How can CEOs sharpen their focus on the now and what's next?

How can CEOs sharpen their focus on the now and what's next?

From Take on Tomorrow by PwC

January 23, 2026 · 15 min · Season 4 · Episode 10

About this episode

The episode discusses the challenges CEOs face in maintaining confidence and focus amidst uncertainty, featuring insights from PwC's Global CEO Survey.

Confidence is down. Pressure is up. And CEOs are being asked to lead through more uncertainty than ever.    Take on Tomorrow  is on the ground in Davos, Switzerland, at the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting, where Sarah von Fischer discusses key findings from PwC’s 29th Global CEO Survey—and what this year’s results could mean for the C-suite, and beyond. She’s joined by Dion Shango, Senior Partner, PwC Africa, and Agnes Koops, Global Vice Chair and Global Chief Commercial Officer, PwC, to explore why CEOs are losing confidence in short-term growth—even as they continue investing in AI, innovation, and other new opportunities.     Why are some companies pulling ahead while others struggle to turn AI into real results? And are today’s leaders spending their time on the right priorities to win both now...and later? Join us as we ask what it takes to lead with agility in the age of AI.    Take on Tomorrow  is brought to you by  strategy+business,  a PwC publication © 2026 PwC. 

People in this episode

Host: Sarah von Fischer

Guests: Dion Shango, Agnes Koops

Topics covered

  • CEO leadership
  • business confidence
  • AI investment
  • short-term growth
  • C-suite priorities
  • agility in leadership

Keywords

  • CEO Survey
  • business uncertainty
  • leadership
  • AI
  • innovation
  • short-term growth
  • C-suite
  • Davos

Sponsors

PwC

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: PwC, PwC Africa, strategy+business

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