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A World of Health, Wealth and Happiness is Just Up Ahead with Peter Cohen

Published

5 years ago

October 20, 2020

Looking for more direction in your life? The solution is simple. Pete Cohen’s Mi365 coaching will enable individuals to enjoy a renewed sense of confidence, have clarity in their lives and even alleviate unnecessary stress.

Pete Cohen is a trained business coach, a recognized authority on personal and professional development, leadership development, motivation, health and well-being. He was the former resident Life Coach on ITV’s GMTV for 12 years and is one of the world’s most sought-after motivational speakers. He is also a best-selling author of 19 published books including Shut the Duck Up, Habit Busting, Fear Busting, Life DIY and Sort Your Life Out and his most recent publication, Inspirators – Leading The Way In Leadership and he is obsessed with taking people from where they are now to where they want to be!

At an early age he realized that his life’s mission would be to educate, and entertain, but he didn’t exactly know what that looked like. His first attempt, in discovering his purpose in life, was on a stage in his local community where he explored acting. Feeling most alive and empowered underneath the lights, Cohen believed this was his calling. However, being severely dyslexic it was extremely difficult for him to learn his lines and he was eventually fired partway through a rehearsal. Cohen left school with no qualifications and very little direction.

Moving in a new direction, that satisfied Cohen’s passion and interest for fitness, he began teaching classes at a local gym where he once again was able to take the stage but this time to lead and enlighten others. His lucky break happened when a member of the gym noticed his ability to make classes about so much more than exercise. As Cohen also was incorporating positive mindset strategies during class instruction it was clear to see that he had a truly unique gift, and he was formally invited to speak at the class participant’s organization. It was at this moment that Cohen had a clear picture of his purpose in life, and in career, that encapsulated his fascination of speaking, coaching and sports psychology, and as they say…the journey began!

Cohen’s newest endeavour, Mi365 business and life coaching, is one where he strives to leave an imprint on his audiences and his delivery is memorable, relevant, thought provoking and invigorating. He prides himself on creating buzz in his coaching and seeks to bring out the urge for his audience to rush out and take positive action. Cohen works with his clients to customize a program that works perfectly for any event agenda. He has coached business leaders, executives, corporate teams and sporting stars around the world to achieve their best and he excels at getting the audiences to think outside the box.

Cohen has a magical talent of helping individuals who feel stuck and alone in their situation and is able to present them with an entirely new mindset filled with comfort and hope where they once again believe in themselves and can clearly see the route to health, wealth and happiness. His theory of “what you put in to it is what you get out of it” is embedded into his messages and he is able to offer individuals the tools they need, to go at the speed of their choice, and all in a way that accelerates personal and professional growth in the most positive way possible.

Here’s what one client had to say about Pete Cohen’s coaching style that captures his style and methods perfectly!

“It was for the first time in a while that IDUG EMEA conference booked a motivational speaker for the keynote. With Pete setting the conference atmosphere on such a great, positive and energetic level, I hope booking a motivational speaker might turn to a regular activity. Pete’s speech set the level of conference atmosphere to a highly energetic and positive level. Attendees were quoting his “Shut the duck up!” for the entire week. You could feel the need to change things for the better all around, and people actually willing to take steps and act upon it. It was a great start of the conference.” – Mirna Kos, EMEA 2013 Conference Chair, IDUG

As Pete Cohen continues to take the stage, his energy, thoughtful discussions, humour and ability to stimulate action among his audiences will only continue to enforce that he is a true, one-of-a-kind, inspirational leader in the industry.

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Confronting Propaganda: Street Smart Documents Honest Reactions to Gaza Indoctrination Footage

Published

2 days ago

November 6, 2025

Michelle Langton

Photo Courtesy of: Street Smart

Byline: Michelle Langton

In a recent project, the Street Smart team gathered 20 strangers and presented them with propaganda footage from Gaza that has circulated widely online but remains largely unfamiliar to many audiences. The aim wasn’t to provoke outrage or test media literacy in a classroom setting. It was to capture raw, unfiltered emotional reactions to material that reveals how narratives are formed at the source. The resulting video offers a candid look at how people process shocking content and how their perceptions shift when they see what is rarely shown on mainstream platforms.

The Structure of the Experiment

The format was simple. Participants were seated and shown a series of clips from Gaza, including children’s programming and broadcasts containing intense ideological messaging. No background information was provided, and viewers were not instructed on how to interpret what they were seeing. After watching, they were asked for immediate reactions.

The footage elicited a wide range of emotions. Some viewers were stunned by the content, admitting they had never seen anything like it before. Others expressed disbelief, questioning why this kind of material isn’t more widely discussed. A few were visibly shaken, saying the experience fundamentally altered their understanding of the situation.

By presenting the footage without narration or added commentary, Street Smart allowed participants’ genuine responses to emerge. The experiment revealed how propaganda can affect an entire generation. It can shock, unsettle, and force people to reconsider their assumptions.

Why This Project Matters

Sage Fox and Dorani aligned the purpose of this experiment with Street Smart’s broader mission of challenging prevailing narratives and encouraging critical thought among younger audiences. In an environment where footage spreads rapidly across digital platforms, propaganda can shape public opinion long before context catches up.

By showing the Gaza Indoctrination footage in a controlled setting and recording uncoached responses, the team aimed to expose the emotional and cognitive impact of this type of content.

“The first reaction is often the most revealing, because it shows how powerful images can be without context.”

The Range of Reactions

While each participant brought their own perspective, several themes emerged. Some expressed sympathy with the imagery itself, saying it was emotionally powerful.

One participant said, “It makes me question what I see online every day. How much of it is shaped this way?”

Their comments highlight how propaganda resonates differently depending on prior knowledge and exposure. Many viewers have simply never encountered such footage directly.

Street Smart’s Approach

This project continues a pattern established by Sage Fox & Dorani’s earlier videos. Rather than relying on experts or lengthy analysis, Street Smart focuses on real people and their honest reactions. The approach is simple but effective. Present potent material, listen to what people say, and share those moments with a wider audience.

The Gaza Indoctrination footage experiment fits this model. It doesn’t attempt to draw final conclusions or offer political commentary. Instead, it documents how people respond when they’re exposed to narratives that are usually filtered through intermediaries.

Implications for Media Literacy

Beyond its viral potential, the video raises broader questions about how people interact with powerful imagery online. Propaganda operates on emotional reflexes. As this experiment shows, those reflexes are often unexamined until they’re brought to the surface.

Sage Fox & Dorani hope that projects like this push audiences to think more critically about what they see and share.

“The purpose is not to tell people what to believe. It is to remind them that every image comes from somewhere, and that source matters,” they said.

Next Steps for Street Smart

As Street Smart’s platform grows, Sage Fox & Dorani plan to conduct similar experiments in different contexts. They intend to use their direct, street-level approach to highlight how people react when presented with challenging material.

The Gaza footage project is one piece of a larger mission. The team uses simple methods to shed light on complex issues. By focusing on authentic reactions, they continue to build a unique space in online media that blends cultural investigation with raw human response.

A Window into Unfiltered Thought

“We showed 20 strangers real propaganda footage from Gaza — and filmed their unfiltered reactions” is not a dramatic exposé or academic study. It is a clear, unmediated record of how individuals respond when confronted with material designed to persuade. In that restraint lies its strength.

By documenting these moments, Street Smart shows how awareness can begin with a pause. A brief space between seeing and believing.