E18: Lily Fothergill & Pranam Lipinski - Identity Searching With Gen Z

Thank you so much for tuning in! On today's episode I am joined by two guests from both sides of the Atlantic - Lily Fothergill from the UK and Pranam Lipinski from the US. Both are Gen-Z experts in their own right and ways. Through conducting research, working with organisations, universities and Digital Natives themselves. In this conversation we talked about Gen-Z greatest potential as well as some of the dark sides of being a Digital Native. This episode is packed with practical ways of finding, engaging, communicating, employing and getting the best out of Gen-Z in the workplace.

Gen-Z now is the largest generation in the world, having just surpassed Millennials, and within next 5 years, they will be the biggest workforce entering the labour marker. So what can you do to prepare? This is what we unpacked on this podcast episode.
 
Gen-Z expect Inclusion before Diversity as a standard! Therefore, having a culture of belonging is key! That has to go hand in hand with transparent and honest communication, authenticity and safety (both financial and emotional).

And remember, Gen-Z know when you DON'T have Gen-Z in the room and you are creating content for them after reading "Tips for Instagram content"... so get to know Gen-Z!

On this episode you will hear:

1) What is Gen-Z greatest power and biggest potential?
2) How do Gen-Z manage their time while always staying connected?
3) The dark side of being Gen-Z.
4) Protecting your energy in this digital world.
5) How do companies need to redesign workplace experiences for Gen Z?

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You can follow and reach out to Lily via:
LinkedIn: lily-fothergill-24bb64a1/
Website: https://thinkhalf-full.com/

You can follow and reach out to Pranam via:
LinkedIn: pranamlipinski/
Website: https://workwithgenz.com/

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Twitter: @BaibaZiga and @Consulting_LHC
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E-mail: info@lakehouse-consulting.com
Website: www.lakehouse-consulting.com (subscribe to a weekly newsletter with handpicked articles, podcasts, videos and books)

Baiba is a People and Culture Transformation Consultant, with a mission to create more inclusive and equitable workplaces through building cultural intelligence and better equipping organisations and their leaders. Get in touch with Baiba to talk about how she can help your organisation with cultural intelligence and leadership development on Diversity, Equity & Inclusion topics

Chapters

• 1:50 What is the fascination with Gen Z?
• 4:10 What are Gen Z and what are they not?
• 9:02 Why are things the way they are?
• 14:20 What is Gen Z greatest power and potential?
• 17:27 Digital Natives vs Digital Immigrants
• 19:58 Erosion of the notion of age
• 22:17 How do Gen Z manage their time while always staying connected?
• 27:47 The dark side of Gen Z: effective communication and mental health
• 46:37 How to protect your energy in this digital world?
• 53:28 How do companies need to redesign their workplace experiences for Gen Z?