]
Why do Israeli start-ups have a far higher probability of success and attract more venture capital than start-ups in other parts of the world? My guest Uri Adoni says, ‘That it’s all about Chutzpah’. So, what is Chutzpah and what are its secret rules that increase success? How has it contributed to the success of […]
How do you sell when no one seems to be buying? During this interview I will be discussing with Tony Morris his strategies for sales success when times are tough. Tony is an International sales speaker, best-selling author of 5 books and MD of an International sales training company. With his team he has helped […]
Do you feel dampened down by the world situation or energised to be your very best and play your part in contributing to the solutions? The good news is that we all have the potential to be extraordinary, This week’s guest knows exactly what it takes to overcome your own personal summit and rise to […]
Tom Campbell is a physicist, who worked as a senior analyst in military technical intelligence, then developed high tech US missile defence systems before becoming an expert consultant generating complex risk analysis for NASA. In parallel with this, he spent over 45 years as a consciousness researcher, researching the properties, boundaries and abilities of consciousness […]
How do you train your mind and body to consistently show up at your best? How do you reject victimhood and embrace life’s tough experiences to lead yourself more successfully? During this conversation with decorated former British Army Officer Farren Drury MBE, we will discuss his story from broken family, brittle confidence and an ‘imposter […]
My guest Celynn Morin says that you must manage your own performance chemistry by becoming your own CEO (Chief Energy Officer). So how do you do it? Celynn Morin has been delivering workplace wellbeing programmes for almost two decades. She is a registered dietician and award-winning international speaker. Celynn has co-authored two books and developed […]
Being brilliant, successful, and happy isn’t about dramatic change, it’s about finding out what really works for you and doing more of it! Andy Cope is a qualified teacher, wellbeing expert and ‘recovering academic’. His Loughborough University PhD was 12 years in the making and he revels in the irony that his thesis on human […]
Would you like to be the number one go-to person or company in your industry? When you potential clients contacting you to do business with you on your terms and your fees? If so, then this podcast is for you. Ashley Latter started his business coaching career in 1993 working for the legendary Dale Carnegie […]
My 10 year old son asked me recently ’Has God brought us the coronavirus as he is angry with us for damaging our planet?’. While the world seeks an antidote for coronavirus, and we deal with the consequences with our families, something remarkable is emerging. More and more people are reconnecting with what is truly […]
For decades, consumers and businesses have joined clubs, bought products and accessed services using a subscription model. But it has only been in recent years that the model has been transformed and perfected through massive changes in technology. Robbie Kellman Baxter is the founder of Peninsula Strategies LLC, a management consulting firm, as well as the […]
Since September 2011, UK based Chris Cooper has interviewed guests weekly on his Business Elevation show leading to it becoming the most visited on-line business show on the world’s leading on-line radio platform Voice America’s business network in 2019. With the world needing so much help right now we have decided to begin releasing transcriptions […]
Becoming an independent director (often referred to as a non-executive director in Europe) is often deemed to be a highly aspirational role by senior executives planning their retirement. Less stress than a full-time corporate role, and a valuable extra source of income it is a way of helping companies with your many years of skills […]
Since September 2011, UK based Chris Cooper has interviewed guests on his weekly Business Elevation show. In 2019 it was the most visited show on the business network of the world’s leading online radio platform Voice America. With the world needing so much help right now we have decided to begin releasing transcriptions of shows […]
How can I best serve others right now? This is the question many of us have been asking ourselves during this unprecedented period in history. Whilst sectors like healthcare and food supply chains have gone into overdrive, many companies have suffered the consequences of business postponement during Covid19 – how do we ensure that we […]
How do you elevate your leadership in a crisis? Gene Early, Leaders’ Quest partner and co-founder of the first NLP (Neuro Linguistic Programming) training institute in Europe and I, Chris Cooper (leadership, people and engagement specialist) have joined forces to help you elevate your performance to a next level during crisis. In May 2019, we […]
As the consequences of human behaviour are increasingly revealed through major global issues such as climate change and sustainability, the pandemic, movements for change, social media, politics,poor business practices, online fraud and more it is clear that building trust and consciousness has rarely been more important. My guest Mark Given has spoken or taught at […]
Are you currently surviving or really thriving? Kate Fletcher is a highly recommended strategic advisor, board facilitator, mentor and performance coach who has led business units and divisions for major organizations. During this interview we will discuss ‘Surviving to Thriving’ and Kate’s perspectives from her many years of work with CEOs and major organizations. We […]
What happens when you don’t need a ton of Infrastructure? Profits go through the roof! That happens because of two powerful, additive forces: spending less on overhead AND increasing staff productivity! There’s an art and a science to turning the corner; it can be done – and you can do it! This week’s guest, Mitch Russo, is a […]
Have you ever watched the Game and Thrones and strategised about the bold moves you’d make in this bloody, volatile world—from the comfort of your living room? My guest Bruce Craven the author of Win or Die: Leadership Secrets from Game of Thrones was so inspired he wrote a fascinating book. And he says one […]
In stressful times we can find our reputation placed in a vulnerable position. So what are the key ideas you must know to protect your business? Also is it time to consider pivoting your career or business into even more worthy work or ways of doing business? Mike Mooney is a reputation and brand expert […]
How do you inspire and help young people to lead happy and fulfilled lives whilst contributing to the demands of today’s workplaces? Often my clients talk about young people and the challenges they face in leading them at work. Many are parents, like myself to teenage children, and struggling with how to manage and best […]
Over the centuries people have been inspired, moved emotionally and captivated by works of art. Art has the ability to help us to express complex feelings, to develop the whole brain and explore areas that we have not explored before. In light of the current circumstances can art help us make sense of our new […]
Be honest, how well are you dealing with life’s pressures right now? Would you like to perform more effortlessly in the workplace whilst enjoying home life more? Over the last 10 days, I have accessed daily Nikki J Owen’s Breathing Space, a pioneering approach anyone can learn that helps you to transform wellbeing, mindset, energy […]
With the COVID-19 pandemic we are adopting a new sense of normal: gone are the days of communicating face to face daily with our loved ones, colleagues, and work connections. We are now embracing the virtual world like never before, with video calls at an all time high. But how can we learn to communicate […]
How do you build influence and develop your brand online in uncertain times? As the world in 2020 is brought to a standstill by a frightening new viral paradigm it is hard to see a positive in the word viral. Yet for many years marketers have used the concept of the multiplication of opportunity via […]
‘The unprecedented Covid-19 pandemic is a powerful reminder of our interconnectedness and vulnerabilities. The virus respects no borders. Combatting this pandemic calls for a transparent, robust, co-ordinated, large-scale and science-based global response in the spirit of solidarity. We are strongly committed to presenting a united front against this common threat’. (G20) Are you doing your […]
A new generation of businesses has been emerging, working together to make a positive impact on the world by redefining what it means to be successful. By considering the impact of the decisions you make, you can join them in reducing poverty, injustice and environmental damage. As we emerge from pandemic this acceleration will be […]
Conflict at work and at home can be very draining emotionally and in some cases, financially! So which conflicts do you need to resolve in your life and how will you go about it? As my guest Jane Gunn told me, when people are in conflict it often takes 3 years or more before it […]
Who would have anticipated that a virus would put the world into a tailspin? Or that a 17 year old would bring the realities of climate change to the masses and change perspectives forever? In an even faster instant, life can throw completely unexpected curveballs at you illness, work surprises, an accident, a heckler at […]
Wildfires, floods, receding glaciers, diminishing wildlife and forests, plastics in oceans, widespread pollution. Human impact is damaging our planet, yet most of us are stuck in a confusing pattern of accelerating consumption and advice. What can we each do to play our role in reversing climate change? Or is there no point? As I reflect […]
How can you make you and your business stand out on social media, but without being pushy, salesy and in your face? This week’s guest, Sarah Santacroce, is starting a revolution! 12 years of running an Online LinkedIn Consulting business inspired a yearning in Sarah to create a global movement that encourages people to bring […]
In part 1 of the Business of Rumi we introduced Rumi the 13th century philosopher, poet, author and now 21st century bestselling poet and heard from the head of the whirling dervishes Fahri Ozcakil and Hz Esin Celibi Bayru a 22nd generation relative of Rumi and Vice President of the International Mevlana foundation. In this […]
Why is Rumi the 13th century philosopher, poet and author so loved today? Admirers include Bob Dylan, Madonna and Coldplay. What can we learn from his life and work that can elevate our lives and businesses? In Dec. 2020, business elevation, leadership and engagement specialist and show host Chris Cooper was invited to the 746th […]
Why is it that it often takes a talented external party to unlock the potential within your leaders and teams? What are the behaviours, techniques and tools they bring to do this so successfully? My passion for 30 years has been helping leaders, teams and business owners to realise more of their potential and build […]
Jared Nichols says “Like every story, there’s always another side to consider. This is especially true when it comes to the future, a story that is still being written. Each of us still has a role to play in this story of the future, and when that role is fulfilled, the future could look very […]
In a world that rotates at 1000mph, sometimes we feel the need to think equally as fast! However, this can often cause stressful and unproductive situations. Bob Kulhan has spent the last two decades linking improvisation to business through the behavioral sciences. Bob is an elite improv actor as well as an Adjunct Professor at […]
Tom Eddington has worked for three decades in business as a consultant, educator, entrepreneur, and strategic advisor. He is a student and teacher of board, leadership, and organizational effectiveness – focusing on how companies grow, achieve, and sustain effectiveness whilst remaining stewards for their stakeholders. As a partner in a highly respected global consulting firm […]
In today’s noisy marketplace, it’s crucial you find ways to get noticed. But do you shy away from the spotlight for fear of feeling like an idiot or looking like a show-off? Do you see others out there, attracting the kind of attention you wish you could get? Penny Haslam has enjoyed a successful career […]
Are you a leader, entrepreneur or coach who is interested in deepening your relationship with your authentic self? This is a question Hilary Wilson has been exploring for the last 30 years. Hilary is an executive coach/ professional speaker who specialises in supporting leaders to embrace their vulnerability, let go of blocks and connect even more […]
One day my 12 year old son Matthew said ‘Dad you must watch this series on Netflix. It is about a man who is living off kindness of strangers – it is brilliant – they recommended it at school’. I binge watched the entire series of the ‘The Kindness Diaries’ and felt compelled to immediately […]
When it comes to pitches, is it true that the longer, flashier and more elaborate they are, the more likely you are to be successful? This week’s guest, Brant Pinvidic, doesn’t think so! Brant Pinvidic is an award-winning film director, veteran television producer, C-level sales and presentations coach, keynote speaker, top-rated podcast host, and a […]
If you had three extra days a month to focus on what really matters, then how much more would you achieve? What if you could ensure your people also had three extra days each to work on your business? My guest, Simon Barrett, helps his clients to do just that. He literally helps them to […]
If you want to be exceptional and grow he ability to give and receive quality feedback is essential. Yet why do we find it so difficult? Host of The Elevation Show, Chris Cooper, will discuss the art of feedback, and how to keep it positive and elevatory with his business colleague John Jennings asking the […]
