What does a steelworker’s son from Northern England know about global business elevation? Quite a lot, as it turns out. My guest today, Chris Cooper, has a story that feels less like a traditional career ladder and more like a masterclass in intentionality. We explore his journey from the gritty reality of the British steel industry to the helm of one of the world’s longest-running business podcasts.

Chris is a man who truly embodies "Business Elevation." He isn’t just talking about bottom lines; he’s talking about the "ripple effect" of leadership—how one person’s energy can lift an entire team, a company, and even a community in Kenya.

In this episode, we discuss:

• The "Chief Executive" Moment: The childhood encounter that changed Chris’s trajectory at age 13.
• Energy Management: Moving teams from the "Crap Zone" to a high-performance frequency.
• The Elevation Collective: Why Chris is gathering "lights" from around the world to amplify social good.
• Purpose in Practice: Chris’s hands-on work with Molly Bedingfield’s Global Angels project in Kenya.
• Legacy Projects: How business and community good merged in the creation of Everards Meadows.

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