https://simplecast.com GenShift: Where Generations Explore Life, Work, and Leadership GenShift is a podcast dedicated to bridging the gap between generations so we can live, work, and thrive together. Hosted by generational strategist Dr. Katherine Jeffery, each episode explores the values, mindsets, and experiences that shape how each generation sees the world. Drawing from years of research and real-world insights, Katherine brings clarity, context, and practical wisdom to help you navigate differences, break down barriers, and build stronger connections across every generation. 2025 GenShift, Dr. Katherine Jeffery en Mon, 30 Mar 2026 04:00:00 +0000 Mon, 30 Mar 2026 04:00:11 +0000 https://genshift-where-generations-explore-life-work-and-le-6b4a41fc.simplecast.com GenShift: Where Generations Explore Life, Work, and Leadership https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/bbe6403c-62e0-4c84-9e12-d545f94ecc10/43c98f6c-6395-46d3-a6da-b8f03a316533/3000x3000/genshiftwithkatherinejeffery.jpg?aid=rss_feed https://genshift-where-generations-explore-life-work-and-le-6b4a41fc.simplecast.com episodic GenShift is a podcast dedicated to bridging the gap between generations so we can live, work, and thrive together. Hosted by generational strategist Dr. Katherine Jeffery, each episode explores the values, mindsets, and experiences that shape how each generation sees the world. Drawing from years of research and real-world insights, Katherine brings clarity, context, and practical wisdom to help you navigate differences, break down barriers, and build stronger connections across every generation. Dr. Katherine Jeffery false https://feeds.simplecast.com/gG4hXhFn career growth, generational differences, leadership skills, leadership strategies, managing different generations, teamwork and collaboration, work relationship advice, workplace communication Dr. Katherine Jeffery ariana.layton11@gmail.com 215e4e65-6067-4c7b-a6fe-6dcb2ae98e4c Boomers in HR: A Willingness to Lean In and Connect Dr. Katherine Jeffery talks with Baby Boomer, Diane Vlcek, about her journey in HR and how the field has evolved over the years. Diane shares her wisdom on navigating professional experiences while bringing care, curiosity, and empathy to the workplace. This conversation inspires listeners to lead and collaborate with intention and connection.

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  • Host: Dr. Katherine Jeffery
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  • Episode Manager: Jody Fernando
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]]> Mon, 30 Mar 2026 04:00:00 +0000 ariana.layton11@gmail.com (Dr. Katherine Jeffery, Diane Vlcek) https://genshift-where-generations-explore-life-work-and-le-6b4a41fc.simplecast.com/episodes/boomers-in-hr-a-willingness-to-lean-in-and-connect-Gv9x7BjE Dr. Katherine Jeffery talks with Baby Boomer, Diane Vlcek, about her journey in HR and how the field has evolved over the years. Diane shares her wisdom on navigating professional experiences while bringing care, curiosity, and empathy to the workplace. This conversation inspires listeners to lead and collaborate with intention and connection.

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]]> Boomers in HR: A Willingness to Lean In and Connect Dr. Katherine Jeffery, Diane Vlcek 01:03:52 Dr. Katherine Jeffery talks with Baby Boomer, Diane Vlcek, about her journey in HR and how the field has evolved over the years. Diane shares her wisdom on navigating professional experiences while bringing care, curiosity, and empathy to the workplace. This conversation inspires listeners to lead and collaborate with intention and connection. Dr. Katherine Jeffery talks with Baby Boomer, Diane Vlcek, about her journey in HR and how the field has evolved over the years. Diane shares her wisdom on navigating professional experiences while bringing care, curiosity, and empathy to the workplace. This conversation inspires listeners to lead and collaborate with intention and connection. generational differences, professional development, human resource management, career advice, cross-generational communication, career growth, boomers in hr, growing in your career, moving into leadership, wisdom from older generation, baby boomer generations false full 15 1 837cdc2e-5d62-40b9-8932-b672fa60ee55 The Real Reason Generational Conflict Won’t Go Away Dr. Katherine Jeffery makes the case that generational conflict at work is usually misread. It's not really an age problem. And treating it like one is where most leaders go wrong. In this episode, she walks through her 3 C's framework—Care, Curiosity, and Collaboration—and shows how three simple questions can shift the way trust gets built, conversations happen, and teams actually work together. The takeaway is practical language that works immediately. No theory overload. Just real tools for leading across generations with less friction and more confidence.