Is it best to always use love rather than fear for personal, business or political progress? Should we be encouraging qualities such as integrity, love & peace rather than using fear to gain power at all costs as embodied in Machiavelli’s 16th century teachings ‘The Prince’? Or do we need to teach our kids and […]
Knowing how to grow and build a business can be difficult – so where do you go begin? Everything has to start with, what Rupert refers to as the “12 Pillars”. The first two pillars being reflected in you as a person (your “why”) and your personal plan and these should be reflected with desired […]
How do you use surveys powerfully to build your business? Laura McInerney is an investigative journalist and co-founder of the daily survey platform, Teacher Tapp. A formidable blogger, she was taken to court by the UK education secretary for asking to see documents that exposed government incompetence – three years later she walked away with […]
Creativity in the workplace is an important part of building a successful business. Yet sometimes, it can be hard to know where to draw the creativity from, and how to keep it flowing throughout your teams! Christopher O’Donnell is a technologist, musician and public speaker who has built dozens of web and mobile products. His […]
Would you like to attract clients online, get recognition, build a brand and make a positive impact in the world? If so my guest Genecia Alluora is a renowned expert at helping women to do just that. She is a former Miss Singapore and Southeast Asia Woman of Excellence 2010. She is the Founder of […]
Do you plan to write a book to help elevate your business? Or have written one before and wish to do an even better job next time around? How do you best write a book and what is the ideal route to get your hard work published? Sue Richardson created The Right Book Company – […]
If you give generously there is the tendency that you will receive in return. Where this is done in business with great integrity and purpose it can also prove to be an exceptional growth strategy. My guest Cherie Concannon’s greatest motivation is helping people. She believes that businesses can thrive when they act with each […]
Today we have incredible technology available at our finger tips… yet we tend to use only a small amount of its potential! This week’s guest, IT entrepreneur, author, and speaker, Thorsten Jekel is a leading expert on Digital Working. He speaks from 25+ years of professional experience in sales, in project management for the service […]
This week I am delighted to welcome a very distinguished guest, Raj Sisodia, to discuss why a workplace should also be a place of healing, whether it be for employees, their families or customers. A founding member of the groundbreaking Conscious Capitalism movement, Raj Sisodia is the FW Olin Distinguished Professor of Global Business and […]
The ever-changing world we live in means business is increasingly fast paced, technologically led and at times chaotic. ‘Burn out’ is becoming so common it will soon be officially recognised as a disease! So how do we learn to engage better when immersion in often complex digital worlds combined with constant change can easily damage […]
Last week, marked 8 years of the Business Elevation Show on Voice America. 345 hours of interviews accessed multiple times by over 284,000 different ip addresses from over 50 countries over the last year. A labour of love that at times has required lots of resilience to keep on going. Yet the guests on the […]
Esther Wojcicki is famous for three things: teaching a high school class that has changed the lives of thousands of kids, inspiring Silicon Valley legends like Steve Jobs, and raising three daughters who have each become famously successful. What do these three accomplishments have in common? They’re the result of TRICK, Esther’s secret to raising […]
Are you really effective at using your Linkedin account to deliver you great new sales prospects? If not, perhaps you are like most business people and not fully utilizing this exceptional resource. I first got to know my guest Rupert Honeywood when he connected with me via Linkedin in a very engaging way. I was […]
Do you truly draw upon the very best of yourself when leading? As I talk with many leaders and thought leaders, I am becoming inspired by how many deep conversations I am having about elevating leadership. By adopting greater humility, drawing upon the good within ourselves and doing what is right (even if it means […]
How do we best use humor (or as we spell it in the UK ‘humour’) to enhance success in our work? My guest Andrew Tarvin describes himself as the world’s first humor engineer, teaching people how to get better results while having more fun. Through his company, Humor That Works, Drew has worked with more […]
How do you mobilise people and build an incredible network of trust around your work? My guest David Campbell completed a successful 40 year technology career, including being CEO of two public companies, when he went alone to Thailand after the 2004 tsunami to ‘use the internet to tell the stories’. This adventure led him […]
In Autumn 2018, I committed to participate in one of the toughest endurance events in the UK. The ‘Artemis Great Kindrochit Quadrathlon’ created by inspiring former show guest, David Fox-Pitt MBE to raise vital funds for charity. With the death of my father in November this extreme journey took on even greater meaning as a […]
Creating emotional connections with your brand is an essential part of many organizations marketing plans. Selecting brand ambassadors can be a powerful strategy but there are risks to getting it right. Jane Hansom is a marketeer with over 25 years experience of creating integrated global brand marketing campaigns across media channels from TV and print […]
From my experience a business’s culture and behaviour is a mirror reflection of the thinking and behaviour of its leaders over the last 2 or 3 years. Whilst some businesses thrive others are relegated to mediocrity and sometimes failure. So how so you adopt new ways of thinking that transform? My guest Mitzi Wyman started […]
The phrase ‘office politics’ can often come with a negative connotation, suggesting dirty tricks and Machiavellian manipulation. But can there be a more positive benefit? This week’s guest, Adrian Furnham, has written over 1200 scientific papers and 85 books. In combination, there is no other psychologist who has written more! He is on the editorial […]
How do you make positive change from challenging unfair systems? Unhappy with the US Healthcare system and the impact on the health of clinicians, my guest today Dr Tom Davis has taken a stand. He is teaching clinicians about a new way to make a living in a system that taking some to breaking point. […]
Ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes of major world record attempts and expeditions? My guest for this Special Encore Show Mark Beaumont has led expeditions and TV documentaries for over 10 years. Mark started by cycling around the World and the length of the Americas, before heading into the oceans in the Arctic […]
What would happen if love and peace were adopted as deep fundamental values of leadership and business today? When the world needs us to unite like never before, surely the time is now to end selfish ways such that together we can solve the complex problems in the world. My guest Dr Mansour Malik is […]
Today’s guest has a huge corporate role at Intel. She comes across as calm, super intelligent, passionate about business value, technology, and innovation, is glamorous, loves her family and was named by Insight Success as “US Business Woman of the Year”. She recently was featured in Forbes magazine sharing the “Unvarnished Truths of being an […]
Have you considered the important role trademarks play in successful businesses and the ability they can provide you to leverage your brands? Prior to beginning his own practice, my guest Erik Pelton reviewed trademark applications as an Attorney for the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office. In law school beforehand, Erik focused on the convergence of […]
Effectively navigating change is today an essential skill for all leaders, employees and consultants. Gone are the days when employees can resist change. Instead we must embrace it, strategise and implement well. So how do we most effectively navigate it and what are the key pitfalls to be mindful of? Whether you are an internal […]
There has never been a time when it has been easier to connect with stakeholders. Yet how do we truly engage them such that we implement change initiatives effectively? My guests are Alex Catmur who has worked with clients across a wide range of sectors helping them make the most of their information assets. He […]
A powerful insight inspired my guest Isaac Lidsky to achieve his most ambitious dreams despite losing his sight to a blinding disease: it isn’t external circumstances, but how we perceive and respond to them, that governs our reality. Series regular “Weasel” on Saved by the Bell: The New Class, Isaac graduated from Harvard College at […]
How do you truly elevate your leadership? In part 2 we take a deep dive into our ‘Elevating Leadership Model’ sharing focus areas and ideas to make practical leadership performance shifts. Gene Early, Leaders’ Quest partner and co-founder of the first NLP (Neuro Linguistic Programming) training institute in Europe and I, Chris Cooper, have been […]
Wishing to disrupt an industry with a fresh innovative approach or wanting to be inspired by a leader who has done just that? HUUB founder and owner Dean Jackson created the company in 2011 as a new sporting brand which utilised technology and research in the design of its clothing and accessories to deliver performance […]
How do you find the perfect coach? In this special conversation, we will be discussing how to ensure a coach is right for you or your employees, as well as the subtle signs of coaching artistry that give coach confidence. I am joined by three friends of the show, Libby Wagner the poet, teacher, writer, […]
Do you have the courage to change or help others to change? At 15, Karlyn Pipes was a Junior National swimming champion and destined for greatness. However, she slipped into a dark pattern of alcohol abuse. Despite having amazing athletic skills, she hit rock bottom at age 31. It was then that she turned her […]
How do you truly elevate your leadership? Gene Early, Leaders’ Quest partner and co-founder of the first NLP (Neuro Linguistic Programming) training institute in Europe and I, Chris Cooper, have been co-creating our thinking on taking leadership to the next level. Having first begun this work reflecting by a Masai campfire in Kenya, it feels […]
Do you and your business always treat people fairly? Do you always return calls, follow through on commitments, treat suppliers well…Is fairness at the heart of everything you do? If not, you are missing a significant point of differentiation. Mike Symes is Chief Executive of the multi award-winning Financial Marketing Group of Companies and Executive […]
Would you like your sales people or yourself to sell more over the phone? Anthony Stears is the man I trust to help my business engage effectively over the phone. Having learned so much wisdom from Anthony, I thought it would be great to discuss how to effectively build a better approach that helps avoid […]
Being vulnerable and open in business can prove engaging, while sharing our inner most thoughts and secrets can also have repercussions. Where is the sweet spot to vulnerability? My guest Corey Blake is the founder and CEO of Round Table Companies (RTC), the publisher of Conscious Capitalism Press, and a speaker, artist, and storyteller. He […]
On July 6th 2019, with a combined age of 100 years, Mike Pagan and I are competing in our first (and probably our last) Quadrathlon – one of the most grueling one day events in the UK. Or as we now refer to it Chris and Mike’s Quad100.I was inspired to do this having interviewed […]
In November, I decided that we needed some help selling over the phone. Taking a cold hard look at our business, I realised we were shying away from picking up the phone and hiding behind email. We know we are good at what we do but we were playing the avoidance game. So I appointed […]
What would employee health, business performance and our cities be like if our employees chose to run or even cycle to work and left the car and public transport behind? One big challenge though is that the infrastructure to be able to shower and change has not been easily accessible. Most companies also have not […]
Do you regularly reflect and remind yourself and your team about why you really do what you do? Journaling regularly and structured team huddles are two ways to help explore and remind ourselves of what is important. By reflecting upon what is really important we develop more clarity, a deeper sense of connection, more energy […]
How can your sales approach become irresistible? During this interview we will explore how you can go from being invisible to irresistible including exploring the power of storytelling. My guest John Livesay, aka The Pitch Whisperer, is a sales keynote speaker and shares key lessons learned from his award-winning sales career at Conde Nast. In […]
Well, that is a question I often hear when talking to business leaders about the very significant competitive advantage that can be gained by having an employee-centric culture at the heart of any business. And I really do mean any business, regardless of size, sector, country or complexity. The financial case is one that can […]
Do you sell ideas or advice and feel frustrated with having to part with your thinking for free whilst spending lots of time and money writing lengthy proposals? My guest Blair Enns is on a mission to change the way creative services are bought and sold the world over. He is the founder and CEO […]
How do you turn your content into a global digital empire? Do you struggle with how to effectively manifest and leverage your thoughts, insights and wisdom? Chad Barr was a standout guest back in 2015 when we talked about creating million dollar web presence. A much listened to show and a very engaging communicator, I […]
