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About this episode: Could you forgive the person who murdered someone you love? And could that forgiveness become the foundation for changing millions of lives?  In 1995, Azim Khamisa's world was shattered when his 20-year-old son, Tariq, was killed by a 14-year-old gang member. Faced with unimaginable grief, Azim made an extraordinary choice: rather than seeking revenge, he chose forgiveness, compassion and a commitment to preventing other families from experiencing the same tragedy.  In this deeply moving episode of The Business Elevation Show, Chris Cooper welcomes internationally acclaimed speaker, author, peace advocate and compassionate leadership expert, Azim Khamisa.  Drawing on his remarkable personal journey, Azim shares how he came to recognise that there were victims at both ends of the gun, why he reached out to the grandfather of his son's killer, and how their unlikely partnership helped establish the Tariq Khamisa Foundation. The foundation has since reached approximately two million young people with programmes promoting non-violence, accountability, empathy and restorative justice.  Azim also shares the extraordinary story of meeting and forgiving the young man responsible for Tariq's death, who eventually joined the foundation to help prevent further violence.  With over four decades of experience in international investment banking and a lifetime dedicated to personal transformation, Azim believes that forgiveness is not simply an act of compassion towards others. It is a powerful means of releasing anger, reclaiming our inner freedom and creating space for a greater purpose.  Chris and Azim explore how forgiveness can transform individuals, families and communities, why compassionate and ethical leadership matters more than ever, and Azim's ambitious vision of making forgiveness a mainstream force for peace across the world.  Join us for an unforgettable conversation about courage, humanity, healing and the extraordinary good that can emerge when we choose forgiveness over hatred.    More about Azim Kahmisa: Azim Khamisa is an internationally acclaimed inspirational speaker, author, consultant and advocate for peace, forgiveness and compassionate leadership. With a career spanning more than 45 years in international investment banking, Azim brings a unique perspective on leadership, personal transformation and the power of human connection.  In 1995, Azim's life changed forever when his son, Tariq, was tragically killed in a gang-related incident. Faced with unimaginable grief, Azim made the extraordinary decision to choose forgiveness over revenge. He founded the Tariq Khamisa Foundation (TKF), dedicated to preventing youth violence and creating safer schools and communities through the principles of accountability, compassion and restorative justice.  In one of the most remarkable aspects of his story, Azim joined forces with Ples Felix, the grandfather of the young man responsible for Tariq's death, to share their message of forgiveness, healing and non-violence with audiences around the world.  Having delivered more than 1,600 workshops and keynote presentations internationally, Azim has inspired millions with his powerful message. He is an award-winning author of books including _Azim's Bardo – From Murder to Forgiveness_and The Secrets of the Bulletproof Spirit. He also serves on numerous boards, including as Vice-Chair of the Institute of Noetic Sciences.  Recognised by influential figures including the Dalai Lama and former US President Bill Clinton, Azim has received more than 80 regional, national and international awards for his work.  At the heart of Azim's philosophy is the belief that even life's most painful experiences can become opportunities for profound transformation. His story challenges us to reconsider how we respond to adversity, how we lead with compassion and how forgiveness can create a more peaceful and connected world.

