They’re not lazy. They’re anxious and misunderstood.
In this powerful episode, Jessamine Ringer breaks down what every leader needs to know about Gen Z and the future of work. From why this generation values purpose over prestige to how managers can bridge the gap through empathy, clarity, and coaching, Jess exposes what’s really happening between generations in the workplace.
You’ll learn:
Why Gen Z behave differently and what shaped them
How to manage with empathy without lowering standards
The three things every young employee actually wants
How to build confidence, resilience, and innovation in your team
If you lead people or plan to, this conversation will change how you see the next decade of work.
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Chapters
00:00:00 — Was HR Ever the Plan?
00:01:22 — Falling in Love with Coaching
00:02:57 — Why Early Careers Need Coaching Now
00:04:37 — The Power of Knowing Your Values
00:05:34 — How Managers Can Really Help
00:06:45 — Understanding Gen Z’s Context
00:08:30 — Growing Up Online: Anxiety & Screens
00:09:47 — Why “We Just Got On With It” Doesn’t Work
00:11:14 — Building Inter-Generational Intelligence
00:13:36 — How Curiosity Builds Better Managers
00:15:49 — Coaching Early Careers to Push Back
00:18:06 — Clarity, Confidence & Communication
00:19:52 — Purpose, Wellbeing & Money: The Real Priorities
00:23:36 — The Truth About Money Anxiety
00:25:42 — Why Gen Z Care About Wellbeing
00:27:55 — How Exhausted Leaders Lose Impact
00:31:01 — The Iceberg Model of Self-Awareness
00:32:43 — Managers Aren’t Trained to Manage People
00:35:03 — Coaching the Future Workforce
00:37:06 — Advice to My Younger Self