The future of leadership: AI, connection and uncertainty (Ep. 46)
Thu Dec 18 2025
In this episode, Juliet and Lucy explore three of the biggest forces shaping the future of leadership: AI, human connection and uncertainty. These themes sit at the centre of how leaders will need to think, work and support their teams in the years ahead.
Drawing on their own experiences, conversations with clients and emerging research, they share grounded, practical reflections on how to lead thoughtfully in a world of rapid change.
They explore:
How AI can act as a thinking partnerWays leaders can use AI for writing, planning and problem-solving while staying ethical and intentionalWhy human connection matters more than ever in hybrid and remote teamsThe impact of lost everyday connection at work – and what leaders can do to rebuild trust and belongingHow to lead when the future is uncertain – and why you don’t need to have all the answers
If you want to feel better equipped to lead in a world of emerging AI, shifting ways of working and constant change, this episode is for you.
Episode links
Leading through change (Ep. 11)
Preparing for difficult conversations (Ep. 14)
The art of listening for leaders (Ep. 16)
The power of storytelling in leadership (Ep.17)
How to tell stories that inspire and lead (Ep. 18)
Do the best leaders have all the answers? ('Shift your perspective' series #1) (Ep. 19)
Why speaking up matters - and how to do it well (Ep. 32)
How to show up in vulnerability as a leader (Ep. 35)
Trust, not time in the office, drives performance (Ep. 40)
The hidden reason your strategy isn’t working (Ep.42)
Leading through complexity: Tools for thinking and acting clearly (Ep. 43)
Facilitation: How leaders can unlock the power of the group (Ep. 44)
Coaching: How leaders can unlock the power of the individual (Ep. 45)
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In this episode, Juliet and Lucy explore three of the biggest forces shaping the future of leadership: AI, human connection and uncertainty. These themes sit at the centre of how leaders will need to think, work and support their teams in the years ahead. Drawing on their own experiences, conversations with clients and emerging research, they share grounded, practical reflections on how to lead thoughtfully in a world of rapid change. They explore: How AI can act as a thinking partnerWays leaders can use AI for writing, planning and problem-solving while staying ethical and intentionalWhy human connection matters more than ever in hybrid and remote teamsThe impact of lost everyday connection at work – and what leaders can do to rebuild trust and belongingHow to lead when the future is uncertain – and why you don’t need to have all the answers If you want to feel better equipped to lead in a world of emerging AI, shifting ways of working and constant change, this episode is for you. Episode links Leading through change (Ep. 11) Preparing for difficult conversations (Ep. 14) The art of listening for leaders (Ep. 16) The power of storytelling in leadership (Ep.17) How to tell stories that inspire and lead (Ep. 18) Do the best leaders have all the answers? ('Shift your perspective' series #1) (Ep. 19) Why speaking up matters - and how to do it well (Ep. 32) How to show up in vulnerability as a leader (Ep. 35) Trust, not time in the office, drives performance (Ep. 40) The hidden reason your strategy isn’t working (Ep.42) Leading through complexity: Tools for thinking and acting clearly (Ep. 43) Facilitation: How leaders can unlock the power of the group (Ep. 44) Coaching: How leaders can unlock the power of the individual (Ep. 45) a...