About this episode: What happens when the business you've worked so hard to build starts taking over your life? And what if the secret to greater success, freedom and fulfilment is learning to step back rather than constantly doing more?  In this episode of The Business Elevation Show, Chris Cooper is joined by Barbara Nixon, Executive Success and Leadership Coach, speaker, author and founder of Smash Your Own Ceiling®.  With over 30 years of experience developing leaders, Barbara has helped thousands of executives, entrepreneurs and business owners overcome the barriers preventing them and their organisations from thriving.  Barbara loves to explore why successful business owners often become trapped in the very companies they've created. From the fear of letting go and the dangers of micromanagement to overcoming limiting beliefs and empowering others, she shares how leaders can reclaim their freedom without losing their influence.  Chris and Barbara also explore the powerful ripple effect of personal transformation. When leaders learn to trust, delegate and create space for others to flourish, the benefits extend far beyond business performance, positively influencing employees, relationships and family life.  Join us for an inspiring and practical conversation about redefining success, breaking free from the pressures of leadership and discovering how stepping back can help you, your business and everyone around you thrive.    More about Barbara Nixon: Barbara Nixon is an Executive Success and Leadership Coach, Leadership Consultant, speaker and founder of Smash Your Own Ceiling®️.  With 3 decades in the Personal Development and Leadership arena, 13 years in management positions for two of the big 4 retailers in the UK, and running her own business since 2010, Barbara has worked with thousands of leaders from CEO's and Managing Directors, Senior Leaders and Business Owners and is passionate about helping leaders elevate so this can then ripple down into their business. She is a 2x qualified Coach, has a BA (hons) in Psychology and Journalism, is an NLP Practitioner, a Fellow of the Professional Speaking Association, a Chartered Member of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development, and is currently studying for her MSc in Applied Positive Psychology.  Barbara has also been featured in Addicted2Success, Tut.com, Training Zone, BBC Radio Leeds, BBC Radio Sheffield, BBC Radio 4's Woman's Hour, and BBC Radio 2 The Jeremy Vine Show, and is the author of The Boss Hat, and the host of the Smash Your Own Ceiling podcast. Behind the scenes Barbara is married to Dave, co-owner of Pebble and Pine Coffee Roastery has 4 grown up children, a fab dog called Nellie and loves travel, stand-up comedy, growing veg, reading autobiographies and is never far from a cup of decaf tea.

About this episode: For generations, economics has been built around the problem of scarcity: not enough re-sources, capital or growth. But what if one of the defining challenges of our age is actually the opposite — surplus? Marc Chandler is one of the world's most respected currency and global capital-market experts. After more than 30 years on Wall Street, advising businesses, hedge funds and asset managers and commenting regularly across the international financial media, Marc has developed a provocative new thesis about the economic system we live within. In his forthcoming book, General Theory of Surplus, Marc argues that abundance is everywhere — from excess capital and consumer goods to packaging, waste and environmental damage — while millions of people still struggle to meet their basic needs. The problem, he suggests, is increasingly not simply whether we can produce enough, but how what we produce, own and accumulate is distributed and used. In this episode of The Business Elevation Show, Chris and Marc explore how our pursuit of ever more growth and consumption shapes business, inequality, political power and the planet. They consider why capital itself may now be in surplus, what AI could mean for this dynamic, and what history can teach us about the consequences when enormous abundance sits alongside profound inequality. We also discover the person behind the economist — including Marc's journey from a childhood marked by adversity and a severe speech impediment, to becoming an internationally recognised commentator and teacher, and why he believes our later years should be about remaining engaged, relevant and sharing what we have learned. More about Marc Chandler: One of the most widely respected and quoted currency experts, Marc Chandler has been analysing and advising on the global capital markets for more than 30 years. As a keen observer of the interconnection of international politics and economics, Marc appears frequently in the financial press - CNBC, CNBC Asia FOX Business, Bloomberg TV and Radio, Barron's, The Financial Times, The Washington Post, and more – where he provides his colourful take on the global financial and economic news. Throughout his career on Wall Street, Chandler has advised private businesses, hedge funds and asset managers on navigating the for-eign exchange market. In 2018 he joined Bannockburn Capital Markets as Manag-ing Director and Chief Market Strategist in their New York City office. Keep up with Marc Chandler's ongoing analysis on his blog, http://www.marctomarket.com , or follow him on X @marcmakingsense.

