The Business Elevation Show With Chris Cooper - Be More. Achieve More

So do you want 2014 to be a great year for you and your business? If you have a message to share and experience to deliver it then understanding how to gain PR effectively can make all the difference. So would you like to know how to attract media to you, how to find the right people to help you secure media coverage and what makes a good story that the media will choose to feature? During this show we will cover the 7 secrets of how you can secure PR that you can apply to your business the very next day. My guest Rachael Taplin is a well-known businesswoman, entrepreneur and PR expert. On one occasion a press release led to her appearing on over 70 radio stations in one day as well as featuring in one of the largest daily newspapers. Join us for a show that could at anytime of the year get your business flying!

I met Tony Wilson as I was preparing to speak at a congress in Mayfair, London. We quickly engaged in a conversation and I was intrigued. It turns out that Tony is Founder and Global CEO of the Lifestyle Architecture people development group, operating in 27 cities in 12 regions around the world. His Practical Leadership system is literally practiced worldwide! So on this show, I am keen to discover the core concepts and philosophy behind his unique approach to Leadership. Also, how he discovered it as he went on his journey from rock bottom to highly successful and wealthy globe trotting entrepreneur. Having also researched in depth the lives of over 50 inspirational leaders expect this show to be peppered with examples that bring his concepts to life. Looking to be the best you can be? Join us with a pen and paper at the ready for this one!

During this show we will be discussing the biology of change and an incredible process that can help us manifest our intentions. I was introduced to Asara Lovejoy's 'The One Command' by a trusted friend and mentor. Initially sceptical, I found the process to be hugely valuable. Asara is a businesswoman, entrepreneur and educator in human consciousness and the best selling author of 'The One Command'. She is considered to be one of the most compelling voices to emerge from the self-help and human potential arenas in decades. Her life commitment has been to understand the human mind and its untapped potential. In a few short years, more than 300,000 people have participated in One Command® seminars, The One Command Circles®, tele-courses, and other programs worldwide. Join us to experience the wisdom of Asara Lovejoy and learn how to apply the One Command to help you achieve your intentions in business and life.

Balancing a busy work life with being a great parent is not always easy. Married with two children, I know this situation well. Am I giving my family enough attention? Are we developing our kids to be happy and the best they can be? You can be a striving or successful entrepreneur or a top executive, however, is it all worthwhile if your family think you are not there for them? If you are so busy that you don't have time for your kids now, then will you be able to blame them if they don't want to spend time with you when your older? What do we do if our marriage ends in divorce? On this show, I am delighted to be talking with Shonette Bason. A mother of 4, expert in child development, flamboyant international Speaker and soon to be star of her own TV show on parenthood. Do join us as Shonette helps us through this maze and draws valuable parallels with also successfully managing people in your workplace!

Are you interested in becoming truly world class at what you do? If so what are the things that really make a difference? In this show, we are going to talk about how intense focus, discipline and keeping things simple led someone who showed no signs of success as a teenager to go on to become a world class swimmer. Chris Cook represented Great Britain for almost 10 years, reaching Olympic, Commonwealth and European finals and becoming Double Commonwealth Champion. In addition we also have Simon Hartley, who during this period was Chris’ sports psychologist and has become an authority on world class performance. Join us to learn how some simple shifts in mindset can lead to you creating exceptional results in your business and other aspects of your life.

Would you like to have more impact in your life or business? During this show we will be talking about taking charge and some tried and tested practical tools, that make a difference. My guest is Nicci Roscoe author of ‘Fabulous Impact – Step into the New You and Rewrite your own Script’. Nicci is a TV personality, international professional speaker and life coach. A high achiever who has not only used her methodology to succeed with her career but also to bounce back after a life threatening brain tumour. Knowing Nicci as a friend, I am always astounded that despite pain since her surgery she is always (with a huge smile) energetically and passionately making a difference to her impact, confidence and communication skills clients. We are going to talk about how you can step into a new fabulous version of yourself with the confidence, courage and energy to bring it off. I am excited to introduce you to Nicci. Join us for what will be a very inspirational and valuable show.

Are you interested in how to influence people to buy? Neuroscience is the field of science dealing with the structure and function of the nervous system and brain and has seen many of its major discoveries within the last few years thanks to powerful neuro-imaging technology. Through this neuroscientists are increasingly able to understand how our brains function and influence our behaviour. As a result companies are increasingly looking to neuroscience for commercial advantage to understand how to interest people in their products and services and how to influence them to buy. During this show my guest is Simon Hazeldine international professional speaker and performance consultant in the areas of sales, negotiation, performance leadership and applied neuroscience. Simon is the bestselling author of five books including 'How Neuroscience Can Power Your Sales Success'. Join us for more ideas to fuel your entrepreneurial mind.

