It is no secret that Gen Z is different. This guest featured on this episode of The Generational View is a reminder that although Gen Z may be different, not all are created equal. We speak to an individual who has lived in an impressive six countries, when he’s only in his twenties. He does not speak for all Gen Zers around the globe, but he certainly has a unique worldly perspective to share with you and reminds us how truly connected we all are.

Our Guest

Master's in international business Graduate and two-time Google intern. He moved to the US to pursue his career dream: working in the Silicon Valley startup tech ecosystem. On his social media platforms, he tries to raise awareness on social topics like climate change, innovation in education and work as well as racial, gender, and social equality.

What you’ll hear in this episode

• How generational terminology is commonly used in other countries
• How generational differences show up in global conversations
• The importance of a company’s commitment to DEI
• The role geography plays in job selection
• The biggest societal issues Gen Z faces

Through our What Gen Z Wants series on The Generational View, I am even more hopeful about Generation Z soon leading in workplaces and institutions. It’s no secret that Gen Z is different from any previous generation, and these most recent episodes of The Generational View are meant to help us understand how parenting has played a role in that, from shaping their values to shepherding their experiences.

Our Guests

Bethany Tebbe is one part development professional, one part geek and 98 parts drive-her-son-everywhere-he-need-to-go-while-entertaining-the-toddler. She has a Bachelor’s in Art History and a Master’s in International Relation - specifically African Studies and Public Health. Debra Bouyer is a Diversity, Equity, Accessibility, & Inclusion Program Manager for a scientific nonprofit organization. She has a Bachelor’s in Sociology and certificates in Paralegal Studies and Diversity & Inclusion.

What you’ll hear in this episode

• What makes Gen Z different from their generation
• The prevalence of lawnmower parenting and how it affects children
• How cultural differences affect parenting styles
• The effect that social and political issues have on their parenting

In the last four episodes here on The Generational View, we’ve heard about Gen Zers from those who teach them and engage with them in schools, and those who manage them in the workplace. In the next two episodes of The Generational View, we’ll hear from those that do these things as well… just in the home… holding down one of the most important and toughest jobs in the world - parents. It’s no secret that Gen Z is different from any previous generation and these episodes are meant to help us understand how parenting has played a role in that, from shaping their values to shepherding their experiences.

Our Guests

Dan McGurrin is a currently self-employed former Executive Education leader for over 25 years. He has a Bachelor’s of Communications, MBA in International Marketing, and a Ph.D in Executive Leadership. Michelle Brief-McGurrin is a Global Project Leader for a large medical technology company. Bachelor’s of Arts in Political Science and is bilingual in English and French.

What you’ll hear in this episode

• What makes Gen Z distinctly different from other generations, from their perspective, and how those differences have impacted how they parent their Gen Zers.
• How the way they were parented influenced how they parent their children
• How lawnmower parenting affects how Gen Z shows up to the workplace.
• Balancing their Gen Z’s passion with respect for authority