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]]> Mon, 16 Mar 2026 04:00:00 +0000 ariana.layton11@gmail.com (Dr. Katherine Jeffery) https://genshift-where-generations-explore-life-work-and-le-6b4a41fc.simplecast.com/episodes/the-real-reason-generational-conflict-wont-go-away-SUClLKE3 Dr. Katherine Jeffery makes the case that generational conflict at work is usually misread. It's not really an age problem. And treating it like one is where most leaders go wrong. In this episode, she walks through her 3 C's framework—Care, Curiosity, and Collaboration—and shows how three simple questions can shift the way trust gets built, conversations happen, and teams actually work together. The takeaway is practical language that works immediately. No theory overload. Just real tools for leading across generations with less friction and more confidence.

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]]> The Real Reason Generational Conflict Won’t Go Away Dr. Katherine Jeffery 00:10:29 Dr. Katherine Jeffery makes the case that generational conflict at work is usually misread. It's not really an age problem. And treating it like one is where most leaders go wrong. In this episode, she walks through her 3 C's framework—Care, Curiosity, and Collaboration—and shows how three simple questions can shift the way trust gets built, conversations happen, and teams actually work together. The takeaway is practical language that works immediately. No theory overload. Just real tools for leading across generations with less friction and more confidence. Dr. Katherine Jeffery makes the case that generational conflict at work is usually misread. It's not really an age problem. And treating it like one is where most leaders go wrong. In this episode, she walks through her 3 C's framework—Care, Curiosity, and Collaboration—and shows how three simple questions can shift the way trust gets built, conversations happen, and teams actually work together. The takeaway is practical language that works immediately. No theory overload. Just real tools for leading across generations with less friction and more confidence. generational differences, professional development, cross-generational communication, career growth, caring for others, leadership strategies, growing in your career, teamwork and collaboration, curiosity, emotional intelligence false full 14 1 845a81af-e4db-4ae1-ba7e-67e338542e04 Grit and Respect: Gen Z in the Air Force Dr. Katherine Jeffery talks with Brandon, a Gen Z service member in the United States Air Force, about what military life looks like for his generation. They unpack generational differences in leadership, communication, and values.

 

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]]> Mon, 2 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000 ariana.layton11@gmail.com (Dr. Katherine Jeffery) https://genshift-where-generations-explore-life-work-and-le-6b4a41fc.simplecast.com/episodes/grit-and-respect-gen-z-in-the-air-force-T8QUKX5y Dr. Katherine Jeffery talks with Brandon, a Gen Z service member in the United States Air Force, about what military life looks like for his generation. They unpack generational differences in leadership, communication, and values.

 

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]]> Grit and Respect: Gen Z in the Air Force Dr. Katherine Jeffery 00:38:48 Dr. Katherine Jeffery talks with Brandon, a Gen Z service member in the United States Air Force, about what military life looks like for his generation. They unpack generational differences in leadership, communication, and values. Dr. Katherine Jeffery talks with Brandon, a Gen Z service member in the United States Air Force, about what military life looks like for his generation. They unpack generational differences in leadership, communication, and values. managing different generations, understanding each generation, generational tension, life in the military, gen z in the military, adapting to the air force, leadership and hierarchy, communication in the military, emotional intelligence false full 13 1 c5b0a16c-7500-4192-94a4-43ae6c167c44 Understanding Millennials: What Shaped Them and How They Lead In this episode of GenShift, Dr. Katherine Jeffery sits down with Millennial guests Andres Alvarado and Marissa Jennings to explore what shaped their generation and how those early experiences continue to influence today’s workplaces. From entering adulthood during economic instability to growing up alongside rapid technological change, Millennials learned to adapt quickly while redefining success, purpose, and leadership. They discuss why meaning at work matters, how burnout has reshaped expectations, and what millennial leaders value most.

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]]> Mon, 16 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000 ariana.layton11@gmail.com (Dr. Katherine Jeffery, Andres Alvarado, Marissa Jennings) https://genshift-where-generations-explore-life-work-and-le-6b4a41fc.simplecast.com/episodes/understanding-millennials-what-shaped-them-and-how-they-lead-s-3r06kz-QO3R7uo1 In this episode of GenShift, Dr. Katherine Jeffery sits down with Millennial guests Andres Alvarado and Marissa Jennings to explore what shaped their generation and how those early experiences continue to influence today’s workplaces. From entering adulthood during economic instability to growing up alongside rapid technological change, Millennials learned to adapt quickly while redefining success, purpose, and leadership. They discuss why meaning at work matters, how burnout has reshaped expectations, and what millennial leaders value most.

