
Step Into the Conversation: A Generation IQ Roundtable
How Do We Lead Through Change When Every Generation Experiences It Differently?
Change is happening faster than ever—and yet every generation feels it in their own way.
For some, rapid shifts spark excitement.
For others, they trigger caution, fatigue, or a desire to slow down and make sense of what’s coming.
This Roundtable invites us to pause and explore what it really means to lead through change when the people around us aren’t experiencing that change the same way we are.
How do we create space for different reactions without losing momentum?
How do we build trust when expectations, communication styles, and comfort with uncertainty vary across age groups?
How do we lead with clarity—not pressure—when the world around us is speeding up?
Whether you’re guiding a multigenerational team, navigating new AI-driven workflows, or simply trying to adapt without burning out, this session is for you.
Let’s move from assumption to understanding.
From resistance to curiosity.
From generational disconnect to shared readiness.
Why This Conversation Matters
In today’s workplaces, change isn’t a moment—it’s a constant. But while the pace of change is universal,
our experience of it is not.
- Experienced leaders may feel the weight of responsibility—expected to stay steady even when the path ahead is unclear.
- Younger professionals may feel the strain of adapting quickly while still finding their footing.
- Teams lose traction when generational misunderstandings turn into frustration, silence, or disengagement.
This Roundtable is about understanding those differences so we can navigate change with each other—not around each other.
When we honor how each generation experiences shifts in work, technology, and culture, we create space for trust, patience, and better collaboration.
What You’ll Gain from This Roundtable
🔎 A Clearer Lens on Generational Reactions to Change
– Understand why change lands differently depending on generational context—and how that shapes behavior.
💬 Conversation Tools for Moments of Uncertainty
– Learn practical ways to invite input, build trust, and reduce fear when navigating fast-moving shifts.
🤝 Strategies for Shared Adaptation
– Explore how to lead with empathy while still moving your team forward.
🌱 Space for Reflection, Not Just Information
– Hear real stories and perspectives from leaders who are navigating the same challenges.
Reserve Your Spot Today
This isn’t a lecture.
It’s not a webinar.
It’s a space for real conversation—an opportunity to pause, reflect, and explore how every generation experiences change differently.
Together, we’ll look at what it means to lead with clarity when the pace of change accelerates, to build trust when reactions vary, and to create connection instead of confusion across generations.
Seats are intentionally limited to keep the dialogue personal, thoughtful, and grounded in shared wisdom.
Save your spot and join us as we practice the kind of leadership that helps teams stay steady, adaptable, and aligned in uncertain times.
Let’s navigate change.
Together. Across generations.

WHY ATTEND?
🔎 Understand How Change Feels Across Generations
Gain insight into why the same workplace shift can spark excitement for some and uncertainty for others—and what that means for your leadership.
💬 Respond With Clarity, Not Pressure
Practice habits that help you slow down, listen deeply, and create space for different reactions to change.
🌱 Lead With Curiosity in Uncertain Times
Learn how to model steadiness, openness, and respect when expectations, comfort levels, and communication styles vary.
🤝 Build Trust While Navigating Fast-Moving Change
Strengthen your ability to bring people together—even when the pace of change feels different for everyone on your team.
January 22nd
12:00 - 12:45 ET
Be Part of the Conversation
This isn’t a lecture—it's a live, interactive roundtable where we explore what it truly means to lead through change when every generation experiences it differently.
Not just adapting—but understanding.
Not just moving quickly—but making space for how others are feeling and processing what’s shifting.
We’ll share stories, ask honest questions, and explore how to respond with clarity, curiosity, and trust when reactions to change vary across age groups.
Space is limited—reserve your spot to join the conversation on Thursday, January 22 at 12:00 PM ET.
Come curious. Leave grounded.
Let’s practice the kind of leadership that helps teams navigate change—together, across generations.
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Dr. Mary Cooney is the founder of Generation IQ and holds a PhD
from Wayne State University.
She has worked with the W.K. Kellogg Foundation, Eastern Michigan
University, and Wayne State University.
Dr. Cooney has over 20 years of experience as a university
professor, having taught Gen X, Millennials, and now Gen Z. Now,
with Generation IQ, Dr. Cooney is helping bridge the gap across the
five generations in the workforce for better intergenerational
communication to improve retention rates, productivity, and equity.
Her clients include Wayne State University, Washington State
University, Macomb County College, Nielsen Analytics, AAA of
Michigan, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, Consumers Energy,
and the Michigan Supreme Court.
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