Pivot points powered by Brandpie

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 who want to learn how the emotional levers of change – purpose, brand and culture – are critical to successfully navigating a pivotal moment. Successfully working through a pivotal moment for your business requires great leadership, coupled with clarity of purpose, ambition and strategy. Pivot points will aim to go deep on these topics to help you understand how great leaders excite people to drive change to create and build long term value – for th

Pivot points powered by Brandpie is a business podcast hosted by Brandpie, with 47 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

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  Episode #45

  How Alexandra Palace Makes Plans in Centuries, Not Quarters with CEO Emma Dagnes OBE - Episode 45

  Aug 5, 202644 min

  It’s impossible to doubt Emma Dagnes’s commitment to Alexandra Palace. As CEO of Alexandra Park and Palace Charitable Trust, she oversees a multi-faceted organisation that sees over 5 million people interact with it each year. ‘Ally Pally’ is about more than just the building - with an ice rink, a pub, an events venue, and a huge park to manage, the survival of Alexandra Palace relies on a monumental, united effort from the entire organisation. What follows in today’s episode is a powerful framework for galvanising vast teams around a radical vision, and building something that lasts centuries, not quarters… You will learn: How Emma turned redundancy, rejection and dyslexia into pivotal drivers of her leadership career Why she chose to delay launching a bold new vision for Alexandra Palace – and the steps she took to get the organisation truly ready How to create a “golden thread” from purpose and vision through to team goals How to galvanise an organisation around shared values and exceptional experiences What modern, empathetic leadership looks like when you’re stewarding a cultural “forever asset” Key Themes Turning Setbacks into Pivotal Moments Leadership Built from the Bottom Up Designing and Delaying Vision with Intent Galvanising a Complex, Lean Organisation Building a ‘Forever Asset’ in a Changing World Emma Dagnes OBE https://www.linkedin.com/in/emma-dagnes-obe-1243b823/ Alexandra Palace https://www.alexandrapalace.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/yourallypally/ Connect with Dave Allen: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daveallenbrandpie/ Learn more about Brandpie: https://www.brandpie.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/brandpie/

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  Episode #44

  Apple, Adobe and Beyond: How Matt Strain Became an ‘AI Whisperer’ - Episode 44

  Jul 22, 202649 min

  Forbes has labelled Matt Strain as the ‘AI Whisperer’. But what connects him to the world is not the technology he uses, but the people he keeps closest. Matt is a man of great ambition, always willing to leave comfort in search of something new - his departure from prestigious roles at Apple and Adobe should be proof-enough of that… For leaders trying to find the balance between the safe play and the ambitious one… between embracing technology and prioritising humanity… Matt Strain gives us the roadmap. You will learn: How Matt Strain navigated pivotal career moves from Apple and Adobe to becoming an “AI whisperer” Why culture and relationships often matter more than strategy What an ‘AI Readiness Audit’ looks like in practice, and the hidden gaps it tends to reveal How CEOs and executives can start using AI in their own lives and work to model healthy, responsible adoption Practical ways to use AI to become a more thoughtful, creative and effective human Key Themes Career pivots and purposeful risk-taking Culture, integration and the power of people AI readiness, leadership and organisational culture Being more human in an AI-driven world Matt Strain https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattstrain/ The Prompt https://www.the-prompt.ai/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/thepromptai/ Connect with Dave Allen: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daveallenbrandpie/ Learn more about Brandpie: https://www.brandpie.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/brandpie/

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  Episode #41

  The Olympian’s Mindset: Creating a Winning Team with Gold Medal Winner & President of Swimathon Foundation, Duncan Goodhew MBE - Episode 41

