The Business Elevation Show Where Good Matters

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One of the world's longest-running business podcasts, The Business Elevation Show inspires you to grow your wisdom and elevate humanity through business — as doing good matters.

  1. 5d ago

    Cracking The Code of Human Connection with Jennifer K. Hill

    About this episode: In a world where artificial intelligence is transforming the way we work, communicate and live, one thing has never been more valuable: genuine human connection. In this episode of the Business Elevation Show, Chris Cooper is joined by entrepreneur, executive coach and community builder Jennifer K. Hill. After successfully building and exiting her first company, Jennifer's work evolved in an unexpected direction. Today, she brings together entrepreneurs, bestselling authors, thought leaders and changemakers from around the world through the Jen Hill Tribe—a global community dedicated to personal growth, conscious leadership and creating positive impact. Together, Chris and Jennifer explore why meaningful relationships remain one of the greatest catalysts for per-sonal and professional success, how generosity and service naturally create opportunity, and why building au-thentic communities may be one of the most important leadership skills of the future. They also discuss how AI is transforming the way we connect, why technology should amplify rather than replace human relationships, and how each of us can become a positive force in the lives of others. This promises to be an inspiring and practical conversation about conscious leadership, generosity, community, human potential and why, in an increasingly digital world, authentic connection may be our greatest super-power. More about Jennifer K. Hill: Jennifer K. Hill is an entrepreneur, executive coach, advisor, and keynote speaker with more than 20 years of experience helping leaders build meaningful success and connec-tion. She exited her first company in 2018 and has since worked with entrepreneurs, ex-ecutives, and thought leaders around the world. Jennifer is the founder of the Jen Hill Tribe, a global community of entrepreneurs, best-selling authors, and visionaries dedicated to personal growth, conscious leadership, and creating positive impact. A member of the Evolutionary Leaders Circle, Jennifer has hosted several popular pod-casts and television shows. She has appeared on BBC News, ABC, NBC, FOX, E! News, and KNX Radio, and her work has been featured in publications including The Ladders and Glassdoor.

  2. Aug 7

    Why Relationships Matter More Than Ever in the Age of AI with Judy Robinett

    About this episode: Artificial intelligence is transforming the way we work, communicate and do business. Information is becoming instantly accessible, content can be created in seconds, and technology is opening up opportunities that would have seemed unimaginable just a few years ago. Yet in a world increasingly shaped by AI, relationships may be more important than ever. In this episode of the Business Elevation Show, Chris Cooper is joined by internationally renowned entrepreneur, investor and bestselling author Judy Robinett, one of the world's leading experts on strategic networking and relationship capital. Best known for her books How to Be a Power Connector and Cracking the Funding Code, Judy has spent decades helping entrepreneurs, leaders and changemakers build the relationships that ac-celerate success, create opportunity and generate meaningful impact. Drawing on insights from the World Economic Forum in Davos, her work as Managing Director of WhipSmart Ventures, and a lifetime of connecting exceptional people, Judy shares why human connection, trust, curiosity and collaboration remain essential ingredients for success in an increasingly technological world. Together, Chris and Judy explore how leaders can build authentic relationships, create opportunities through connection, harness the potential of AI without losing the human touch, and position themselves for success in a rapidly changing future. This promises to be a timely, practical and inspiring conversation about leadership, innovation, opportunity and why the right relationships still have the power to change everything. More about Judy Robinett: Judy Robinett is a bestselling author, entrepreneur, investor, speaker and one of the world's leading authorities on strategic networking, relationship capital and business growth. She is the author of several acclaimed books, including the international bestseller How to Be a Power Connector, Cracking the Funding Code and Launch!, which have helped entrepreneurs, executives and changemakers build influential networks, secure funding and accelerate success. Recognised as one of the world's foremost connectors, Judy has advised entrepreneurs, investors, corporate leaders and innovators across the globe, helping them unlock opportunities through the power of relationships. As Managing Director of WhipSmart Ventures, Judy invests in transformative technologies that address some of humanity's most significant challenges, with interests spanning advanced robotics, autonomy, cloud compu-ting, energy systems, space technology and resilient infrastructure. Her investment philosophy is centred on backing innovations that can improve lives and create a better future for society. Over the course of her career, Judy has held leadership positions in both large corporations and entrepreneurial ventures, advised startups and growth companies around the world, and built an extraordinary global network across business, technology, healthcare, government and philanthropy. Widely recognised for her ability to connect people, ideas and opportunities, Judy believes that one meaningful introduction can change the trajectory of a career, a business or even a life. Her work combines practical busi-ness wisdom with a deep understanding of human relationships, collaboration and the power of creating value for others. Through her writing, speaking, investing and mentoring, Judy continues to inspire leaders around the world to build stronger relationships, think bigger and use their influence to make a meaningful difference.

