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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 balanc...

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, an...

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.

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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...

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 i...

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 mo...

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 ma...

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 Nordic region is rethinking healthcare, cementing its standing as the gold standard. It's more digital. More connected. Closer to the patient.

Thor Medical is a pivotal player in the story that's being written. They're world leaders in using alpha emitters for cancer therapy. 

In other words, their innovation stands at the forefront of a world in which healthcare systems are under greater pressure than ever.

The traits that see them leading from the front are uniquely Nordic, and joining us this week to share how that shapes business in the region is T...

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The Nordics stand at a defining crossroads. 

Geopolitical instability, energy security concerns, AI driven disruption and intensifying global competition continue to threaten the status quo.

The real question is not whether change is coming - that much is certain - it's how Nordic leaders will shape it. At the forefront of this transformation is a CEO we’ve featured already on Pivot points, ATEA’s Steinar Sønsteby.

He joins Brandpie’s CEO of the EMEA region, Will Bosanko...

What’s at stake if you fail in business?

For some, it's a reputational risk. For others, it's a financial risk. But if Fredrik Ruben’s company fails, millions of disadvantaged families will no longer be able to communicate with their loved ones.

Failure is not an option for Fredrik and Dynavox - commerciality is key, and such an ultimatum might make some leaders try to be heroes. Fredrik is quite the opposite.

Join us as we discover why being the ‘tour guide’ removes a single point of failure, why a CEO’s self-care...

What does it mean to make your own luck?

Dan Vahdat’s persistence planted the seeds in people’s minds that healthcare can change, and that Huma is the business to lead the revolution.

He saw through his vision until it rained, and those seeds became growth - Huma’s $1bn valuation is driven by a bold embrace of calculated serendipity.

Dan challenges the standard CEO playbook, navigating the pivot points of Huma’s journey without all the answers, leaning on his razor-sharp instinct. 

After all, in his eyes, perfect things are made...

Did you know what career you’d be in when you were in 9th grade?

Alan Whitman did. He’s a dreamer who challenges convention. He’ll embark on a mission to make things happen, even when the path can’t be seen.

He spent nearly 8 years at Baker Tilly’s CEO, transforming it into a global advisory powerhouse - and at the heart of that transformation is his radical leadership philosophy.

Whether it’s his approach to candid, uncomfortable feedback, or taking pride in coaching and enabling the next generation, Alan represents the blueprin...

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 throug...

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 really keeps the power on for the long run.

You will learn...

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, but possesses the drive to turn his hand to anything, and...

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.

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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 does the r...

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.

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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 thrive.

Today’s conversation reads like a rulebook on how to build team consensus, lead with purpose, and prepar...

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 organisations. 

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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 be the miracle cure you need - 

We’ll cov...

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 business

Emotional intelligence bleeds through every part of Christian Mazzi’s ethos, so listen close - what follows is the blueprint to crafting a vision that resonates with your teams and your customers alike.

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 a fledgling...

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 you're a leader looking to leap across b...

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 of ‘carefrontation’, and how to...

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:

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 Pivot...

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 shares the pivotal moment...

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…

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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.

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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 between public and private sector life, and the invaluable advic...

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.

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Martin Allen Morales’ career spans industries and companies which most would only dream of working within: Apple, EMI, Disney and Ceviche.

But for dreams to be formed, you need imagination - as CEO of the Institute of Imagination he’s empowering kids to reimagine their future just as he did.

We’re treated to a journey like no other on Pivot Points this week, as Martin takes us from his upbringing in Peru, to launching a Paddington-approved restaurant, to working with the Jonas Brothers, and so much more.

Key takeaways from this episode:

Creativity and professionalism are not always polar opposites - Sarah Walker-Smith shows that they’re two sides of the same coin.

Between musical and acting aspirations, and leadership within huge businesses like Shakespeare Martineau and Ampa, she’s focused on bringing purpose to her teams and empowering them to be their true selves.

Join us on Pivot Points to discover how Sarah overcame impostor syndrome, why you need to go slow to move fast, and her inventive use of a shadow board.

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Rupert Bedell started life as an aspiring engineer, but through roles at Natwest, HSBC, American Express and countless others, he’s morphed into a marketing master.

Now taking on the Managing Director role at Fasthosts, he’s pivoted from transforming titans to nurturing a challenger brand…

Learn to navigate the ever-changing world of performance marketing, discover the secrets to curating culture, and the art of changing industries.

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Over the course of a remarkable 30-year career, David Boynton has led some of the world's most prominent brands, including L'Occitane, Charles Tyrwhitt, and The Body Shop. 

It’s a journey that’s taken him through transformative moments and challenges at every stage, bestowing him with pivotal learnings around leadership, growth, and culture.

Join us this week to discover the ‘crucible moments’ in which David was thrown into the fire, and emerged reforged…

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Sophie Devonshire’s career could be described as ‘squiggly’, but in business she’s a laser-focused CEO with an infallible eye for marketing and team-building.

Drawing on experiences from Coca Cola and Proctor and Gamble, she’s mastered the art of ‘leading with speed’, building purposeful pauses into business, and shaping roles to play into a team’s strengths.

Her leadership now is shaped by countless pivotal moments in her career, so join us as we discover how The Marketing Society’s CEO shaped her entrepreneurial lens.

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Investing in a bankrupt business isn’t usually the most appealing option, but for Andrea Mandel-Mantello, it was a stroke of genius…

The Cesare Ragazzi name was known throughout Italy when Andrea took over. Through a strong rebrand, resilience, and passion for improving people’s lives, Andrea’s brand now brings those values to a staggering 26 countries.

Join us on Pivot Points to discover how Andrea brought a household name back from the brink of bankruptcy.

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Before creating one of the largest gatherings of future makers in the UK, John O’Brien MBE has had an incredible career path, from serving as an army officer to leading major initiatives with the Prince of Wales' charities. 

He's now embarked on an ambitious mission to bring together leaders from across sectors to help build a better Britain. 

Join me as we explore John’s perspective on creating new platforms, purpose and impact, adaptability, transferable skills, and the pivotal moments that have shaped his journey.

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