Human Bandwidth and Why Knowing Your Stuff Is Not Enough
Alastair is joined by David Duffett, an award-winning speaker, chartered engineer and author of “Be The Nerd That's Heard”, who helps technical experts raise what he calls their human…
The Generationally Speaking podcast
Alastair Greener Generationally Speaking
A fortnightly, thirty-minute conversation about how the generations think, work and talk to each other. Alastair is joined by guests aged from 15 to 90: HR directors, headteachers, neuroscientists, students, athletes, entrepreneurs and retirement coaches. We debunk the myths, test the stereotypes and pick up practical tips for bridging the generation gap at work and beyond.
46 episodes so far, nearly all with the full transcript on the page. New episodes land every other Tuesday. Listen here, on your podcast app, or watch on YouTube.
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Generationally Speaking is recorded and produced at Granary Digital, a film, photography and podcast studio near Chichester.
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Newest first. Every page has the audio, the video and the takeaways, and nearly all carry the full transcript.
What Professional Looks Like Now: Leadership Across the Generations
Alastair welcomes Zoe Thompson, a leadership consultant and coach who works with senior leaders and organisations across the UK and EMEA, helping them navigate fast paced, high stakes…
What University Really Looks Like for Gen Z Students in 2026
In this episode, Alastair talks to James Stallabrass, a student who is just entering his second year reading Politics, Philosophy and Economics at Durham University. During the…
Retirement, Reinvention and the Search for Purpose
Alastair is joined by Karen Krawczyk, an author, facilitator and retirement coach who spent much of her career as a paediatric speech and language therapist in the NHS. Karen left at…
Generational Connection, Co-Regulation and Raising Gen Alpha
Alastair is joined by Emily Haslam-Jones, a consultant, therapist, yoga teacher, and specialist in co-regulation and neurodivergence. Emily works with children, parents, carers, and…
Writing in the Age of AI: Why Human Storytelling Matters More Than Ever
Alastair sits down with Robbie Westacott, a millennial writer, marketing consultant, and founder of Seaforth Creative Group, who has spent his career helping events and media companies…
HR in 2026: Culture, Communication and the Generation Gap
Alastair welcomes Farzana Parkar, an HR consultant at face2face HR and who describes herself as an Xennial with 15 years’ experience in HR.
The Art of Speaking Up: A Gen Z’s Journey From Shy to Stage
Alastair sits down with Danny Wang, a 23-year-old Gen Z IT sales professional who transformed himself from a shy, introverted teenager into a national-level public speaking champion in…
Cultural Intelligence Across Generations: How to Lead Across the Divide
Alastair welcomes Victoria Rennoldson, a multi-award-winning global leadership coach, international speaker, bestselling author, and podcast host specialising in strategic…
School Superhead on Why Today’s Students Question More
Former school “superhead” Nick Bowen reflects on 20 years leading large secondary schools and turning around failing institutions.
Millennials, Sport, and the Sandwich Generation
Alastair is joined by International archer and Civic Engagement Manager Lizzy Rees who reflects on growing up in a household of five millennials, competing at elite level sport, and…
Gen Z, Digital Wellbeing and Entering the Workplace
21-year-old mental health and digital wellbeing campaigner Paddy Crump shares what it’s really like entering the workplace as Gen Z.
Gen X Raising Gen Z: Anxiety, Schools and Smartphones
In this episode Emma Clark joins Alastair live from Australia to explore rising anxiety in schools, generational differences in parenting, and the reality behind Australia’s under-16…
The Practical Side of Self-Aware Leadership and its impact across generations
Natasha Wallace joins Alastair to unpack conscious leadership. This is a science-backed approach to building high-trust, high-performance cultures without burning people out.
Anxiety, Humour, and Raising Kids in a Smartphone World
Joe Rowntree; comedian, presenter, and founder of Anxiety Uncovered joins Alastair to explore anxiety, parenting, and growing up in a permanently connected world.
