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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 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 their company, their people, their shareholders and for society. 

  1. 4d ago

    The Neuroscience of Leadership, Purpose & Identity with Chairman of Neuro-Insight, John Zweig - Episode 47

    We talk often about the mentors that change your career. This week, we have the pleasure of speaking to one closely entwined with Dave’s journey - John Zweig. Many of Dave’s tenets in leadership can be traced back to John, whose own journey is laden with huge roles, like those at Procter & Gamble, and WPP. The perspective that this offers him is utterly unique - John’s path equips him with a powerful critique of ‘modern conglomerate synergy’... and the solution to it. Join us for a riveting conversation in which John talks through the difference between good product and good identity, how to decode what truly motivates you, and whether the best pivots in your life are rational, or emotional… You will learn: How shared mission outperforms shared metrics when it comes to collaboration and cultureWhy 80% of decision-making is emotional and unconscious – and what that means for leaders and brandsThe difference between good products and a true identity that emanates from the inside outHow neuromarketing tools like Neuro Insight reveal what really sticks in long-term memory🔑 Key Themes Shared Mission in Big OrganisationsBecoming an Inside-Out Driver of Brand and LeadershipUnconscious Motivation and NeuromarketingHow Leadership Styles Impact CultureCreativity & NeuroplasticityJohn Zweig https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-zweig-9394b236/ Neuro-Insight https://www.linkedin.com/company/neuro-insight/ Connect with Dave Allen: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daveallenbrandpie/ Learn more about Brandpie: https://www.brandpie.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/brandpie/

    The Neuroscience of Leadership, Purpose & Identity with Chairman of Neuro-Insight, John Zweig - Episode 47

  2. Aug 20

    The Unmeasurable Metric: Leading Through a Regeneration with The Lost Gardens of Heligan’s CEO, David Harland - Episode 46

    The Lost Gardens of Heligan are beloved by so many, from those who visit to the staff who uphold it. So what happens when a new CEO swoops in to enact change on a place steeped in such history? David Harland’s background includes stepping into the CEO role at Eden, working alongside the indomitable Sir Tim Smit. He’s no stranger to the art of bringing together a sound financial background with ambitious, purpose-driven scaling. So, if you’re looking to root your next growth phase in unshakeable principles, or balancing fiscal realities against a visionary mission, David’s story is proof that your most valuable metric might be one that you can’t measure on a P&L… You will learn: How David pivoted from finance and “jobs for life” into leading place-based organisations like the Eden Project and The Lost Gardens of HeliganWhat it really takes to turn around a much-loved, but financially fragile institution without breaking the trust of staff and visitorsWhy reframing Eden as a replicable business plan unlocked global opportunitiesHow mentoring, apprenticeships and programmes like A Band of Brothers shape David’s approach to leadership and social impact🔑 Key Themes Purpose-Led Leadership and AuthenticityTurnaround, Control and Rebuilding TrustMentorship and OpportunityThe Value of Social ImpactThe Power of PlaceDavid Harland https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-harland-865a9a10/ The Lost Gardens of Heligan https://www.heligan.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-lost-gardens-of-heligan/ Connect with Dave Allen: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daveallenbrandpie/ Learn more about Brandpie: https://www.brandpie.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/brandpie/

    The Unmeasurable Metric: Leading Through a Regeneration with The Lost Gardens of Heligan’s CEO, David Harland - Episode 46

  3. Aug 6

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

    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 careerWhy she chose to delay launching a bold new vision for Alexandra Palace – and the steps she took to get the organisation truly readyHow to create a “golden thread” from purpose and vision through to team goalsHow to galvanise an organisation around shared values and exceptional experiencesWhat modern, empathetic leadership looks like when you’re stewarding a cultural “forever asset”🔑 Key Themes Turning Setbacks into Pivotal MomentsLeadership Built from the Bottom UpDesigning and Delaying Vision with IntentGalvanising a Complex, Lean OrganisationBuilding a ‘Forever Asset’ in a Changing WorldEmma 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/

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

  4. Jul 23

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

    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 strategyWhat an ‘AI Readiness Audit’ looks like in practice, and the hidden gaps it tends to revealHow CEOs and executives can start using AI in their own lives and work to model healthy, responsible adoptionPractical ways to use AI to become a more thoughtful, creative and effective human🔑 Key Themes Career pivots and purposeful risk-takingCulture, integration and the power of peopleAI readiness, leadership and organisational cultureBeing more human in an AI-driven worldMatt 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/