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]]> Understanding Millennials: What Shaped Them and How They Lead Dr. Katherine Jeffery, Andres Alvarado, Marissa Jennings 01:03:36 In this episode of GenShift, Dr. Katherine Jeffery sits down with Millennial guests Andres Alvarado and Marissa Jennings to explore what shaped their generation and how those early experiences continue to influence today’s workplaces. From entering adulthood during economic instability to growing up alongside rapid technological change, Millennials learned to adapt quickly while redefining success, purpose, and leadership. They discuss why meaning at work matters, how burnout has reshaped expectations, and what millennial leaders value most. In this episode of GenShift, Dr. Katherine Jeffery sits down with Millennial guests Andres Alvarado and Marissa Jennings to explore what shaped their generation and how those early experiences continue to influence today’s workplaces. From entering adulthood during economic instability to growing up alongside rapid technological change, Millennials learned to adapt quickly while redefining success, purpose, and leadership. They discuss why meaning at work matters, how burnout has reshaped expectations, and what millennial leaders value most. mentorship, millennials at work, burnout at work, understanding work relationships, understanding each generation, leadership skills, millennial generation, cross-generational communication, navigating leadership at work, growing in your career, work relationship advice false full 12 1 3ccd2acb-7007-4685-a128-5cbbc0bac6e4 Gen X Resilience, Grit, and a Shift Toward Empathy In this episode, Dr. Katherine Jeffery is joined by guests Christopher Margolin and Tracy Lampert to explore the Gen X perspective in today’s evolving workplace. They reflect on how well-being and empathy have grown from afterthoughts into essential leadership priorities over the course of their careers. This episode highlights how Gen X’s lived experience uniquely positions them to value both resilience and human-centered work cultures.

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]]> Mon, 2 Feb 2026 22:20:00 +0000 ariana.layton11@gmail.com (Christopher Margolin, Dr. Katherine Jeffery, Tracy Lampert) https://genshift-where-generations-explore-life-work-and-le-6b4a41fc.simplecast.com/episodes/gen-x-resilience-grit-and-a-shift-toward-empathy-goq3ikhx-LGNTuICS In this episode, Dr. Katherine Jeffery is joined by guests Christopher Margolin and Tracy Lampert to explore the Gen X perspective in today’s evolving workplace. They reflect on how well-being and empathy have grown from afterthoughts into essential leadership priorities over the course of their careers. This episode highlights how Gen X’s lived experience uniquely positions them to value both resilience and human-centered work cultures.

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]]> Gen X Resilience, Grit, and a Shift Toward Empathy Christopher Margolin, Dr. Katherine Jeffery, Tracy Lampert 00:59:53 In this episode, Dr. Katherine Jeffery is joined by guests Christopher Margolin and Tracy Lampert to explore the Gen X perspective in today’s evolving workplace. They reflect on how well-being and empathy have grown from afterthoughts into essential leadership priorities over the course of their careers. This episode highlights how Gen X’s lived experience uniquely positions them to value both resilience and human-centered work cultures. In this episode, Dr. Katherine Jeffery is joined by guests Christopher Margolin and Tracy Lampert to explore the Gen X perspective in today’s evolving workplace. They reflect on how well-being and empathy have grown from afterthoughts into essential leadership priorities over the course of their careers. This episode highlights how Gen X’s lived experience uniquely positions them to value both resilience and human-centered work cultures. generational tension, cross-generational communication, navigating leadership at work, understand your coworkers, growing in your career, empathy and transparency at work, gen z at work, work relationship advice, understanding your boss, gen x false full 11 1 df3176c0-f859-4803-893c-90905ee67596 Understanding Gen Z Teenagers and Their Perspectives Join Dr. Katherine Jeffery in her conversation with Gen Z teens Sean de Miranda and Connor Moneta about their experiences with school, friends, and creative endeavors. Together, they explore communication gaps, authority, peer influence, and what educators and parents can do to build trust and meaningful connections with Gen Z teenagers.

 

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  • Guests: Sean de Miranda and Conner Moneta
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  • Editor: Ariana Layton
]]> Mon, 19 Jan 2026 05:05:00 +0000 ariana.layton11@gmail.com (Sean de Miranda, Conner Moneta, Dr. Katherine Jeffery) https://genshift-where-generations-explore-life-work-and-le-6b4a41fc.simplecast.com/episodes/understanding-gen-z-teenagers-and-their-perspectives-UAmJsKbE Join Dr. Katherine Jeffery in her conversation with Gen Z teens Sean de Miranda and Connor Moneta about their experiences with school, friends, and creative endeavors. Together, they explore communication gaps, authority, peer influence, and what educators and parents can do to build trust and meaningful connections with Gen Z teenagers.

