The Podcast

Evolution of Leadership: Purpose, People, and the Power to Reinvent

Written by Beyond Barriers | Nov 25, 2025 11:43:10 PM

Leadership isn’t a destination, it’s a continual act of becoming.In this episode, Janet Foutty, former CEO of Deloitte Consulting and U.S. Board Chair, shares how her three-decade career shaped her understanding of courage, authenticity, and reinvention. From leading one of the world’s largest consulting firms through transformation and crisis to redefining her own path after corporate life, Janet’s story proves that growth doesn’t end when you reach the top, it begins when you choose to evolve.

You’ll discover how surrounding yourself with diverse thinkers strengthens leadership, why courage is often just doing the thing that scares you, and how purpose, not position, defines real impact.

Tune in to hear how bold decisions, diverse voices, and purpose-driven choices can transform your leadership at every stage of your career.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Courage to Evolve: How embracing change opens new chapters of influence and meaning
  • Leadership Reimagined: Why authenticity and curiosity are the most powerful tools in uncertain times
  • Purpose Beyond the Title: How to lead with impact long after the job description changes