Looking for insights to help you become a better leader and thrive amidst increasing uncertainty? I had the pleasure of talking with Louisa Loran, about this, her experience at DIAGEO, MAERSK, and Google, her new book Leadership Anatomy in Motion and so much more on Episode 120 of the Reframe & Reset Your Career podcast. In this episode, we will learn about: How Louisa’s early interest in luxury products helped her towards her first job, The qualities that helped Louisa build a successful career, Focusing on always adding value in your role, The four essential behaviors and what they entail: envisioning with ambition, expanding with curiosity, steering with decisiveness, and embodying change with presence, How to transition successfully between different sectors, Bringing about change and bringing people along with you, Focusing on the big picture and potential opportunities rather than simply being busy, Dealing with potential difficulties of different generations in the workplace, Managing tensions and politics between departments and What is an unconventional predictor? Louisa has led transformative growth across some of the world’s most respected companies—DIAGEO, MAERSK, and Google. A strategic mind with a human lens, she has shaped industries by combining technological foresight with the courage to act before the path is clear. At Google, Louisa launched a billion-dollar supply chain solutions business, doubled growth in a global industry vertical, and led strategic business transformation for the company’s largest customers in EMEA—working at the forefront of AI, data, and platform innovation. At MAERSK, she co-authored the strategy that redefined the brand globally and doubled its share price, helping pivot the company from traditional shipping to integrated logistics. Her career began in the luxury and FMCG space with Moët Hennessy and DIAGEO, where she built iconic brands and led innovation at the intersection of heritage and digital transformation. Across more than two decades and all continents, Louisa has worked across B2B, B2C, and global tech— bridging commercial impact with human-centered change. Louisa also serves on the boards of Copenhagen Business School and CataCap Private Equity and is the author of Leadership Anatomy in Motion, published globally by Fast Company. Bringing clarity and alignment, she advises boards and executive teams through strategic transitions—shaping both direction and dynamics to unlock value and stay relevant. Known for turning complexity into decisive direction, she is a trusted advisor and sought-after speaker. People & Resources Mentioned Leadership Anatomy Mirror (Interactive Assessment): https://www.louisaloran.com/your-leadership-anatomy-mirror Contact Louisa LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/louisa-loran/ Website: https://www.louisaloran.com/ Reframe & Reset Your Career Resources & Contact Info Website: https://www.harshaboralessa.com/ YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/ReframeResetYourCareer LinkedIn Page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/reframe-reset-your-career/?viewAsMember=true Newsletter: https://reframeandresetyourcareer.substack.com/ E-mail - reframeandresetyourcareer@harshaboralessa.com Thank you for your continued support of Reframe & Reset Your Career, I do appreciate it. It would be great to hear from you, the listeners, and your thoughts about the podcast, YouTube channel or anything else, it's always a pleasure to hear your views. I have had some great reviews but not had any way of responding. The next episode will be available on Weds 29th July. Thank you for your support! *Reframe & Reset Your Career, including any comments made by the host and guests, is for informational purposes only and does not constitute advice of any description, including but not restricted to financial, legal, investing or medical advice.*
