Struggling to connect across generations at work? You’re not alone. In this episode of the Leading Up podcast, mental health advocate and Gen Z expert Sophie Riegel breaks down how to build stronger communication, empathy, and resilience across age groups. 🌱
From feedback fears to remote work loneliness, Sophie shares powerful strategies for managers and employees alike to improve mental health, ask for help, and foster trust—no matter your age or experience.
Timestamps
00:00 – Meet Sophie Riegel
01:00 – Sophie’s journey as a mental health speaker and author
03:30 – Why mental illness needs visibility in the workplace
06:00 – How to ask for help (without feeling weak)
08:00 – Feedback mindset shifts that build resilience
10:00 – Mental health crisis: why it’s real and rising
12:00 – Entrepreneurship and Gen Z
14:30 – Why emotional expression matters at work
17:00 – What bad managers and burned-out teams have in common
20:00 – Coaching Gen Z to thrive despite bad bosses
22:00 – Tackl...