 

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]]> Understanding Gen Z Teenagers and Their Perspectives Sean de Miranda, Conner Moneta, Dr. Katherine Jeffery 00:55:32 Join Dr. Katherine Jeffery in her conversation with Gen Z teens Sean de Miranda and Connor Moneta about their experiences with school, friends, and creative endeavors. Together, they explore communication gaps, authority, peer influence, and what educators and parents can do to build trust and meaningful connections with Gen Z teenagers. Join Dr. Katherine Jeffery in her conversation with Gen Z teens Sean de Miranda and Connor Moneta about their experiences with school, friends, and creative endeavors. Together, they explore communication gaps, authority, peer influence, and what educators and parents can do to build trust and meaningful connections with Gen Z teenagers. understanding gen z, communication with teens, understanding each generation, gen z, leadership skills, how to interact with teenagers, cross-generational communication, navigating change false full 10 1 3df1c4f9-c7aa-4639-9707-f87c3fb8f047 The Xennial Advantage: Leading From the Middle Dr. Katherine Jeffery sits down with guests Ben Miner, Jessica Schneider, and Robbie Shaul to explore what it truly means to be a Xennial—caught between Gen X and Millennials. They discuss growing up analog while adapting to a digital world, and how that unique experience shapes identity, leadership, and communication today. This conversation highlights why Xennials often serve as natural bridges across generations at work and in life.

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  • Guests: Ben Miner, Jessica Schneider, and Robbie Shaul
  • Episode Manager: Jody Fernando
  • Editor: Ariana Layton
]]> Mon, 5 Jan 2026 05:05:00 +0000 ariana.layton11@gmail.com (Ben Miner, Jessica Schneider, Robby Shaul, Dr. Katherine Jeffery) https://genshift-where-generations-explore-life-work-and-le-6b4a41fc.simplecast.com/episodes/the-xennial-advantage-leading-from-the-middle-W4je9w2n Dr. Katherine Jeffery sits down with guests Ben Miner, Jessica Schneider, and Robbie Shaul to explore what it truly means to be a Xennial—caught between Gen X and Millennials. They discuss growing up analog while adapting to a digital world, and how that unique experience shapes identity, leadership, and communication today. This conversation highlights why Xennials often serve as natural bridges across generations at work and in life.

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]]> The Xennial Advantage: Leading From the Middle Ben Miner, Jessica Schneider, Robby Shaul, Dr. Katherine Jeffery 00:56:33 Dr. Katherine Jeffery sits down with guests Ben Miner, Jessica Schneider, and Robbie Shaul to explore what it truly means to be a Xennial—caught between Gen X and Millennials. They discuss growing up analog while adapting to a digital world, and how that unique experience shapes identity, leadership, and communication today. This conversation highlights why Xennials often serve as natural bridges across generations at work and in life. Dr. Katherine Jeffery sits down with guests Ben Miner, Jessica Schneider, and Robbie Shaul to explore what it truly means to be a Xennial—caught between Gen X and Millennials. They discuss growing up analog while adapting to a digital world, and how that unique experience shapes identity, leadership, and communication today. This conversation highlights why Xennials often serve as natural bridges across generations at work and in life. professional development, leadership skills, generational tension, cross-generational communication, navigating leadership at work, navigating change, xennial generation, millenials, gen x false full 9 1 d4f50f4d-4f24-43a7-a41d-82d4c34f1889 Partnership at Work: When Boomers and Gen Z Team Up Cross-generational work doesn’t fail because people are different. It fails when curiosity is missing. In this episode, Dr. Katherine Jeffery talks with Baby Boomer Carol Wagner and Gen Z professional Valerie Hebenstreit about how listening, thoughtful feedback, and letting go of assumptions turned their manager-intern dynamic into a true partnership.

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  • Guests: Carol Wagner and Valerie Hebenstreit
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  • Editor: Ariana Layton
]]> Mon, 22 Dec 2025 05:05:00 +0000 ariana.layton11@gmail.com (Valerie Hebenstreit, Carol Wagner, Dr. Katherine Jeffery) https://genshift-where-generations-explore-life-work-and-le-6b4a41fc.simplecast.com/episodes/partnership-at-work-when-boomers-and-gen-z-team-up-gF56t08k Cross-generational work doesn’t fail because people are different. It fails when curiosity is missing. In this episode, Dr. Katherine Jeffery talks with Baby Boomer Carol Wagner and Gen Z professional Valerie Hebenstreit about how listening, thoughtful feedback, and letting go of assumptions turned their manager-intern dynamic into a true partnership.

