The Future of the Firm

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100

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Oct 2026

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Conversations with experts that explore the big trends shaping the professional services industry.

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November 3, 202630 min

How can firms help clients deliver on their big productivity ambitions?

In this episode of the Future of the Firm podcast, Bob Lavoy, Managing Partner for Consulting Technology & Business Transformation at Crowe, joins Emma Carroll, Head of Client Voice at Source , to explore why productivity is sit ting n ear the top of executive agendas in 2026 , and how firms can help clients translate it into tangible business outcomes. We explore the following questions and more: When clients talk about productivity, what do they actually mean ? Why has productivity outranked growth and digital transformation as a top client priority in 2026? Is fixing one team's productivity workflow creating problems for the rest of the business? How are buyers of pr od uctivi ty wor k changing ? Does improving productivity always need a tech-first approach ? How can organi s ations accurately measure baseline ? If you're interested in listening to more conversations with industry leaders, click here .

October 20, 202638 min

What great alliances look like for professional services firms, and what the future holds…

In this episode of the Future of the Firm podcast, Patrick Pugh , Global and US Alliance and Ecosystems Leader at PwC, joins Emma Carroll, Head of Client Voice at Source, and Fiona Czerniawska, CEO at Source, to explore what great alliances look like for professional services firms and where ecosystems are heading . We explore the following questions and more: What are the top priorities for firms' alliance s and ecosystem s today? How are changing client needs driving firms to refine their alliance portfolios? Why are sector and industry knowledge so important in ecosystem strategies? Who else is buying technology partnerships today outside the IT team? How can firms ensure there are shared value s and accountability across their alliance s ? What are the common pitfalls to avoid when building and scaling alliances? If you're interested in listening to more conversations with industry leaders, click here . Want deeper market insights fuelled by Sourc e's proprietary market data and research ? Get in touch with our experts today to access our latest market data on client priorities, competitor insights, and emerging opportunities.

October 5, 202636 min

Levers for fast growth in the tax services market

In this episode of the Future of the Firm podcast, Tom Shave, President for Europe and APAC at Ryan, joins Emma Carroll, Head of Client Voice at Source, to explore the primary levers for fast growth in the global tax services market. We explore the following questions and more: What key factors are currently driving resilience and growth in the global tax market today? What are the primary forces disrupting the global tax market ? Is AI chang ing traditional billing models toward value-based pricing? What are the different strategic levers that are helping firms like Ryan to scale? How can firms use AI to expand into new marke t s ? What are the most common growth pitfalls for professional services leaders to avoid in a fast-moving market? Accelerate your firm's growth in key sectors. Get in touch with our experts today to access our latest market data on client priorities, competitor insights, and emerging opportunities .

September 21, 202622 min

What really unlocks value for clients in their technology transformations?

In this episode of the Future of the Firm podcast, Kim Bozzella, Global CIO & CISO Solutions Leader at Protiviti, joins Emma Carroll, Head of Client Voice at Source, to explore what makes a successful client technology transformation . We explore the following questions and more: Why are CEOs and board members more sceptical about AI value realisation than technology leaders? How does leadership misalignment across the C-suite directly impact business performance? How can advisory firms step in to bridge the divide between executive s and align success metrics? Why are data readiness and risk management rising to the top of enterprise technology priorities? Where are clients creating real value with AI today ? What piece of advice should consulting leaders consider before starting their next client transformation project? If you're interested in listening to more episodes like this one, click here. Want to sharpen your firm's technology transformation offering ? Get in touch with our experts today to access data-driven insights on client priorities, competitor positioning, and the latest market sizing .

September 7, 202619 min

How firms can deliver what clients really want from managed services

In this episode , Priyanka Chaudhry, Global Deputy Vice Chair for Managed Services at EY, joins Fiona Czerniawska, C EO at Source , to explore the changing landscape of managed services and how organi s ations are navigating today's "NAVI" world . We explore the following questions and more: How are the different market conditions ( nonlinear, accelerated, volatile, and interconnected , or NAVI ) forcing leaders to rethink how they run business functions? With many CxOs focused solely on their own departments, how can managed services close that gap and drive transformation across the organisation? How can firms combine specialist knowledge across tax, finance, tech, and risk to make complex business challenges easier to manage for clients? How can we equip early-career team members to orchestrate complex work alongside AI agents and co-workers? Why is it important that managed services offer professionals hands-on experience in executing and shaping business outcomes? How does getting involved in local community projects and public-private partnerships help bu i ld better leaders? If you're interested in listen ing to more episodes like this one , click here . For more information on managed services, see our recently published report on The future of managed services: The rising star of consul t ing offerings . An d to speak to our experts about the latest market data and growth opportunities in this area , get in touch .

August 24, 202614 min

What do firms need to know about how clients perceive them in 2026?

