In this episode, I sit down with Bhushan Sethi, Partner at PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC), one of the largest professional services firms in the world, to explore what it really takes to sustain performance in consulting—an industry defined by intensity, constant change, and high expectations.

We talk about the pressure to stay relevant in the age of AI, the mindset required to endure at the top, and the personal drivers that shape how leaders operate over time.

02:30 – Career Path to PwC
From Deloitte to PwC and specializing in financial services

05:00 – Life as a Partner
What the role actually involves—clients, teams, and accountability

06:50 – Consulting in the Age of AI
Industry pressure, transformation, and changing expectations

10:40 – The Pressure to Stay Relevant
What keeps him up at night

14:50 – Evolving as a Leader
Feedback, intensity, and leading different generations

20:20 – The Personal Side of Leadership
Daily routines, energy, family, and tradeoffs

29:40 – Success, Identity, and What Drives Him
Imposter syndrome, upbringing, and defining success