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, Jessamine 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