About this episode: Most experienced professionals don't struggle because they lack knowledge. They struggle because they're stuck using it in ways that keep them busy… but not free. In this Special Encore episode, Chris sits down with Debbie Jenkins, entrepreneur, author and founder of a successful publishing business, to explore how people can turn what they already know into something far more valuable — freedom, impact and legacy. Debbie works with consultants, coaches and business owners who feel caught between delivering for clients and building something that lasts. She helps them uncover the intellectual property already within their work and transform it into assets that create long-term value and influence more good in the world. We also explore Debbie's own journey — from being told there was no future in writing, to becoming an engineer, to building multiple businesses and creating a life in Spain that reflects the vision she had as a young girl. At the heart of this conversation is our theme that: Good matters. And when you learn how to use your knowledge in the right way, you can amplify that good far beyond your time. More about Debbie Jenkins: In 1996, Debbie Jenkins founded her first business, a marketing and website design agency, despite having no background in marketing, no experience designing websites, and no existing clients. Leaving behind a well-paid, prestig-ious role, she stepped into the unknown with a simple belief: it couldn't be that hard. More than 25 years later, she knows the truth—building a business is hard. But when driven by purpose beyond profit, and sup-ported by people you genuinely enjoy working with, the effort becomes worthwhile. Today, Debbie works with experienced business owners—particularly those run-ning consultancy, training, or coaching businesses—who are beginning to ques-tion how they will ever slow down, retire, or create an exit. These entrepreneurs often find themselves caught between delivering for clients and developing the products, processes, or intellectual property (IP) that could generate recurring revenue and long-term value. Her clients typically face three key challenges: legacy client expecta-tions that keep them tied to old ways of working, a reliance on selling time rather than scalable products, and a lack of time to focus on strategic growth. Debbie helps them recognise and unlock the often over-looked IP already embedded in their businesses—transforming it into valuable assets that create freedom, generate leads, and build a lasting legacy. A writer, author, painter, and self-confessed horse addict, Debbie lives in Spain at "The Disaster Farm" with her Italian partner and a lively collection of animals.

About this episode: What happens when the career, business or life that once worked for you suddenly no longer does? Kathy Caprino knows that experience personally. After an 18-year corporate career that took her to Vice President level, she found herself struggling within a toxic workplace while facing significant personal and professional challenges. Then, shortly after 9/11, and only a month after moving her family into a new home, she was laid off. Sitting in her therapist's office wondering what to do next, she was asked a deceptively simple question: "Who do you want to be?" Her answer ultimately changed the direction of her life. She retrained as a therapist before finding her calling helping professionals create more meaningful and fulfilling careers.  Today, Kathy is an internationally recognised career and leadership coach, former corporate VP, trained therapist, Senior Forbes Contributor, author and host of the Finding Brave podcast. For more than 20 years she has helped thousands of people understand who they are, recognise their value and expand their success, fulfilment and impact. Now Kathy is navigating another period of significant change herself, as AI and a rapidly shifting world of work challenge established approaches to coaching, careers and leadership. In this episode of The Business Elevation Show, Chris Cooper and Kathy Caprino explore how we navigate major transitions while staying true to ourselves. They discuss identity, courage and resilience, why difficult periods can become catalysts for reinvention, and what it really means to find your power. They also explore the changing relationship between AI and human coaching, what technology cannot replace, and how we can combine the capabilities of AI with distinctly human wisdom, empathy and judgement. Join us for an open, practical and deeply human conversation about finding brave, navigating uncertainty and becoming more fully the person you are capable of being.

About This Episode: What if not knowing all the reasons something can't be done is actually an entrepreneurial superpower? Siân Sutherland describes herself as "the least likely eco-warrior you could meet." Over an extraordinary career, she has repeatedly stepped into industries she knew little about — from advertising to opening a restaurant that gained a Michelin star in its first year, building an award-winning design agency, and creating and ultimately selling the successful skincare brand Mama Mio. She calls her approach "radical naivety": the willingness to take the first step, ask different questions and pursue possibilities before knowing all the reasons they might not work. Today, Siân is applying that same entrepreneurial mindset to some of our biggest global challenges. As co-founder of A Plastic Planet, PlasticFree Babies and the EXO Institute, she is working to tackle the plastic and climate poly-crisis, accelerate innovation and rethink the systems that created these problems in the first place. In this episode of The Business Elevation Show, Chris and Siân explore her remarkable entrepreneurial journey, why recycling alone will never solve the plastic crisis, the potential impact of plastics on human health, and the exciting innovations and new materials that could help us build a better future. They also explore why Siân believes changing systems requires changing leaders, what business can achieve when positive impact is embedded into its purpose, and the practical lessons she has learned from more than 30 years of entrepreneurship. Listen for an inspiring and provocative conversation about radical naivety, courageous leadership, entrepreneurship and our capacity to use business as a powerful force for positive change.   More about Siân Sutherland: Siân Sutherland - Cofounder and Chief, A Plastic Planet + PlasticFree Babies Cofounder, EXO Institute; Advisory Board, Roots of Peace Siân is a passionate systems-change entrepreneur redefining sustainability through communication, innovation and action. De-termined to be part of building a very different future for all of humanity. Siân has led purposeful organisations for over 30 years, from award winning design agencies, to consumer brands and now runs multiple organisations tackling the plastic and climate poly-crisis, connecting the dots to catalyse change.