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]]> Partnership at Work: When Boomers and Gen Z Team Up Valerie Hebenstreit, Carol Wagner, Dr. Katherine Jeffery 01:01:43 Cross-generational work doesn’t fail because people are different. It fails when curiosity is missing. In this episode, Dr. Katherine Jeffery talks with Baby Boomer Carol Wagner and Gen Z professional Valerie Hebenstreit about how listening, thoughtful feedback, and letting go of assumptions turned their manager-intern dynamic into a true partnership. Cross-generational work doesn’t fail because people are different. It fails when curiosity is missing. In this episode, Dr. Katherine Jeffery talks with Baby Boomer Carol Wagner and Gen Z professional Valerie Hebenstreit about how listening, thoughtful feedback, and letting go of assumptions turned their manager-intern dynamic into a true partnership. gen z in the workforce, communication development, managing gen z, managing different generations, working with a boomer, cross-generational communication, navigating leadership at work, leadership strategies, teamwork and collaboration, baby boomer generations false full 8 1 e46824a1-7d33-4b6e-a727-8de3d06ea52b How to Manage Gen Z: Communication, Coaching, and Culture What really keeps Gen Z engaged at work? In this conversation, Paulina Seyffert (Gen Z) and Dr. Katherine Jeffery dig into the power of transparent communication, understanding, and connection in the workplace. Paulina shares the values that matter most to Gen Z and what loyalty to an employer truly means to them.

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]]> Mon, 8 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000 ariana.layton11@gmail.com (Paulina Seyffert, Dr. Katherine Jeffery) https://genshift-where-generations-explore-life-work-and-le-6b4a41fc.simplecast.com/episodes/how-to-manage-gen-z-communication-coaching-and-culture-UDTEH05T What really keeps Gen Z engaged at work? In this conversation, Paulina Seyffert (Gen Z) and Dr. Katherine Jeffery dig into the power of transparent communication, understanding, and connection in the workplace. Paulina shares the values that matter most to Gen Z and what loyalty to an employer truly means to them.

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  • Episode Manager: Jody Fernando
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]]> How to Manage Gen Z: Communication, Coaching, and Culture Paulina Seyffert, Dr. Katherine Jeffery 00:44:04 What really keeps Gen Z engaged at work? In this conversation, Paulina Seyffert (Gen Z) and Dr. Katherine Jeffery dig into the power of transparent communication, understanding, and connection in the workplace. Paulina shares the values that matter most to Gen Z and what loyalty to an employer truly means to them. What really keeps Gen Z engaged at work? In this conversation, Paulina Seyffert (Gen Z) and Dr. Katherine Jeffery dig into the power of transparent communication, understanding, and connection in the workplace. Paulina shares the values that matter most to Gen Z and what loyalty to an employer truly means to them. how to manage gen z, loyalty at work, gen z, motivation at work, generational tension, cross-generational communication, workplace communication, learning cultures, gen z at work, community with others false full 7 1 5189ad7a-d196-4eb1-b40c-f3f5f305b7f2 Rewired, Not Retired: Boomer Leaders on Relevance, Resilience, and the Next Chapter We talk a lot about emerging generations, but we don’t talk enough about what we can learn from the ones who’ve led for decades. Katherine sits down with Baby Boomer leaders Meredith and Larry to explore the insight, pattern-recognition, and emotional steadiness that only comes from long experience. They share how they shifted from command-and-control habits to more collaborative, empathetic leadership, and what younger generations often miss about the pressures and realities Boomers grew up navigating.
They also unpack relevance, legacy, and why many Boomers feel “rewired, not retired.” It’s a clear reminder that generational intelligence isn’t just about understanding the new—it’s also about listening to the leaders who’ve already lived through cycles of change.

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  • Hosts Dr. Katherine Jeffery
  • Guests: Larry Sullivan and Meredith Eicher
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]]> Mon, 24 Nov 2025 05:00:00 +0000 ariana.layton11@gmail.com (Larry Sullivan, Meredith Eicher, Dr. Katherine Jeffery) https://genshift-where-generations-explore-life-work-and-le-6b4a41fc.simplecast.com/episodes/rewired-not-retired-boomer-leaders-on-relevance-resilience-and-the-next-chapter-4I1so6rB We talk a lot about emerging generations, but we don’t talk enough about what we can learn from the ones who’ve led for decades. Katherine sits down with Baby Boomer leaders Meredith and Larry to explore the insight, pattern-recognition, and emotional steadiness that only comes from long experience. They share how they shifted from command-and-control habits to more collaborative, empathetic leadership, and what younger generations often miss about the pressures and realities Boomers grew up navigating.
They also unpack relevance, legacy, and why many Boomers feel “rewired, not retired.” It’s a clear reminder that generational intelligence isn’t just about understanding the new—it’s also about listening to the leaders who’ve already lived through cycles of change.

