We're taking a short break over Christmas and New Year....but we have lots planned for 2026!

Have a listen to this short trailer to hear some of the topics we have coming up and a thank you message from us for all your support over the last six months.

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Ever wondered why your boss, your mentor, or your Gen Z colleague just doesn’t seem to “get” how you work? Or why feedback that fires up one generation can shut down another?

Chris and Lily sit down with Gabby Rosely - former competitive swimmer turned entrepreneur, corporate leader and now multigenerational teams expert - to unpack the real reasons behind generational friction at work.

Gabby has managed teams spanning Boomers to Gen Z while still in her twenties, and she’s here to share what actually helps us connect, communicate, and collaborate across age divides.

You’ll learn:

• The surprising historical forces that shaped each generation’s work style
• Why “Engage-Discuss” vs. “Command-Obey” is the key model to understanding generational differences
• How different generations view and want to receive feedback - and how to adapt when it’s not your style
• Whether gender plays a role in these workplace dynamics
• The story behind Gabby’s 77-year-old mentee - and her personal motto, “Say yes before you’re ready!”

Whether you’re managing, mentoring, or just trying to get along in a multigenerational team, listen in and you’ll discover how to bridge the gap - and build a workplace where every generation thrives.

Hit play now and decode the generations with us.

3.10 Intro to Gabby

4.20 Gabby’s story

6.53 Historical influences shaping each generation (7.33 Boomers; 9.13 Gen X; 12.04 Millennials; 13.55 Gen Z)

12.34 Engage-Discuss vs Command-Obey

15.49 How the generations connect and motivate people at work (16.12 Boomers; 17.20 Gen X; 19.45 Millennials; 20.40 Gen Z)

21.18 Different generational views on feedback

23.06 How to avoid getting it wrong with other generations

27.27 Is there a gendered element to these challenges?

32.03 How each generation wants to receive feedback (32.15 Gen Z; 32.54 Millennials; 33.16 Gen X; 33.56 Boomers)

34.30 How to respond if feedback doesn’t meet your preferences

36.08 Gabby’s 77-year-old mentee

38.55 Gabby’s motto - “Say yes before you’re ready!”

41.26 Walking away and moving to Costa Rica

46.48 Gabby’s programs and how you can connect to learn more

49.00 Our key takeaways

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https://www.linkedin.com/in/gabbyrosely/

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Ever caught yourself thinking, “Maybe I should cut back” or “Am I drinking too much?” If so, this episode is for you.

We sit down with Steve Kirchell, Alcohol-Free Performance Coach, to talk about what it really means to be Sober Curious - and why going alcohol-free might be easier than you think.

Steve shares his personal journey to becoming alcohol-free, the subtle warning signs your drinking might be becoming problematic, and the number-one reason people stay stuck on the fence. We explore how alcohol affects your brain, body, and behaviour - and how to build confidence in social situations without it.

You’ll learn:

• How to handle social pressure and challenge friends who push you to drink
• Whether moderation ever really works, or if it’s all-or-nothing
• The 'Joy of Missing Out' instead of ‘Fear of Missing Out’ and how to enjoy life alcohol-free
• How long alcohol stays in your system and what it’s doing to you
• Practical advice for navigating the Christmas Party season with confidence
  
  

Whether you’re curious about cutting back, questioning your habits, or ready to quit completely, listen in and discover how to redefine fun, confidence, and connection without the glass in hand.

Hit play now.

0.57 Chris and Lily’s thoughts on going alcohol-free

2.40 Steve’s journey to an alcohol-free lifestyle

5.50 Gen Z’s typical experience of drinking escalating

6.24 The warning signs that your drinking is becoming problematic

8.44 The stages of people drinking on a night out

9.33 Has social media made Gen Z more cautious about excessive drinking?

12.00 Will your friends support you?

12.54 Sober curious? Is it all-or-nothing or can you drink in moderation?

14.36 How long it takes for alcohol to leave your system

15.13 The effects of repeated alcohol consumption on your brain and body

18.50 How drinking gets normalised as you get older

19.19 How to get confident you can break ingrained habits

21.08 How to challenge a friend who might pressure you to keep drinking

21.58 The ‘Joy of Missing Out’

24.00 Considering alcohol-free? How to get over feeling alcohol is essential to loosening you up and making you feel more confident

25.50 The time we all had fun without alcohol

28.53 How going alcohol-free might be easier than you think

30.32 How Steve’s life is different now since stopping drinking

32.00 Other signs that you might want to reconsider your relationship with alcohol

33.40 How to find out more about Steve’s Alcohol-Free Blueprint

34.15 How Steve’s 1:1 support works

36.27 Advice for handling the Christmas Party season

Connect with Steve Kirchell:

https://alcoholfreeblueprint.info/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/steve-kirchell-8951a73/

https://www.instagram.com/steve_kirchell_coaching/

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