Pivot Points podcast: The art of excelling in a "squiggly career" with The Marketing Society’s CEO, Sophie Devonshire

Episode nine

The art of excelling in a "squiggly career" with The Marketing Society’s CEO, Sophie Devonshire

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 & 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.

"We need to understand, as individuals and as leaders, how we work at our best in order to set things up, to make success better and to make sure people love their work."

Sophie Devonshire

CEO, The Marketing Society

Key takeaways from this episode:

Navigating a "squiggly" career path from FMCG giants and agency work to international roles.
The power of pace-setting and agility in modern business leadership.
Balancing speed and responsibility in growth.
Building high-performing, complementary teams that can execute at pace.
Finding passion and purpose in your work.

To tune in, head here:

“You can't just scream if you want to go faster. Some people are still doing it, but it isn't as effective to have command and control. You need to trust and inspire. Don't just tell people what to do. You need to storytell.”

Sophie Devonshire

CEO, The Marketing Society