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The Business Elevation Show Where Good Matters

The Business Elevation Show Where Good Matters

By: Chris Cooper
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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.Chris Cooper Economics
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  • Why We Need More Heroes with Paula Reid

    Why We Need More Heroes with Paula Reid
    Jun 26 2026
    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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    59 mins
  • Thinking Systems for Good with Simon Bowen

    Thinking Systems for Good with Simon Bowen
    Jun 12 2026
    About this episode: What if the greatest untapped asset in your organisation isn't your technology, your products or even your people—but the way you think? In this episode of the Business Elevation Show, Chris Cooper is joined by Simon Bowen, founder of The Models Method and a globally respected strategist who has spent decades helping organisations unlock what he calls their "Company Genius"—the hidden thinking that drives success. Drawing on work with businesses, governments, research institutes and purpose-driven organisations around the world, Simon explains why every organisation operates through a thinking system, whether it realises it or not. He shares how making that thinking visible through powerful visual models can transform leadership, improve decision-making, align teams, strengthen culture and increase influence. Along the way, Simon reflects on his remarkable journey from rural Australia to advising major organisations, his passion for rock music, and his belief that enterprise can be one of the most powerful forces for good on the planet. This conversation is packed with practical insights for leaders, entrepreneurs and changemakers who want to think more clearly, communicate more effectively and create greater positive impact through their work. Join us as we explore how better thinking can lead to better businesses—and a better world. More about Simon Bowen: Simon Bowen is the world's leading authority on strategic thinking systems and founder of The Models Method®, the proven methodology that transforms how organisations unlock, protect, and scale their unique intellectual genius. He works with Fortune 500 companies, heads of government, military leaders, and visionary CEOs to extract their intuitive genius and create visual frameworks that revolutionise how they sell, position, and deliver complex value. With over two decades advising some of the most influential leaders across complex industries including manufacturing, mining, financial services, technology, defence, and infrastructure, Simon operates at the intersection of where most businesses fail: making the invisible visible. His fundamental finding is that thinking is systematically undervalued in our modern world, yet the power and success of any organisation is directly proportional to the quality of thinking and ideas on which it is built. The Models Method® has enabled clients to achieve complete clarity on what they truly sell, transform how their teams articulate value, revolutionise conversion rates, and create deep organisational alignment around their core genius. Through his strategic frameworks, combined with pattern recognition mastery and extraction expertise, Simon has helped leaders protect their intuitive methodologies, scale without dilution, and build multi-generational market power.
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    57 mins
  • Iron Man, Not Terminator: Using AI to Amplify Human Potential with Bennett Borden

    Iron Man, Not Terminator: Using AI to Amplify Human Potential with Bennett Borden
    Jun 5 2026

    About this 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 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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    56 mins
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