463 In Pursuit of Better with Pete Cooper
What does it truly mean to be a better human? How can you pursue better without falling into the perfectionism trap? Business Book Awards 2025 Finalist, Pete Cooper, challenges the myth of perfection and advocates for the ongoing pursuit of better. Discover his three strands of fulfilment, align your behaviours with your core values and explore the importance of diversity, intention and authentic leadership. Whether you’re seeking clarity in your life’s direction or aiming to make a genuine difference in your career, Pete shares powerful, practical strategies to help you grow with purpose. Begin your journey of conscious transformation today. Be in pursuit of better. KEY TAKEAWAY ‘It’s better, not best. Best, for me, implies a limit, whereas better just is quite a filling objective in that we can always be better, and it steers away from that risk of perfectionism.’ BOOK RECOMMENDATIONS* The Better Human Blueprint by Pete Cooper - https://amzn.eu/d/by8wY8D Atlas of the Heart by Brené Brown - https://amzn.eu/d/aecQ8iB Daring Greatly by Brené Brown - https://amzn.eu/d/aPbq8MW PODCASTS The Diary of a CEO with Steven Barlett The High Performance Podcast ABOUT PETE Pete Cooper is a dedicated talent and culture specialist with over a decade of experience in organisational and talent development. Holding an MSc in Occupational Psychology, Pete leverages evidence-based practices to drive meaningful change within organisations. As the chairperson of a sports club, he excels in building high-performance teams and shaping organisational cultures. Pete has developed early career programmes, created career development frameworks and led strategic talent initiatives with a strong focus on diversity and inclusion. His experience spans leading talent and culture transformations and consulting across public, private, and charitable sectors worldwide. In his debut book, The Better Human Blueprint, he offers practical advice on achieving personal and professional fulfilment, guiding readers on a journey of self-discovery and continuous improvement. CONNECT WITH PETE https://www.instagram.com/mybetterhuman/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/petecooper1/ https://mybetterhuman.com/ ABOUT THE HOST - AMY ROWLINSON Amy is a purpose and fulfilment coach, author, podcast strategist, podcaster and mastermind host helping you to improve productivity, engagement and fulfilment in your everyday life and work. Prepare to banish overwhelm, underwhelm and frustration to live with clarity of purpose. BOOK RECOMMENDATION* Shortlisted in The Business Book Awards 2025 (Work and Life category): Focus on Why: Create a Purposeful Way of Life by Amy Rowlinson with George F. Kerr – https://amzn.eu/d/6W02HWu WORK WITH AMY If you’re interested in how purpose can help you and your business, please book a free 30 min call via https://calendly.com/amyrowlinson/call KEEP IN TOUCH WITH AMY Sign up for the weekly Friday Focus - https://www.amyrowlinson.com/subscribe-to-weekly-newsletter CONNECT WITH AMY https://linktr.ee/AmyRowlinson HOSTED BY: Amy Rowlinson DISCLAIMER The views, thoughts and opinions expressed in this podcast belong solely to the host and guest speakers. Please conduct your own due diligence. *As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.
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