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02/07/2025

What if success isn’t about pushing harder — but about listening more deeply to yourself?

On the latest episode of The Business Elevation Show, I spoke with Stevie Ward, former Leeds Rhinos captain.. We explored how high performance and authentic wellbeing aren’t opposites — they can, and should, work together.

What stood out most?
🧠 The toll of ignoring your inner voice
🎯 The power of presence in leadership
🔄 Why burnout can be a turning point, not an endpoint

Stevie’s story is a reminder that leadership isn’t just about how you show up for others — it’s about how you show up for yourself.

Listen here: https://chriscooper.co.uk/radio/performance-wellbeing-and-authenticity-with-stevie-ward-former-leeds-rhinos-captain/

01/07/2025

What does elite performance look like when it’s grounded in authenticity and wellbeing?

On the latest Business Elevation Show, I had the pleasure of speaking with Stevie Ward — former captain of Leeds Rhinos, turned wellbeing advocate and creative leader.

Stevie’s journey through injury, identity, and mental resilience offers some powerful lessons for business leaders.

We explored:

- What it means to lead with authenticity

- The importance of mental wellbeing (especially when things fall apart)

- How to reinvent yourself with purpose

This is an episode that blends peak performance with powerful human insight.

Discover insights & listen here: https://chriscooper.co.uk/radio/performance-wellbeing-and-authenticity-with-stevie-ward-former-leeds-rhinos-captain/

Or take a listen on Spotify, Apple, or wherever you listen to your podcasts!

27/06/2025

What would you do if everything you’d worked for suddenly disappeared?

Today on the Business Elevation Show, I’m joined by someone who’s lived that question—Stevie Ward, former Leeds Rhinos captain turned keynote speaker and freedom coach.

At 27, a brain injury ended his playing career. But what he’s done since is extraordinary.

We talk about:
- Reinventing your identity
- Leading with purpose and humanity
- Creating teams with real spirit

Join us at 4pm(UK) for a heartfelt conversation full of incredible insights - https://www.youtube.com/

Can't listen live? Catch up later on Apple Music, Spotify, or from the archives - https://sites.libsyn.com/556612

24/06/2025

What happens when a young man from America’s steel mills becomes a champion for global social change?

Meet Brian Gallagher — my guest on the latest episode of The Business Elevation Show. His journey is powerful, inspiring, and makes us really question:
👉 Is capitalism working?
👉 Can profit & purpose co-exist?

For top takeaways, and to listen to listen to the interview - https://sites.libsyn.com/556612/is-capitalism-good-a-journey-from-steel-mills-to-social-impact-with-brian-gallagher

This one’s packed with insight, humanity and bold thinking - don't miss it!

20/06/2025

LIVE Today on The Business Elevation Show I’m joined by Brian Gallagher, former CEO of United Way Worldwide and now Founder of the Leargas Group.

We’re addressing a big question: Is capitalism still good for us?

From a steel town upbringing to leading one of the world’s most influential non-profits, Brian brings hard-earned wisdom on inequality, planetary health, and rebuilding social capital in a digital world.

With deep insights from systems thinking, philanthropy and impact investing, this is a rare, honest conversation on how business can truly serve both people and planet.

Join us at 4pm(UK) here: https://www.youtube.com/

Can't make it live? Catch up from the archives later: https://sites.libsyn.com/556612

18/06/2025

If you’ve been feeling stretched lately — or just want to lead and live with more calm — the latest Business Elevation Show episode with Luke Ketterhagen is worth a listen.

What you’ll discover:

- A simple breathing reset you can use anywhere
- How to lead from a place of presence, not pressure
- Why purpose doesn’t need to feel like a struggle

Take a listen here: https://chriscooper.co.uk/radio/breathing-through-uncertainty-yoga-presence-and-purpose-with-luke-ketterhagen/

17/06/2025

Feeling the weight of uncertainty lately?

In the latest episode of The Business Elevation Show, I had a truly grounding chat with the brilliant Luke Ketterhagen — a teacher of yoga, breathwork, and presence.

We explored how simple practices like conscious breathing can help us navigate stressful times with greater clarity and calm.

