In this honest and reflective episode, Alastair speaks with Kristine Long, a senior leader at IBM with a decade-long career across London and New York. Kristine explores what it means to be a “typical millennial” in the workplace – value-driven, vocal, and constantly adapting.
Now also a mother to one of the first Gen Beta babies, Kristine reflects on how her upbringing shaped her ambition, the evolving landscape of parental roles, and why millennials often delay major life milestones – not out of apathy, but due to choice and circumstance. She also unpacks how hybrid work has transformed intergenerational dynamics, and how she leads Gen Z while still being managed by Gen X.

Key Takeaways:
Millennials are bridging both ends of the generational spectrum at work.
-Career prioritisation and financial independence influence delayed milestones.
-Flexibility, empathy, and representation are key to retaining younger talent.
-Gen Z brings fresh confidence—but needs guidance with structure and context.
-Mutual respect between generations helps organisations evolve authentically.

Kristine Long Links
https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristine-long-567b1540/