  3. Jul 31

    How to Become Trigger-Proof with Nima Rahmany

    About This Episode: Why do we sometimes react in ways that surprise even ourselves? Why can successful, intelligent people still find themselves caught in unhealthy relationship patterns, conflict or emotional overwhelm? And is it really possible to become "trigger-proof"? In this episode of the Business Elevation Show, Chris Cooper is joined by relationship coach, speaker and for-mer chiropractor Nima Rahmany. Following a deeply challenging period in his own life, Nima embarked on a transformational journey to understand why unresolved emotional wounds continue to shape our relationships, our leadership and the way we respond under pressure. Today, he helps people break free from trauma bonds, regulate their nervous systems and create healthier, more secure relationships. Drawing on neuroscience, attachment theory, polyvagal theory and his own lived experience, Nima explains why our triggers are not something to suppress or avoid—they are powerful opportunities for growth and heal-ing. Together, Chris and Nima explore why success in business doesn't always translate into fulfilment in life, how childhood experiences continue to influence us as adults, and what it takes to become a calming presence for our families, teams and communities. This promises to be an honest, practical and deeply insightful conversation about emotional resilience, leader-ship, parenting, relationships and how becoming "trigger-proof" can help us create stronger connections and healthier lives. Quiz Link - https://go.drnima.com/q0w23  More about Nima Rahmany: Nima Rahmany is a relationship coach, speaker, and former chiropractor who helps high-performing individuals, couples, and families heal relational wounds, regulate their nervous systems, and build more secure, connected rela-tionships. His work is designed for successful people who have achieved exter-nally but continue to struggle with recurring emotional patterns, conflict, anxiety, or disconnection in their closest relationships. Combining neuroscience, attachment theory, polyvagal theory, somatic practices, shadow integration, and transformational coaching, Nima helps clients move beyond intellectual insight to lasting embodied change. He teaches that becoming "trigger-proof" isn't about avoiding emotional triggers, but learning how to regulate the nervous system, interrupt unconscious patterns, and respond from a place of greater self-awareness and emotional safety. Nima is passionate about helping people break cycles of trauma, co-dependency, and self-abandonment so they can create healthier relationships, stronger families, and more authentic connections. He is the author of the up-coming book Becoming Trigger-Proof: A Guide to Breaking Free from Trauma Bonds, Healing Co-Depend-ency, and Creating Secure Love.

  4. Jul 24

    How to Get People to Tell You Everything with Brad Beeler

    About this episode: Every day we rely on conversations. Whether we are leading teams, raising families, negotiating deals, building relationships or making important decisions, our success often depends on our ability to build trust, understand people and uncover the truth.  In this episode of the Business Elevation Show, Chris Cooper is joined by retired United States Secret Service Special Agent Brad Beeler, author of the new book Tell Me Everything. During a remarkable 25-year career, Brad protected U.S. presidents and foreign heads of state, conducted more criminal polygraph examinations than anyone in Secret Service history, investigated major crimes ranging from counterfeiting and homicide to terrorism, and crimes against children, and now helps train interviewing and interrogation professionals within the U.S. military.  Drawing on decades of experience in some of the world's most challenging and high-pressure situations, Brad reveals what he has learned about trust, communication, influence and human behaviour. He explains why people often struggle to connect, how great communicators create environments where others feel safe to open up, and what leaders can learn from the techniques used by elite investigators.  Together, Chris and Brad explore the psychology of trust, the power of curiosity, the importance of first impressions, how to navigate difficult conversations, and why understanding people may be one of the most valuable skills we can develop in an increasingly complex world.  More about Brad Beeler: Brad Beeler is a retired United States Secret Service Special Agent with more than 25 years of experience conducting high-stakes interviews, interrogations, and protective operations. During his career, Brad conducted the most criminal polygraph examinations in Secret Service history and worked major cases involving crimes against children, homicide investigations, counterfeiting, terrorism, and financial crimes. He was also recognized as United States Secret Service Special Agent of the Year for his work combating crimes against children.  Brad served as an instructor at the National Center for Credibility Assessment, where he trained federal law enforcement and intelligence professionals in interviewing, elicitation, deception detection, and credibility assessment techniques. In addition to investigative work, he provided protective security for U.S. presidents and foreign heads of state.  He is the author of Tell Me Everything, where he shares practical strategies for building trust, improving communication, recognizing deception, and navigating difficult conversations. Drawing from decades of real-world experience, Brad teaches audiences how to communicate more effectively under pressure, uncover truth, and create stronger human connections in both professional and personal environments.