Would you love people in your organization to be internally and externally engaged, working enthusiastically together towards a shared vision while using their unique talents and skills to contribute to success? If you would then join us for another fascinating and thought-provoking interview. My guest Roelien Bokxem is co-founder and principal of PresenceAtWork, a collective […]
How good is your relationship with your boss? My guest Chris Ruisi says that ‘to succeed in any organization you must get on well with your boss. Put the company first, your boss second and yourself third’. Chris is a nationally recognized US executive coach and leadership expert, professional speaker, global talk radio show host, […]
Have you fully reflected on your life and work during 2018 to build on your successes and avoid repeating the same old mistakes? In this show, I will reflect upon the many lessons from many interviews and experiences during 2018. Also encourage you to do the same. To add further insight, I have invited my […]
Higher education plays an important role in life, preparing students to thrive in the workplace or entrepreneurial world. While consulting in this sector, I have been so excited by potential but often witnessed important transformative initiatives that would help meet student needs being squashed by internal politics and tradition. My guests include Tosin Adebisi who […]
I’m delighted to replay this special show with my colleague John Jennings: How do you best lead people? One of my clients recently described people as an enigma. However, like the story of the enigma code, there is also a code that can help when it comes to people! This week’s interview sees host Chris […]
To become the most successful woman in global motorsport as well as a high achieving person in business means lots of incredible lessons along the way. My guest Jutta Kleinschmidt is the first and so far the only woman who has ever taken outright victory in the longest and toughest rally in the world, the […]
Phil White and Gerard Vroomen took their bike company, Cervelo on a 16 year roller-coaster ride from a basement workshop in Montreal to the pinnacle of triathlon and road cycling. They realised their dream of seeing their bikes win in the Tour De France,the Olympics and Ironman. Gerard and Phil built the most sought-after brand […]
It is getting harder and harder everyday to rise above the crowd and get your message heard, understood, and acted upon. So how can you create dynamic and visually compelling presentations to exponentially increase the emotional impact and retention of the message you wish to convey? Known as The French Voice of Paramount Pictures in […]
A recent UK study revealed that 1 in 2 people born after 1960 will be diagnosed with cancer in their lifetime. So how do you best deal with the significant consequences of serious illness if it strikes you, your company employees or family and friends? As I support my own family including father with pancreatic […]
We are surrounded by non-stop change. A new digitally competitive economy is forcing technological re-imagination across the market. This is necessary, but what effect does this have on people, culture and leadership – and how do you bring a workforce with you on the journey? It’s time to humanise your digital initiatives, engaging and involving […]
Do you have the awareness and ability to express your emotions and handle interpersonal relationships effectively and with empathy, such that you enjoy tremendous sales success? In other words, have you mastered emotional intelligence? Simon Toy is the MD of Performance Associates formed in 2001 specialising in developing Emotional Intelligence with a focus on Influence, […]
Video has quickly become one of the most important online contributors to Search Engine Optimisation, customer connection and experience as well as the best medium to demonstrate products and services. So where do you start? What equipment do you use? What platforms are best to share your videos? With so many questions around this topic, […]
Do you know that 60% of your companies market value is tied to reputation. Or that 84% of your employees may consider leaving your company for one with a great reputation. 100% of referrals are of course also based on reputation. Ignore reputation and it could back fire big time! Mike Mooney developed a trusted […]
Do you want to leverage your own expertise into a sustainable business? During this interview, I will be talking to David C Baker about his book ‘The Business Of Expertise’ and why experts will always rule over generalists. Also the steps to deeper expertise, greater impact and higher profit. David has a fascinating background having […]
Are you a leader who deeply cares about making a difference? Do you want to be the best self leader you can be and leave a positive impact upon the world? I was first inspired by Leaders’ Quest Partner Gene Early when we met on a quest to Kenya and soon entered into deep conversation. […]
Health, fitness and happiness are very desirable goals and the desire to have them has resulted in an ever expanding health and fitness industry. With well-being regularly discussed amongst board rooms it also widely recognised that healthy, fit and happy employees deliver a competitive edge when it comes to productivity and performance at work. My […]
Lean enterprises organise their human activities to deliver greater benefits to society and value to individuals while eliminating waste. Is your business lean and agile? During this interview, I will talk to Prasad Prabhakaran who has hands-on experience building Digital, AI, Blockchain Products and Platforms and in result-oriented IT Transformation. As a result of […]
Fundraising is a fantastic way of achieving remarkable life goals with the warm knowledge of giving back to charities and those in need. It is also a powerful way to help companies build employee and company engagement. Emma Hallam is Founder of charity Alex’s Wish conquering Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD) – an aggressive life-limiting muscle […]
Do you believe in stepping up and doing things differently? My guest David Fox-Pitt has been inspiring people to embrace adventure, become more resourceful, build resilience and encourage a healthy attitude to fear and failure for over 30 years. During this show we will discuss his book, “Positiverosity, 7 Golden Principles” derived from his international […]
Are you a woman who is wanting to accomplish exceptional results in areas of life that have been typically male dominated? Or are you someone who simply cares about helping women to achieve their full potential? Annie Seel is a Swedish-born motorcyclist and enduro racer who set a world altitude record by cycling 5305 metres […]
Last week my 300th show aired on Voice America and thus I want to share some of the lessons from some the interviews that have had an impact on me. Today I want to talk about David Whyte. Over many years I had heard the name David Whyte and how his work had impacted […]
Do you want to live a remarkable life? During our 300th unique show I share some observations from interviewing many remarkable guests over the years whilst talking with someone who is leading a remarkable life: Rob Wainwright studied medicine at Magdalene College (Cambridge University) and gained Blues in both Boxing and Rugby. He went on […]
We’re all faced with setbacks in our personal and professional lives. How do we overcome these and turn those lessons in to great successes? Jason Caldwell is a world-class athlete, a trainer in leadership and high-performance, and keynote speaker. In 2015 Jason went on to captain and represent the United States in a rowing race […]
Sequentiality provides a simple yet highly effective prescription for personal development. Are you willing to use sequentiality to work in your favour? JOHN VESPASIAN is the author of nine books about rational living including ‘Sequentiality: The amazing power of finding the right sequence of steps’. Join us for this latest interview on ‘The Business Elevation […]
Are you fed up of just doing a job to earn money? Do you want to make your next career move a really positive one? During this interview our conversation will help you to land your dream job by focusing on your talents and passions. My guest, Sarah J Naylor, has over 30 years of […]
So what has poetry, music and art got to do with leadership and engagement? In this very unique interview including a live musical performance, On this special encore show I will be talking to Libby Wagner who is a poet, teacher, writer and speaker. A trusted advisor for presidents, CEOs and executive directors, and whose […]
When business leaders align and integrate culture and brand, they increase their competitive advantage, create measurable value for customers and employees, and future-proof their businesses. that isn’t possible by simply cultivating one or the other alone. Yet many business leaders don’t know how to build a healthy, effective, and valuable culture! Denise Lee Yohn is […]
Growth is, of course, the key to any successful business – but how do you grow your business in a fragmented market? Rorie Devine is CEO and founder of Interim.team and is the only person to have featured on the cover of CIO Magazine twice. He has been described as ‘one of the best business […]
How important is age and experience when it comes to entrepreneurial success? This week we’ll be talking to Ben Revell, a serial entrepreneur with a background in luxury goods and a founding member in three previous startups to try and understand the qualities needed to be a successful young entrepreneur. At the age of only […]
Whether you run your own business or work for someone else, you’ve probably got a lot on your plate. Along with the portion of your work that you truly feel like doing comes a generous helping of things you’d rather not do. With many small businesses failing in their first few years, failure to do […]
I once asked a Global Director for a famous coffee brand and – ‘What is the number one skill your company look for when recruiting great candidates’? His answer ‘Curiosity’. I have since shared the film of this in my own speeches and for some it is a really significant insight. After a recent interview […]
Over many years I have heard the name of David Whyte and how his work has impacted the many incredible leaders he works with. To me his work is legendary. As a poet he has created a readership & listenership in three normally mutually exclusive areas: the literate world of readings that most poets inhabit, […]
What are the top tips to build your dream business and why should you put a shark in your tank? Kevin Harrington has been a successful entrepreneur over the last 40 years. He is an Original Shark on the ABC hit, Emmy winning TV show, “Shark Tank.” The Inventor of the Infomercial, Co- Founder of […]
What could you achieve if you took every opportunity to go the extra mile? If you are a business owner or leader how could this philosophy if adopted within your business transform you results? My guest Shawn Anderson is a 6-time motivational author and inspiring keynote speaker. His “go the extra mile” philosophy and ability […]
Last week at our ‘Let’s Get Engaged’ event it was great to spend time with the most accomplished Ocean rower in history Mick Dawson. Mick had us on the edge of our seats with tails of adventure not only rowing the Atlantic but one of the last great firsts – The North Pacific! Why he […]
How do you build a rockstar of a business and how do you invest in growing businesses without risk? On this show my guest is Jonathan Pfahl who set up the Rockstar Group in 2007. Since then he has grown it into the largest resource bank of business services for growing companies in the UK. […]
Engagement is a great personal passion and helping leaders and managers to build engaging cultures and become more engaging is a prime focus for our business. Engagement impacts financial performance, staff retention, absenteeism, productivity and well being. I therefore love to talk to guests who can talk very practically about what they have done to […]
I recently had the pleasure to interview Greg Phillip the very inspiring CEO of the Nevis Tourism Authority with Jane Hansom of Sponge Marketing. Jane is responsible in the UK for Nevis public relations and as the world iron man champion in 2016 – incredibly inspirational too! They are also smart as their work involves […]
How are you spending your precious 90,000 hours at work? I am delighted to invite you to listen as I interview The Boardroom Poet, Libby Wagner about how to become the best version of yourself by spending your time in work in a way that inspires you and makes you proud. Libby came very highly […]
Last week, I was at the Institute of Directors in Pall Mall and went to see my friend Caspar Craven speak. Caspar really inspired me during a recent interview to produce my own set of values and vision statement with my family, just as you would for a team. This has been very valuable for […]
Imagine you live on a beautiful 36 square mile island in the Caribbean. Your challenge as CEO of the Nevis Tourism Authority is to ensure that your island has the facilities to attract the right holiday makers in the right volumes while balancing the needs of your golden asset the islands, their native populations as […]
1. ‘Family Values’ If we want to succeed in life the success of our work will one day be measured by the impact we had on the lives of others. In this diary post, I want to share some of the lessons and ideas that we learn as leaders during the journey that is life. […]
Have you considered whether you are self sabotaging your own business success? On this show, I will be talking to Emma-Jane Packe, Managing Director of the The Supper Club. The Supper Club is a membership club exclusively for fast-growth entrepreneurs and since 2003 has enabled thousands of founders and CEOs to realise their growth ambitions. […]
