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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.

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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 conversation, Chris Cooper 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.

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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 conversation, 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 them-selves 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 prod-ucts, 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 Disas-ter Farm" with her Italian partner and a lively collection of animals.

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Dr Lori Leyden (PhD, MBA) is an internationally recognised trauma-healing professional, transformational leader, and mentor whose work has supported thousands worldwide — including genocide survivors in Rwanda, communities impacted by the Sandy Hook Elementary School and Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School shootings, and Indigenous and refugee communities in Australia.

In this interview, Lori joins Chris to explore what it really takes to heal trauma in individuals and communities — and why regulating the nervous system and cultivating therapeutic presence can be more effective (and safer) than "talking it out" for PTSD.

They explore Lori's story and book, Embodying Grace, which is a practical and deeply compassionate guide to healing trauma by restoring safety, presence, and dignity in the body — not by reliving the story.

They also discuss powerful insights from Lori's humanitarian leadership journey — from founding the nonprofit Create Global Healing and launching Project LIGHT: Rwanda, to her current resilience work with Ukrainian leaders living through active war — and what it means to build peace from the inside out, even in the most challenging circumstances.

Listen in for inspiration, wisdom and a transformational perspective on how best to overcome trauma.

More about Dr Lori Leyden:

Lori Leyden, PhD, MBA is an internationally recognized trauma-healing professional, transformational leader, and mentor who helps individuals and communities heal in the aftermath of profound tragedy. Her work has supported thousands worldwide, including genocide survivors in Rwanda, survivors of the Sandy Hook Elementary School and Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School shootings, as well as Australian Indigenous and refugee communities.

Inspired by the resilience of orphan genocide survivors in Rwanda, Dr. Leyden founded the nonprofit Create Global Healing and established Project LIGHT: Rwanda, the world's first international youth healing, heart-centered leadership, and entrepreneurship program. Project LIGHT offers a new model of humanitarian aid—empowering young people to heal trauma, develop meaningful livelihoods, and lead with compassion. She also served as Executive Producer of the award-winning documentary When I Was Young I Said I Would Be Happy, which follows the transformational journey of Project LIGHT Ambassadors as they bring healing to others from Rwanda to Sandy Hook, Connecticut.

Dr. Leyden's vision is to cultivate a global movement of peacebuilders creating peace from the inside out. She mentors individuals seeking deeper healing, meaning, and impact, and is a member of the Global Evolutionary Leaders Council and the Association of Transformational Leaders, as well as an Evidence-Based EFT Master Trainer. She received the Personal Achievement Award (2019).

She is the author of The Grace Process Guidebook and The Stress Management Handbook, available in multiple languages. Dr. Leyden holds a doctorate in Health and Human Services with a concentration in psychoneuroimmunology, and an MBA in management.

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How do we solve the growing crisis of disconnection affecting our society, workplaces, communities, and personal wellbeing?

At a time when loneliness, declining trust, polarisation, and superficial online interaction are becoming increasingly common, the need for genuine human connection has never been greater.

In this episode of the Business Elevation Show, Chris Cooper is joined by visionary social entrepreneur, bestselling author, and connection pioneer Aaron Hurst.

Over the past two decades, Aaron has founded influential organisations focused on purpose, belonging, social impact, and community, including the Taproot Foundation, Imperative, and most recently the United States Chamber of Connection — an initiative dedicated to rebuilding trust and addressing the growing crisis of social disconnection. Aaron is also the bestselling author of The Purpose Economy and helped develop one of the first measures of employee fulfilment in partnership with NYU.

Together, Aaron and Chris explore why connection and belonging matter more than ever in an increasingly AI-driven world, the impact disconnection is having on wellbeing and performance, and what leaders, organisations, and communities can do to foster deeper trust and more meaningful human relationships.

This promises to be a thoughtful and timely conversation about how we bring people back together in ways that enable individuals and communities to flourish in a rapidly changing world.

About Aaron Hurst:

Aaron Hurst is a visionary social entrepreneur and CEO focused on advancing social impact, purpose-driven leadership, and human connection. Over the past two decades, he has founded several influential organizations—including Taproot Foundation, Imperative, and Board.Dev—each dedicated to building more connected, purposeful, and resilient communities. His latest venture, the United States Chamber of Connection, addresses the growing crisis of declining social connection and trust by bringing together leaders and communities to strengthen civic engagement and relationships.

In 2023, Aaron co-founded Board.Dev with Alethea Hannemann, helping nonprofits strengthen governance by training and placing tech executives on nonprofit boards. Previously, he co-founded Imperative, which introduced the first purpose profiling technology to help Fortune 100 employees connect with purpose at work. The company later evolved into an enterprise peer coaching platform and was acquired by Chronus in 2024.