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Welcome to Pivot points powered by Brandpie. The podcast that delves deep into the expertise of visionary leaders who’ve successfully taken their business, through a complex pivotal moment to unlock growth.Each episode we"ll share with you how CEOs handle these critical inflection points, from leadership changes, mergers, acquisitions and joint ventures to jumping an ‘S’ Curve or making a category pivot to drive future success. Pivot Points is for C-Suite executives and anyone aspiring to leadership

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42:36

Accidental Career, Purposeful Leader: Lucy Knill’s...

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2026/02/19

Lucy Knill is Anthropy’s newly-branded CEO, but at what point on her journey did she become the great leader that she’s proving to be?It could be nature - evident from her relentless, meticulous mindset throughout her time in the events industry.It could be nurture - from the role models that taught her radical collaboration and the value of the bigger picture.Whatever the balance, if you’re a long-time CEO who might be set in their ways, Lucy’s story might remind you of the skills that’ll see you

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38:39

Building for Years, Not Quarters: How to Balance Slow...

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2026/02/05

Tómas Sigurðsson’s greatness comes from small beginnings. The self-described ‘accidental CEO’ has been measured and methodical. He’s not blinded by chasing quarterly goals - he’s patient. He’s prudent. He builds for the long-term…The skills on display throughout his career often stem from innocuous moments - those same talents combined with invaluable early experience see him lead one of Iceland’s leading geothermal power companies; HS Orka.So join us to explore the moments that taught Tomas what

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37:22

Ripping Up the Playbook to Innovate in Novel...

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2026/01/22

Dr Kyle Grant-Talbot is a self-described: ‘washed up astronaut’. Don’t let his humility fool you, though - his talents and innovations continue to leave their mark among the stars for NASA and SpaceX.Kyle’s intelligence in Engineering Biology was matched by the ambition to tackle an industry which has shocking, high-stakes ripple effects through hospitality and healthcare - industrial laundry.Today’s episode of Pivot Points paints a portrait of pure ambition.The portrait of a leader who’s grounded,

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49:01

2026: The Trends of a Successful Leader - Episode 30

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2026/01/08

What makes a leader in 2026?Modern leadership isn’t shaped by perfect plans, but by pivotal moments, adversity, curiosity, and ultimately by authenticity.We’re stepping back from the individual stories we’ve explored on Pivot Points so far, to explore these deeper themes that emerged across our conversations with some of the world’s most fascinating leaders.Key takeaways from this episode:Leaders adapt when their career path doesn’t go to planHardship forges resilience, so don’t shy away from

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37:23

Transparency at the Top: How Authenticity Creates...

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2025/12/11

Being a good person and being a great leader are not mutually exclusive, and Nigel Branker is perfect proof.His leadership is grounded in empathy. He’s not afraid to shy away from money in order to nurture trust and invest in brand equity.Nigel’s path to becoming Securian Canada’s CEO wasn’t perfectly choreographed, but his values have shone through at every pivotal step.Meet the man who dares to give CEO’s a great name, for whom authenticity and empathy is the greatest USP - the leader who always

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41:00

Flipping the Script: How to Overturn the Recession in...

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2025/11/27

Robyn Scott exemplifies leadership without conventional boundaries. Her formative experiences instilled a sense of global responsibility, a drive she has consistently channeled into impactful initiatives.Robyn is a many-time Co-Founder, and this journey is marked by insights into celebrating unsung leaders and inciting tangible change on a monumental scale.Join us on Pivot Points, as we explore the strategic mindset of a leader who redefines what it means to lead in an unstable world.Key takeaways

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40:20

The Intentional Brilliance of an Accidental CEO with...

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2025/11/13

Carolyn Starrett’s purpose-led career has strategically pivoted from changing how the world connects, to changing how the world lives...She took the reins of Flatiron Health amid a turbulent leadership transition where much of the senior team departed. How do you survive navigating such instability? Her masterful ability to bring teams on a journey.She's an ‘accidental CEO’, whose intentionality has been essential to the resilience and crisis management that’s helped Flatiron Health to

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46:37

Charting the Map for Transformative Leadership with...

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2025/10/30

The path to success is rarely linear, and if anyone can help chart a course to the top, it’s Ordnance Survey’s CEO, Nick Bolton.Nick’s unconventional career path - from software developer to product manager, marketing director and ultimately CEO - highlights the importance of adaptability, continuous learning and seizing unexpected opportunities. In this episode of Pivot Points, Nick and Dave unpick how crisis management, team motivation and a holistic approach to business can transform

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35:16

‘Change Happens at the Speed of Trust’: Reshaping...

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2025/10/16

Kristi Henderson's career is a masterclass in empathy-driven leadership, and the power of starting on the frontline.She began as a bedside nurse in a trauma center. Now, she’s become the CEO of Confluent Health, with the single-handed power to influence the law itself.Kristi’s path is a testament to the idea that true innovation comes from understanding the people you serve, and the best leaders learn first hand…If you’re putting band-aids on your leadership style, then today’s discussion might

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42:52

‘Sink or Swim’: Mastering the Transition from...