What does being an Ambassador for your city mean and what sort of roles are there in a City that can make a contribution? Jo Tallack started her retail career over 30 years ago & has previously worked for Debenhams, House of Fraser & Woolworths before joining Hammerson in 2000. Having held a number of […]
Are you looking after yourself and boosting your levels of engagement? Over the last 6 months, I have been exercising 4- 6 times a week with a mixture of running, cycling, weights, swimming and yoga. Two incredible interview guests who have inspired me big time have been 214 FINA Masters world swimming record holder and […]
Do you regularly take time to look deeply inside yourself and consider how can I improve? What is important? What is my engaging vision as a leader? How do I become the best leader that I can? How will I present the vision to the outside world? How will I react if this goes well […]
Last week, I interviewed Mark Croston the Chairman of the World Dodgeball Association and Vice President of the Rugby League. When I mentioned to my colleague that there was a World Dodgeball Association he could not stop laughing. ‘Chris have you seen ‘Dodgeball’ the movie with Vince Vaughn and Ben Stiller? I then did a […]
Stop hiding behind your screens and engage with your prospects! This is the message of my guest John Blaskey. John is an expert at helping clients to generate millions of pounds through face to face marketing. Having hired John to help me with a strategy for a recent event I am excited about introducing you […]
So today, I have been working on an exciting free event which will be held on the morning of the April 17th called ‘Let’s Get Engaged’. This will suit anyone who is a brave, caring leader of an SME or HR professional with engagement on their agenda. Together we are going to talk about what […]
There is something special about a leader who naturally demonstrates kindness. Sometimes it is small unexpected gesture like a thank you card, a small gift or some kind words. I still remember to this day two leaders sending me well done cards as I achieved a sales milestone as a new sales recruit at Mars […]
Today my mind is on pruning back a massive hedge in my garden before spring sets in. If I had regularly maintained it each year and effectively chipped away at it then it would not now be a tangled 10 foot high mass and an enormous job to bring it back under control. This reminds […]
Have you ever manned an exhibition stand and felt a bit of a lemon? Completely out of your comfort zone? Last week, having at short notice been kindly offered the opportunity to share a space on an exhibition stand and dip our toe into exhibitions at The Best You at Olympia I found myself hitting […]
I was talking today with Engagement Multiplier whose purpose is to enable 100 million people to become more measurably engaged. We love their engagement tool because if you can measure engagement then you can do something about it. A number of our clients are now trialing this and loving the metrics and anonymous dialogue […]
This week I was speaking to Al Cole who is interviewing me for his show ‘People of Distinction’ that airs on CBS Radio in the United States. It got me wondering what does it take to truly be a person of distinction? Where we got to in our conversation was that people of distinction […]
I recently interviewed my friend David Long CEO and Founder of My Employees on the Business Elevation show for the second time. My Employees for 30 years have provided engagement and reputation services from their base in North Carolina. David has been someone I have spoken about in my keynotes on ‘How to Be An […]
If we want to succeed in life the success of our work will one day be measured by the impact we had on the lives of others. In this diary post, I want to share some of the lessons and ideas that we learn as leaders during the journey that is life. Today’s point is […]
Considering launching a big project? Feel slightly overwhelmed? In 2013, previous London Skolars Rugby director, Mark Croston, was one of the two founding members of World Dodgeball’s governing body, leading the incorporation process and development of the association as the Official World Governing Body, with recognition from the International Olympic Committee, Sport Accord/GAISF and each […]
Ask yourself how many potential star employees walk away from your business after just 3 months? How many of your employees are unmotivated when they come to work? How does that affect the service your customers receive? I will be talking to friend of the Business Elevation show David Long Founder/CEO of MyEmployees, a firm […]
There never seems to be enough hours in the day to take care of daily business and work towards your goals, let alone your life goals! The busier you are, the more you need a compass to keep you on track. You lead and manage others, but now it’s time to lead yourself! Robert Craven […]
Join us on April 17th 2018 at 9.30am until 12.30pm where will to discuss the hottest buzzword in the business world these days – engagement. With surveys repeatedly showing that over 80 percent of employees are not engaged in their jobs and UK business having one of the poorest engagement levels in the G12, scope for performance improvement […]
Do you lead or manage people? If so an essential part of your role will be to raise performance by releasing the full potential of your team. During this interview we learned precisely how to do this with my guest Peter Milligan. We discussed Peter’s 7 keys to releasing potential and raising performance. If you’re […]
We make no secret that engagement is the number 1 passion for Chris Cooper, Business Elevation. With surveys repeatedly showing that over 80 percent of employees are not engaged in their jobs and UK businesses having one of the poorest engagement levels in the G12, scope for performance improvement is astonishing. Organizations need engaged team […]
Negotiation is an essential business skill; but do you really know how to do it really well? During this show I discuss with Derek Arden his simple, straightforward and empowering guide to effective business negotiations to help you get the results you want! Derek is a tremendous guy whom I have known for many years. His voluntary […]
Connecting with others is an essential part of business and is an important element to success. Yet it can also be one of the hardest things to do! So what are the key connection mastery skills and how do we implement them? Judy Robinett is a business thought leader who has been profiled in The […]
2017 was another hugely successful year for The Business Elevation, with some fantastic interviews held with some of the top thought-leaders in the world! Below are the 3 most popular interviews from the year – as always, they are available to listen to 24/7 by accessing the free archives! Future Stewards – expanding leadership […]
Over the next three weeks, we will be airing the Top Three Interviews of 2017 on The Business Elevation Show. The third is with guest with Mark Berrisford-Smith. 2016 was a year full of huge changes, with Brexit in the UK and the shock presidential outcome in the United States. So how can we navigate our businesses in these […]
Over the next three weeks, we will be airing the Top Three Interviews of 2017 on The Business Elevation Show. The second is with guest with Phil M Jones. Would you like to win more business? Are you letting countless opportunities pass you by due to a fear of being too pushy? Whether you are a sales […]
Over the next three weeks, we will be airing the Top Three Interviews of 2017 on The Business Elevation Show. The first is with guest with Simon Hampel. How do leaders expand their capacity and consciousness to play their role in dealing with complex changes that are impacting our planet’s future? Simon is Co-Managing Partner of […]
Ever feel more challenged dealing with your kids than you do by employees and clients at work? Being a parent can seem like a hard job when the world of work is also demanding. As parents we are constantly reminded about our behaviour and need for patience. Skills that are also valuable back into the […]
It has often been said that you should follow your passion and then make a living out of it. However, there are also arguments that this isn’t always wise. Having a regular job with a regular income may offer you and your family more security. The world is also littered with failed business stories. Do […]
Introverts aren’t comfortable with traditional tactics like aggressively pushing a product or talking over a customer’s objections. However, sales is a skill anyone can learn and master–and introverts are especially good at it once they learn how to leverage their natural strengths. Called “the real deal” by Forbes, Matthew Pollard, CSP, is an internationally-recognized authority in […]
We offer a variety of tried and tested short courses and programmes from 45 minute keynotes to full day events. These can also be built up into larger bespoke client events. Here are links to several events that we hold regulary for clients: Employee Engagement Programme Engagement Starts With You The Engaging Communicator The Power […]
On the 8th May 2009 Mick Dawson and Chris Martin set off from Choshi in Japan to row 7,000 miles across the North Pacific to San Francisco. Crossing the North Pacific in an open rowing boat was one of the world’s great firsts and, after two failed attempts he was determined to make it. Storms, […]
The one question on the lips of so many business leaders and owners today is – How do I attract and retain productive talent? I am delighted to introduce you to the man who can help. Stefan Wissenbach is very passionate about the impact of engagement on businesses. He is founder of Engagementmultiplier.com – a […]
How do you best deal with highly chaotic and complex situations in your business? Marc Amerigo is a leading expert in this field after 25 years of some quite amazing achievements in business and sport. From his experience he has consolidated his approach into ‘The Brainshift method’. He will share the process he used to break […]
Want to attract and retain productive staff? Looking to increase morale, productivity and profitabiity? We’re delighted to have the opportunity at this year’s Leicester Business Festival, to discuss the hottest buzzword in the business world these days – engagement. With surveys repeatedly showing that over 80 percent of employees are not engaged in their jobs, […]
Would you like to make a real difference in the world? My guest Anita DeFranz was named by Newsweek as ‘One of the 150 Women Who Shake the World’ by French Magazine Le’Equipe as one of ’10 Women Who Changed Sport’ and The Sporting News as ‘One of The 100 Most Powerful People In Sport’. […]
Now that 75 percent of screen time is spent on connected devices, digital strategies have moved front and centre of most marketing plans. But what if that’s not enough? What if most people ignore company messages? Geoffrey Colon is a compelling voice at the intersection of marketing, tech, and popular culture. DJ, data punk, podcaster and […]
We often talk about sales on this show. However, if you want to increase profit you also need to consider your costs. My guest Jeremy Bowley has a passion for procurement and has been responsible for delivering procurement process improvement into many successful companies. An experienced Chief Procurement Officer with a strong track record in […]
Winston Churchill once said “Of all the talents bestowed upon men, none is so precious as the gift of oratory. He who enjoys it wields the power more durable than that of a great king…“. As an executive, are you making the most of your speaking skills? Steve Trister has been a public speaking & […]
Your business relies on you for its survival, and its life-blood is sales. Building a robust platform is the most effective and sustainable way to attract prospects and convert them into customers. Literary agent and expert platform consultant Wendy Keller won her first district-wide writing award in 4th grade and decided to become a writer. […]
Are you really harnessing the power of imagery in your business? Today about 90 percent of everything shared online is visual—selfies, GIFs, smartphone videos, and more. This explosion of communication through pictures isn’t a millennial-driven fad; it’s as natural as those lines first drawn by cavemen, Just turbo-charged by the latest technology. Dan Roam is […]
Are you a freelancer and want to find higher paying projects, while working less? An with less stress? My guest on this show is Matt Inglot the creator of FreelanceTransformation.com who helps freelance designers, developers, marketers and consultants to win clients and build a dream lifestyle through freelancing. Matt’s expertise comes from running a web […]
Do you ever get stopped when trying to get the things you want to done? My guest and good friend Mette Bloch was able to apply strategies to control her behaviour and win two World Championship gold medals in single sculls rowing, progressing from eighth in the world to first. Mette is an entrepreneur and […]
High Performing Teams make the difference between success and failure. They make the difference between whether a company can adapt to the many threats, opportunities and challenges in today’s modern world. During this interview host Chris Cooper will be interviewed by and in deep discussion with employee engagement, leadership and team development expert John Jennings. […]
Are past successful skills and leadership strategies insufficient to master the obstacles businesses currently face? My guest Maureen Metcalf says that key executives must continually evolve to manage increasingly complex and volatile conditions—yet they rarely do. Are your key executives ill-equipped to navigate the escalating rate of change your organization faces? During this show I […]
How would you like to build your dream business and acquire the lifestyle and business that you deserve? My guest Jim Palmer is a marketing and business building expert and in demand coach. He is the founder of the Dream Business Academy and Dream Business Coaching and Mastermind Program. He hosts Dream Business Coach TV, […]
