Who's Elvis Around Here?
Who’s Elvis Around Here? is a punchy, provocative podcast that uncovers the unconventional leadership stories driving real human impact in business.
Hosted by best-selling author and globally renowned speaker Chris Baréz-Brown, the series explores how forward-thinking leaders break from the status quo to ignite potential, spark innovation, and released the innate human genius in their people.
Each weekly episode features intimate conversations with mavericks, disruptors, and cultural-architects — people who’ve dared to lead differently and inspired radical change through creativity, energy, and human connection.
Episodes
26 episodes
AI Won’t Save You, But This Human Skill Might
AI is changing how we work. But if we are going to lead, influence, create, and connect in a more human way, prompts alone will not save us.In this episode, Chris Baréz-Brown is joined by Frankie Kemp to explore the human skills that ma...
From Morecambe to the Pyramids
In this episode of Who’s Elvis Round Here?, Chris Baréz-Brown sits down with long-time friend, creative leader, and Multiply founder Dr. Mark Fowlestone for a rich conversation about creativity, business, humanity, and the energy that ...
Why The Best Teams Always Have Fun
What makes a great team?Why do some workplaces energise us while others drain us?And in a world increasingly shaped by AI, what does it actually mean to be more human at work?In this episode of Who’s Elvis Round Here?, Chris Bar...
The AI mistake no one saw coming
What happens when you introduce AI to “help” your people… and they all go on sick leave?In this episode of Who’s Elvis Around Here?, Chris sits down with leadership expert Joe Hildebrand to explore the human side of AI — and why so many...
Painted Nails. Broken Rules.
What if changing masculinity… started with something as simple as painted nails?In this episode of Who’s Elvis Around Here?, Chris sits down with author, entrepreneur, and rule-breaker Sam Conniff for a surprising, thought-provo...
The Milk Float That Changed My Life.
What if the thing holding you back… is just a story you’ve been telling yourself?In this episode of Who’s Elvis Around Who, Chris sits down with writer and entrepreneur Dan Kieran for a deeply honest, funny, and surprisingly powerful co...
Connection Over Control
In this episode of Who’s Elvis Around Here?, Chris sits down with organisational psychologist Antoinette Raymond for a powerful conversation on what it really takes to lead in today’s world.From redefining leadership as an e...
Low Ego Leadership
In this episode of Who’s Elvis Around Here?, Chris Baréz-Brown sits down with Tom Kay, founder of Finisterre - the pioneering outdoor brand born on the cliffs of Cornwall.From humble beginnings in a flat above a surf shop to a g...
Creativity Thrives Under Restriction
What happens when a top restaurateur sells his own name… and then buys it back for £7,000?In this episode of Who’s Elvis Around Here, Chris sits down with legendary chef and restaurateur Mark Hix to unpack the highs, lows, and lessons f...
We're All Creative
In this episode of Who’s Elvis Around Here?, Chris sits down with theatre producer, writer, and creative change-maker David Micklem to explore what it really takes to unlock human potential in organisations—and why creativity mi...
James Sills: Stop Waiting For Permission
In this episode of the podcast, I’m joined by James Sills — choir leader, speaker and founder of Gather Sing — to explore the power of singing, creativity, and connection.James has spent years bringing people together throu...
Sophie Devonshire: Act With Audacity
In this episode of Who's Elvis Round Here, Chris Baréz-Brown sits down with Sophie Devonshire, CEO of The Marketing Society and author of Superfast: Lead at Speed and Love Work.Sophie shares powerful insig...
Scott Morrison: Dance Like Mandela
What does Nelson Mandela dancing on stage have to do with leadership?Why do most businesses spend their time looking everywhere… except at the donkey?And what if the single most powerful tool in leadership isn’t strategy, struct...
Emma Sayle: Hiring Gladiators, Not Job Descriptions
What does it really take to build a movement - not just a business?In this episode of Who’s Elvis Round Here?, Chris Baréz-Brown sits down with Emma Sayle, founder of Killing Kittens, to talk about leadership, energy, and what happens w...
Helen Tupper: Lobsters, Gremlins, and Squiggly Careers
What if the biggest thing getting in the way of your potential at work isn’t your talent, your role, or your boss — but a little voice in your head?In this episode of Who’s Elvis Round Here?, I’m joined by the brilliant Helen Tupper, co...
Scott Ransome: Courage, Connection & Performance
What if confidence isn’t something you have… but something you train?In this episode of Who’s Elvis Round Here, I’m joined by the brilliant Scott Ransome - coach, trainer, and ex-professional actor who helps people show up powerfully on...
Dolly Waddell: The Mirror Moment
What happens when you really look at yourself — and don’t look away?In this episode of Who’s Elvis Around Here?, Chris Baréz-Brown sits down with leadership consultant and founder of The People Performance Consultancy, Dolly ...
Azita Martin: Loving Your Work Changes Everything
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 sharp...
Mike Pell: Innovation should feel obvious
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 Micr...
Molly Fletcher: Purpose & Performance
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 perform...
Pavi Gupta: Stay Wonderfully Curious
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 th...
Fiamma Montagu: The Power of Belief
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 Mon...
David Pearl: Serious Mischief
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...
Claude Silver: Lead With Heart
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 c...
Simon Daglish: Just F**king Do It!
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 i...
