Pivots & Plot Twists

This is the final episode of our Chapters of Change season, and I'm using it to pull together the thread that's run through the whole season: power, and what we do with the choices we actually have. I started this podcast in 2023 looking for a space to share stories of change and connect with people who'd lived through something similar. But the world has moved faster than any of us expected, and...

This week I'm doing something a little different. I'm showing up angry, and I'm not pretending otherwise. Not raging at individuals or companies, but frustrated by the systems businesses build around the people inside them. Systems that reward speed and presenteeism over quality. Systems that reward hierarchy over humanity. Systems that let people self-protect and avoid hard conversations while ca...

This week's chapter is a solo one, and it starts on a beach in West Cornwall, the place I grew up. Standing there on the 30th anniversary of my dad's passing, I realised something had shifted. Cornwall no longer felt like home. Not because I love it any less, but because my sense of home has moved somewhere else entirely. In this episode I explore what a place makes possible for us, and when it qu...

Emily McGuirk is back on Pivots & Plot Twists, and what a year it's been since she last joined us. This episode picks up her story exactly where change loves to strike, without warning. Emily talks openly about losing funding for a project she was passionate about, an unexpected end to a role she loved, and the gut punch of having a business loan approved to buy a stage school, only for the of...

This is a solo episode, and one I have wanted to share for a while. It is based on a keynote I recently delivered at a people and culture conference, where so much of the conversation was dominated by AI, automation and the pace of change. And I wanted to offer something different. A pause. A provocation. And a reminder of what actually makes leadership work. Because in a world that is speeding up...

Sometimes the people who know us best are the ones who end up on the podcast. Today I am joined by someone who has been in my professional and personal life for over a decade, and honestly, getting her in front of a microphone has taken far too long. Hayley Kyle is the founder of The HAPi PT, a women's health and fitness coach who left a stellar career in hospitality tech to do something she had a...

Tamsyn Allington reflects on her personal and professional chapters, emphasizing how change, pivots, and plot twists shape our careers and lives. She shares her journey through grief, burnout, and rebuilding, highlighting the importance of learning from unexpected turns and embracing each chapter as part of a larger story. Takeaways Chapters in a career represent deliberate turns and unexpected pl...

In this final episode of the season, I invite you into a moment of stillness. Pivots and Plot Twists has always been about connection, reflection, and the messiness of being human. And now, it's time for a pause. I explore what happens when we stop, breathe, and listen—not to fill the silence, but to honor it. I share my personal reflections on creating the podcast, the power of meaningful convers...

In this episode of Pivots and Plot Twists, I sit down with Verity Slater—employment law partner, B Corp advocate, and champion of ethical HR. Together, we unpack how the world of work is shifting—from outdated processes to purpose-driven people practices. Verity shares her legal journey, her passion for progressive workplace culture, and why we must stop underestimating the emotional toll on HR pr...

In this episode of Pivots and Plot Twists, I’m joined by Kelly Vikings—energetics growth strategist, business mentor, and living proof that your rock bottom can become your launchpad. Kelly shares her deeply personal journey through bankruptcy, emotional struggles, and adversity—and how she emerged not just stronger, but more aligned than ever. Through the power of energetics, intuitive mastery, a...

In this episode of Pivots and Plot Twists, I sit down with Lisa Monger, founder of Rebel Health, to explore what it really takes to reclaim your wellbeing—on your terms. Lisa is a health transformation coach helping high-achieving individuals move from burnout to balance. We talk about the impact of workplace culture on our health, the difference between empathy and compassion, and why listening t...

In this solo episode of Pivots and Plot Twists, I explore the power of gratitude—not as a fluffy feel-good concept, but as a real, grounded tool for emotional resilience and connection in hard times. Gratitude isn’t about pretending things are okay when they’re not. It’s about finding something—no matter how small—to hold onto when the world feels heavy. It’s about remembering that even the smalle...

In this episode of Pivots and Plot Twists, I’m joined by Celia Pronto—a powerhouse in digital transformation, an experienced non-executive director, and a deeply connected holistic mentor. Celia shares how her spiritual journey unfolded unexpectedly during the pandemic and how she’s since woven energy healing, meditation, and gratitude into her everyday life - without stepping away from her high-l...