  5. Jul 17

    Open Your Mind: Curiosity, Consciousness and Human Potential with Nick Cook

    About This Episode: What happens when an award-winning defence journalist, known for investigating cutting-edge military technology and classified programmes, begins asking some of the biggest questions about consciousness, reality and human potential? Nick Cook is a bestselling author, award-winning investigative journalist, strategist and storyteller whose career has spanned defence, aerospace, advanced technology, sustainability and consciousness studies. A former Senior Editor at Jane's Defence Weekly and four-time Aerospace Journalist of the Year, Nick built an international reputation investigating cutting-edge technologies and classified military programmes. He is the author of the bestselling The Hunt for Zero Point and The Grid, named one of The Times Top Ten Thrillers of 2019. Today, Nick is founder of the EXO Institute, which explores how emerging ideas around consciousness, human potential and science can help address some of humanity's greatest challenges. In this thought-provoking conversation, Chris Cooper explores Nick's remarkable journey from defence journal-ist to explorer of some of the biggest questions facing humanity. Together they discuss curiosity, innovation, consciousness, leadership, global challenges and why expanding our thinking may be essential to creating a better future. More about Nick Cook: Nick Cook is a bestselling author, investigative journalist, strategist and storyteller whose career has spanned defence, high technology, sustainability and conscious-ness studies. A former Senior Editor and Editorial Consultant at Jane's Defence Weekly, the world's leading defence publication, Nick became internationally recognised for his groundbreaking reporting on stealth technology, post-Cold War Russian defence systems and classified military operations. During his time at Jane's, he won the Royal Aeronautical Society's Aerospace Journalist of the Year Award four times. Nick is the author of several acclaimed fiction and non-fiction books, including the bestselling investigative work The Hunt for Zero Point and the cyber-tech thriller The Grid, which was named one of The Times Top Ten Thrillers of 2019. Renowned thriller writer Terry Hayes described The Grid as "a stunning, relentless thriller… as modern as tomorrow." Beyond journalism and writing, Nick founded Dynamixx, a pioneering consultancy that worked with some of the world's largest aerospace and defence companies to explore how advanced technologies could address global challenges including climate change, energy security and resilient cities. He has advised major interna-tional organisations, convened senior technology leaders from companies such as Airbus, Boeing and Lockheed Martin, and spoken worldwide on subjects ranging from defence and innovation to sustainability and conscious-ness. Today, Nick works as a narrative communications strategist, helping organisations transform complex ideas and data into compelling, human stories. He lives in London with his family.

  6. Jul 10

    Unlocking Your Genius with Gaia Ferreira

    About This Episode: What if the future of health and wellbeing wasn't about generic advice, but about understanding the unique blueprint that makes each of us who we are? What if the key to greater health, fulfilment and sustainable success lies not in working harder, but in understanding ourselves more deeply? In this episode of the Business Elevation Show, Chris Cooper is joined by transformation coach and behavioural strategist Gaia Ferreira, creator of the Gene2Genius method. Gaia is on a mission to democratise health and wellbeing by helping people decode their genetic blueprint, life story and innate genius so they can thrive in both business and life. Having reinvented herself several times—from an international technology executive to entrepreneur, Cordon Bleu chef, television presenter and now a pioneer in whole-human transformation—Gaia brings together biology, psychology and identity consciousness to help people understand why they become stuck, burnt out or disconnected, and how they can create lasting, sustainable change. Together, Chris and Gaia explore why health and wellbeing should never be a luxury for the few, how personal-ised approaches are changing the future of human potential, and why understanding the whole person—not just the symptoms—is becoming one of the most important conversations of our time. This promises to be an inspiring and practical conversation about human potential, personalised wellbeing, leadership, purpose and creating a healthier, more fulfilling future for everyone. More about Gaia Ferreira: Gaia Ferreira is on a mission to reprogramme the human operating system from the suffering we are used to, to the bliss we deserve so they can thrive in business and life. As the creator of the Gene2Genius method, she has spent the last decade working with founders and entrepreneurs standing at a crossroads — those who have achieved great accomplishments yet still feel hollow inside. Gene2Genius offers a way to map the uniqueness of each individual by decoding their genetic blueprint, life story and identity to sup-port the whole human being to unlock growth in both business and life. With over 25,000 hours spent transforming burnout into bliss, she is now expanding what was once an exclusive coaching experience into a model accessible to anyone who needs it.