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  • Guests: Larry Sullivan and Meredith Eicher
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]]> Rewired, Not Retired: Boomer Leaders on Relevance, Resilience, and the Next Chapter Larry Sullivan, Meredith Eicher, Dr. Katherine Jeffery 00:53:42 We talk a lot about emerging generations, but we don’t talk enough about what we can learn from the ones who’ve led for decades. Katherine sits down with Baby Boomer leaders Meredith and Larry to explore the insight, pattern-recognition, and emotional steadiness that only comes from long experience. They share how they shifted from command-and-control habits to more collaborative, empathetic leadership, and what younger generations often miss about the pressures and realities Boomers grew up navigating. They also unpack relevance, legacy, and why many Boomers feel “rewired, not retired.” It’s a clear reminder that generational intelligence isn’t just about understanding the new—it’s also about listening to the leaders who’ve already lived through cycles of change. We talk a lot about emerging generations, but we don’t talk enough about what we can learn from the ones who’ve led for decades. Katherine sits down with Baby Boomer leaders Meredith and Larry to explore the insight, pattern-recognition, and emotional steadiness that only comes from long experience. They share how they shifted from command-and-control habits to more collaborative, empathetic leadership, and what younger generations often miss about the pressures and realities Boomers grew up navigating. They also unpack relevance, legacy, and why many Boomers feel “rewired, not retired.” It’s a clear reminder that generational intelligence isn’t just about understanding the new—it’s also about listening to the leaders who’ve already lived through cycles of change. leadership skills, cross-generational communication, workplace communication, navigating leadership at work, leadership strategies, leadership advice for the workforce, mentoring younger generations, work relationship advice, baby boomer generations, emotional intelligence false full 6 1 258c6f55-5082-4a5b-bc03-2268cdfb3c11 Handshakes & Hyperlinks: When a Traditionalist Meets Gen Z What happens when a Traditionalist leader and a Gen Z professional sit down to compare their views on purpose, motivation, and values at work? In this episode, Dr. Katherine Jeffery brings together David Zerfoss and Isabelle Patterson for an open, insightful conversation that uncovers what divides and connects their generations—and reveals how curiosity and respect can bridge the generational gap shaping today’s evolving workplace.

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]]> Mon, 10 Nov 2025 05:02:26 +0000 ariana.layton11@gmail.com (David Zerfoss, Isabelle Patterson, Dr. Katherine Jeffery) https://genshift-where-generations-explore-life-work-and-le-6b4a41fc.simplecast.com/episodes/handshakes-hyperlinks-when-a-traditionalist-meets-gen-z-hl3i2KsA What happens when a Traditionalist leader and a Gen Z professional sit down to compare their views on purpose, motivation, and values at work? In this episode, Dr. Katherine Jeffery brings together David Zerfoss and Isabelle Patterson for an open, insightful conversation that uncovers what divides and connects their generations—and reveals how curiosity and respect can bridge the generational gap shaping today’s evolving workplace.

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]]> Handshakes & Hyperlinks: When a Traditionalist Meets Gen Z David Zerfoss, Isabelle Patterson, Dr. Katherine Jeffery 01:08:36 What happens when a Traditionalist leader and a Gen Z professional sit down to compare their views on purpose, motivation, and values at work? In this episode, Dr. Katherine Jeffery brings together David Zerfoss and Isabelle Patterson for an open, insightful conversation that uncovers what divides and connects their generations—and reveals how curiosity and respect can bridge the generational gap shaping today’s evolving workplace. What happens when a Traditionalist leader and a Gen Z professional sit down to compare their views on purpose, motivation, and values at work? In this episode, Dr. Katherine Jeffery brings together David Zerfoss and Isabelle Patterson for an open, insightful conversation that uncovers what divides and connects their generations—and reveals how curiosity and respect can bridge the generational gap shaping today’s evolving workplace. traditionalist at work, understanding each generation, gen z, cross-generational communication, workplace communication, navigating leadership at work, leading cross generational teams, learning cultures, gen z at work, traditional generation false full 5 1 f44f4a6a-636e-43b6-b7e9-fcbd13b1c0ed Navigating the In-Between as a Zillenial In this episode of GenShift, Dr. Katherine Jeffery dives into the unique world of Zillennials—those caught between Millennials and Gen Z. Guests Rachel Bagda and Marissa Gratz share what it’s like to live in that in-between space, exploring how growing up before smartphones yet coming of age with social media shapes their identity, work, and relationships.