Why not stop what you’re good at and do what you are brilliant instead? In other words - do your ‘Thing’! During this show we are going to help you to discover what your ‘Thing’ is and how to use it to stand out and get noticed through having a super charged business. A business where your ideal clients come to you because it's really clear how you're different and that you're the best person who does what you do. My guest Lucy Whittington is an expert at helping her clients to get clear on what they do brilliantly by getting them to own and communicate what it is that they do that's different. Lucy says she 'helps people stand out, get noticed, and get unstuck and move forward in a way that's easy, fun and totally authentic'. Join us for what will be a fascinating show with someone who manages business celebrities and whose opinions are highly sought across the media.

Klout is a website and mobile app that uses social media analytics to rank its users according to online social influence via the Klout Score. If you want to know how influential you are via social media then klout is becoming the standard of measurement. So much so that hotels and airlines are now beginning to check your klout score to help determine the level of 'special service' they should offer you. Terry Brock a friend of this show has co-written a new book ‘Klout Matters - How to Engage Customers, Build Your Digital Influence, and – Raise Your Klout Score for Success! On this show he will explain the specific actions we should take to enhance our Klout scores. Also, how we can enhance not only our Klout scores, but our influence and bottom line. Join us for what I am sure will be an incredibly informative show with Terry Brock the global expert to listen to first when it comes to understanding marketing technology.

It has been said that nine tenths of success is simply showing up? Showing up at training sessions, events, at work, in the lives of your family etc. But is it true? Well from my research during 100 radio shows and many years of work experience, I can conclude that yes showing up is essential but then once you show up it is how you show up that makes the real difference. During this show, I am delighted to welcome back my first ever guest twice world champion rower and entrepreneur Mette Bloch. Not only will we find out more from Mette about how she shows up but also Mette will interview me about my lessons from 100 hours of live radio hosting. Don't forget to show up for what will be a fascinating show that makes you stop, think and turn up in a great way.

Are you interested in turning your intentions and those of your employees into implemented results? For anyone who has seen my keynote on accountability you will know I am passionate about this subject and therefore delighted to welcome my guest Peter Haddon. Peter's credentials include - the youngest wing commander in the Rhodesian Air force, captaining his national soccer team Rhodesia 11 times including the 1970 World Cup tournament and as Managing Director of the Rolex Watch Company (South Africa) increasing its turnover 15 times in 6 years. He has since been involved in one-on-one coaching and mentoring with sportsmen such as Francois Pienaar, Mark McNulty and Bruce Fordyce, as well as numerous top business personalities. His unique coaching and mentoring programme has improved the performances of top achievers in the business and sports worlds. So do join us to unlock the key to turning your intentions and those of your people into results.

How can you rediscover your creativity? Creativity isn’t just about art — it’s what we all need to solve unprecedented challenges — but many people and businesses aren’t living up to their creative potential. Whatever you do, being creative is needed to increase the value of what we produce and to help us become more competitive. Creativity can make the difference between great business and personal success and failure. During this show we will talk about how there is more than one creative type of person and help you find your own creative style. By learning more about your own personality type you can reach your full potential. David B.Goldstein is an author, management consultant, speaker and the originator of the “creative-type” concept. As an entrepreneur for nearly 25 years, he is a researcher with a science background who is also an internationally recognized artist. Join us for some provoking ideas to better understand yourself, your creative style for greater success.

During this show we will be discussing the biology of change and an incredible process that can help us manifest our intentions. I was introduced to Asara Lovejoy's 'The One Command' by a trusted friend and mentor. Initially sceptical, I found the process to be hugely valuable. Asara is a businesswoman, entrepreneur and educator in human consciousness and the best selling author of 'The One Command'. She is considered to be one of the most compelling voices to emerge from the self-help and human potential arenas in decades. Her life commitment has been to understand the human mind and its untapped potential. In a few short years, more than 300,000 people have participated in One Command® seminars, The One Command Circles®, tele-courses, and other programs worldwide. Join us to experience the wisdom of Asara Lovejoy and learn how to apply the One Command to help you achieve your intentions in business and life.