It is a wonderful feeling to be able to add value to others and sometimes with pleasure we occasionally support charities or individuals that connect with us. Recently. Chris had the opportunity to talk about ‘The Power To Get Things Done (Whether You Feel Like It Or Not’ at ‘The Big House’ in London. The […]
In life and business we frequently experience both the presence and absence of kindness. During this show I will be interviewing Nicholas Haines the creator of The Vitality Test. Nicholas describes himself as a Kindness Ambassador & Life Architect: Someone that is dedicated to spreading kindness throughout the world while supporting individuals and organisations to […]
We are delighted was Chris interviewed on Maureen Metcalf’s ‘Innovative Leaders Driving Thriving Organizations’ radio show live on Tuesday 20th June. Here is the link if you would like to listen – https://www.voiceamerica.com/show/2472/innovative-leaders-driving-thriving-organizations Here is a short summary of the interview: So why is getting things done so important? Well it is to do with […]
Few businesses achieve significant growth without help from a business mentor or mentors. This interview is for anyone seeking to understand what business mentors know about business growth or anyone keen to be of greater service as a business mentor. My guest Richard Pitt has had an extensive background in the insurance industry and today […]
Imagine having the privilege to host 250 hours of unique interviews with high performing business, thought leaders and high achievers from around the world. Would you have some valuable messages to share? With occasional repeat shows ‘The Business Elevation Show’ has now aired an incredible 300 times including 250 completely unique shows! During this show […]
Do you offer a range of different products and services? If so do you manage them very effectively as business units and customise them to satisfy your customer needs? During this interview, I will be talking to two Category Management and Marketing experts Mike Dickson and Lynne Prescott. Mike has a wealth of experience across […]
We might be based in Leicestershire, but business opportunities this month have come from as far afield as New Zealand and Sweden. There’s a growing attraction and realisation that investing in developing yourself, your people and your clients, is a smart plan. We’ve been asked to deliver an online coaching programme by one of the […]
Ever wondered why some entrepreneurs become leading experts in their field with all the fame, fortune and opportunity that goes with it — while others struggle to get by? Why some CEOs and business-people get book deals, and speaking tours, and spokesperson contracts — while others wait – perhaps years – just to get recognized? […]
Most leaders recognize that without a sustainable planet we are setting up future generations to fail. Some say the world is on a knife edge. However, how do you contribute to this essential global issue when you have short term business improvement and growth or even political votes on your mind? On this show, I […]
If you own or run a business then you know that to drive business growth you need to attract, keep and engage more customers. Every day your customers are faced with more and more choices which means that every day those same customers need to reminded Why You? Why should they do – or continue […]
What can we learn about leadership from elephants, leopards and lions and their parallels to the business world? I am delighted to welcome on to this week’s show Kerstin Plehwe, an entrepreneur, speaker & bestselling author born in Munich, Germany. Kerstin is an international business expert and thought leader who has worked with top politicians, […]
How do you build engagement for major and potentially contentious projects such that they offer a win-win for all parties? Then how do you take that project and ensure it is delivered on time in full? My guest, Kevin Routledge, blends an extensive senior engineering and business leadership background with a passion for Basketball. During […]
Over time, every executive reaches a point when their performance suffers and failure persists. Very few understand why or how to prevent it. This week’s guest, Lolly Daskal, is one of the most sought-after executive leadership coaches in the world. Her extensive cross-cultural expertise spans 14 countries, six languages and hundreds of companies. As founder […]
What can we learn about elevating our businesses from the Business of Sport? During this show, I am delighted to be talking to Wasim Khan MBE the CEO of Leicestershire County Cricket Club who was the first British born Pakistani to become a professional cricketer in England. We will learn how Wasim, who from humble […]
Talent and technical expertise will only take your career so far. Corporate Executive Presence (CEP) takes you to the top! Call it executive swagger, corporate charisma, personal impact or professional gravitas; your career and leadership success depends on your ability to influence others, radiate confidence and exert authority. Thankfully, much of this is coachable, and […]
Reach: Step Outside Your Comfort Zone & Rise To The Challenge with Andy Molinksy What often sets successful people apart is their willingness to do things most of us fear. What’s more, we have the false notion that successful people like to do these things, when the truth is that successful people have simply found […]
How do you build a really engaging company that stands out from the competition? During this interview, author of Strategy on a Page, renowned global entrepreneur and speaker, Deri Llewellyn-Davies, will turn the table on show host Chris Cooper by interviewing him on ‘The Magic of Engagement’. This time Chris will be in the hot […]
Amidst the deluge of advice for businesspeople, there lies an overlooked tool, a key to thriving in today’s fast-paced, unpredictable environment: improvisation! Bob Kulhan is the Founder, President & CEO of Business Improv®, a world-class leader in creating experiential training & development programs for corporations of all scopes & sizes. Kulhan serves as an Adjunct […]
When we reach the end of our lives and we look back, will we be able to say that we have given it everything? Have we lived a life of real meaning and depth? Craig Goldblatt, an Inspirational Speaker with 15 years experience has spoken at over 600 keynote presentations around the world and is […]
The landscape is littered with the corpses of great products and strong companies that died because of bad marketing. Why do so many fail so miserably at differentiation? Why do high-priced ad agencies and marketing firms keep spitting out stupid campaigns? One of the most in-demand Business Marketing/Branding Keynote Speakers in the world today, David […]
What often sets successful people apart is their willingness to do things most of us fear. What’s more, we have the false notion that successful people like to do these things, when the truth is that successful people have simply found their own way to do them. Andy Molinsky is a Professor at Brandeis University’s […]
Keep Stepping! Essential ways to lead yourself and others through challenge and change with Joy Marsden At some point, in both our professional and personal lives, we will be faced with possible changes and challenges. How can we navigate through these? Joy Marsden says we need to Keep Stepping! Joy has over 20 years business […]
Want to achieve greater results in your business and personal life? Then you need ‘The Power To Get Things Done (Whether You Feel Like It Or Not).” I am delighted to welcome co-author, friend and leading follow through authority, Dr Steve Levinson. This interview, which builds on Nikki Owen’s 1st Jan 2016 interview of Chris […]
So how do you build a successful company in Africa while contributing to the development of this beautiful and diverse content? While in Kenya last year, I met an inspirational business leader called Laila Macharia. A Stanford and Cornell law graduate, Laila left behind an exciting life in New York city to make a difference […]
Business leaders are quite open about the most challenging part of their job – managing, leading and engaging their people. Even some of the most prominent leaders, who have made extraordinary contributions to business, have talked openly about their struggles as the CEO – the mistakes they’ve made and what they’ve learned. Take the […]
How can you seek the inspiration you need to create compelling uniqueness in your business? Mark Levy finds that inspiration through intelligent creative techniques and visits to the most unlikely of places. Whether you are looking to tell your business story in a compelling way, seek a new compelling book title or hooks for a […]
Are you in the business of educating others? Perhaps you are a trainer, coach or subject expert and want to have a great impact. If so, on this show we will discuss how to create online programmes that take skills to the next level, while delivering you a healthy revenue stream. My guest Danny Iny […]
Ever questioned the authenticity of sales? Would you like to generate more sales the trusted way? My guest Nicci Bonfanti helps put the soul back into selling. She helps female business owners, in particular, find their Inner Sales Superhero so they can find their own way of selling with authenticity, integrity and alignment. Through her […]
At some point, in both our professional and personal lives, we will be faced with possible changes and challenges. How can we navigate through these? Joy Marsden says we need to Keep Stepping! Joy has over 20 years business experience in technical textile design, Marketing, Customer Service and Area Sales Management working with blue chip […]
Being on TV, radio and in the theatre is a challenging profession. Anyone who stands in front of audiences with their work (or fears the prospect) will appreciate that it requires some great skills and a thick skin! As does choosing a different career path and re-inventing yourself. During this show, I will be talking […]
Are you really harnessing the power of imagery in your business? Today about 90 percent of everything shared online is visual—selfies, GIFs, smartphone videos, and more. This explosion of communication through pictures isn’t a millennial-driven fad; it’s as natural as those lines first drawn by cavemen, Just turbo-charged by the latest technology. Dan Roam is […]
Organising and running your own event can be a daunting and stressful experience. With so much to think about it can be hard to know where to start, let alone ensuring the event is successful! Fiona Duncan has been running events for over 10 years and now runs possibly the most successful business network in […]
Special Encore Show: REACHING NEW HEIGHTS – why and how to reach out for new challenges with Cathy O’Dowd Are you looking to reach new heights of achievement and wondering how to get the best out of yourself and others on your journey? Or perhaps you have already achieved everything you set out to do […]
If you are thinking about Christmas gifts at the moment here is an idea for a stocking filler. Do you know anyone with a lot on their plate who struggles to get the important things done? The Power to Get Things Done teaches you how to consistently turn good intentions into action so that you […]
How do you best deal with highly chaotic and complex situations in your business? Marc Amerigo is a leading expert in this field after 25 years of some quite amazing achievements in business and sport. From his experience he has consolidated his approach into ‘The Brainshift method’. He will share the process he used to break […]
Ever considered whether there is a Smarter way to living? In a fast paced world, with new information constantly being presented to us, how can we grow and evolve as entrepreneurs and business-minded people, whilst keeping up the pace? Jason Criddle was the CEO of Legacy Status Investments before starting The Smartr App Company in […]
So how well do you really plan the life you want to live while effectively managing your finances to support it? Are you someone who lives from day to day, month to month or are you someone who really very carefully plans both their vision, life strategy and their finances. My guest Tina Weeks is […]
I am often asked ‘What Do You Do’ and how do you help in elevating business performance? Within Chris Cooper Business Elevation we break this down into three core components: 1. We assist in Developing Engaging Leaders: Why? Because Leaders who are both engaging and engaged will be more capable at delivering quality business results. […]
We wanted to share some of the great things that have been happening over the last quarter. 1. ‘The Power to Get Things Done (Whether You Feel Like It Or Not’ book sales continue to positively surprise with deals being struck to publish it in Korea and Japan. One initiative resulting from […]
The Sustainable Leader with Elisabet Vinberg Hearn – 2nd September 2016 In today’s world, sustainability is at the forefront of many leader’s minds. But how can that be translated into the way we lead our businesses? After 13 years with American Express leading an international cultural change initiative, Elisabet Vinberg Hearn started leadership consultancy Think […]
Are you looking to reach new heights of achievement and wondering how to get the best out of yourself and others on your journey? Or perhaps you have already achieved everything you set out to do and are wondering what comes next? Cathy O’Dowd is the first woman ever to climb Mount Everest from both […]
Would you like to one day sell your business? Or set up a new business that when the time is right, you could sell? If so, you will need to think carefully about designing it in such a way that it becomes a valuable concern that someone will want to purchase. During this interview, we […]
So what are the keys to doubling your sales, profits and time off? My guest Dan Kuschell has started and built 11 companies, his first in 1992 at the age of only 22. As an expert at building and growing companies he has become a regular guest on radio and TV shows, including NBC, Spike […]
