A memorable encounter aged just 13 with the CEO of British Steel was Chris Cooper's Unlock Moment. The moment when he knew there was more for him in life than to follow his father into the steelworks. Often those formative moments that shape our sense of purpose happen early in our lives. Many years later Chris is a leadership strategist, a speaker, a broadcaster and an author, helping others to elevate themselves in a culture where people love the work they do.

Host of The Business Elevation Show on Voice America, Chris's show was the most accessed business programme in the world and he has recorded over 500 hours of interviews. He's the author of "The Power To Get Things Done (Whether You Feel Like It Or Not)" published by Penguin Random House. He's also the founder of The Elevation Collective, an international community bringing together extraordinary individuals for the greater good.

Listen in for the inspiration to find freedom in your own journey, to break away from the path others have set out for you and to choose your own future.

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Chris Cooper: https://chriscooper.co.uk/

Chris Cooper on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisdcooper/

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We think of leadership development and coaching as something for the workplace, right? But what if you could use those same approaches in young people to help them develop their capabilities as a leader right from the time when they're in school?

Well that's what former Pentagon and UN advisor Julie Carrier has been doing for years. She's been featured on NBC, Discovery Channel and MTV, and she's been named Woman of the Decade for girl empowerment by the Women Economic Forum.

And here on The Unlock Moment we dig into the stories from her own life that inspired her to break out from being a shy girl to a girl who walked tall, who speaks in front of audiences of up to 70,000 people and who now serves as an inspiration to millions of young girls across the world.

If you have children who you think could really go somewhere in life, or if you work with young people in school or university, then this is a must-listen episode - as the incredible Julie Carrier lights up The Unlock Moment.

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Julie Carrier: https://girlslead.com/

Leadership Development Institute for Young Women: https://www.leadershipdevelopmentinstituteforyoungwomen.com/

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The Unlock Moment podcast is brought to you by Dr Gary Crotaz, PhD. Downloaded in over 120 countries. Sign up to The Unlock Moment newsletter at https://tinyurl.com/ywhdaazp Find out more at https://garycrotaz.com and https://theunlockmoment.com

Storytelling at its best, the gentle Irish lilt of senior tech leader Feargal Moorhead is compelling as he tells his story from growing up in Ireland to leading roles at Intel and Amazon. He draws connections between the unique culture of County Clare and how it influenced his most recent career pivot from autonomous vehicles to his new venture supporting other leaders to be at their best.

Questions you might ask yourself as you listen:

1. What is it about the environment of the place I grew up in that influences my choices today?

2. Who was the first person other than a family member who inspired me?

3. How do I know when it's time to make a change in my life?

Feargal Moorhead is a seasoned senior leader from world-leading tech firms like Intel and Zoox, the autonomous vehicle division of Amazon. After over thirty years of professional experience space, today Feargal has decided to make a career pivot.

I’m finding it’s becoming much more common for senior executives to reevaluate their priorities and make radical career changes. We’re going to hear about Feargal’s journey, why he’s making the change and of course we’ll hear about the Unlock Moments of remarkable clarity that have shaped his path.

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Feargal Moorhead: https://www.linkedin.com/in/feargal-moorhead-70895643/

Buckley Moorhead: https://buckleymoorhead.com/

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The Unlock Moment podcast is brought to you by Dr Gary Crotaz, PhD. Downloaded in over 120 countries. Sign up to The Unlock Moment newsletter at https://tinyurl.com/ywhdaazp Find out more at https://garycrotaz.com and https://theunlockmoment.com