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  • Hosts Dr. Katherine Jeffery
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]]> Mon, 27 Oct 2025 04:05:00 +0000 ariana.layton11@gmail.com (Marissa Gratz, Ariana Layton, Dr. Katherine Jeffery, Jody Fernando, Rachel Bugda) https://genshift-where-generations-explore-life-work-and-le-6b4a41fc.simplecast.com/episodes/navigating-the-in-between-as-a-zillenial-v9XV0geP In this episode of GenShift, Dr. Katherine Jeffery dives into the unique world of Zillennials—those caught between Millennials and Gen Z. Guests Rachel Bagda and Marissa Gratz share what it’s like to live in that in-between space, exploring how growing up before smartphones yet coming of age with social media shapes their identity, work, and relationships.

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]]> Navigating the In-Between as a Zillenial Marissa Gratz, Ariana Layton, Dr. Katherine Jeffery, Jody Fernando, Rachel Bugda 00:45:14 In this episode of GenShift, Dr. Katherine Jeffery dives into the unique world of Zillennials—those caught between Millennials and Gen Z. Guests Rachel Bugda and Marissa Gratz share what it’s like to live in that in-between space, exploring how growing up before smartphones yet coming of age with social media shapes their identity, work, and relationships. In this episode of GenShift, Dr. Katherine Jeffery dives into the unique world of Zillennials—those caught between Millennials and Gen Z. Guests Rachel Bugda and Marissa Gratz share what it’s like to live in that in-between space, exploring how growing up before smartphones yet coming of age with social media shapes their identity, work, and relationships. generational differences, managing different generations, millennials at work, generational tension, cross-generational communication, zillenial generation, navigating leadership at work, leadership strategies, gen z at work, emotional intelligence false full 4 1 df7f133f-576b-41db-a6e2-924a2a29bb9f Gen Z is Building the Future of the Trades In this episode of GenShift, Dr. Katherine Jeffery sits down with 23-year-old project manager Jake Eudy, who chose the skilled trades over the traditional college path. He shares how mentorship, grit, and a hunger for authenticity are shaping not only his career but also Gen Z’s redefinition of success in the trades. 

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]]> Mon, 13 Oct 2025 04:05:00 +0000 ariana.layton11@gmail.com (Jake Eudy, Jody Fernando, Ariana Layton, Dr. Katherine Jeffery) https://genshift-where-generations-explore-life-work-and-le-6b4a41fc.simplecast.com/episodes/gen-z-is-building-the-future-of-the-trades-J0aHRVDB In this episode of GenShift, Dr. Katherine Jeffery sits down with 23-year-old project manager Jake Eudy, who chose the skilled trades over the traditional college path. He shares how mentorship, grit, and a hunger for authenticity are shaping not only his career but also Gen Z’s redefinition of success in the trades. 

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]]> Gen Z is Building the Future of the Trades Jake Eudy, Jody Fernando, Ariana Layton, Dr. Katherine Jeffery 00:45:47 In this episode of GenShift, Dr. Katherine Jeffery sits down with 23-year-old project manager Jake Eudy, who chose the skilled trades over the traditional college path. He shares how mentorship, grit, and a hunger for authenticity are shaping not only his career but also Gen Z’s redefinition of success in the trades. In this episode of GenShift, Dr. Katherine Jeffery sits down with 23-year-old project manager Jake Eudy, who chose the skilled trades over the traditional college path. He shares how mentorship, grit, and a hunger for authenticity are shaping not only his career but also Gen Z’s redefinition of success in the trades. work in the trades, managing gen z, understanding each generation, gen z in the trades, cross-generational communication, career growth, workplace communication, growing in your career, gen z at work false full 3 1 e99bec6e-c8f1-4045-be70-e12fc090d244 Legacy and Loyalty: What the Traditionalist Generation Built In this episode of GenShift, Dr. Katherine Jeffery explores the Traditionalist generation, highlighting how their values of hard work, loyalty, and responsibility helped shape today’s workplace culture. Guest Dave Zerfoss shares his personal experiences growing up in that era, the lessons learned through sacrifice and discipline, and the legacy Traditionalists continue to leave for future generations.

 

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]]> Mon, 29 Sep 2025 04:05:00 +0000 ariana.layton11@gmail.com (Dave Zerfoss, Jody Fernando, Dr. Katherine Jeffery, Ariana Layton) https://genshift-where-generations-explore-life-work-and-le-6b4a41fc.simplecast.com/episodes/legacy-and-loyalty-what-the-traditionalist-generation-built-ZQt_UgFQ In this episode of GenShift, Dr. Katherine Jeffery explores the Traditionalist generation, highlighting how their values of hard work, loyalty, and responsibility helped shape today’s workplace culture. Guest Dave Zerfoss shares his personal experiences growing up in that era, the lessons learned through sacrifice and discipline, and the legacy Traditionalists continue to leave for future generations.