Business change is moving at the speed of light and to keep pace your organization needs you to be your own career architect. But what is driving this line of thinking? Renowned speaker & author Simon T. Bailey is the leader of the “brilliance” movement – helping more than 1 million people find their brilliance, […]
Do you dread going to networking events? Do you hide at the back of the room when you have the opportunity to present? In 1984 a New York Times Survey on Social Anxiety placed death third in the list of people’s biggest fears. The top two responses were walking into a room full of strangers […]
Are your people really giving their best? Possibly the most fundamental issue impacting productivity today is a lack of engagement. This is such an issue that within my own business we are determined to help address the problem. I am therefore absolutely delighted to welcome ‘Engage For Success’ who have created the voluntary movement promoting […]
Looking to elevate your business to the next level? Let’s consider one of the most newsworthy success stories of the last year. During the 2015/16 Premier League football season, title no hopers Leicester City overcame 5000/1 odds to win one of the most prestigious sporting trophies in the world. As a season ticket holder. my […]
What is the smart way to get to the top of the professional ladder? Such that you still have a life! My guest Heather Townsend is an expert at how to get to the top of the professional services industry. During this interview we will discuss Heather’s advice on getting on in your career drawn […]
Are you achieving exceptional sales numbers? If not, then it may well be that you are not selling with a noble sales purpose. Whether you are an executive, manager or aspirational sales or business leader this show will explain how organizations driven by a Noble Purpose have outperformed the market by over 350% and what […]
Special Encore Show: Employee Engagement with Chris Cooper and John Jennings – 5th August 2016 Employee engagement is one of the hot topics of business performance improvement today. In an international survey country employee engagement levels were between 8% to 29% of the average workforce with the remainder ‘disengaged’ or ‘actively disengaged’. When every indicator […]
According to research engaged employees deliver 43% more revenue than disengaged. An engaged workforce means happier employees leading to happier customers and increased revenue. Here are 7 key thoughts to help build engagement in your business: 1. Do your top team really understand engagement and build it into their plans? 2. Does your vision speak […]
After a tremendous interview with Lindsay Levin, founder of Leaders Quest, Chris has been invited to participate in a Leaders Quest event in Nairobi from 9th September. Potentially the start of an exciting collaboration. Chris’s agenda includes meeting and learning from leaders who are making a big contribution to Kenyan society. This may prove to […]
From tales of kidnapped penguins to stories about eagles and ducks, the team from Chris Cooper Business Elevation ensured that the international student cohort at the University of Leicester’s August 2016 Summer School enjoyed a great learning experience. We have have become regular contributors to both the Alumni and MBA programmes at the University Summer […]
With the technological revolution, podcast and on-line radio have become an increasingly popular way to elevate your business, add more value, build connections, communication skills, learn from experts and elevate your brand. My guest Eamonn O’Brien from Ireland has for several years hosted his own successful podcast show ‘The Reluctant Speakers Club’. Eamonn is also […]
In today’s world, sustainability is at the forefront of many leader’s minds. But how can that be translated into the way we lead our businesses? After 13 years with American Express leading an international cultural change initiative, Elisabet Vinberg Hearn started leadership consultancy Think Solutions in 2001 specialising in Winning Teams and Future/Sustainable Leadership. She […]
If you were asked right now how much your reputation is worth, what would you say? It’s hard to put a monetary value on something that you may think is intangible…but, if your reputation were damaged or ruined, you’d be willing to pay almost anything to get it back! Mike Mooney is currently Senior Vice […]
So how do you create a breakthrough idea and then generate a following around it? Recently, we had some great insight from marketing expert David Newman on Thought Leadership Marketing. However, I wanted build on this show and welcome Dorie Clark, author of ‘Stand Out’ which was named as the #1 Leadership Book of 2015 […]
The rate of change we see in the world today is unprecedented: New innovations, products & services fade to irrelevance more quickly than ever before. The constant bombardment of the vast array of information now available can easily make us, as leaders & entrepreneurs, feel overwhelmed. We know we must change, constantly and quickly, but […]
Employee engagement is one of the hot topics of business performance improvement today. In an international survey country employee engagement levels were between 8% to 29% of the average workforce with the remainder ‘disengaged’ or ‘actively disengaged’. When every indicator suggesting that exceptional performance gains occur with an engaged workforce, why is this so difficult […]
If you want to be the #1 influencer in your industry, you’ve got to get bigger media visibility. Based on her international bestseller, Guerrilla Publicity, I will be discussing with guest Jill Lublin her simple strategies to go from unknown to newsworthy. Jill Lublin is an international speaker on the topics of Radical Influence, Publicity, […]
According to the Gallup Engagement Index, a staggering 87% of employees worldwide are not engaged at work. With a backdrop of a world where we seem to have a crisis of engagement, disengagement within organisations is also very serious and has potentially long-lasting repercussions. As someone who is passionate about engagement, I wanted to introduce […]
Effective listening produces change and creates possibilities. It is one of those skills that many people in business undervalue at their peril! My guest Stephanie Winters is an expert at illustrating the power of listening and helping us to explore ways to Listen Differently®. She has performed and recorded with various musicians including Ellie Goulding, Richie […]
To our EU and International friends. I and many of my friends and colleagues were proud to be part of the EU. The vote to leave the EU is not a reflection on you but a reflection that the referendum took a snapshot of how British people felt towards our own politicians, their personal circumstances […]
Want to lead with ‘Innovation, Creativity and Enterprise’? During this show I will be talking with Peter Cook about the ideas from his latest book published by Bloomsbury. We will discuss the art and discipline of creating great ideas and converting them into even greater innovations in business, society and the world. This will also […]
Would you like to learn how to best position yourself and have influence in your marketplace? My guest Mark Levy, says that your marketplace position drives all your initiatives. It’s your point of differentiation, your competitive advantage. It’s why clients choose you instead of a firm that’s bigger, faster, closer, and cheaper. So how do […]
How confident and effective are you on camera? Smartphones and webcams now enable anyone to connect face to face across the world for business and personal promotion. But how well do you present on screen? During this interview, I will be talking to Lottie Hearn about overcoming your fears, learning what works for you and […]
Have you ever considered whether Social Media is simply a fun distraction – or a serious business tool that can skyrocket your business? My guest Philip Calvert is a Social Selling expert and the founder of a thriving niche social networking site, who will reveal little-known secrets to winning new customers through LinkedIn and Social […]
Effective listening produces change and creates possibilities. It is one of those skills that many people in business undervalue at their peril! My guest Stephanie Winters is an expert at illustrating the power of listening and helping us to explore ways to Listen Differently®. She has performed and recorded with various musicians including Ellie Goulding, Richie […]
Business can be a serious matter, but it shouldn’t be dull! To be successful and to inspire others you need to engage well and discover your inner spark! Jeremy Nicholas is an award winning TV and radio presenter who’s been broadcasting since 1986. He now works as a keynote speaker, compere and speaker coach. Having […]
For the past 30 years, business leaders have been exhorted to move faster and adopt a “ready, fire, aim” approach to the growth of their business. As the level of change and turbulence increases in all markets, all organizations must adapt—quickly!—or risk decline and decay. But what are the real behaviors, processes, and techniques that […]
Simon Sinek told us to ‘Start with Why’ but HOW do you turn that into sustainable business results? Brands that achieve rapid growth have a clear sense of purpose and successfully translate that into a great experience for their customers and employees. During this show my guest Shaun Smith, will share examples on how to […]
Selling with Noble Purpose with Lisa Earle McLeod – 11th March 2016 Are you achieving exceptional sales numbers? If not, then it may well be that you are not selling with a noble sales purpose. Whether you are an executive, manager or aspirational sales or business leader this show will explain how […]
What would you learn if you worked with the best of the best? Can you imagine the wisdom you would acquire, not only managing and sailing some of world’s most exclusive yachts, but also learning from some of the most elite businessmen in the world? My guest Paul Adamson has done this. As a professional […]
I am delighted that both John Jennings (Associate Director) and Nick Wain (Business Elevation Associate) are now working within the Chris Cooper brand. John and Chris worked together on developing and delivering an employee engagement programme for The University of Leicester International MBA Programme. Such was the feedback and enjoyment of the experience that they […]
The poor performance of UK plc in terms of productivity levels has been much in the news over the last 12-18 months. This noise reached something of a crescendo over recent weeks when the Chancellor of the Exchequer appeared to blame much of the UK’s slowing growth and dodgy economic outlook on poor productivity. So, […]
During this interview we will be exploring the parallels between aviation and corporations and how human failure follows a dire logic. Whether it be a disastrous plane accident or a bank accidentally giving away $320 million to an insolvent US company! With my guest Peter Brandl we will be looking at when it is time […]
Delighted to welcome you to my 200th ‘Business Elevation’ show on Voice America and welcome back one of the UK’s leading coaches Martin Palethorpe. During this show, I will share some key insights that have stuck with me from 200 interviews with experts and high achievers. Then focus in with Martin on his thoughts about […]
Whether you run your own business or work for someone else, you’ve probably got a lot on your plate. Along with the portion of your work that you truly feel like doing comes a generous helping of things you’d rather not do. With many small businesses failing in their first few years, failure to do […]
So what is intrapreneurship and how can it improve your business performance and stop talented people leaving your organisation? My guests are business transformation expert Gareth Bullen and the UK thought leader on Intrapreneurship, Jamil Ahmed who work together at the Centre for Enterprise, helping organisations increase engagement, performance, customer service and innovation through building […]
Business is certainly changing at a pace today and one of the big questions I have been asked on several occasions is – how do we navigate it? I am therefore delighted to welcome Peter Comrie to the show. Peter is an entrepreneur, lecturer, scholar & specialist in human dynamics. When I first spoke to […]
Hidden among the chaos and hype, there are secrets to success on the web. Globally renowned internet expert Chad Barr is joining me to reveal them – and show you how to use them to amplify your web presence and profits. Using the unmatched reach of the web, entrepreneurs are empowered to take a more […]
Are you aspiring to be or are already a seasoned thought leader in your field? If so how should you be really effectively marketing yourself? My guest David Newman knows how. He is author of the Amazon #1 best seller ‘Do It! Marketing: 77 Instant-Action Ideas to Boost Sales, Maximize Profits & Crush Your Competition’. […]
Special Encore Show: The Dealmaker’s Ten Commandments with Jeff B Cohen (Beverley Hills attorney and former child actor) During this show, we will be discussing a no-nonsense methodology for negotiating deals, managing your time and handling crisis, all at the highest level. My guest is Jeff B Cohen one of the entertainment industry’s most beloved […]
Are you achieving exceptional sales numbers? If not, then it may well be that you are not selling with a noble sales purpose. Whether you are an executive, manager or aspirational sales or business leader this show will explain how organizations driven by a Noble Purpose have outperformed the market by over 350% and what […]
Are you really making a difference? During this show I will be talking with Lindsay Levin, the founder of social enterprise – Leaders’ Quest and author of ‘Invisible Giants – Changing the world one step at a time’. We will be discussing stories from some of the remarkable people she has met who have overcome […]