About this Special Encore episode: Artificial Intelligence is transforming our world at an extraordinary pace, creating both exciting opportunities and significant challenges. So how do we ensure AI enhances human potential rather than diminishes it?  In this engaging Special Encore episode, Chris is joined by Bennett Borden, Founder and CEO of Clarion AI Partners and a globally recognised expert on the legal, ethical, technological and business implications of artificial intelligence.  A former Partner and Chief Data Scientist at DLA Piper, Bennett believes AI is the most transformative technology since electricity. He shares his compelling "Iron Man, Not Terminator" philosophy, explaining how leaders can use AI to augment human capability, unlock innovation and create lasting value while managing risk responsibly.  Chris and Bennett explore the future of work, education, ethics, regulation and leadership in an AI-enabled world, and discuss what it will take to build a future where technology serves humanity and amplifies good.  This is an essential conversation for leaders, entrepreneurs, educators and anyone seeking to understand the opportunities and responsibilities that come with the AI revolution.  More about Bennett Borden: Bennett B. Borden is Founder and CEO of Clarion AI Partners, an integrated law, technology, and strategy firm helping organizations deliver AI the right way. He is a globally recognized authority on the legal, technological, and business implications of artificial intelligence, advising leading enterprises and AI developers on how to deploy AI systems that create real value while managing risk.  Before founding Clarion, Bennett served as Partner and Chief Data Scientist at the global law firm DLA Piper, where he helped shape AI strategy for multinational organizations. Today, he works with companies and policymakers to translate complex AI developments into practical insights leaders can act on.

About This Episode: What if better performance isn't about pushing ourselves harder, but understanding how to work more effectively with the way our brains are designed? Amy Brann is a leading authority on applying neuroscience to business performance. Through her work with organisations including EY, Twinings and Haleon, she translates cutting-edge brain science into practical strategies that help people think, lead, collaborate and perform more effectively. When Amy first joined Chris Cooper on The Business Elevation Show, they explored the neuroscience behind productivity, distraction, willpower, behaviour change, connection and contribution. They even discussed why helping others can activate the brain's reward systems and why organisations should be designed around how human beings actually function.  Much has changed since then. AI is transforming work, distraction has intensified, burnout remains a significant challenge and our ability to adapt, connect and perform sustainably has arguably never been more important. So what does neuroscience tell us today about unlocking our potential? In this episode, Chris reconnects with Amy to explore what we now understand about the brain and how we can turn that knowledge into meaningful behaviour change. They discuss attention and productivity, habits, motivation, resilience, leadership and human connection — and why some approaches to improving performance work while others don't. They also explore how leaders can create environments that enable people's brains to work at their best, how neuroscience can help us navigate accelerating change and AI, and whether purpose, contribution and helping others can actually enhance our own ability to thrive. Join us for a fascinating and highly practical conversation about making your brain work better, elevating performance and achieving more — without burning yourself or those around you out. More about Amy Brann: Amy Brann is a leading authority on applying neuroscience to business performance, helping organisations move beyond theory to measurable impact. As a trusted advisor to global brands including EY, Twinings, Haleon, and government agencies, Amy translates cutting-edge brain science into practical strategies that transform the way people think, lead, and collaborate. Unlike many speakers who simply share research, Amy works on the frontline of behaviour change - embedding sustainable shifts in mindset and performance. She is the author of three acclaimed books - Make Your Brain Work, Neuroscience for Coaches, and Engaged - each offering science-backed approaches to people development. Through Synaptic Potential, the organisation she founded, Amy has partnered with the Wales Centre for Behaviour Change, collaborated with the Møller Institute at the University of Cambridge to deliver leadership programmes, and led the neuroscience component of MBAs, and Sports Directorship at MMU and the Diploma in Sports Leadership run by the UN.  Her insights have been featured in Harvard Business Review, The Guardian, BBC, and The Observer, and she has been recognised as one of HR's Most Influential Thinkers - testament to her impact at the intersection of science and performance. What sets Amy apart is her ability to make complex science engaging, humorous, and immediately actionable. Audiences don't just listen - they experience light-bulb moments that shift their approach to work on the spot. Her keynotes go beyond inspiration, equipping leaders with tools to unlock innovation, agility, and productivity - without burnout. For organisations looking to future-proof their people, elevate leadership, and unlock untapped potential, Amy Brann delivers more than insight - she delivers transformation.

