We're taking a short break over Christmas and New Year....but we have lots planned for 2026! Have a listen to this short trailer to hear some of the topics we have coming up and a thank you message from us for all your support over the last six months. If you've enjoyed the show this year, the best Christmas present you could give us is a five-star rating and review to help new listeners discover the show. Thanks for all your support! Have a great festive season and we'll see you in January! ...

Ever wondered why your boss, your mentor, or your Gen Z colleague just doesn’t seem to “get” how you work? Or why feedback that fires up one generation can shut down another? Chris and Lily sit down with Gabby Rosely - former competitive swimmer turned entrepreneur, corporate leader and now multigenerational teams expert - to unpack the real reasons behind generational friction at work. Gabby has managed teams spanning Boomers to Gen Z while still in her twenties, and she’s here to shar...

Ever caught yourself thinking, “Maybe I should cut back” or “Am I drinking too much?” If so, this episode is for you. We sit down with Steve Kirchell, Alcohol-Free Performance Coach, to talk about what it really means to be Sober Curious - and why going alcohol-free might be easier than you think. Steve shares his personal journey to becoming alcohol-free, the subtle warning signs your drinking might be becoming problematic, and the number-one reason people stay stuck on the fence. We explore...

“Why can’t I just get on with the things I keep putting off?” If that sounds familiar, this episode is for you. Gen X dad and Gen Z daughter Chris and Lily team up with productivity coach Wilson Obeneme to break down why we procrastinate, how it derails our focus, and what we can do to take action sooner. Wilson shares surprising stats about procrastination, explores its root causes, and reveals the top three blockers that stop us tackling the tasks that matter most. We also dig into th...

We spend time at work, think about work, talk about work and then come home and watch TV shows about work! Would you love to message ‘Urgent exit required’ to get out of boring meetings? Would you sever your work self from your self outside work? Could you work in Carmy’s kitchen from ‘The Bear’? We talk about what we can learn from the portrayals of different workplaces in our favourite TV shows. You’ll learn: How Chris learned to launder money from a TV showWhich show Lily thinks is the off...

Is your social circle shrinking? Learn the rules of making and keeping friends, no matter your age. Why is it so much harder to make new friends after school? From the playground to the workplace, the rules of friendship change drastically. In this Ultimate Guide, Chris and Lily break down the lifespan of your social circle. We share our stories about those childhood BFFs and dive into the tough adult realities: different roles in a friendship group, what you risk ‘borrowing’ friends fr...

Did you know you experience some kind of transition in life about every 18 months? Every now and then, we experience a major change that threatens to totally derail us. It can seem overwhelming, but there’s a practical toolkit you can use to help you get through it. We all make plans and expect our lives to follow the pattern we have in mind. Life, unfortunately, has other ideas. Typically, we experience 3-5 major life transitions in adulthood. Some we instigate, others seem to come out of no...

Send us a text Are you preparing for a job interview for your first ‘proper’ job, or getting back into the job market after not having interviewed for a while? You need to listen to this episode. While some fundamentals of the interview remain the same, AI, online interviews and what to do and say now have changed. We break down what the different types of interview need to achieve from the recruiter’s perspective, so you know how to approach them with confidence. You’ll be better prepared fo...

Send us a text If you’ve thought you need to be doing more with Linkedin, but don’t know how, this episode is for you. Whether you’re a student or new grad building your network, or a mid-career professional starting a job search, we break down how to get the most out of LinkedIn. We’re joined by LinkedIn expert and career coach Sarah Burgess. For over 20 years Sarah has coached everyone from school leavers to C-suite execs, becoming an expert LinkedIn user along the way. You’ll learn: The es...

Are you thinking about leaving the UK? Maybe you’re struggling with the cost of living. Or fed up with how broken the country feels right now. Perhaps you’ve been somewhere on holiday and thought ‘It would be so great to live here!’ But what about the post-Brexit practicalities of getting a visa and making the move, and the downsides? We delve into all of this in this episode. Whether you’re Gen Z or Gen X, we talk about where you could go, how you’d manage the move and how to manage the poss...

Whether you’ve heard of Cringe Mountain or not, this episode is for you if you’ve ever wanted to try something new or step out of your comfort zone and have been paralysed by the fear of being judged by others. This isn’t just about posting on social media. It could be starting to network more if you’re job searching, trying to get fit if you’ve not exercised for a while, or wanting to tell your friends you’re starting something new. If you think people are going to scoff or try and drag yo...

It’s an inter-generational battle! Well, not quite. More a fun and light-hearted quiz on how much Gen X and Gen Z know about some of the defining aspects of the other generation’s formative years. Ten questions each, four rounds: Popular culture (TV, movies and music)Historic eventsYouth cultureLife and techIf you’re Gen X, you’ll easily get full marks on the Gen X questions. Same for Gen Z on your questions. But that’s not the point. How will you score on your knowledge of the events t...

We’ve all had them. Bad bosses. From the infuriating to the bad habits to the downright dangerous. Whether it’s your first job and not knowing how you should react to something that seems off, or you’re in a senior role and someone is trying to move you out, dealing with a bad boss is tricky. In this episode, we swap stories about some experiences with bad bosses and also look at the very real impact they can have on engagement and productivity. You’ll learn: What impact bad bosses can have o...

If you’re feeling like a fraud, like you aren’t good enough, or you’re going to get found out at work - you’ve got Imposter Syndrome. This isn’t about not being good at your job. In fact, you know you’re more than competent - you just have this nagging feeling that you’re out of your depth and it’s all going to go horribly wrong any day now. Those feelings of being out of your depth or inadequate are more common than you think. In this episode we unpack just how common it is - across both gen...

Are you freaking out about what’s going on in your life? You may well be experiencing a very common transition in life. But don’t worry, it’s almost certainly not a crisis. In this episode, you’ll get a better understanding of why you’re feeling this way. If you’re Gen X, we unpick some of the myths about the stereotypical ‘midlife crisis’ and, if you’re Gen Z, we’ll look at the newer ‘quarterlife’ crisis. You’ll learn: How the idea of the midlife crisis started and wh...

We are excited to finally be launching The Gen X/Z Exchange! Welcome to this sneak peek of our four launch episodes, which will drop next week. Episode 1: Am I having a midlife/quarterlife crisis? In this episode, you’ll get a better understanding of why you might be feeling lost or dissatisfied. If you’re Gen X, we unpick some of the myths about the stereotypical ‘midlife crisis’ and, if you’re Gen Z, we’ll look at the newer ‘quarterlife’ crisis. Episode 2: How ...

Meet father-daughter co-hosts Chris and Lily Perkins. In this short trailer you'll learn a bit about us and the topics we'll be covering in The Gen X/Z Exchange. We've learned that the challenges Gen X and Gen Z face in life are not so different. Whether you're a student or are just entering the world of work, or a parent and mid-career professional, we hope you'll enjoy our chat about our different generational perspectives on life, relationships, health and careers.