Bridging the Gap: Fostering Meaningful Connections Across Generations

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Speaker : STEPHANY POE
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When : Tuesday, August 05, 2025
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Time : 01 : 00 PM EST
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Stephany Poe is a dynamic and accomplished professional with extensive experience in leadership development, organizational change, and legal studies. As the founder of POEE Coaching and Consulting LLC and author of "Perfect Progression," Stephany is dedicated to helping businesses bridge generational gaps and cultivate an accountable and collaborative work environment(s).
With a Master's degree in Legal Studies from ASU Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law, Stephany brings a unique perspective to her work, combining her legal expertise with a deep understanding of organizational behavior and leadership strategies. Her commitment to excellence is evident in her work with diverse organizations, ranging from corporations to nonprofits and government entities.
As an experienced facilitator and consultant, Stephany is skilled in creating transformative conversations and training sessions that challenge leaders to broaden their perspectives and improve internal communication. She works
closely with clients to develop innovative employee processes and negotiation strategies that boost company revenue and enhance employee morale.
Stephany's dedication to community and passion for driving business improvement make her a valuable resource for organizations looking to optimize performance and employee wellbeing. Her core values of integrity, self care, and innovation serve as a guiding compass as she empowers clients to achieve success.
In her personal life, Stephany finds balance through meditation, traveling, and enjoying quality time with family and friends. She is a firm believer that work-life balance is achievable for everyone and encourages individuals to define and pursue their unique path to personal and professional fulfillment.
In the years leading up to the pandemic, conversations around work-life balance, toxic workplace culture, and emotional well-being were beginning to gain traction. Organizations spoke of change—hinted at it, experimented with it—but for the most part, the traditional workplace structure remained intact. Then came COVID-19. In an unprecedented moment in history, the pandemic imposed the same pressure across every demographic, cutting across age, role, and social status. For the first time, everyone experienced a universal disruption, and with it, the inevitability of change.
Post-COVID, the workplace has evolved—some might say fragmented—in ways few anticipated. Long-term employees are retiring in higher numbers, many mid-career professionals are opting for early retirement or lifestyle shifts, and newer entrants to the workforce are less hesitant to pivot and explore alternative career paths. The job market no longer operates on a fixed trajectory. A new door has opened—one that offers options, flexibility, and a broader sense of autonomy. With these shifts come new challenges: disjointed communication, lack of cohesion, generational divides, and a notable struggle to sustain creativity and innovation in organizations.
This webinar, Fostering Connections Across Generations, offers a timely and thought-provoking exploration into the importance of building and maintaining meaningful relationships in multigenerational workplaces. At its core, this session explores not only what it means to connect with others but also how to do so without losing your own sense of identity.
We’ll uncover the key values, strengths, and challenges each generation brings to the workplace—from Baby Boomers and Gen X, to Millennials and Gen Z—and how understanding these nuances can lead to better collaboration, communication, and workplace harmony.
Participants will also gain insights into effective communication techniques tailored to bridge generational gaps and promote inclusive dialogue. More importantly, we’ll discuss practical strategies for cultivating and sustaining these connections, because fostering connection isn’t a one-time effort. It’s an ongoing practice that evolves with organizational shifts, workforce demographics, and personal growth.
But this conversation doesn’t stop at strategies. It encourages reflection. What does it mean to belong in a team without conforming? How do you embrace others’ perspectives without abandoning your own? How can workplaces balance autonomy with collaboration, tradition with innovation, and individuality with unity?
In this session, you will be empowered to:
- Learn the key traits, strengths, and challenges of various age groups in the workforce.
- Understand how to foster collaboration and unity through targeted communication techniques.
- Explore how to adapt and build a resilient workplace culture that thrives in the face of change.
- Whether you're leading a company, managing a team, or just starting out in your career, the need for authentic, cross-generational connection has never been more critical. Join us to explore how to redefine workplace relationships and cultivate an environment where diversity of thought, experience, and age becomes a powerful tool for innovation and long-term success.
Together, let’s build a bridge between generations and create a more connected, collaborative future of work.
Areas Covered
- Learning key traits, strengths, and challenges of different age groups in the workforce
- Obtain communication techniques to foster collaborations and unity among all generations
- Discover how to adapt and cultivate a thriving workplace culture in the face of shifts and challenges
Who Should Attend
- Business Leaders and Executive who want to improve their organization’s overall performance and teamwork by building a harmonious and collaborative environment
- HR Professionals seeking to enhance employee relations, increase retention rates, and develop better workplace strategies by understanding the unique needs and perspectives of different generations
- Team Managers and Supervisors who want to improve communication and foster collaboration among team members from different generations, leading to more effective problem-solving and innovation.
- Employees of All Generations from various age groups who seek to understand their colleagues better and contribute to a supportive workplace culture
- Educators and Trainers who want to develop tailored programs and materials that cater to the specific learning styles and preferences of different generations
- Students and Researchers in the fields of organizational behavior, human resource, or psychology who are interested in studying the dynamics of multigenerational workforces
Why Should You Attend
In a rapidly changing professional landscape, where employee expectations and workplace norms are being constantly redefined, one question stands out: how do we connect with each other meaningfully while staying true to ourselves?
Fostering Connections Across Generations isn’t just a webinar—it’s an invitation to rethink how we relate to one another in the workplace. The post-COVID era has upended many long-standing assumptions. We are no longer bound to the linear career paths or rigid hierarchies of the past. Instead, we find ourselves navigating new terrains where generational experiences, values, and communication styles vary greatly—and where the ability to build genuine connections has become essential.
You should attend this session if you’re feeling the strain of disconnection within your teams, are grappling with retention and communication challenges, or simply want to improve the culture within your organization. This is your opportunity to step back, reflect, and gain practical tools to bridge the generational divide—while also cultivating a more inclusive, creative, and collaborative workplace.
In this session, you’ll discover what it truly means to foster authentic relationships at work—across age, role, and life stage—without losing your sense of self or autonomy. You’ll gain insights that are immediately actionable, from communication techniques to cultural strategies, tailored to bring out the best in every generation.
Whether you’re an executive seeking to improve overall performance, an HR professional focused on retention and engagement, a manager looking to build team cohesion, or an employee wanting to better connect with your colleagues, this conversation is for you.
Topic Background
Pre-COVID, there was talk of a work-life balance, toxic workplace hints, and healing sort of conversations. Change was spoken about often, then COVID happened.
COVID forced change across all walks of life, age, and status. Everyone was impacted. Arguably, it could have been the first time everyone was impacted by the same pressure.
Though post covid, organizations seem to struggle with being creative since. Long-term employees retiring, mid-term employees early retirement, new employees jumping ship, and much, much more. A door was open that wasn't there before, and that door was “options”.
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$160.00
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