About this episode: What if one of the greatest determinants of our happiness, success and wellbeing is something we spend surprisingly little time learning how to do well? Dr Neil Wilkie spent 25 years as a CEO, strategy consultant and business leader before reaching his 50s and realising that something significant was missing. He retrained as a psychotherapist and began working with successful but often unhappy business leaders. Again and again, he discovered that behind professional achievement lay challenges with the relationships that mattered most. That discovery led Neil to devote the next chapter of his life to understanding human relationships. He has since completed a doctorate in the Phenomenology of Relationships, developed his Relationship Paradigm and Duo Coaching Frameworks, and written extensively about relationships in our personal lives and organisations. His Relationship Paradigm focuses on six essential elements: communication, connection, commitment, fun, growth and trust.  In this episode of The Business Elevation Show, Chris Cooper and Neil explore what makes relationships thrive — and what causes them to deteriorate. They discuss how ambitious people can succeed professionally without neglecting those closest to them, why relationships are fundamental to healthy organisational cultures, and what leaders can do when relationships at work become strained. They also explore the importance of fun, growth and trust; why relationship education deserves a greater place in schools and society; and how increasing polarisation and technology are changing the way we connect with one another. Neil also shares his thinking about AI and artificial intimacy, including the fascinating questions raised in his latest book, Real: Love, Longing and the Lure of Artificial Intimacy. Join us for a thought-provoking and practical conversation about something that ultimately touches every part of our lives: the quality of our relationships. More about Dr Neil Wilkie: Dr Neil Wilkie is a relationship therapist, author, and Visiting Fellow at Middlesex University, where he completed his doctorate in the Phenomenology of Relationships. After 25 years as a CEO, Strategy Consultant and management buy-in specialist he made the unusual decision in his 50's to retrain in psychotherapy. He has spent the years since then developing the Relationship Paradigm and Duo Coaching Frameworks, an intensive model of couple's therapy. He also runs mentoring groups for Business leaders, focusing on relationships within business.  Neil is the author of more than thirty books, including the Routledge series Reinventing Relationship Therapy Through the Duo Coaching Framework, A Practitioner's Guide to the Duo Coaching Framework, and Demystifying Relationship Therapy. His latest, Real: Love, Longing and the Lure of Artificial Intimacy, explores what happens to human connection in an age of AI — and was, fittingly, co-written in conversation with an AI. He has published over 370 articles on relationships and is a passionate advocate for relationship education in schools Neil lives in Lymington with his wife Gwen and spends extended seasons in France aboard their sailing yacht Moon River. He believes the quality of our relationships is the truest measure of a life well lived.

