Rethinking leadership for the future of work with Louise Mowbray

As the global economy grows ever more complex and uncertain, new skills are needed. Endless streams of new enterprise technology, deteriorating international relations, the rise of populist leaders, climate chaos, misinformation and disinformation – there’s no shortage of issues confounding modern leaders. In this episode, leadership advisor, coach and futurist Louise Mowbray sets out the new skills for future-focused leadership.

19 Nov 2025

The range of challenges confronting businesses today are constant, complex and deeply entangled. There is no rule book for this level of ambiguity and business leaders must grapple with the unknown on a daily basis. This requires an entirely different mindset and the ability to make sense of and interpret novel situations as they arise.  

In this episode, Jen, Dom and Cat chat with coach and futurist Louise Mowbray about the rapidly evolving future of work and the skills required to successfully navigate it. Access to trusted networks of individuals with alternative viewpoints is a must for those organisations looking to successfully futureproof and survive the coming years.

Communication, connection and community have never been more needed in business today.

 

 

Transcript for S14, E6 – Rethinking leadership for the future of work with Louise Mowbray

 


About Louise Mowbray

Louise is the Founder of Mowbray by Design, the Future-Focused Conscious Leadership Consultancy. She specialises in The Future of Work and Leadership, working with clients across the sectors at the intersection of futures, technology, innovation, transformation and purpose-driven business.

Louise is a leadership advisor, coach, strategist and futurist, the author of Relevant: Future-Focused Leadership, and a co-author of Uncertainty: Making Sense of the World for Better, Bolder Outcomes. She is a sought-after keynote speaker, an occasional visiting lecturer for business schools and a regular guest on podcasts, panel discussions and live events.

In earlier career chapters, Louise worked for listed organisations in the investment banking, technology and executive search sectors, co-founded an executive search firm and was MD MENA for a British luxury lifestyle company. She has lived and worked in the UK, the UAE and South Africa and works with clients around the world. 

Find Louise on LinkedIn:                   https://www.linkedin.com/in/louisemowbray

Mowbray by Design:                         https://mowbraybydesign.com

Relevant: Future-Focused Leadershiphttps://amzn.eu/d/e677nfv

Relevant Substack:                            https://louisemowbray.substack.com

 

Key blogs

Sensemaking: Making Sense of Non Sense: 

https://louisemowbray.substack.com/p/sensemaking-making-sense-of-non-sense

The Information Overload: 

https://louisemowbray.substack.com/p/the-information-overload