# 298: Navigating Today’s Multigenerational Workforce with Mary Collins

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Podcast: [Happier At Work: Leadership, Culture, Performance](https://stenobird.com/podcast/happier-at-work-leadership-culture-performance-629891)
Published: 2026-03-20T05:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://happieratwork.ie/happier-at-work-podcast
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## Resource

Are you navigating the challenges of leading a multi-generational team at work? In this enlightening episode of the Happier at Work podcast, host Aoife O'Brien welcomes Dr. Mary Collins, a chartered psychologist and expert in leadership, talent development, and workplace wellbeing. Together, they unravel the complexities and opportunities that come with managing people from different generations, including Baby Boomers, Gen X, Millennials, and Gen Z, side by side in today’s workplace. In This Episode, You’ll Discover: Why generational differences at work get so much attention, and the real science behind those headlines. The unique values and drivers shaping each generation’s approach to work, with a special focus on Gen X, Millennials, and Gen Z. The importance of self-awareness, empathy, and emotional intelligence when managing diverse teams. How to move away from deficit thinking and stereotypes, instead leveraging the strengths and “deep smarts” of every generation. Related Topics Covered: Conflict at work, Attitudes at work, Workplace Dynamics Connect with Aoife O’Brien | Host of Happier at Work®: Website LinkedIn YouTube Connect with Dr. Mary Collins | Chartered Psychologist & Senior Coach Practitioner: Instagram LinkedIn Related Episodes You’ll Love: Episode 262: Foster Connection Using Compassionate Leadership with Jen Marr About Happier at Work® Happier at Work® is the podcast for business leaders who want to create meaningful, human-centric workplaces. Hosted by Aoife O’Brien, the show explores leadership, career clarity, imposter syndrome, workplace culture, and employee engagement — helping you and your team thrive. If you enjoy podcasts like WorkLife with Adam Grant, The Happiness Lab, or Squiggly Careers, you’ll love Happier at Work®. Join Aoife O’Bri…

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