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91: Lead with Purpose, Not Panic: Future-Ready Strategies with John Fenton

In this episode of the TomorrowZone Catalyst Podcast, host Deborah Reuben talks with John Fenton, executive coach and "CEO Sensei," to explore what it really takes to lead through complexity and build a future-ready firm. With decades of leadership experience, John shares why transformation isn't about collecting the latest tools. It's about upgrading your thinking, aligning your actions with purpose, and empowering your people to thrive in change. From football to Tai Chi to firm leadership, John's journey reveals how inner discipline fuels external impact. Together, Deb and John unpack powerful strategies for adopting AI and automation without losing your human edge. They explore how to build clarity, resilience, and capacity in a world that keeps accelerating. For leaders navigating transformation, this conversation offers refreshing clarity and practical inspiration. If you're ready to rethink what leadership looks like in the age of intelligent tools, this episode is for you. John Fenton is a transformational leadership expert known as The CEO Sensei. With more than 30 years of executive experience, including his role as a managing partner at BDO USA, he now helps firm leaders build clarity, confidence, and resilience in the face of constant change. Through his executive coaching practice, John guides managing partners, CEOs, and leadership teams to unlock performance without compromising wellbeing. His distinctive approach blends strategic insight with human-centered leadership, drawing from a powerful personal journey that includes playing Division I football, becoming a black belt in Tai Chi, and overcoming a major health crisis. A best-selling author and award-winning speaker, John is passionate about helping leaders shift from reactive habits to intentional, future-focused action. His work is especially resonant with firms ready to evolve outdated models and create cultures where innovation, purpose, and people thrive.