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The Business Elevation Show: 2024’s Greatest Insights

In the latest episode of The Business Elevation Show, we took a moment to reflect on 12 extraordinary months of insights, inspiration, and powerful conversations with some of the world’s leading change-makers.

As part of our year-end celebration, I shared the top lessons I learned throughout 2024, highlighting the most impactful takeaways from the Business Elevation Show.

Over 13 years of hosting this globally recognised program, I’ve had the privilege of interviewing some of the brightest minds and biggest hearts who are shaping a better future. This episode brought together the very best of those conversations, providing timeless lessons in leadership, innovation, and purpose-driven success.

Here are some insights from the interview you don’t want to miss:

Metaverse Projects for Global Impact:
- We explored the potential of the metaverse for experiencing and supporting projects like Global Angels, with a focus on eco domes, honeybees, farms, and wells in Tsavo.
Utilising AI for Productivity:
- AI, particularly tools like ChatGPT, can significantly enhance productivity. I shared examples of using AI for document creation and holiday planning.
Combining Compassion, Purpose, and Innovation:
- Approach the new year with a blend of compassion, purpose, and innovation. Leveraging technology can foster business growth, but maintaining a heart-led vision is crucial.
Gratitude for Collaborators:
- I expressed deep gratitude to assistants, event concierges, colleagues, coaches, and show guests for their support in 2024, highlighting names like Hazel Pearson and Sara Beth Reynolds.
Embracing Indigenous Wisdom:
- Learn from the spiritual connections and community values of indigenous tribes, with insights from guests like Dr. Anita Sanchez and the importance of moving “into the light” together.
“Fierce Civility” and Emotional Intelligence:
- Joe Weston’s concept of “fierce civility” and Jane Gunn’s advocacy for emotional intelligence are highlighted as tools for resolving conflicts and addressing toxic masculinity in society.
Vision and Purpose:
- Oleg Konovalov emphasises crafting a heart-led vision and connecting with intuition through meditation and gratitude practices, as shared by Cathy DiMarcos.
Balancing Personal and Business Success:
- Insights from interviews, such as the story of Tony McAleer, underscore the importance of balancing business success with personal relationships and dealing with emotional challenges.
Environmental and Social Responsibility:
- We looked back to my interview with Christopher Marquis, focusing on the importance of balancing business profits with environmental and social responsibilities, criticising negligent practices of companies like UK water firms.
Future Content and Community Building:
- We concluded with a preview of future content like YouTube utilisation in 2025 and the importance of building a caring community around the show.

Embrace the challenges in front of you not as obstacles, but as opportunities to elevate your potential and make a meaningful impact on the world. In every problem lies the seed of a greater solution.
– Chris Cooper

Don’t miss this opportunity to reflect, learn, and be inspired by the very best of the Business Elevation Show. Join listeners from over 50 countries as we celebrate and explore the path to elevated success.

You can listen to this special Business Elevation show with Chris Cooper here. Alternatively on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Tunein, Amazon Music, iHeart Radio (latter US only).

More about Chris Cooper:

Chris Cooper is a renowned behavioural strategist, mentor, facilitator and connector dedicated to elevating business success by developing leaders, empowering teams, and creating highly engaged business cultures. His transformative work has made such an impact that one client even named a road after him.

As the founder of The Elevation Collective—an exclusive, invitation-only community of wise, heart-led leaders committed to contributing to a better world—Chris fosters collaboration and purposeful leadership. He is also deeply committed to philanthropy, serving as an ambassador for the charity Global Angels, which transforms the lives of disadvantaged communities around the globe.

Since 2011, Chris has hosted the weekly Business Elevation Show on Voice America, building an extensive net-work of global connections and a loyal audience spanning over 50 countries. His platform amplifies the voices of leaders and changemakers who inspire positive impact.

Chris is a sought-after speaker and media contributor, frequently addressing topics such as Elevating Leader-ship, Engagement, and High-Performance Culture. He has co-authored three books, including The Power to Get Things Done (Whether You Feel Like It or Not), published by Penguin Random House (New York).

With a career that began at global brands such as Mars, United Biscuits, and Punch—where he rose to board-level roles—Chris brings unparalleled expertise and strategic insight to his work. A fellow of the Professional Speaking Association in the UK, Chris combines his professional excellence with a passion for giving back, empowering individuals and organisations to succeed while contributing to a better, more equitable world.