Gen Z, Graduates, and Getting Ready for the Real World
Alastair speaks with higher education professional Charlotte Marshall about what student life and employability really look like right now. From supporting “hard to reach” students to…
From Hype to Workflow: Making AI Actually Useful
George Cairns, founder of Get AI Powers, joins Alastair to cut through the noise around AI and explain what “agentic” systems really are: tools that can carry out computer-based work…
Networking, Isolation, and Creating the Connection
Val Corbett brings decades of experience to a deceptively simple question: how do we get people talking again?
Gen Z at Work, Retention, Engagement, and the Real Cost of Ignoring It
Patrick Quinton-Smith joins Alastair to dismantle myths about Gen Z at work and focus on what actually improves retention, performance, and engagement.
Neuroscience, Curiosity, and Removing Workplace Drama
Neuroscience-informed coach Alison Blackler joins Alastair to explain why generational friction may feel personal, but why it usually isn’t.
Why Mental Health Sounds Different To Every Generation: Tyler Thompson
In this podcast Tyler Thompson, (award-winning speaker and youth communication coach), shares how his split upbringing of local roots and private-school opportunities, led him into…
Gen Z, Grades & Giving Back: Ruby Woodward
At just 17, Ruby juggles A-Levels, fashion-design ambitions and a record-breaking hospice-fundraiser. She credits her school’s “competitive compassion” culture for normalising charity…
Freddie Miller: A Gen Z Take on Rural Revival
Freddie Miller shares his journey from urban London to a rural career in river management. He breaks common Gen Z stereotypes with his passion, work ethic and ability to connect across…
Dr Stacy Moore: The Psychology of Generations: Resilience, Risk & Reward
Alastair sits down with consultant-psychologist Dr Stacy Moore to explore how our “formative years” lay the tracks for the rest of our lives. From high parental expectations in…
Steve Haynes: Negotiation, differences and cutting through generational assumptions
Steve Haynes (negotiator, mediator and trustee at the Reach charity) talks to Alastair about how his lived experience shaped his approach to negotiation. He discusses how growing up…
Henry Farr: What Gen Z Wants at Work and Why It Matters
Alastair sits down with Henry Farr , a young entrepreneur navigating the generational expectations that come with running his own business. In this episode, Henry offers a grounded…
Kate Heathcote: Engineering, Parenthood & Life on the Generational Cusp
In this episode, Alastair speaks with Kate Heathcote, a solutions architect, engineer, musician, and mother navigating life at the intersection of Gen X independence and Millennial…
From Police Officer to Role Model: Keith Fraser on Authority, Identity, and Youth
Alastair is joined by Keith Fraser, former police officer and Chair of the Youth Justice Board for England and Wales, for a deep and necessary conversation about race, justice…
Gillian White: Don’t Box Me In: Why Stereotypes Fail Across Generations
Alastair sits down with Gillian White , an independent consultant in retail engineering by training, and lifelong globetrotter. A self-described Gen X cusper , Gillian pushes back on…
Alex Staniforth: Climbing Mountains and Breaking Stereotypes
In this powerful conversation, Alastair speaks to Alex Staniforth, record-breaking ultra-endurance athlete, speaker, and founder of mental health charity Mind Over Mountains. Now 30…
Kristine Long: Managing the Middle: Millennial Perspectives on Work and Life
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…
Kenan Noori: The 15-Year-Old Rewriting the Rules of Politics
In one of the most striking conversations of the series, Alastair Greener sits down with Keenan Noori, the articulate and passionate 15-year-old founder of the Nexus Party, who’s on a…
Lise Kaye-Bell: Talking to Gen Z: Theatre, Trust and Tough Conversations
Alastair is joined by award-winning social entrepreneur Lise Kaye-Bell, founder of Soundproof Box, an immersive theatre company using live performance to explore tough topics with…
Paul Hargreaves: Purpose Before Profit: Building Ethical, Multigenerational Workplaces
In this values-driven episode, Paul Hargreaves, B Corp leader, author, and CEO of Cotswold Fayre, talks with Alastair about how purpose-led businesses are better for people, planet…
