Are generational divides in the workplace and in life driving you crazy?
The Gen Mess with Tess is here to help! Hosted by Tess Brigham—certified coach, licensed therapist, TEDx speaker, author, and mom to a Gen Zer—this podcast tackles the challenges and complexities of navigating life and work across multiple generations. From the unique struggles of Gen Z to the evolving perspectives of Millennials, Gen X, and Baby Boomers, Tess brings her expertise to the table, offering practical advice, expert insights, and real conversations to bridge the generational gap. Whether you're trying to communicate better with colleagues, understand your kids, or just get a clearer perspective on the "mess" of it all, The Gen Mess with Tess is your go-to resource for understanding how different generations think, work, and live.
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Are generational divides in the workplace and in life driving you crazy?
The Gen Mess with Tess is here to help! Hosted by Tess Brigham—certified coach, licensed therapist, TEDx speaker, author, and mom to a Gen Zer—this podcast tackles the challenges and complexities of navigating life and work across multiple generations. From the unique struggles of Gen Z to the evolving perspectives of Millennials, Gen X, and Baby Boomers, Tess brings her expertise to the table, offering practical advice, expert insights, and real conversations to bridge the generational gap. Whether you're trying to communicate better with colleagues, understand your kids, or just get a clearer perspective on the "mess" of it all, The Gen Mess with Tess is your go-to resource for understanding how different generations think, work, and live.
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What if the biggest problem with your writing isn’t your grammar or structure—but the way you think?
In this eye-opening episode of Gen Mess with Tess, host Tess Brigham sits down with her personal writing coach, Brian Morgan, founder of Think Deeply, Write Clearly, to reveal the transformative link between writing, thinking, and the human condition. Get ready to reconsider everything you thought you knew about creativity, communication, and the very process of making sense of the world.
Brian shares his unconventional journey from struggling actor to billion-dollar report editor, ultimately landing as a leading expert in sense-making through writing. Together, Tess and Brian dive into:
Whether you’re a business leader, educator, or someone wanting to bridge the generational communication gap, this episode is packed with vulnerable stories, tough truths, and actionable takeaways for thriving in the modern world—mess and all.
Timestamped Overview:
00:00 – Tess introduces the Gen Mess with Tess and welcomes Brian Morgan
00:01 – Brian’s background: From acting to editing billion-dollar contracts to writing coaching
00:07 – Are artists really after creative mastery or just fame?
00:14 – What acting teaches about observation, sense-making, and writing
00:17 – Why most writing “problems” are actually thinking problems
00:22 – The danger of conclusions without sense-making frameworks; politics and business examples
00:29 – Is it our individual job to make sense of the world? Stories of self-reflection, failure, and growth
00:43 – The crisis in education: Why today’s students struggle with thinking and writing (COVID-19’s impact and beyond)
00:50 – Rapid fire: Brian’s top writing/communication tip you can use right now
00:53 – Free resource: How to join Brian’s 90-day prolific writing program
Listen, reflect, and discover how you can clean up your own “gen mess”—one clear thought at a time.
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