  Jun 10, 202635 min

  On the surface, it took just two lengths of an Olympic swimming pool to change Duncan Goodhew’s life. But as any elite athlete will tell you, success like Duncan’s isn’t about what you do on the day. What counts is the person that you - and those around you - shape yourself to become before you even compete. The parallels between sport and business are easy to draw, and through the Swimathon Foundation - for which he is the President - he’s combined the best of both worlds to make a monumental impact. Join us as Duncan shares the architecture that makes a victorious leader, why your hardest work should come on your worst day, and the mental models that’ll transform the team around you. You will learn: How Duncan used dyslexia, setbacks, and self-doubt as fuel to build a winning mindset Why the “permission” we receive from mentors, and leaders can be the difference that unlocks our full potential Practical ways to “work hardest on your worst days” and turn emotional lows into your strongest performances How swimming in multiple “lanes” of life can strengthen your confidence, resilience, and leadership What it really means to redefine success on your own terms 🔑 Key Themes The Psychology of Winning and Being Given “Permission” Defining Success on Your Own Terms Translating an Elite Athlete’s Mindset into Leadership and Business The Power of Multiple “Lanes” in Life Giving Back and Building Something Bigger Than Yourself Swimathon Foundation https://www.swimathonfoundation.org/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/swimathon-foundation/ Connect with Dave Allen: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daveallenbrandpie/ Learn more about Brandpie: https://www.brandpie.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/brandpie/

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  Episode #40

  Creating the Long-Term Antidote to Short-Term Politics with Co-Founder of The National Strategy Project, Catherine Day - Episode 40

  May 28, 202637 min

  Catherine Day is a guest with a journey unlike any other we’ve explored. After over a quarter of a century at the heart of the UK government, advising 8 Prime Ministers, she’s come to a vital conclusion - there MUST be a better way. Catherine is Co-Founder of the National Strategy Project, a movement born from her lifelong desire to play her part in life. What happens when you follow your values, and commit yourself to doing something selfless, for the good of all people? You create the antidote to the malaise of modern leadership… You will learn: How Catherine Day chose a career in government over a Steven Spielberg film set, and how that decision shaped everything What it felt like to spend a decade in “flummoxed curiosity” inside one of the most complex human systems in the country How serving eight prime ministers across 25 years changed Catherine’s view of leadership, responsibility and values Why pivotal ethical moments pushed her to redefine what integrity looks like in her career How leaving the Cabinet Office led Catherine to create the National Strategy Project as the most meaningful work of her life so far Catherine Day: https://www.linkedin.com/in/catherine-day-9571254/ National Strategy Project: https://www.nationalstrategy.uk/ Connect with Dave Allen: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daveallenbrandpie/ Learn more about Brandpie: https://www.brandpie.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/brandpie/

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  Episode #39

  Nordic Series: Culture and Trust on a Global Stage with CEO of Scatec, Terje Pilskog - Episode 39

  May 13, 202644 min

  We’ve established across the mini-series so far that businesses in the Nordic region have their own, innate perception of how we do business - one which differs from the rest of the world. The question we’re yet to answer is: How does Nordic leadership hold up when it’s applied at a global scale? Scatec is the perfect case study for a Nordic business who refuses to sacrifice its values, or operate in a manner that’s untrue to itself. Even if it results in short term pain, the focus is always on the long game. Terje Pilskog has been in the renewable energy sector for two decades, and CEO of Scatec since 2022. His is an intriguing view on what happens when the beloved business practices of the Nordics coalesce with the chaos of global instability… You will learn: How Nordic leadership traits become real competitive advantages when expanded globally Why Nordic economies are uniquely positioned to shape the global energy transition What Nordic businesses must do to move beyond their home markets How integrity and purpose can anchor company culture across territories Why speed, pragmatism and “good enough” solutions often matter more than perfection 🔑 Key Themes Nordic leadership on a global stage Trust not being mistaken for naivety Integrated execution in renewables Innovation, culture and change makers Balancing long-term purpose with short-term pressures 🔗 Connect with us Will Bosanko https://www.linkedin.com/in/will-bosanko/ Terje Pilskog https://www.linkedin.com/in/terje-pilskog-8406432/ Scatec https://www.scatec.com/en/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/scatec/ Connect with Dave Allen: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daveallenbrandpie/ Learn more about Brandpie: https://www.brandpie.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/brandpie/

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