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The Gen Mess with Tess
Tess Brigham
35 episodes
4 days ago

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.


Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Relationships
Business,
Society & Culture,
Careers,
Management
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Ep 28: HR: Not Just Birthday Cakes and Candy – A Real Talk with Jessica Holst
The Gen Mess with Tess
1 hour 32 seconds
1 month ago
Ep 28: HR: Not Just Birthday Cakes and Candy – A Real Talk with Jessica Holst

What if the secret to skyrocketing your company’s profits isn’t better tech, but happier employees?


In this episode of Gen Mess With Tess, host Tess Brigham sits down with powerhouse people & culture leader Jessica Holst (SpaceX, CAA, Mattel, Verve) to pull back the curtain on why traditional HR practices—and even today’s obsession with AI—are missing the real leverage point for business success: the emotional well-being and engagement of your team.

Jessica reveals why most companies are completely underestimating how much empowering employees (instead of controlling them) transforms productivity, innovation, and the bottom line. Through compelling stories from Hollywood’s notorious agency world to surprising data on what actually drives performance, Jessica and Tess dive into:

  • The evolution of HR from “personnel police” to culture architects—and why most organizations are stuck in the past
  • The science behind why emotions and a sense of belonging at work fuel profitability
  • Why letting go of short-term thinking is essential in the age of AI (spoiler alert: robots can’t replace genuine human connection)
  • The broken pipeline in Hollywood and other fields that keeps real talent and diversity out of reach—and how Jessica helped raise assistant pay industry-wide
  • Navigating generational rifts, from Gen Z’s boundary-setting to Gen X’s “work-as-life” mindset, and what leaders need to realize about new definitions of success
  • The tricky but critical difference between bringing your authentic self versus your whole self to work—and how to set healthy boundaries as a leader
  • Practical, hard-won advice for building workplaces where people actually want to show up (and what happens when you finally give them a voice)

If you’re a business owner, manager, future leader, or anyone struggling with workplace “mess”—don’t miss this deep, frank, and refreshingly actionable conversation. You’ll walk away with new strategies (and maybe a few hard truths) for bridging generational divides, unlocking creativity, and making your company a magnet for talent.


Episode Overview

  • [00:00] Intro & Jessica's unexpected leap into HR
  • [00:04] From “personnel” to people strategy: reframing the HR function
  • [00:07] Ritz-Carlton & Enterprise: The business breakthrough of empowering employees
  • [00:15] Why can’t CEOs see the ROI of treating people well?
  • [00:25] Hollywood’s diversity problem and the legacy of gatekeeping
  • [00:36] What Gen Z and Millennials really want at work (and why)
  • [00:43] Authenticity vs. Oversharing: Navigating boundaries in the modern workplace
  • [00:54] How being a parent (and a manager) can make you better at both
  • [00:57] Jessica’s consulting journey & how to create a workplace everyone wants to work for


Tune in for an episode that just might change the way you think about work—and how to make it work better, for everyone.


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The Gen Mess with Tess

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.


Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.