Maurice Collins: 90 Years Young: Lessons from a Silent Generation Trailblazer
Alastair welcomes Maurice Collins , a 90-year-old inventor, entrepreneur, and author, whose wisdom and wit span nearly a century of generational change. With infectious humour and…
Kim Seeling Smith: Why Gen Z Could Save the Future of Work
In this energising episode, Kim Seeling Smith, future-of-work strategist and founder of Ignite Global, joins Alastair to unpack what younger generations want from their careers, and…
Tom Penketh: Local Change, Big Vision: The Future Politician at 19
At just 19 years old, Tom Penketh is making his voice heard in local politics. In this episode, Alastair speaks with Tom about his experience on a Youth Council, his views on…
Dr. Lynda Shaw: The Science Behind Why We Struggle to Understand Other Generations
Dr. Lynda Shaw , a behavioural neuroscientist and leadership psychologist, talks to Alastair about how each generation’s brain wiring influences perceptions and decision-making. She…
Arthur Dallimer Breaking the Mould: Property, Purpose & Generational Perspective
Arthur Dallimer is a high-achieving property developer who began his journey at just 18. In this episode he chats with Alastair about his unconventional path, how having an older…
Shelley Bridgeman: The Art of Listening Across Generations
In a conversation with Alastair, Shelley Bridgman discusses psychotherapy, comedy, and generational attitudes. She unpacks the art of truly listening to young people, without judgment…
Rob Davidson: Reinventing Conferences for a Multi-Generational Audience
Managing director of MICE Knowledge, Rob Davidson talks to Alastair about how the business events industry is evolving to serve Boomers, Gen X, Millennials, and Gen Z. He explains why…
Carole Spiers: How Stress Affects Every Generation Differently
In this episode, Alastair talks to Carole Spiers , an internationally recognized stress management guru and author, and they discuss how each generation experiences and copes with…
Mark Saxby: Social Media and Its Intergenerational Impact
Join Alastair Greener as he dives into the complexities of social media with Mark Saxby , founder of Positive Social. They discuss social media’s influence on younger generations…
Claudette Dawson: Five Generations Under One Roof
Episode: Claudette Dawson, Five Generations Under One Roof Alastair sits down with Claudette Dawson , a specialist soft skills facilitator and trainer , to discuss her unique…
Anthony Stears: Generational Communication in a Changing World
In this episode, Alastair chats with Anthony Stears , aka “The Telephone Assassin,” about how phone communication has evolved and its generational nuances. They explore practical…
Paul Carter: Bridging Generational Gaps Through Technology
In this episode, Alastair Greener talks to Paul Carter , tech expert and BBC presenter, about how generational attitudes toward technology have evolved. They explore Paul’s personal…
About the podcast
The podcast launched in January 2025 with the technology broadcaster Paul Carter and has run every fortnight since. The idea is simple: rather than talk about a generation, talk to it. So a 19 year old councillor, a 15 year old party founder and a 17 year old A-level student have had the same half hour as the Chair of the Youth Justice Board for England and Wales, a B Corp chief executive and a 90 year old inventor from the Silent Generation.
Episodes are about 30 minutes, recorded in Alastair's studio and released on Tuesdays. Every episode is also filmed and available on the Generationally Speaking YouTube channel. The transcripts on each page are produced automatically, so forgive the odd slip; they are there so that anything a guest said can be found, read and quoted.
Frequently asked questions
How often is a new episode released? Every two weeks, on a Tuesday.
How long is each episode? Between 30 and 40 minutes.
Where can I listen? Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, Deezer, Pocket Casts, Overcast, YouTube, or the RSS feed above. Every episode also plays directly on its page here.
How do I become a guest? Send Alastair a note saying who you are, which generation you belong to and what you would want to talk about. Guests range from teenagers to nonagenarians and from apprentices to chief executives.
Can I quote the podcast? Yes. Please credit "Alastair Greener Generationally Speaking" and link to the episode page.
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