Ever wondered how you could increase the value and financial performance of your business by offering additional high value products and services on the back end of services such as speeches, masterclasses, training events etc. If so, today I want to introduce you to someone who I would describe as a best kept secret. Simon […]
How is it that some leaders are able to enter a marketplace and completely disrupt it? Take my soccer team Leicester City: last year bottom of the premier league and fighting for survival. 12 months later with great leadership, they might do the unthinkable and actually win it! The story of their star striker now […]
During this show, we will be discussing a no-nonsense methodology for negotiating deals, managing your time and handling crisis, all at the highest level. My guest is Jeff B Cohen one of the entertainment industry’s most beloved success stories, prominent transactional attorney and former child actor (he played Chunk in the Richard Donner/Steven Spielberg movie […]
The rate of change we see in the world today is unprecedented: New innovations, products & services fade to irrelevance more quickly than ever before. The constant bombardment of the vast array of information now available can easily make us, as leaders & entrepreneurs, feel overwhelmed. We know we must change, constantly and quickly, but […]
Sustainability is such an important part of the business agenda today. It is no good to just being giving the impression that you are doing good. People today look to trade and work for organizations with integrity. As we care about the environment and business ‘doing good’ on this show I am really keen we […]
Want to achieve greater results in your business and personal life? Then you need ‘The Power To Get Things Done (Whether You Feel Like It Or Not).” I am delighted to welcome co-author, friend and leading follow through authority, Dr Steve Levinson. This interview, which builds on Nikki Owen’s 1st Jan 2016 interview of Chris […]
How do you keep your Top Talent? According to Dov Baron, finding and keeping extraordinary talent will determine which organizations thrive and which fade. Don’t believe it? Then consider that the average company spends 1.5 to 2 x the annual salary of an employee in training and development. Meanwhile, the average employee is only looking […]
‘”This book contains a ton of practical and easy-to-implement techniques and strategies for getting yourself to do whatever needs to be done” – Jack Canfield, co-author of “The Success PrinciplesTM” and the best selling “Chicken Soup for the Soul®” Series. “For me personally, the measure of a great book is whether it inspires me to make […]
The best organizations make decisions and move forward. They are not constrained by negativity, naysayers, change blockers, or “perfectionitis.”According to my guest, Steven Gaffney, they move through their change plans with velocity, achieve goals and reap the benefits. In doing so, they generate a positive news cycle that helps to power their change implementation. Steven […]
What do smart leaders know about diversity that sets them apart? Why is it that diversity and inclusion are such hot topics today? During this show I will be talking to Dr Suzanne Doyle Morris the CEO and founder of the InclusIQ Institute which creates playful yet thought provoking tools for inclusive leadership and reducing […]
I’m delighted to have an article featured on the popular website, Working Mother, this month on productivity boosting during the morning commute. The article looks at things such as intentions, strategies, work loads and making the most of available media, and is a small sample of what to expect from my new book, co-written with […]
Do you agree that the ability to connect, engage and influence are essential skills to thriving in today’s business environment? However, if you want to fine tune your skills there a few better to learn from than those who have done it at the highest level. Some arena’s such as political campaigning, professional speaking and […]
Building a Culture of Innovation with Cris Beswick & Jo Geraghty In a world of hyper competition, unprecedented challenges and constant disruption the need for innovation has never been higher on the strategic agenda. But the majority of CEOs are dissatisfied with their innovation capability and performance. So, how do you turn rhetoric into innovation-led […]
The Dealmaker’s Ten Commandments with Jeff B Cohen (Beverley Hills attorney and former child actor) During this show, we will be discussing a no-nonsense methodology for negotiating deals, managing your time and handling crisis, all at the highest level. My guest is Jeff B Cohen one of the entertainment industry’s most beloved success stories, prominent […]
Does your thinking ever get in the way of your progress? Join us for a very inspirational interview with Tony Burgess, who was first introduced to me as ‘The Pink Bucket Thinking Expert and thoroughly nice guy who has helped many people to transform their lives’. When I read several years later that Tony’s selflessness […]
With so many charities and concerns to support today, how do you best determine your strategy for giving? How do you ensure that your giving transforms those issues that really matter to you, leaving you with a wonderful feeling about the legacy you are delivering? Rather than a drip feed of transactions with unclear impact. […]
How would you like to develop your thinking so that your performance stands out from the crowd? If you would, then you need to listen to this show. I first met my guest Andy Gilbert 8 years ago and to be honest was in awe at the sharpness of his intellect. I still remember that […]
Do you have your own information products? Would you like to know how to effectively create and sell them on-line? My guest Peter Thomson is one of the UK’s leading strategists on business and personal growth. Having been personally inspired over many years by his monthly ‘Achievers Edge’ series it is an absolute privilege to […]
The Ritz-Carlton is acknowledged worldwide for its extraordinary customer service. The company’s culture of service excellence also extends to the work environment and, as importantly, beyond the boundaries of the workplace into the community. From 2001, my guest Sue Stephenson was the Senior Vice President of Human Resources and, in 2007, assumed leadership of The Ritz-Carlton social […]
During this show we will be talking about F.A.S.T, a revolutionary approach to leadership that simplifies what we need to do to be successful. This approach has been used to turnaround failing projects, under-performing departments, money-losing companies and to help leaders to accelerate growth and profitability. Join me with my guest Gordon Tredgold, who is […]
In a world of hyper competition, unprecedented challenges and constant disruption the need for innovation has never been higher on the strategic agenda. But the majority of CEOs are dissatisfied with their innovation capability and performance. So, how do you turn rhetoric into innovation-led action and behaviour? How do you build a culture of innovation? […]
So you have the desire to write a book? Or perhaps you have written before and want to do an even better job next time around? But how do you best write a book? How do you then get your hard work published? And how do you elevate your business by reaching the audience who […]
I recently had the privilege of sitting in a large packed room of delegates at one of Gavin Preston’s ‘Strategies for Growth’ seminars in Whitehall in the very heart of London. Two things struck me. Firstly, how appropriate a location – Gavin was able to get to the very heart of the challenges that most […]
How do you become a really engaging leader or manager? Today, most leaders appreciate the importance of ‘Employee Engagement’ to productivity. Yet often don’t consider how engaging they are personally. When 35% of people would forgo a major pay rise to see their boss fired, then perhaps they should! Chris Cooper will share wisdom and […]
During this show, we will be discussing a no-nonsense methodology for negotiating deals, managing your time and handling crisis, all at the highest level. My guest is Jeff B Cohen one of the entertainment industry’s most beloved success stories, prominent transactional attorney and former child actor (he played Chunk in the Richard Donner/Steven Spielberg movie […]
There is one thing in life that is just inevitable – we are all going to die.However, the thought of your death and the legacy you wish to leave behind can be a hugely motivating driver for business and life success. Making the most of everyday as though it were your last can help you […]
Here is a summary of key points about ‘Engagement Starts with You’. It should be particularly helpful as a summary for those International MBA students and graduates who attended my ‘ENGAGEMENT STARTS WITH YOU’ lecture at the University of Leicester. Followed by a two day ‘Employee Engagement’ workshop. Also, on the 3rd September delegates […]
How do you transform your dreams into reality, irrespective of where you come from? My guest Patty Aubery will tell you that permission is granted! During this show we will discuss some key principles of building a very successful life and career from someone who has done just that. Patty went from PA to being […]
Ever wondered what life must be like establishing and leading your own charity? My guest for this Special Encore Show, Will Travers OBE is an internationally renowned wildlife expert who has dedicated his life to wildlife issues, since he lived in Kenya while his parents, Virginia McKenna and Bill Travers, made the film Born Free […]
Why is it that some organizations like the US Marine Corps can gain consistently strong results in highly complex operations with a highly diverse work force. During this show we are going to explore lessons from military high level strategic leadership and people engagement which can translate directly relate to enhancing performance in the business […]
Holidays are a good time to start to change habits and reflect on the past year. Here are some ideas to help you have a more relaxed, enjoyable and more constructive holiday. 1. Take a break from complaints and excuses Every time you find yourself wanting to complain or make an excuse change your perception […]
A new generation of business leaders is turning to mindfulness as a cutting-edge leadership tool and research suggests that such a practice can help us gain clarity, reduce stress, optimize performance, and develop a greater sense of well-being. I am delighted to welcome back Michael Carroll the author of Awake at Work, The Mindful Leader […]
We are without doubt in a connection economy and it is the small things that make an enormous difference as to whether people trust you, connect and will engage with you. According to my guest we must ask the question – is my next action going to build a relationship by earning trust or is […]
Great leadership is a key ingredient for business and organizational success. However, what are its key constituents and how can you improve your own leadership skills? My guest Neil Laughton is the CEO and Founder of ‘The Business Leadership Academy’. He served in the Royal Marines and Special Air Service Regiment (21 SAS) before founding […]
Hidden among the chaos and hype, there are secrets to success on the web. Globally renowned internet expert Chad Barr is joining me to reveal them – and show you how to use them to amplify your web presence and profits. Using the unmatched reach of the web, entrepreneurs are empowered to take a more […]
Have you ever convinced yourself that your opportunities are limited when in reality anything is possible! My guest on this show Roger Masterson once believed he was ‘stupid’, How wrong could he be? Today he is a highly successful entrepreneur and the founder of Celtic Castles, the award winning online castle-booking company, based in the […]
Are you a Restless Executive? During this show I will be talking to Jo Simpson about the lessons from her new book ‘The Restless Executive – Reclaim your values, Love what you do & Lead with purpose’; A must for anyone wishing to join the enlightened leaders of today’s new business paradigm. Jo is a […]
This is the post where I share some of the key elevating ideas from my interviews, conversations and thoughts each month. 1. Don’t get sucked into thinking you are getting too old! I recently had a wonderful conversation with Patty Aubrey the inspirational President of Jack Canfield’s organization. You may remember, I interviewed Jack […]
What is social entrepreneurship and how do you best lead a socially responsible business? My guest Liam Black would say be Visionary, be bold, take risks, stay humble, get clear teams and mentors round you, gather evidence, get clear about money, look after yourself, work hard and Get plenty of sleep! In this show we […]
How much of your time is spent meeting with people? How effective are these meetings? What business impact is driven from people meeting in your organisation? During this show we will explore how to leverage the power of meeting in your organisation. My guest Katherine Woods, co-founded Meeting Magic in 1999. Since then she has […]
Feast or famine, boom or bust – it’s a pattern that too many sales organizations regard as a necessary evil. And that is wrong. If you want a long-term career, you need to get off the roller-coaster of inconsistent results. Instead of frantic scrambles to meet quotas, you can create a strong year round record […]
Does this resonate with you? “Work is such a critical part of our life and yet we often struggle with – and feel overwhelmed by – the numerous challenges it presents us. Whether it’s job insecurity, making peace with or leaving an unfulfilling job, or dealing with office conflicts, we often experience fear and a […]
I am delighted that my book written with Steve Levinson and published by Perigree books (Penguin Random House USA) is now available for pre-order on Amazon in the UK and USA. I look forward to this book helping anyone who ever struggles to get the things done that they need to in order to achieve […]
