your gen z co-worker
your gen z co-worker

your gen z co-worker

Think HR

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"Your Gen Z Co-Worker," the podcast where we break down the workplace and focus on what matters: building well-being into your career, prioritizing life over work, and staying true to yourself. Hosted by Emily (a fellow Gen Z-er who's been there, done that, and is still figuring it out); this is your space for real-talk career advice, workplace trends, and actionable insights that put you first.

Recent Episodes

the gen z career playbook (that no one told you about)
OCT 21, 2025
the gen z career playbook (that no one told you about)

Ever wonder why Gen Z seems to hop jobs so much? Or why titles matter less than purpose? In this episode, we’re breaking down the Gen Z Career Playbook - the rules no one ever told us, but that are shaping the way we work, hustle, and build our careers.

Whether you’re a Gen Z figuring out your next move, or a manager trying to understand the new career mindset, this episode is packed with insights, perspective, and maybe a few lessons we can all learn.

Articles:

- https://www.hrdive.com/news/83-of-gen-z-workers-consider-themselves-job-hoppers-study-suggests/693539/

- https://www.randstad.com/press/2025/genz-workplace-blueprint/

- https://www.forbes.com/councils/forbesbusinesscouncil/2022/12/23/6-reasons-gen-zers-with-side-hustles-make-the-best-employees/

Links + Resources:

📖 Order my book We’re Human. Not Resources: https://a.co/d/2jkOAdV

🎧 Follow the podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, and RogersTV

💬 Let’s connect on Instagram: @em.thinkhr

💻 Check out my website: ⁠https://www.thinkhr.ca/⁠

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your career is not your personality (and that’s a good thing)
OCT 7, 2025
your career is not your personality (and that’s a good thing)

I'm diving into one of the biggest mindset shifts you can make in your career: separating who you are from what you do. Your job is important, but it’s not your entire identity - and learning to detach the two can actually make your career (and life) better.

As I'm navigating this as well - we're covering how to detach your self-worth from your job title, the importance of building life goals that exist outside of work, reframing career pivots as growth opportunities, and more.

This is your reminder that your career is just part of the story — not the whole thing.

Links + Resources:

📖 Order my book We’re Human. Not Resources: https://a.co/d/2jkOAdV

🎧 Follow the podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, and RogersTV

💬 Let’s connect on Instagram: @em.thinkhr

💻 Check out my website: ⁠https://www.thinkhr.ca/⁠

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life, work, and what’s new since june
SEP 23, 2025
life, work, and what’s new since june

Season 4 is here! In this kickoff episode, I’m catching you up on everything that’s been happening since June - from wedding planning to triathlon training, book launches, and big shifts at Think HR. I’m sharing the highs, the chaos, and the lessons I’ve learned along the way about work, life, and how the two really fit together. Plus, I’ll give you a sneak peek at what you can expect this season on Your Gen Z Co-Worker.


If you’ve ever felt like life and work keep pulling you in different directions, this is your reminder that you’re not alone.


    • Links + Resources:

    • 📖 Order my book We’re Human. Not Resources: https://a.co/d/2jkOAdV

    • 🎧 Follow the podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, and RogersTV

    • 💬 Let’s connect on Instagram: @em.thinkhr
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    what if burnout isn’t inevitable? rethinking success with Mallory Rowan
    JUN 24, 2025
    what if burnout isn’t inevitable? rethinking success with Mallory Rowan

    is burnout just part of the deal? my guest doesn’t think so - and after this episode, you might not either.

    in this episode, I’m joined by Mallory Rowan, anti-burnout educator and 4x founder, to talk about what it really takes to build a sustainable business and life. we unpack the myths of hustle culture, what it means to grow a business, build wealth, and create without burning out. whether you’re building something of your own or just tired of doing things the old way - this conversation is your permission to do it differently.-----

    Catch the full episode on RogersTV - Woodstock Channel 13, YouTube, Spotify, or Apple Podcasts!

    Don’t forget to subscribe and share your thoughts✨I’m Emily, your gen z co-worker.

    Just a heads up - I’m not a licensed therapist, and this podcast isn’t meant to replace advice from a doctor, coach, therapist, or any other qualified pro. Cool? Cool. Catch you in the next episode!

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    LINKS:

    Find Mallory:

    IG: @malloryrowan

    Website: https://malloryrowan.com/

    Find Emily:

    IG: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@em.thinkhr⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

    Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.thinkhr.ca/⁠

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    from gen z to gen z: a conversation with Layla from Heart to Hustle
    MAY 27, 2025
    from gen z to gen z: a conversation with Layla from Heart to Hustle

    In this episode, I sit down with Layla, host of Heart to Hustle, to dive into what it means to be Gen Z in today’s world - from the perspectives between “elder” and “younger” Gen Z to how we balance ambition with well-being.

    We explore the myths about our generation, how we approach work and creativity, and whether our passion-over-paycheck mindset is truly sustainable. Layla also shares her journey of turning storytelling into a career, the power of podcasting for connection, and where she sees Gen Z leading the future of work.

    If you’ve ever questioned how to find success without the grind taking over your life, this episode is for you. Tune in for an honest, fun, and eye-opening conversation about redefining careers, passion, and what it really means to hustle with heart. ❤️

    Catch the full episode on RogersTV - Woodstock Channel 13, YouTube, Spotify, or Apple Podcasts!

    Don’t forget to subscribe and share your thoughts✨

    I’m Emily, your gen z co-worker. Just a heads up - I’m not a licensed therapist, and this podcast isn’t meant to replace advice from a doctor, coach, therapist, or any other qualified pro. Cool? Cool. Catch you in the next episode!

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    LINKS:

    Find Layla:

    IG: @hearttohustlepod

    Website: https://hearthustlemedia.com/

    Find Emily:

    IG: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@em.thinkhr⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

    Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.thinkhr.ca/⁠

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