Phoenix, AZ -- (SBWIRE) -- 05/30/2017 -- Most leaders recognize that without a sustainable planet we are setting up future generations to fail. Some say the world is on a knife edge. However, how do you contribute to this essential global issue when you have short term business improvement and growth or even political votes on your mind? On this show, Chris welcomes Steve Gray the Chief Executive of Earthwatch in the UK, Europe & Middle East. Also, Stuart Pickles ex Chief Financial Officer of Fosters and now a Leadership Development Coach with a passion for sustainable leadership who has worked and lived in Japan, Australia and Asia. True sustainability experts with a global perspective. Join us to think through how business can really become part of the solution and not the problem!

Today Chris Cooper provides our listeners with inspiration and practical guidance for effectively succeeding in their business ventures. Chris also believes that you are happier and more fulfilled if you are following your passion through your entrepreneurial or corporate ventures and that true high achievement means success in all areas of your life. Not just your business! One of our top business shows, Chris has created an exceptional library of over 240 hours of show recordings to inspire and practically help entrepreneurial and corporate leaders develop themselves and their businesses. Chris is a business mentor, facilitator, consultant, speaker and author as well as radio show host and founder of Chris Cooper – Business Elevation.

About Steve Gray
Steve leads Earthwatch in the UK, Europe & Middle East. As Chief Executive, Steve is responsible for all aspects of governance, strategy, and fundraising, as well as overseeing the monitoring and evaluation of Earthwatch Europe's impact against our mission. He has worked in the conservation sector for more than 15 years, after graduating from University of Southampton (BA Geography & Archaeology) and UCL (MA Managing Archaeological Sites).

Steve has experience of developing and delivering partnerships in the UK, sub-Saharan and West Africa, China, Brazil and the Middle East. During his career Steve has also worked extensively in fundraising, most notably as Head of Fundraising at the Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust based at Slimbridge.

With a lifelong interest in the natural world, Steve believes strongly in the intrinsic link between a health environment and human wellbeing.

About Stuart Pickles
Ex-CFO and coach, Stuart spent 25 years in senior leadership positions in Finance, Sales and transformation, including Unilever, Kraft and Foster's, where he was CFO for European operations. A qualified accountant he developed a passion for leadership and motivating people. A life changing experience led to becoming coaching champion whilst CFO at Foster's, leading the creation of a coaching performance culture and doubling bottom line profit. His story has been the subject of various articles on "Coaching at Work". Outside the UK he has lived and worked in Japan, Australia and Asia and is fluent in Japanese. Stuart now runs Aim Higher Leadership Ltd coaching leaders and teams, across a wide variety of clients, sectors and continents. He speaks about leadership, innovation, change and engagement. He is a youth rehabilitation charity trustee, coaches youth rugby, has a Cambridge Law Degree, qualified coach and member of the Association for Coaching.

Broadcasting live every Friday at 8am pm Pacific (11am Eastern), The Business Elevation Show will provide you with inspiration and advice for effectively succeeding in your business ventures. Chris Cooper's extensive experience working with business leaders ranging from major corporate brands to small entrepreneurial start-ups provides the facilitation for his guests to share their key learning's and insights to benefit leaders and business people of all levels. Show topics include a huge range of business and personal development topics including: Sales; Mindset, Global Change, Social Media, Online Success, Customer Services, Negotiation, Career Success, Mental Toughness and features inspiration and practical advice from high achieving leaders, international speakers, successful sports, media and entertainment personalities. The Business Elevation Show is broadcast live every Friday at 8am Pacific Time on the VoiceAmerica Business Channel. Tune into http://voiceamericabusiness.com to hear Chris Cooper's discussions with successful and enlightening guests live and on demand.

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About Chris Cooper
Chris has 25 years of multi-functional business experience, working with global brands to board level as well as supporting and founding several entrepreneurial ventures. Chris and team today elevate business performance by developing engaging leaders and engaged teams that get the important things done for organisations typically in the hospitality, insurance, healthcare, financial, professional services and University sectors. He has hosted the 'Business Elevation Show' on Voice America since 2011, building a massive network of global connections and an audience in over 50 countries. He speaks at events on topics such as 'Engagement Starts With You', his book 'The Power To Get Things Done (Whether You Feel Like It Or Not) published by Penguin Random House USA', and 'Elevate Yourself via On-line radio'. Chris is a fellow and former Regional President of the Professional Speaking Association in the UK.

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