About this episode: Lasting global impact begins with transforming how we lead ourselves. Lauren L'Amour is a conscious leadership advisor, humanitarian, spiritual mentor and entrepreneur who has spent more than three decades exploring and putting this principle into practice. She has built multimillion-dollar businesses, trained in psychology, supported humanitarian initiatives around the world and worked with an extraordinary range of people—from entrepreneurs and business leaders to diplomats, politicians, elite performers and changemakers. Throughout these diverse experiences, Lauren has discovered that how we manage our thoughts, emotions and inner state doesn't just affect our own lives and performance. It influences our families, teams, organisations, communities and ultimately the impact we are able to have in the world. In this episode of The Business Elevation Show, Chris Cooper and Lauren explore what she has learned about inner leadership that many of us may still be missing. They discuss intuition and inner guidance, emotional intelligence, resilience, the lessons Lauren has learned from working with extraordinary people, and how we can become a more stabilising and constructive presence for those around us. They also explore Lauren's humanitarian experiences, what she has learned from building communities and movements, and the ideas behind her forthcoming book, Sacred Habits, including practical ways we can create meaningful change from the inside out. Finally, Lauren shares the remarkable story behind the Millions Meditating Alliance, born from a question she asked herself in meditation: "Given my life experiences, global network and desire to serve, what is mine to do?" Today, that answer is developing into an ambitious global movement to make meditation more accessible and help millions of people discover greater peace within themselves. Join us for a fascinating and practical conversation about entrepreneurship, conscious leadership, human potential, meditation and why transforming how we lead ourselves can transform the impact we have on the world. More about Lauren L'Amour: Lauren L'Amour, MS, is a conscious leadership advisor, humanitarian, spiritual mentor, and movement maker who has spent more than three decades helping entrepreneurs, founders, and change makers turn visionary ideas into meaningful and sustainable impact. She is the co-founder and executive director of the Millions Meditating Alliance, a global initiative bringing individuals, communities, and organizations together in support of the United Nations World Meditation Day and the understanding that inner peace is essential to collective transformation. Lauren is also the founder of the Quantum Success Institute and creator of the LifeVisionary Success Methodology and The Sage Way. Integrating strategic business and organizational insight with neuroscience, emotional intelligence, mindfulness, and contemplative practice, she helps purpose-driven leaders cultivate the clarity, resilience, and inner coherence required to lead effectively without sacrificing their well-being. Her diverse professional background encompasses entrepreneurship, real estate development, business consulting, psychology, coaching, spiritual development, and nonprofit advisory work. Lauren is also a member of the Evolutionary Leaders Circle and author of the forthcoming book, Sacred Habits. At the heart of her work is a powerful conviction: when we transform how we lead ourselves, we transform what becomes possible in our businesses, communities, and world.

