Squiggly Careers: Navigating Success in a Changing World

Squiggly Careers: Navigating Success in a Changing World

Unlock career insights with Sarah Ellis, co-author of The Squiggly Career. Join us for breakfast, a book, and inspiring conversation!

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Date and time

Wed, 21 May 2025 08:30 - 10:30 BST

Location

DIAGEO 1HQ

16 Great Marlborough Street London W1F 7HS United Kingdom

Refund Policy

No Refunds

About this event

The Marketing Academy Foundation, with the generous support of Diageo and our incredible community of Marketing Academy Scholars, invites you to a purposeful morning of insight, inspiration, and impact.

We’re thrilled to welcome Sarah Ellis – co-founder of Amazing If and co-author of two Sunday Times bestsellers: The Squiggly Career and You Coach You. Her TEDx talk “The Best Career Path Isn't Always a Straight Line” has been viewed nearly 2 million times, and her hit podcast, Squiggly Careers, has reached more than 4 million downloads.

Sarah knows a thing or two about non-linear journeys – and she’s on a mission to help people thrive at every twist and turn.

What to expect

A relaxed and energising morning designed for leaders who care about growth, purpose, and doing business that matters.

When: Wednesday 21st May, 08:30am–10:30am (*the talk will take place from 9:30am to 10:30am*)

Where: Diageo 1HQ, 16 Great Marlborough Street, London W1F 7HS.

What’s included: Breakfast, a book, big ideas.

The Line-Up

Sarah Ellis

Sarah will share practical, actionable strategies to help you navigate squiggly career paths, empower others, and adapt to the fast-changing world of work — without burning out or selling out.

Panel Discussion

Sarah will be joined by three standout leaders for a candid panel exploring their own squiggly journeys:

Sarah Kilmartin – Head of Brand & Growth Marketing, Hotel Chocolat

James Whatley – Strategy Lead, The LEGO Group

Chloe Davies – Founder & CEO, It Takes A Village Collective

Expect honest reflections, bold thinking, and no career clichés.

Book signing & networking

Grab your copy, get it signed, and make meaningful connections.

Why it matters

All proceeds support The Marketing Academy Foundation’s mission to help young people from disadvantaged backgrounds access careers in marketing.

And a big thank you in advance for your support.

Tickets are limited. Book now — and bring someone who should be in the room.

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Someone from a privileged background is 2 times more likely to work in the creative industries than someone from an under privileged background. We enable career starts in the marketing industries for young adults from tough backgrounds.

We do this by running free to access workshops, honing young people's job hunting skills, and by securing salaried apprenticeships. We can't do this with out your generous help.

Every ticket sale and every donation helps us help young people get the opportunities their talent deserves. And you're helping to open doors and level up our industry.

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