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2025/10/02

Christian Mazzi has lived a life of constant motion, learning to "sink or swim" from the very start of his life.He moved countries frequently, bringing a cultural awareness, and an impressive ability to learn & adapt quickly.This superpower is the lynch pin of Christian’s monumental pivot, from the life of a doctor to the high-stakes world of businessEmotional intelligence bleeds through every part of Christian Mazzi’s ethos, so listen close - what follows is the blueprint to crafting

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41:26

The Founder’s Edge: Secrets to Growing Alongside Your...

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2025/09/18

Entrepreneurs are the ones who’ll change the world - so if you can help thousands of entrepreneurs at once, imagine how much change lies in your hands…Dave Parker’s a 5-time Founder with decades of experience in the tech world.From his storied past, he emboldens others with future-focused guidance that’s impossible to ignore.From the #1 reason for startup failure, to the one quality that too many Founders lack, every word from Dave Parker is laced with wisdom - often learned first hand.So if you’re

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37:09

The Art of Reinvention Across Companies and...

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2025/09/04

Duncan Edwards has undergone some of the biggest pivots that anyone - at any level - could ever make.After 30 years thriving in the cutthroat media world, he changed course, changed career, and changed continents in one fell swoop.Duncan found success on both sides of the Atlantic - and thanks to his work strengthening economic ties between the UK and the US, he's been recognised with an OBE.Duncan's journey is a masterclass of reinvention - between countries, and between cultures. So if

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40:18

Saving the World: How Purpose Guides Progress with...

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2025/08/21

Growing up, Wil Boren vowed to save the world - and having devoted his career to leadership in the medical field, he’s as close to a CEO superhero as you’ll ever find. His role as CEO of reproductive services company Nexpring Health is the latest role in a legacy driven by purpose, and underpinned by a remarkable humility.Wil finds joy not in leading others, but by working alongside them, venturing forth together.What you’ll hear today is a masterclass in finding and following your purpose, the art

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26:07

Turning Points: A Pivot Points Special - Episode 20

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2025/08/07

Welcome to a special showcase of Pivot Points, where we’re stepping back and looking deeper at the most powerful episodes from this series so far.These seven voices are intentional, authentic, and battle-tested, and their stories exhibit the most courageous pivots made at the height of their careers - when the stakes were highest.Join us for 7 staggering stories you simply can’t afford to ignore.Key takeaways from this episode:Great leadership inspires others to move with youEmpathy and inclusion

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38:48

The Impeccable Timing Behind Atea’s Rise with CEO,...

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2025/07/24

Steinar Sønsteby has been with Atea for the better part of two decades, but the most pivotal step in his career meant killing his dreams to chase a new purpose…New to the sector, he went on to meet with leaders of Microsoft, IBM and Cisco, cementing the lofty ambitions of tech innovation.Over the course of his career, he’s learned the art of timing the hard way, mustered up the courage to boldly step into the unknown, and rebelled against his greatest mentor - his father.This fascinating episode of

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42:08

From Wall Street to Wireless: Turning Networks into...

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2025/07/10

A young Ed Meyercord grew up in New York City, fascinated by ambitions of Wall Street. But under the surface, he always had the itch to run something of his own…He’s now been at the helm of Extreme Networks for over 15 years, proving that the potent combination of ambition and people-focused growth is a winning combo…The reach of Extreme Networks ranges from the Burj Khalifa to Old Trafford, and from Taylor Swift concerts to Samsung, cementing themselves in a market like no other.Join Ed as he

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44:21

Forging a Path from BP to the Board with Board...

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2025/06/26

Anna Catalano’s journey from oil industry titans to a prolific board career is truly global.Playing a vital role in BP’s rebranding early in her career was proof-enough that Anna is a special talent in business - backed up by an unparalleled ability to build genuine, lasting business relationships.Today we explore how Anna built a career that spans the globe, developed a unique personal narrative, and prepared her move into a board career decades before it even happened…Key takeaways from this

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46:16

Revolutionising the Home Through Bootstrapping...

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2025/06/12

The concept of a sofa in a box is so simple it’s genius - but the real genius lies in how you grow such a business from the ground up.Keiran Hewkin is the CEO & Co-Founder of Swyft, a leader whose success is built upon the ability to embrace failure, break things, and bring a laser-focused vision to life.Join us to explore how Keiran built a brand through bootstrapping, boldness, and brutal simplicity.Key takeaways from this episode:Kieran's journey as proof that curiosity and grit can

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38:35

Lessons from the Frontline of American Politics with...

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2025/05/29

Penny Lee is one of very few people with a front row seat to a presidential election campaign, the Clintons’ humble intelligence, and the Lehman Brothers collapse in 2008.Her journey spans both sides of the public and private sector equation - having extracted herself from politics, she’s now President and CEO of the Financial Technology Association in the U.S. Join us on Pivot Points and go behind the scenes of American politics as we discover the most powerful word in leadership, the culture shock

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50:24

Turning 10 Years at LinkedIn Into Startup Success...

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2025/05/15

From titans of industry, to innovative underdogs, Jon Lombardo has a knack for combining the power of personal relationships with an eye for the future.That’s how he’s made the leap from LinkedIn to the cutting edge of AI marketing, as Co-Founder of Evidenza.Join us as we draw on Jon’s multicultural experiences, learn to avoid being blindsided in business, and find out why we’re all still underhyping AI.Key takeaways from this episode:Paradigm Shifts: Jon’s career has been defined by surfing major

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