In this powerful episode, I’m joined by Olajide, Co-founder of SiSU—a people experience agency on a mission to create better, more inclusive workplace cultures. From his beginnings as a part-time TGI Fridays employee to leading culture-shifting work across the hospitality sector and beyond, Olajide brings a deep understanding of what it really means to centre equity, inclusion, and wellbeing at wo...

In this solo episode, I’m diving into a topic that comes up all the time in coaching sessions and conversations with clients: purpose. We’ve been fed this idea that purpose is some huge, life-altering thing—you either find it or you don’t. But I believe purpose isn’t a unicorn. It’s not rare, mystical, or reserved for a chosen few. And you’re not behind if you haven’t had some lightning bolt momen...

In this episode, we sit down with Alice Matthews, a transformational coach specialising in EFT . Alice shares her personal journey from struggling in school to embracing affirmations at a young age and ultimately finding her voice. She opens up about the moment she realized the stress of her business was holding her back and how coaching helped her pivot towards a path of fulfillment. From fearing...

In this inspiring episode, we sit down with brand strategist and designer Kayleigh Lloyd to dive into her journey of breaking free from the corporate world and building her own creative business. Kayleigh shares how she discovered her passion for branding, why she loves working with women, and how embracing her unique strengths has helped her stand out in the industry. We talk about the power of c...

Welcome to Season 5 of Pivots and Plot Twists. This season's theme is Elegant Rebellion. On this episode I talk you through a part of my story and how I have embraced change. We explore: Change isn't linear Sharing my own story Changing your mind Getting unstuck Please like, subscribe, share and review our podcast - it means the world to us! Connect with Tamsyn Book a free consultion call: https:/...

Welcome to Season 5 of Pivots and Plot Twists. This season's theme is Elegant Rebellion. This episode is all about learning how to operate at your 10! We explore: Unleashing your superpowers Opearting at a 10 2 practical tasks to help you. Please like, subscribe, share and review our podcast - it means the world to us! Connect with Tamsyn Book a free consultion call: https://hello.dubsado.com:443/...

Welcome to Season 5 of Pivots and Plot Twists. This season's theme is Elegant Rebellion. This episode is packed full of tips to regulate your nervous system! We explore: Practical tips The Power of your inner compass De-stressing at your desk Please like, subscribe, share and review our podcast - it means the world to us! Connect with Tamsyn Book a free consultion call: https://hello.dubsado.com:4...

Welcome to Season 5 of Pivots and Plot Twists. This season's theme is Elegant Rebellion. This episode is all about knowing your cheese from your crackers. Understanding your true self and your leadership style. Are you the BIG CHEESE? or the MINI CHEDDAR? We explore: Knowing your cheese from your crackers Uncovering your true self What is your leadership style Not shrinking to fit Please like, sub...

Welcome to Season 5 of Pivots and Plot Twists. This season's theme is Elegant Rebellion. In this short episode, I'm discussing what this means for me and what it could mean for you. I'm passionate about this new evolution of my work and I am on a mission to help you operate in your best space and make your work, work for you. We explore: How to show up as the best version of yourself What is Elega...

Welcome to Season 4 of Pivots and Plot Twists. This season's theme is SHINING BRIGHT NOT BURNING OUT. This season is dedicated to stories of hope, inspiration and positivity, in service of helping you live well, love your work and take care of yourself brilliantly. In this episode, we dive deep into the art and science of storytelling with Tobin, an expert in narrative and communication. From craf...

Welcome to Season 4 of Pivots and Plot Twists. This season's theme is SHINING BRIGHT NOT BURNING OUT. This season is dedicated to stories of hope, inspiration and positivity, in service of helping you live well, love your work and take care of yourself brilliantly. On this episode, I'm joined by the wonderful Jo Harley. * Jo's Bio: * With a background in hospitality operations, Jo ran employee eng...

Welcome to Season 4 of Pivots and Plot Twists. This season's theme is SHINING BRIGHT NOT BURNING OUT. This season is dedicated to stories of hope, inspiration and positivity, in service of helping you live well, love your work and take care of yourself brilliantly. On this episode, I'm joined by the wonderful Kasia Pietrzak. Kasia's Bio: I am here to support people to RE-DISCOVER, CONNECT WITH &am...