Generational Consulting for Leaders & Teams

If your workplace is juggling multiple generations and losing talent because of it, you’ve come to the right place.

My work centers on one idea: every generation carries wisdom that matters. I help leaders understand these differences so teams work better together—not just on paper, but in real relationships. I created the GenShift™ framework to help organizations translate generational insight into everyday leadership.

I work with executives, HR leaders, and cross-functional teams who are navigating tension—and opportunity—between Boomers, Gen X, Millennials, and Gen Z.

Why This Work Matters

• Five generations now work side-by-side

• Each brings different strengths, expectations, and stress points

• Misunderstandings cost time, trust, and talent

• Leaders need tools, not stereotypes, to bridge the gap

How I approach Generational Work

• Research-backed: grounded in psychology and generational theory

• Practical: tools leaders can use the same day

• Relational: focused on trust, not stereotypes

• Cross-generational: builds understanding, not division

EDUCATION & CREDENTIALS

• Doctor of Philosophy, Educational Studies - Trinity International University Dissertation: "Undergraduate Student Leaders, a Subgroup of Millennials, and Their Self-Selected Life Experiences in Teams"

• Master of Education, Community Agency Counseling - Clemson University

• Bachelor of Science, Psychology - Indiana University

• Bachelor of Arts, Biology - Indiana University   

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My Story

Early Influence

My work started in a wilderness camp for teenagers who’d been pushed to the margins. In that setting, I saw how much young people want to grow, belong, and be understood—and how the right community can change everything.

Learning in Motion

While leading long hikes on the Appalachian Trail with at-risk youth, I earned my Master’s in Counseling at Clemson University. Those years shaped my belief that leadership is relational, not positional.

A Classroom Shift

Later, as a leadership professor, I noticed something that didn’t match what the textbooks said. When I asked my Millennial students about leadership styles, most chose laissez-faire. It was a clear signal: expectations of leadership were changing, and fast.

Research That Sparked GenShift™

That moment led to my dissertation and a qualitative study on Millennial leadership values—work that became the foundation for the GenShift™ approach. That research still shapes how I help leaders understand generational differences with clarity and respect.

Learn about Generational Intelligence

Do you think and work like the generation you were born into—or a completely different one?