So have you thought about or are you seeking to improve the way you globalize your business with the help of the digital revolution? During this show, we will explore the channels of on-line magazine publishing including creating your own magazines, getting your articles published as well as hosting and guesting on on-line radio shows as a strategy for adding value and growing your business. Joining me are Dave Sharpe and Peter Daly-Dickson the co-founders and masterminds behind SBO International, a successful boutique publishing house producing a range of digital magazines and resources for small business owners. One magazine the Small Business Owner Magazine features this show in each edition. During the show, I will also share my own learning from creating and hosting over 2 years and almost 100 hours of live on-line radio which is accessed in over 50 countries every month. Listen in to an open discussion between three friends about their top tips from their digital journey.

Setting up and effectively running a family business is not always easy. Neither is running an established business to support the growth of a very successful family business legacy. During this show we will explore what it takes to run a successful family business with an exceptional guest who provides a unique perspective. Stephen Gould is the Managing Director of Everards Brewery Ltd a very successful business with 180 tenanted pubs, it’s own branded brewery and a large property portfolio. For the past 8 years, Stephen has steered the business to winning a coveted national pub group of the year industry award 4 times. However, many of his pub tenants are also family businesses with Everards supporting them to develop and grow. The better their tenants perform, the better Everards return from their investment. It is a true win win. Join the show if you are interested in how to run a family business well or for some great tips on how to run any successful business.

I have often been asked if there are proven shortcuts to harness success in your business or personal life. My response is that there are processes for success however like planting an acorn the results take time to grow. Tanya Mann Rennick proves things can be done quickly, transforming her life in only 3 years from unknown single mother with an adverse background to establishing London’s most stylish business networking club ‘The Oyster Club’ and speaking at the House of Lords, the European Parliament and visiting 10 Downing Street (the office of the British Prime Minister). During this show, we will discuss Tanya’s 'the STARR Principle' which she describes as the definitive guide to living an illuminated and more successful life, whoever you are, and whatever your circumstances. A process she says is immediately implementable in your daily life. Join us for what will be a fascinating show with an incredible adversity to success story.

Do you want to know how to very practically grow your own business? No nonsense just straightforward advice? If so listen to this show. I met Doug about 18 months ago when I saw him present on this subject. The session was unusually practical, straight forward and logical. As someone who mentors others on developing themselves and their businesses, I realized there were things I could learn from Doug to help me and my clients. I hired him to support me personally. It was therefore time to invite him onto this show to share why I am impressed with his approach and why he came so highly recommended to me. Doug has had over 30 years of experience in management and his programmes have helped many small businesses (and large ones) to thrive. Do join us for what could be a very practical show and if the concepts are applied, will generate results in your business. Just as they are in mine!

When it comes to business and life, your voice can make the difference between engaging people or putting them off. Winning that deal, succeeding at a job interview, winning someone over on a first date, convincing investors to invest in you and your business or engaging people in a speech. We have elements of our voice which are impacted by our physiology. However, we are, to a greater extent in control of our voice and how we speak. Is it time for you to break away from some of the habits of upbringing and outside influences and improve the way you speak? So what are the key components of a great voice and how can we do to become better at using the gift of our speech? My guest is Luan de Burgh, the Managing Director of The de Burgh Group. Luan has been training and coaching top executives, partners,politicians, and well known figures in effectively using their voice for many years. Join us for what could, if applied be a life changing experience.

We have had some incredible guests and stories on this show. This show in particular has true meaning to me. About 6 years ago, I watched an incredible DVD called ‘Mastery’ which included the story of Paul Reed Smith and how his dreams of making a guitar for Carlos Santana had turned into a reality. Today PRS Guitars in my mind have become an iconic brand. Go to any guitar show and guitarists are buzzing with excitement around the PRS stand. The story inspired me so much that I bought a beautiful PRS Custom 24 guitar and became committed to really learn how to play. Initially, I didn’t feel worthy to have such a guitar today I have even experienced a standing ovation. I regularly talk about my guitar, include images of it in my keynote speeches and mention how the values and the journey of PRS guitars so inspired me. Join this show to find out how PRS Guitars went from a dream to an exceptional business and how you can do the same with your business with President of PRS Guitars Jack Higginbotham.

Like to know how to 'Generate Your Wealth Like a Millionaire? During this show we will reveal the three principles of success that can make you very wealthy. However, don't think this is about accumulating wealth at the expense of others. More money can help you add more value to more people in more ways and some of the wealthiest people I know are also the most giving. On this show we have two such people. Dr Meryl Koslow a real estate investor and motivational speaker and co author of 'Self Made Millionaire'. Also, I am delighted to welcome back Dr Ivan Misner the Founder & Chairman of BNI, the world's largest business networking organization. He is a NY Times Bestselling author who has written 16 books and known worldwide as the 'Father of Modern Networking. Join us for what I am sure will be an incredible and potentially highly valuable show.