About this episode: What if everything you have learned, achieved and experienced so far isn't the culmination of your career—but preparation for what could become your most meaningful chapter? International bestselling author, entrepreneur and renowned disruption expert Jay Samit has spent decades at the forefront of technological and business change, working alongside some of the world's most influential innovators and helping transform major organisations. Yet after reaching the heights of corporate success, Jay found himself asking a different question: what next? In this episode of The Business Elevation Show, Chris Cooper talks with Jay about his new book, The Second Act Advantage, and why our experience, relationships, knowledge and perspective can become powerful assets for reinvention. At a time when AI is radically reshaping work and longer lives are giving many of us decades of additional opportunity, how can we make those years truly count? Drawing on inspiring examples and his own remarkable reinventions—from technology pioneer and corporate leader to author, teacher and artist—Jay shares how we can embrace change, identify new possibilities and turn everything we've learned into greater purpose, fulfilment and impact. More about Jay Samit: International bestselling author Jay Samit, is a dynamic entrepreneur and intrapreneur who is widely recognised as one of the world's leading experts on disruption and innovation. Described by Wired magazine as "having the coolest job in the industry," he raises hundreds of millions of dollars for startups, transforms Fortune 500 firms, revamps government institutions, and for three decades continues to be at the forefront of global trends. Everyone from the Pope to the President calls on Samit to orchestrate positive change in this era of endless innovation. A former NASDAQ company CEO and Independent Vice Chairman of Deloitte, Samit helped grow pre-IPO companies such as LinkedIn, held senior management roles at EMI, Sony and Universal Studios, pioneered breakthrough advancements in artificial intelligence, robotics, ecommerce, social media, data analytics, mobile, and digital music that are used by billions of consumers every day. Combining innovation with commercial success, Samit is the consummate dealmaker; his list of partners and associates reads like a who's who list of innovators, including Bill Gates, Steven Spielberg, Steve Jobs, Reid Hoffman, David Geffen, Richard Branson, Paul Allen, and Pierre Omidyar. A proven trend spotter, Samit accurately predicts the future because he is constantly working with those who create it. Samit is author of The Second Act Advantage, Future Proofing You, and Disrupt You! (published in twelve languages). His articles on exponential technologies appear in Harvard Business Revenue, Fortune, Wired, The Wall Street Journal and he frequently appears on ABC, Bloomberg, CBS, CNN, Fox, MSNBC, and NBC. Samit is a change agent, who combines his bold vision and humour, to motivate listeners to become innovators within their organisations. Samit gets people passionate about overcoming obstacles, teaching them how to think bigger and embrace change. Samit motivates and delights audiences from Moscow to Mumbai, Lisbon to London, Phoenix to Philadelphia, Berlin to Beverly Hills, Toronto to Tokyo, Seoul to São Paulo, Amsterdam to Adelaide, Dubai to Denver with compelling keynotes that leave the crowd wanting more. Samit provides disruptive solutions for such corporate clients as Adobe, Amazon, American Express, AT&T, Best Buy, Coca Cola, Disney, Facebook, Ford, GE, Google, IBM, Intel, McDonalds, Microsoft, Proctor & Gamble, Starbucks, Unilever, Visa, and dozens more. His keynotes are a high energy presentation on how to create and embrace change in any field. Designed to be as entertaining and inspiring as it is informative, Samit customises each presentation to highlight the sales, marketing, and leadership goals of the audience before him. Samit delivers a message that stays with the audience long after the conference has ended.

About this episode: What can a life spanning international investment banking, award-winning farming, humanitarian work and travel to almost every country on Earth teach us about success, loss, purpose and belonging?  In this episode of the Business Elevation Show, Chris Cooper is joined by entrepreneur, humanitarian, world traveller and author Barry Hoffner. After a fifteen-year career in international investment banking that took him around the world, Barry chose a very different path, becoming a successful farmer of grapes and olives in California. His Silverwood Ranch olive oil went on to win multiple gold medals, while his grapes have been bottled as part of Francis Ford Coppola's Archimedes wine.  Barry's life changed profoundly in 2017 when his wife Jackie tragically died in Africa. Faced with devastating grief and a sense that perhaps the best part of his life was behind him, Barry began a remarkable journey that has now taken him to 192 countries and inspired his book, Belonging to the World. Through travel, curiosity and encounters with people from vastly different cultures, he began to discover a renewed sense of connection, meaning and belonging.   Together, Chris and Barry explore the lessons from his very different chapters in business and life, what investment banking and farming taught him about success and reinvention, and what travelling through some of the world's most misunderstood places has revealed about risk, humanity and the stories we are told about one another. They also discuss how Barry has channelled Jackie's legacy into Caravan to Class and the Bourse Jackie programme, creating opportunities for young women across West Africa through education, leadership and public speaking.   This promises to be a fascinating, moving and ultimately hopeful conversation about business, reinvention, resilience, grief and purpose—and what an extraordinary journey through life and around the world can teach us about connecting more deeply, finding meaning after loss and truly belonging to the world.    More about Barry Hoffner: After a fifteen-year career in investment banking that took him around the world, Barry transitioned into a second career farming grapes and olives. His Silverwood Ranch olive oil has earned multiple gold medals, and his wine grapes have been bottled into Francis Ford Coppola's Archimedes wine.  Today, Barry is the founder of Caravan to Class, a nonprofit he launched in 2010 to advance girls' education in West Africa through the Bourse Jackie program, named in honor of his late wife. His book, Belonging to the World (Girl Friday Books), chronicles his journey to every country in the world following Jackie's tragic passing in Africa in late 2017.

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.

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.

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.