Some key takeaways from our conversation:
✔️ How your breath influences your focus and resilience
✔️ The link between presence and effective leadership
✔️ Why grounding yourself in purpose brings clarity in chaos

It’s one of those episodes that leaves you breathing a little deeper... and thinking a little clearer.

🎧 Listen here: https://chriscooper.co.uk/radio/breathing-through-uncertainty-yoga-presence-and-purpose-with-luke-ketterhagen/

Have a listen and let me know what resonates most with you.

13/06/2025

Feeling overwhelmed by the pace of life lately? What if the answer lies in something as simple as your breath?

Join me LIVE today on The Business Elevation Show as I welcome the inspiring Luke Ketterhagen—yoga teacher, wellness guide, and blueberry farmer!

From rural Wisconsin to studying with a Himalayan master, Luke shares how daily practices like breathing and meditation can transform anxiety into meaningful action.

We’ll explore:

- How to regulate your nervous system

- How inner calm leads to greater impact

- And the unexpected joy of picking blueberries!

This one’s heartfelt, grounding, and full of practical wisdom. Join us 8am(PT) / 4pm(UK) - https://www.youtube.com/

Can't listen live? Catch up later from the archives - https://sites.libsyn.com/556612

11/06/2025

Join me, Molly Bedingfield, Hilary Wilson, Tessa White & Elisabet Vinberg Hearn on the latest Business Elevation Show episode, as we share a powerful journey to Kenya with Global Angels Foundation—living in eco-domes, digging into regenerative farming, and carrying clean water across villages.

We met families relying on school meals, heard heartfelt stories of hope, and uncovered deep leadership insights through service and connection.

It’s a humbling, heart-opening listen—packed with inspiration, practical tools for positive impact, and a reminder of our shared humanity.

Tune in, be moved, and join the call to action! Listen now: https://chriscooper.co.uk/radio/angels-in-tsavo-an-elevation-collective-experience-in-kenya/

10/06/2025

Last week we aired a truly special episode of The Business Elevation Show.

I was joined by an incredible group of purpose-driven people to reflect on an unforgettable week in Tsavo, Kenya with Global Angels — a unique trip created by the Elevation Collective.

We explored leadership, contribution, nature, and what it really means to create meaningful change — all while walking among elephants and staying in one of the most stunning, remote places on Earth.

This wasn’t just travel — it was transformation.

Tune in and be inspired by real stories of connection, elevation, and impact:

The Elevation Collective reflect on their recent journey to the Global Angels Tsavo Project in Kenya.

06/06/2025

I recently travelled to Kenya with an amazing group of people—Molly Bedingfield, Elisabet Vinberg Hearn, Tessa White, and Hilary Wilson—as part of The Elevation Collective and the Global Angels Tsavo Project.

We lived in clay eco-domes, helped out on a permaculture farm, and met families who showed us what resilience really means.

It was deeply moving. We saw kids carrying water in broken buckets, families relying on the charity for their only meals, and yet—we found so much hope too.

Today on the Business Elevation Show, we’re sharing what we learned. The joy, the hard stuff, the leadership lessons, and the ways you can be part of something powerful.

This isn’t just a show—it’s an invitation. Come be an Angel.

Listen live 8am(PT/4pm(UK) here - https://www.youtube.com/

Catch up later from the archives here - https://sites.libsyn.com/556612

04/06/2025

What do sportswear and plastic bottles have in common?

More than you might think!

In the latest episode of The Business Elevation Show, I sat down with Rory MacFadyen, co-founder of Reflo® — a brilliant brand turning recycled plastic into high-performance sportswear.

We talked about the big stuff:
✅ How Reflo started (and why)
✅ Taking on textile waste with style
✅ Getting their gear into major sporting events
✅ And how businesses can lead with purpose and profit

Rory’s story is a great reminder that innovation and sustainability don’t just belong together — they can actually power the future of business.

🎧 Have a listen: https://chriscooper.co.uk/radio/from-plastic-bottles-to-performance-clothing-with-reflos-co-founder-rory-macfadyen/

Or find it on Spotify, Apple, or wherever you get your podcasts!