 

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]]> Legacy and Loyalty: What the Traditionalist Generation Built Dave Zerfoss, Jody Fernando, Dr. Katherine Jeffery, Ariana Layton 00:41:26 In this episode of GenShift, Dr. Katherine Jeffery explores the Traditionalist generation, highlighting how their values of hard work, loyalty, and responsibility helped shape today’s workplace culture. Guest Dave Zerfoss shares his personal experiences growing up in that era, the lessons learned through sacrifice and discipline, and the legacy Traditionalists continue to leave for future generations. In this episode of GenShift, Dr. Katherine Jeffery explores the Traditionalist generation, highlighting how their values of hard work, loyalty, and responsibility helped shape today’s workplace culture. Guest Dave Zerfoss shares his personal experiences growing up in that era, the lessons learned through sacrifice and discipline, and the legacy Traditionalists continue to leave for future generations. generational differences, understanding each generation, leadership skills, generational tension, cross-generational communication, workplace communication, traditional generation, work relationship advice false full 2 1 a6d2d107-5c98-41f8-b5a7-2cc920bfff57 Not Entitled—Intentional: Gen Z Motivation and Meaning at Work In the first episode of GenShift, Dr. Katherine Jeffery sits down with three Gen Z professionals to explore what motivates their generation at work, how they navigate stereotypes, and the values they bring into leadership and teamwork. Together, they uncover Gen Z’s desire for transparency, empathy, and purpose-driven workplaces.

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]]> Mon, 22 Sep 2025 04:05:00 +0000 ariana.layton11@gmail.com (Ashley Beausoleil, Daniel Borgatti, Sydnee Hart, Jody Fernando, Ariana Layton, Dr. Katherine Jeffery) https://genshift-where-generations-explore-life-work-and-le-6b4a41fc.simplecast.com/episodes/not-entitledintentional-gen-z-motivation-and-meaning-at-work-bmaG2iyL In the first episode of GenShift, Dr. Katherine Jeffery sits down with three Gen Z professionals to explore what motivates their generation at work, how they navigate stereotypes, and the values they bring into leadership and teamwork. Together, they uncover Gen Z’s desire for transparency, empathy, and purpose-driven workplaces.

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]]> Not Entitled—Intentional: Gen Z Motivation and Meaning at Work Ashley Beausoleil, Daniel Borgatti, Sydnee Hart, Jody Fernando, Ariana Layton, Dr. Katherine Jeffery 00:48:14 In the first episode of GenShift, Dr. Katherine Jeffery sits down with three Gen Z professionals to explore what motivates their generation at work, how they navigate stereotypes, and the values they bring into leadership and teamwork. Together, they uncover Gen Z’s desire for transparency, empathy, and purpose-driven workplaces. In the first episode of GenShift, Dr. Katherine Jeffery sits down with three Gen Z professionals to explore what motivates their generation at work, how they navigate stereotypes, and the values they bring into leadership and teamwork. Together, they uncover Gen Z’s desire for transparency, empathy, and purpose-driven workplaces. generational differences, managing gen z, managing different generations, understanding each generation, misconceptions of gen z, empathy and transparency at work, gen z at work, work relationship advice, communicating with gen z false full 1 1 4c5581c3-746b-4728-b89d-e2375d194870 Welcome to GenShift: A Podcast Bridging Generational Gaps Find all GenShift episodes here. 

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]]> Welcome to GenShift: A Podcast Bridging Generational Gaps Dr. Katherine Jeffery, Jody Fernando, Ariana Layton 00:00:57 Welcome to GenShift! Through candid conversations with guests of all generations, host Dr. Katherine Jeffery uncovers ways to bridge and strengthen connections between generations. From the workplace to leadership and everyday life, this channel will explore how understanding and learning from one another can close the generational divide and unlock greater collaboration, empathy, and success. Subscribe and learn with us today! Welcome to GenShift! Through candid conversations with guests of all generations, host Dr. Katherine Jeffery uncovers ways to bridge and strengthen connections between generations. From the workplace to leadership and everyday life, this channel will explore how understanding and learning from one another can close the generational divide and unlock greater collaboration, empathy, and success. Subscribe and learn with us today! generational differences, managing different generations, leadership skills, generational tension, leadership support, cross-generational communication, career growth, workplace communication, learning cultures, teamwork and collaboration false full 0 1