Since my ‘Elevatory ideas for the Spring’ article I have interviewed Janet Switzer (How to Build a Business Empire), Laura Ellis (Decision Making), Patrick Rettig (Turnaround), Martin Parker (Alternative Organizations) and Geoff Ramm (Celebrity Service). During these interviews there have been a lot of insights and personal reflection. So let me share some of them […]
Do you agree that the ability to connect, engage and influence are essential skills to thriving in today’s business environment? However, if you want to fine tune your skills there a few better to learn from than those who have done it at the highest level. Some arena’s such as political campaigning, professional speaking and […]
Want to stand out from your competitors? You know your customer service is good, but then along comes Celebrity Service. During this show we are going to be discussing the unseen gap between Good and Amazing. From room service in South Africa, visiting a toy shop in London, to trying on clothes in New York, […]
What can we learn from alternative businesses such as outlaws and criminal gangs when it comes to doing good business today? Why do we admire charismatic villains while mistrusting organizations and political leaders? What can this teach us about the way we should do business today? My guest Martin Parker is the Professor of Organisation […]
I introduced two adventurous friends and former radio show guests Neil Laughton and Deri Llewellyn-Davies in 2013. The consequence was a very elevating attempt to break a World Record for the Highest Dinner Party to raise funds for Community Action Nepal.Their timing, however, proved to be unfortunate and they are currently safe but as […]
It is a fact that many businesses fail and the consequences can include an extraordinary amount of pressure for those involved. So what must we be aware of to avoid it happening to us? And what are the keys to turning your business around when it is struggling? My guest Patrick Rettig has, for over […]
I recently interviewed my guest and client Laura Ellis on her very first Voice America radio show “Because There’s More” and realised that she was on to something. A short notice postponement occurred and I jumped at the chance for her share her message with you. When you fully appreciate the consequences of decision making […]
Ever wondered why some entrepreneurs become leading experts in their field with all the fame, fortune and opportunity that goes with it — while others struggle to get by? Why some CEOs and business-people get book deals, and speaking tours, and spokesperson contracts — while others wait – perhaps years – just to get recognized? […]
How well do you speak under pressure? What if it was easier – What if you knew the secrets of the World Champion Speakers? On August 25th, out of 25,000 contestants from 14 countries, Darren LaCroix was crowned the 2001 World Champion of Public speaking. As a result of winning Darren has presented to Toastmasters […]
With advances in neuroscience, technology, globalization and shifts in attitudes the way we sell must move with the times. During this special Encore Show we will look at how you need to adapt your traditional selling approach, how to get your non sales teams to also sell for you and look at key areas to […]
Here are 10 elevating business Ideas from my shows, reading and Elevation group during March. 1. Are You Multiplying? There are Subtractors, Adders and Multipliers in business. Multipliers do things which have a ripple effect. Which are you and if the latter should you be multiplying more? (Roger Masterson) 2. Business By Walking About – […]
What are the 10 key behaviours that top Leaders in best in class organisations demonstrate? We have talked about leadership on this show many times but I am not sure we have had anyone who has talked to more leaders from the highest performing companies in the world than my guest Adrian Simpson. Adrian has […]
Would you like to raise the performance of your business or take the steps to transform a new vision into a reality in 2015/16? If so, would you like Chris to help you and hold you accountable for your progress while providing a wealth of resources and potentially connections to help you flourish? […]
How empowered are you and your people? During this show we are going to explore empowerment and some of the key elements that can make a difference between success and failure in business and in life. My guest this week is Rob Holcroft, a leadership development coach, author and a qualified teacher with an MA […]
Do you want to embody the principles of success and see extraordinary results as a consequence? If so this show is essential listening. My guests include the legendary Jack Canfield the beloved originator of the Chicken Soup for the Soul®series, who is also affectionately known as America’s #1 Success Coach. Also, business pioneer Amanda Brown […]
Pinpointing your target market can be a challenge, let alone learning how to master it! I personally invited my guest Paul Charity to join me on this show as I am an impressed recipient of his work. I first found out about Paul when a highly respected industry professional forwarded his newsletter and said ‘this […]
Have you ever convinced yourself that your opportunities are limited when in reality anything is possible! My guest on this show Roger Masterson once believed he was ‘stupid’, How wrong could he be? Today he is a highly successful entrepreneur and the founder of Celtic Castles, the award winning online castle-booking company, based in the […]
Here are 7 elevating ideas picked up from my activities over the last month. 1. Increase your engagement with people by adding more appropriate stories into your communication. Use stories and avoid jokes as people are expecting the latter to be funny and they can fall flat! There is less expectation from a story. […]
Would you like to improve the results from your sales Presentations? In this show, I am delighted to welcome Patricia Fripp CSP,CPAE to help us learn the mistakes made in sales presentations and how to avoid them. Also how to improve your conversational presentation outline, the quality of your questions, the power of your client […]
Do you really understand how to make diversity an advantage in your workplace? As my guest Lenora Billings-Harris says ‘a diverse workforce can assist organizations in their efforts to penetrate emerging markets, attract and retain the best talent, improve customer relations, and reduce employee complaints and grievances. All of these challenges and opportunities have strong […]
Engaging people to buy into and deliver change can be one of the most challenging tasks you face, yet it is a role that is crucial to the success of your business. Jonathan Wygant is the CEO and founder of BigSpeak, Inc. one of the largest business-oriented speakers bureaus in North America focused on serving the Fortune […]
I wrote a short article this month on what I had learned from being a dog owner. It was for a book called ’50 Shades of Leadership’ to be published by Lesley Hunter. Hope you can guess which one is Barney :). Here is my article: A leadership tip inspired by my dog Barney […]
This month, I want to talk about elevating your business, your people and yourself by doing things that can label you and your business as remarkable. 1. Choose to be REMARKABLE – Why not make a choice to get better and better such that you ultimately become remarkable and stand out against your competition, rather […]
Would you like to get even better at communicating over the telephone? Anthony Stears, AKA ‘The Telephone Assassin’ is on a mission to get businesses talking again and to stop people from hiding behind their emails and social media! On this week’s show, Anthony will help us to learn the importance of telephone etiquette, how […]
So how do you create awesome performance when your budgets are being severely cut? During this show I will be talking to a true innovator in the Public Sector who will demonstrate how it is possible to inspire awesome performance in your organization even within a back drop of funding cuts. Leatham is Assistant Director […]
We’ve always heard “Work hard, watch your numbers & you’ll be a successful manager”. But is that actually the way to get to the top? Expert David Long says that if you follow that advice you’ll get fired! David Long is Founder/CEO of MyEmployees, a 25 year-old firm in the Top 1% Worldwide in the […]
Inspired this month by interviews with Matt Bird, Nigel Risner and Shawn Casemore, lunch with Adrienne Lawler today and studying ‘The Tipping Point’ by Malcolm Gladwell with my ‘TEP’ Group, I thought I would summarise some key relationship ideas to help you elevate your business and opportunities in 2015. And perhaps one in particular might […]
Did you know that charismatic people are more successful, happier and healthier? Have you ever wondered what it is and how you can develop your own charisma? Whatever your views prepare to hear a rather controversial perspective from Nikki Owen, Charisma Expert who adopts an ‘alternative’ perspective to enhancing authentic charisma. Harvard Business Review and […]
Are you wishing to advance your career? Or help others advance their careers? Perhaps you have children or family members who could also benefit from some words of wisdom? I remember when I was building my career in the corporate world. I don’t think I ever had clear guidance on exactly how to do it. I […]
We all know it’s imperative for our business to keep employees motivated and inspired. Without it, our business faces diminishing morale and productivity. Shawn Casemore has spent nearly two decades in leadership roles in Operations, Business Improvement & Supply Chain Management with a variety of organizations. He now runs his own company helping business owners […]
Building great relationships is essential if you want to achieve significant business success. The ability to flourish in a room of people, turn strangers into friends and secure those initial meetings faster are learnable skills that can make a big difference to your business. This week’s guest, Matt Bird, will explain how to build those […]
Are you looking to make a greater impact in business and life? If so there are few people better to make you sit up and listen with their compelling and exciting philosophy than my guest on this show Nigel Risner. During this interview we will be discussing some of the key principles of his very […]
Here is the video for the speech I gave at The Global Impact Summit on ‘The Power To Get Things Done – Whether You Feel Like It Or Not’. Delighted to hear that as the 24th speech(out of 30 thought leaders over 15 days) that my session was leading the way on volume of […]
NB This show originally aired 5th April 2013 A few weeks ago, I was talking with my guest for this show Mike Ogilvie and was so impressed by the great ideas he had for growing your business in tough times. I am delighted therefore to have him as a guest to help you to grow […]
How well do you speak under pressure? What if it was easier – What if you knew the secrets of the World Champion Speakers? On August 25th, out of 25,000 contestants from 14 countries, Darren LaCroix was crowned the 2001 World Champion of Public speaking. As a result of winning Darren has presented to Toastmasters […]
The Queen showed today that she is no procrastinator by awarding Stephen Sutton a posthumous MBE. So deserved! I will never forget getting to know and then interviewing Stephen Sutton with friend Mike Pagan. Stephen only lived a few more days and went on to elevate the Teenage Cancer Trust’s funds by over £5m. To […]
Miguel Dean has had an extraordinary life journey. Homeless for 7 years and an addict, he was inspired to change by the love for his son. 18 years later and he is now an expert at facilitating behavioural change having helped hundreds of homeless adults and business executives to also transform their lives. Miguel joins […]
I just had to let you know about an incredible way to help you elevate your business to a new level in 2015. I’ll be speaking as one of the thought leaders for the Global Impact Summit kicking off 10 November 2014 over 15 inspiring days, live and online, delivered to you on mobile, on […]
With advances in neuroscience, technology, globalization and shifts in attitudes the way we sell must move with the times. During this show we will look at how you need to adapt your traditional selling approach, how to get your non sales teams to also sell for you and look at key areas to improve your […]
Would you like to elevate yourself or your business to a new level? I recently had the pleasure to speak at the Professional Speaking Association’s Mega Convention in London about ‘How to Elevate Yourself via on-line radio’. It was a real honour to be amongst an incredible line up of top international speakers. In […]
PLEASE NOTE THIS WEEK’S SHOW WILL AIR AT 3PM GMT/8AM PST THIS SHOW IS NOW AVAILABLE TO LISTEN TO FROM THE FREE ARCHIVES. JUST CLICK HERE! These really are the most exciting times for business! Nothing is a given anymore. Technology is moving at an incredible speed & the winners are keeping it simple – […]
”Elevating Your Business through Podcast and Radio with Chris Cooper”. Taking your business to the next level can be tough. It wasn’t until Chris discovered weekly radio hosting and stuck at it through thick and thin that his business elevated to a completely new level. During this 30 minute talk Chris will share how […]
What is really going on in the backdrop of global business, finance and competition today? Last year I interviewed Winston Ma, who co-authored The Hunt for Unicorns: How Sovereign Funds are Reshaping Investment in the Digital Economy with today’s guest, Paul Downs. One of the most fascinating interviews of 2020, I was delighted to have […]
See All News“Chris Cooper has for the last 10 years supported me and the Everards team through personal coaching, talent development and consultancy support. He has brought great value to our business such that we are currently entrusting him to not only develop our people but also to provide leadership support for one of the most significant growth projects in our company history.”
Stephen Gould, Managing Director Everards Brewery Ltd More Testimonials