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

  5. Jul 9

    The Selfless Path to Getting What You Want with Co-Founder of Acertitude, Kevin O'Neill - Episode 43

    Walking into something you don’t understand is not a punishment. It’s a gift. One of Kevin O’Neill’s formative roles was an epiphany… That everything you know for certain, can actually be false. With a long and remarkable career in Executive Search, Kevin’s dedication to unlocking the full potential of today's leading organisations is unparalleled. This is despite - in his words - missing life’s instruction manual. But what he writes in his own manual is worth its weight in gold. Join us in conversation with the Co-Founder of Acertitude, as we discover the shortest route to getting what you want, the 3 killer questions that everyone should ask themselves, and why you’re at your best when you get out of the way… You will learn: Kevin O’Neill’s trajectory from salesman to Co‑FounderThe three killer questions – and how to use them as a practical framework for your own leadership choicesWhy you often do your best work when you don’t know what you’re doingHow values, generosity, and long-term relationships can quietly compound into a sustainable, values-led businessHow AI is reshaping executive search and why human ‘leadership alchemy’ remains a critical advantage🔑 Key Themes Pivotal Career ReinventionsDecision-Making FrameworksRelationships, Generosity, and Long-Term TrustLeadership in an Age of AI and Unfinished Business🔗 Connect with us Kevin O'Neill https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevinroneill/ Acertitude https://www.acertitude.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/acertitude/ Connect with Dave Allen: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daveallenbrandpie/ Learn more about Brandpie: https://www.brandpie.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/brandpie/

    The Selfless Path to Getting What You Want with Co-Founder of Acertitude, Kevin O'Neill - Episode 43

  6. Jun 25

    Path to the Big Leagues: How Relationships Built a Dream with Founder & Managing Partner of 1440 Sports, Ricky Paugh - Episode 42

    Sport runs deep in Ricky Paugh’s blood. Beyond his time as a baseball player, he’s the Founder of 1440 Sports, and an entrepreneur whose values are driven by the psychology of team sports. Selfless relationships, measured emotion, and the power of a great coach. All of these qualities make a great athlete.  They also forged Ricky’s incredible career, which now see him as an essential part of some of the world’s biggest sports, from Formula 1 and NASCAR, to the PGA Tour and the European Tour. Ricky’s journey is proof that - with relentless ambition and a deep, genuine interest in human capital - you can fashion yourself a business that serves your dreams. You will learn: How Ricky translated the discipline and pressure of minor league sport into resilience as a founderWhy a small “inner sanctum” of long-term relationships can underpin an entire businessThe pivotal role that coaches and mentors play in accelerating careersWhat it really feels like to bet on yourself🔑 Key Themes Relationships as a Core Business AssetThe Cumulative Power of Coaches and MentorsTranslating Athletic Mindset into Business ResilienceRisk, Control and B2B StrategyEntrepreneurship and ‘Making Your Own Luck’🔗 Connect with us Ricky Paugh https://www.linkedin.com/in/rickypaugh/ 1440 Sports https://1440sports.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/1440-sports/ Connect with Dave Allen: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daveallenbrandpie/ Learn more about Brandpie: https://www.brandpie.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/brandpie/

    Path to the Big Leagues: How Relationships Built a Dream with Founder & Managing Partner of 1440 Sports, Ricky Paugh - Episode 42

  7. Jun 11

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

    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 mindsetWhy the “permission” we receive from mentors, and leaders can be the difference that unlocks our full potentialPractical ways to “work hardest on your worst days” and turn emotional lows into your strongest performancesHow swimming in multiple “lanes” of life can strengthen your confidence, resilience, and leadershipWhat 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 TermsTranslating an Elite Athlete’s Mindset into Leadership and BusinessThe Power of Multiple “Lanes” in LifeGiving Back and Building Something Bigger Than Yourself🔗 Connect with us 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/

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

  8. May 29

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

    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 countryHow serving eight prime ministers across 25 years changed Catherine’s view of leadership, responsibility and valuesWhy pivotal ethical moments pushed her to redefine what integrity looks like in her careerHow leaving the Cabinet Office led Catherine to create the National Strategy Project as the most meaningful work of her life so far🔗 Connect with us 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/

    Creating the Long-Term Antidote to Short-Term Politics with Co-Founder of The National Strategy Project, Catherine Day - Episode 40
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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 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 their company, their people, their shareholders and for society. 

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