In this episode of the Future of the Firm podcast, Sophie Gunn, Senior Consultant at Source, joins Emma Carroll, Head of Client Voice at Source, to explore the latest findings from Source's Client Perceptions p rogram me and discuss what firms really need to know about how clients perceive them in 2026. We explore the following questions and more: What are the top attributes clients look for when choosing a consulting firm today? Why is expertise alone no longer enough to differentiate professional services firms? How are shifting macroeconomic conditions impacting client confidence across different client segments? Why are "undecided" clients the most critical and challenging group for firms to engage with ? Where are mid-sized and boutique firms outperforming larger competitors ? How can firms capitali s e on client advocates to win new business ? If you're interested in listening to more episodes like this one , click here . Want to strengthen your firm's market positioning and t arget growth ? Get in touch with our experts today and access our latest data to gain insight into client priorities , competitor strengths , and market gaps .

July 28, 202631 min

Why professional services firms will need a new approach to cybersecurity services, post Mythos

In this episode of the Future of the Firm podcast, Ganesh Devarajan, America s Cyber Risk Leader for EY, joins Emma Carroll, Head of Client Voice at Source, to explore why professional services firms must evolve their approach to cybersecurity serv ices and discuss the i mplications of A nthro pic 's C laude M ythos . We explore the following questions and more: W hat are the biggest changes taking place in the cyber environment today ? How will the launch of Anthropic's Mythos impact the professional services market ? Un der the ever-present t hreat of cyber-attack , how do leaders design a " M inimum V iable E nterprise" —a busin ess that can still function, serve customers , and survive under extreme conditions? In the e ra of AI , how do bu sinesse s need to change how they ma nage c yber risk s? Why is it i mportant for cyber professionals a nd develope rs to lea rn the la nguage of business ? Wh ere are misalloc ating their cyber budgets, and where should they be spending instead ? How important will partnerships and collaboration be, and what does a great ecosystem partnership look like in this context ? Want to strengthen your firm's cybersecurity and client advisory strategy? Get in touch with our experts today. Our research and experts are here to help your firm guide clients through their most complex cyber resilience challenges.

July 13, 202629 min

How is adaptability setting the best firms and clients apart from their competitors?

In this episode of the Future of the Firm podcast, Rob Fisher, Global Head of Advisory for KPMG International, joins Emma Carroll, Head of Client Voice at Source, to explore how adaptability is setting the best firms and clients apart from their competitors. We explore the following questions and more: Why is incrementalism a recipe for failure in enterprise transformation? What is the "competitor blind spot" and how does it skew strategic planning? Why isn't the surge in AI-driven data translating into faster, clearer decisions? Are firms misusing alliances and ecosystems as a tactical band-aid? How can leaders address the psychological safety crisis to build an AI-fluent culture? For a global firm looking to remain adaptable in today's market, what's the biggest mistake they should avoid making? If you enjoyed this conversation, don't miss our sister podcast, Business Leader's Voice. In the latest podcast episode , we spoke to Andrea Lattimore, Global Director – Compliance & Business Integrity at Vodafone, to explore how trust can be leveraged as a driver of growth and resilience in a global organisation.

June 29, 202626 min

The impact of AI on firms' thought leadership

In this episode of the Future of the Firm podcast, Elizabeth Bolshaw, Global Content Strategist at EY, joins Emma Carroll, Head of Client Voice at Source, to explore the impact of AI on professional services thought leadership. In this episode, we explore the following questions and more: How i s the democratisation of information changing the competitive landscape of thought leadership for firms ? How can firms differentiate themselves in a competitive "sea of sameness" ? With many C x Os expressing cynicism toward AI-generated thought leadership, how can firms maintain transparency and client trust? Does letting AI do all the heavy lifting risk mak ing our critical thinking lazy? If so, what does this "cognitive atrophy" mean for thought leadership ? How is g enerative e ngine o ptimi s ation (GEO) forcing firms to rethink gated content, and why are LLMs now considered an audience ? How can smaller thought leadership teams use AI to overcome resource constraints, establish a niche, and compete with industry giants?

June 16, 202640 min

How is AI transforming consulting and what's next for firms?

In this episode of the Future of the Firm podcast, Bhaskar Ghosh, former Chief Strategy and Innovation Officer at Accenture, joins Emma Carroll, Head of Client Voice at Source, to explore how AI is already transform ing the consulting industry and the big mistakes firms must avoid making . In this episode, we explore the following questions and more: Will AI shrink or grow the consulting industry ? I s the biggest risk to consulting firms not job loss es , but loss of judgement ? How will AI impact firm profitability? How can firms navigate the "Three C's" ( c annibalisation, c ost structure, c apabilities) of AI disruption? Where will clients really need consultants to unlock value from AI? What is the biggest mistake consulting leaders risk making around AI?