  7. Jul 6

    Investing for Life, Not Just Wealth with Jimmy Lebenthal

    About This Episode: What if the principles that make us better investors could also help us become better leaders, better decision-makers and live more fulfilling lives?  In this episode of the Business Elevation Show, Chris Cooper is joined by Jimmy Lebenthal, Chief Equity Strategist at Cerity Partners, regular CNBC contributor and author of How to Ride the Subway. A former United States Navy submarine officer turned investment strategist, Jimmy has spent more than twenty-five years helping individuals and families navigate the financial markets with confidence, patience and perspective.  Drawing on his lifelong fascination with New York City's subway system, Jimmy uses its stations, journeys and unexpected encounters as powerful metaphors for investing, leadership and life itself. Together, Chris and Jimmy explore why long-term thinking almost always outperforms short-term reactions, how patience and curiosity create better outcomes, and why accepting unexpected invitations can sometimes change the course of our lives.  The conversation also explores the importance of purpose, relationships, family, financial wellbeing and using wealth as a means to create a positive impact rather than simply accumulate more. At a time when markets, politics and technology are creating uncertainty, Jimmy shares practical wisdom for making better decisions, staying focused on what matters most and building lasting success.  This promises to be an engaging conversation about investing, leadership and the timeless principles that help us navigate both financial markets and life with greater confidence, perspective and purpose.  More about Jimmy Lebenthal: Jimmy Lebenthal is the author of How to Ride the Subway: Getting Around on Wall Street and in Life, as well as Cerity Partners' chief market strategist and a partner in the New York office. He has over twenty-five years of experience managing investment portfolios and is a regular contributor on CNBC. Prior to joining Cerity Partners, Jimmy served as the chief executive officer and chief investment officer of Lebenthal Asset Management, LLC, served as a financial advisor for Goldman Sachs, and was a partner of investment firm Levy Harkins.  A former lieutenant and submarine officer in the United States Navy, he was awarded two Navy Commendation Medals and four Navy Achievement Medals. His education includes a BA from Princeton University and an MBA from Wharton School of Business. He is a Chartered Financial Analyst.  Jimmy Lebenthal grew up in New York City in the '70s and '80s, a hardscrabble time for Gotham. As a youth, the city's extensive subway system drew his attention to a degree that can only be described as passionate. It was in those years that Jimmy first started investing in public equities, which also became a lifelong passion.

  8. Jun 26

    Why We Need More Heroes with Paula Reid

    About this episode: What does it mean to be a hero in today's world? Is heroism reserved for extraordinary individuals, or is it something that all of us can choose in our everyday lives?  In this episode of the Business Elevation Show, Chris Cooper is joined by adventurer, speaker, author and adventure psychologist Paula Reid. From skiing to the South Pole and yacht racing around the world to supporting humanitarian initiatives in Ukraine, Paula has spent her life exploring what enables people to perform, thrive and grow in the face of uncertainty, adversity and challenge.  Drawing on more than 120 adventures, a Master's degree in Positive Psychology and her pioneering work in Adventure Psychology, Paula shares powerful insights into courage, resilience, curiosity and what it means to "go Knowingly into the Unknown™". She explains why growth rarely happens within our comfort zones, how we can develop the mindset to navigate uncertainty, and why some of life's greatest rewards often lie on the other side of fear.  Together, Chris and Paula explore the inspiration behind her TEDx talk We Need More Heroes, the lessons learned from some of the world's toughest environments, and the remarkable humanitarian work being undertaken through the Hopefull initiative in Ukraine. They discuss how ordinary people can make an extraordinary difference and why heroism is often found in the small decisions we make every day.  This promises to be an inspiring and thought-provoking conversation about courage, adventure, purpose and how each of us can play a more meaningful role in creating a better future.  More about Paula Reid: From Skiing to the South Pole to Yacht Racing round-the-world to humanitarian work in Ukraine, Paula Reid has learned to develop the mindset to thrive and perform in the toughest of conditions.  She draws on her extreme adventuring experience, business acumen and Masters in Positive Psychology to help individuals and organisations survive and thrive in challenging conditions and to 'go Knowingly into the Unknown'™. Her work and expertise is in 'Adventure Psychology'. She has written five books and delivered two TEDx talks – the latest called 'We Need More Heroes'.

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