The fastest route to leadership isn’t ambition… it’s energy? And this episode has tons of it…

In this episode of Who’s Elvis Around Here, I’m joined by Azita Martin, Vice President at NVIDIA and one of the sharpest, most human leaders working at the cutting edge of AI today.

We talk about:

• Why loving what you do is the quickest path to becoming great
• How NVIDIA keeps speed, agility, and excellence at scale
• Why leaders don’t need all the answers — but do need a vision
• And what happens when the mission becomes the boss

This is a conversation about curiosity, courage, learning fast, and building cultures where brilliant people want to play.

If you care about leadership, talent, and creating organisations that actually move — this one’s for you.

What if the best innovations don’t feel clever… they feel inevitable?

In this episode of Who’s Elvis Round Here, Chris sits down with the legendary Mike Pell - inventor of the font menu, co-creator of PDF, and now global lead of the Microsoft Garage.

We dive into:
• Why real innovation is never incremental
• How irritation, emotion, and curiosity spark breakthroughs
• Why leaders have to let go of what made them successful
• And how human ingenuity is far more powerful than any process

This is a conversation about seeing what others don’t, creating the conditions for genius, and why the best ideas make everyone say: “How could it ever have been any other way?”

If you care about culture, creativity, and unlocking extraordinary people — you’re in the right place.

In this episode of Who’s Elvis Around Here?, Chris Baréz-Brown sits down with the unstoppable, endlessly energetic Molly Fletcher - former sports agent turned top keynote speaker and author of Dynamic Drive.

Molly’s coached elite performers, negotiated massive deals, built a career on curiosity and service, and now helps leaders bring out the absolute best in their people. And wow… her stories fizz with wisdom.

Together, Chris and Molly dive into:
• How to create clarity, accountability and permission that unlock extraordinary performance
• Why the best leaders “serve the heart, not the talent”
• The truth about energy — what fuels us, what drains us, and how to choose the good stuff daily
• Molly’s wild journey from tennis coach to premier sports agent (including the legendary nine-year free-rent story)
• How optimism, purpose and legacy shape how we show up every single day

If you love conversations packed with energy, humanity and practical brilliance, this one will light you up.

From Coca-Cola to SC Johnson to Chobani, Pavi has spent his life helping organisations see the world differently. In this weeks episode, he and Chris dive into the magic that happens when leaders stay open, curious and genuinely connected to the humans they serve.

In this episode you’ll discover:
- The story that reshaped Pavi’s entire approach to insight and leadership
- Why “it’s okay” can sometimes be the most powerful feedback you’ll ever receive
- How curiosity acts as the ultimate performance unlock
- The shift from delivering answers… to driving action
- Why people need to experience insights, not just read them
- How the next generation (yes, Gen Z and Gen Alpha) are giving us all hope
- The power of challenging routines, assumptions and “we’ve always done it like this” thinking

Pavi also shares the brilliant concept of “the power of AND” - the mindset that helps leaders evolve, innovate and avoid the trap of relying on past success.

If you’re a leader who wants to spark fresh energy, unlock your team’s brilliance, and stay deeply human in a world speeding ahead… this one is for you.

Watch now and get curious again.
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Brilliant ideas rarely arrive fully formed — they emerge from courage, curiosity and the beautifully human chaos of making something that matters.

In this soulful, surprising episode, art producer, artist and documentary maker Fiamma Montagu joins Chris Baréz-Brown to explore how meaningful creative work really happens. From orchestrating the monumental Tower of London poppy installation to chasing mammoths in Siberia and dreaming up modern pilgrimages, Fiamma shares stories that reveal the power of belief, values and human connection in bringing extraordinary projects to life.
It’s a conversation alive with imagination, honesty and proper emotional depth - the kind that reminds us why authenticity still cuts through more than anything else.

In this episode, you’ll discover:
- How a clear intention and shared belief can mobilise thousands of people behind an idea that initially feels impossible.
- Why authenticity and emotional sincerity matter more than slick strategy when you’re trying to move people.
- How co-creation, community and simple acts of unity can spark collective momentum in divided times.
- Fiamma’s reflections on art, humanity and why we must protect the depth of human experience in an increasingly transactional world.
- The surprising truth that commercial success and soulful intention can sit beautifully side by side when the heart leads first.

If you’re craving inspiration, creative courage and a reminder of what people can achieve when they truly believe in a purpose, this episode will stay with you long after it ends.

What if the secret to brilliant business wasn’t working harder… but getting way more mischievous?

In this playful, thought-provoking episode, creative maverick David Pearl joins Chris Baréz-Brown to explore how serious fun, curiosity and a bit of well-aimed troublemaking can transform the way we lead, meet and work together. From hacking feedback culture at Intel with a secret “change game” to rethinking PowerPoint, meetings and the role of ego, this is a conversation that will have you looking at work (and life) with much fresher eyes.

It’s rich with stories, laughter and proper human wisdom – all grounded in David’s world of music, theatre and Street Wisdom, where the streets themselves become your teacher.

In this episode, you’ll discover:
- How “serious fun” can unlock performance in even the most technical, corporate environments.
- A mischievous game that radically improved feedback and trust between leaders and their teams.
- Why so many meetings (and slide decks) drain our energy – and simple tweaks that bring them back to life.
- The power of saying “I don’t know” and why real genius starts with curiosity, not certainty.
- Why music gives David hope – and what it can teach us about connection, rhythm and moving together

If you’re ready to bring more play, curiosity and humanity into the way you lead and work, this one will tune you up beautifully.

What happens when your job is literally to bring more heart into the world of work?

In this uplifting episode, Chris sits down with Claude Silver - the legendary Chief Heart Officer at VaynerX - to explore what it really takes to create workplaces where humans actually flourish.

Claude shares the wild, beautiful story that changed her life on a 93-day wilderness course, how she learned to rewrite the soundtrack in her own head, and why emotional intelligence—not spreadsheets—became her true superpower.

They dive into the power of saying yes, how to spot the lies your inner critic keeps whispering, and why supporting people with empathy unlocks levels of creativity and courage most businesses never touch.

In this episode, you’ll discover:
• How to catch negative self-talk in the moment and change it
• Why saying “yes” can transform someone’s entire trajectory
• What emotional intelligence looks like in real, everyday leadership
• The simple practice that reprograms your inner narrative
• Why psychological safety is rocket fuel for creativity
• How becoming “your own CEO” starts with one small mindset shift
• What Claude’s kids have taught her about bravery, joy and hope

If you want more heart, more humanity, and a whole lot more possibility at work… this conversation is pure gold. ⚡️

What happens when a leader decides to just do it… and actually means it?

In this energising episode, Simon Daglish (ITV legend and all-round positive force of nature) lifts the lid on personal agency, embracing failure, and why culture is the invisible thread that holds everything together.

It’s a conversation packed with honesty, humour and proper human wisdom - from turning challenges into opportunities to making positivity infectious in every room you walk into.

In this episode, you’ll discover:
- Why the difference between success and failure is simply doing
- How to turn failure into your greatest teacher
- The secret role culture plays in every successful team
- How positivity spreads (and why leaders must model it)
- Why challenges often hide your biggest opportunities
- What “just do it” really looks like in the real world
- How to take charge of your own destiny at work and in life

If you want to lead with more courage, more action and a lot more joy… this one’s a belter. ⚡️