The Future of Leadership

We explore the future and ask what this means for your leadership. We tackle the big issues, ask 'what if' and 'how might we'. We bring observations of trends and events around the world, talk to leading experts in their field about a topic on the future of leadership, give book recommendations, and offer tangible insights you can put into action right away.

The Future of Leadership is a business podcast hosted by Zoe Routh, with 430 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Zoe Routh hosts The Future of Leadership, a business show with 430 episodes published.

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  418: The Long Game: Time, Meaning, and Living Beautifully in a Finite World

  Jun 14, 202624 minS0

  <p >In this reflective solo episode, Zoë Routh explores one of the biggest questions leaders and humans face: how should we think about time, and what does it mean for how we live and lead?</p> <p >Drawing from her Chrysalis workshops on late-career transitions, Sarah Wilson's book I Eat the Stars, and her own experiences of writing, rebranding, and reconnecting with readers, Zoë invites us into a wider perspective on life, purpose, and mortality.</p> <p >She shares exciting developments in her author world, including the merging of her fiction and leadership work under a new umbrella called The Lo...

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  417 Aging Workforce & Second Acts: Purpose, Identity, and Energy with Mel Kettle

  May 28, 202643 minS0

  <p >Sustainable success strategist and communication expert Mel Kettle joins Zoë Routh to explore the opportunities and challenges of an aging workforce, second-act careers, and designing a meaningful later chapter of life and work.</p> <p >Together they discuss why many experienced leaders no longer want traditional retirement, how identity and purpose evolve beyond job titles, and why creating social connection, flexibility, and energy awareness becomes increasingly important with age. The conversation also tackles workplace misconceptions about older employees, menopause and andropause at work, and how organisations can better support people through major life transitions while retaining valuable experience and w...

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  416 Midlife Identity Shifts: Creating a Meaningful Late-Career Chapter with Dan Gregory

  May 24, 20261h 14mS0

  <p >Leadership strategist and behavioral expert Dan Gregory joins Zoë to explore identity, reinvention, and the challenges of creating a meaningful late-career chapter. Drawing on psychology, systems thinking, and personal transformation, Dan explains why deep change must happen at the identity level before behavior and culture can truly shift.</p> <p >Together they unpack midlife transitions, career reinvention, leadership evolution, and why letting go of old definitions of success is essential for growth. The conversation explores set point theory, bridging identity gaps, designing environments that support transformation, and how leaders can move from achievement-driven careers toward more intentional and meaningful f...

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  415 Moral Courage in Leadership: Lessons from Dag Hammarskjöld with Sara Causey

  May 15, 202653 minS0

  <p >Leadership futurist and author Sara Causey joins Zoë to explore the moral courage and leadership legacy of Dag Hammarskjöld, the second Secretary-General of the United Nations. Drawing from her books Decoding the Unicorn and the forthcoming Simply Dag, Sara unpacks why Hammarskjöld's leadership during the Cold War remains deeply relevant today.</p> <p >The conversation explores ethical leadership in complex systems, quiet diplomacy, psychological safety, and the tension between service-driven leadership and power structures. Zoë and Sara discuss Hammarskjöld's role during the Congo Crisis, the suspicious circumstances surrounding his death, and what modern leaders can learn about...

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  414: Living the Good Life: Meaning, Community, and Flourishing in Late Career

  Mar 8, 202628 minS0

  <p >In this solo episode, Zoë Routh explores a timeless question: what does it mean to live a good life?</p> <p >Drawing on Dan Coyle's Flourish, she describes flourishing as "joyful, meaningful growth shared with others," built on two foundations: meaning-making and community.</p> <p >Through stories like the Chilean miners who survived 69 days underground and her own experience navigating IVF after cancer, Zoë reflects on how humans create meaning even in life's hardest moments.</p> <p >Bringing together ideas from Aristotle, Martin Seligman, Dan Pink, and Hugh Mackay, she introduces her three pillars of integral flourishing:</p> <p >• Expe...

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