Welcome to Pivot Points
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.
We’ll share the experiences of business leaders who’ve handled 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.
Latest Episodes
Royal Albert Hall
James Ainscough OBE
CEO
Balancing business and creativity
Baker Tilly International
Francesca Lagerberg
CEO
Adapting to business cultural shifts
Venture Philanthropist
Paul
Donovan
"Me vs we": lessons in leadership
Griffith University
Nick Barter
Professor
Ditching profit for prosperity for long-term value
Relevate Power
Matthew Wenger
CEO
Navigating the clean energy transition
Implement AI
Piers Linney
Co-Founder
Become a "better you" by harnessing AI
Anthropy
John O'Brien MBE
Founder
The Anthropy story: lessons in leadership
CR Labs
Andrea Mandel-Mantello, CEO
Cesare Ragazzi’s revival: how to breathe new life into a brand
The Marketing Society
Sophie Devonshire, CEO
The art of excelling in a "squiggly career"
The Body Shop
David Boynton,
Former CEO
The crucible moments that reforge a leader
Fasthosts
Rupert Bedell,
Managing Director
A masterclass in marketing, brand building and culture
Ampa & Shakespeare Martineau
Sarah Walker-Smith,
CEO
Authenticity at the top
Coming up
Institute of Imagination
Martin Allen Morales,
CEO
Out 1st May
Evidenza
Jon Lombardo,
Co-Founder
Out 15th May
Penta Group
Anna Catalano,
Board Director
Out 29th May
Financial Technology Association
Penny Lee,
President & CEO
Out 12th June
Extreme Networks
Ed Meyercord,
President & CEO
Out 26th June
Swyft Home
Keiran Hewkin,
Co-Founder & CEO
Out 10th July
About the host: Dave Allen, Founder, Brandpie
Over the years Dave has had the privilege of interviewing and working with some great leaders—from FTSE and Fortune 100 CEOs to Prime Ministers and government leaders. Pivot Points exposes the defining moments these leaders face and how they navigate them on their journey to the top.
