298: Navigating Today’s Multigenerational Workforce with Mary Collins

About this episode

This episode discusses the challenges and opportunities of leading a multigenerational team with expert insights from Dr. Mary Collins.

Are you navigating the challenges of leading a multi-generational team at work? In this enlightening episode of the Happier at Work podcast, host Aoife O'Brien welcomes Dr. Mary Collins, a chartered psychologist and expert in leadership, talent development, and workplace wellbeing. Together, they unravel the complexities and opportunities that come with managing people from different generations, including Baby Boomers, Gen X, Millennials, and Gen Z, side by side in today’s workplace. In This Episode, You’ll Discover: Why generational differences at work get so much attention, and the real science behind those headlines. The unique values and drivers shaping each generation’s approach to work, with a special focus on Gen X, Millennials, and Gen Z. The importance of self-awareness, empathy, and emotional intelligence when managing diverse teams. How to move away from deficit thinking and stereotypes, instead leveraging the strengths and “deep smarts” of every generation. Related Topics Covered: Conflict at work, Attitudes at work, Workplace Dynamics Connect with Aoife O’Brien | Host of Happier at Work®: Website LinkedIn YouTube Connect with Dr. Mary Collins | Chartered…

People in this episode

Host: Aoife O'Brien

Guest: Dr. Mary Collins

Topics covered

• multigenerational workforce
• leadership
• workplace wellbeing
• emotional intelligence
• team management

Keywords

• generational differences
• workplace dynamics
• self-awareness
• empathy
• talent development

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Happier at Work, LinkedIn, YouTube, Instagram

More episodes of Happier At Work: Leadership, Culture, Performance

• 307: Overcoming Self-Doubt and Embracing Unexpected Obstacles · June 12, 2026 · 9 min
• Bonus Episode: Redesigning Workplace Culture Without the Contract · June 8, 2026 · 9 min
• 306: Redesigning Workplace Culture Without the Contract with Matthew Cook · June 5, 2026 · 50 min
• 305: Breaking the Cycle of Ineffective Leadership · May 29, 2026 · 13 min
• Bonus Episode: How to Make Meetings More Effective · May 25, 2026 · 10 min
• 304: How to Make Meetings More Effective with Mamie Kanfer Stewart · May 22, 2026 · 52 min