About this episode

Michelle Seger discusses career questions with Avery Mealer, focusing on Gen Z and Gen X perspectives on workplace expectations and success.

What does Gen Z really want from the workplace? In this episode of Riding the Big Wheel, Michelle Seger turns the microphone around and sits down with SalesGlobe's social media specialist, Avery Mealer, for an honest conversation about navigating the early stages of a career. Together, they discuss what career success looks like today, the value of mentorship, whether college degrees still matter, how AI is changing the workplace, presentation skills, work-life balance, and the expectations Gen Z has for today's leaders. Whether you're a young professional trying to find your path or a leader looking to better understand the next generation of talent, this episode offers practical insights and thoughtful perspectives from both sides of the conversation. In this episode: What success means early in your career How to build a career without a long-term plan College degrees vs. real-world experience Why mentorship still matters Developing presentation and leadership skills AI's role in the future of work What leaders often misunderstand about Gen Z Creating workplaces where people can grow and thrive Subscribe to Riding the Big Wheel for more conversations with leaders, innovators…

People in this episode

Host: Michelle Seger

Guest: Avery Mealer

Topics covered

• Gen Z career expectations
• mentorship
• work-life balance
• AI in the workplace
• presentation skills
• career success

Keywords

• Gen Z
• career
• mentorship
• AI
• work-life balance
• presentation skills
• college degrees

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Organizations: SalesGlobe

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