Thriving in the Modern Workplace is an empowering guide that helps young professionals, particularly Gen Z, navigate real-world challenges with practical tools, relatable stories, and updated career strategies designed for today’s changing world. Why was this an important book for you to write?

Gen Z is one of the most talented and most misunderstood generations we’ve ever seen. Every generation comes with its own style and challenges, but theirs have been amplified by everything they’ve had to face: a pandemic that disrupted their lives and education, a mental health crisis that few were prepared for, and the pressure to adapt to AI and constant change before even finding their footing.

As both a parent and a professional, I saw this disconnect up close. Many parents, educators, and employers want to support Gen Z but simply don’t know how to meet them where they are. The communication gap between generations is real, and it’s costing us trust, connection, and opportunity.

That’s why I wrote Thriving in the Modern Workplace. It’s a guide to help Gen Z navigate the realities of today’s world with confidence and clarity, and just as importantly, it gives the adults who teach, hire, and lead them the insight they need to truly understand and empower this generation.

As the parent of two Gen Z young adults, I found this a refreshing take on how to help them navigate this changing world. What are some key ideas you felt were important to cover to grab this generation’s attention and make your book stand out from other career guides on the market?

I am also a parent of two Gen Z young adults, and this book came straight from the heart. I wasn’t writing from a distance. I was writing as someone who’s watched this generation struggle, grow, push boundaries, and ask for things many of us were never taught to ask for. I wanted this book to feel like real guidance, not another lecture.

At the core of Thriving in the Modern Workplace are three foundational ideas: mindset, confidence, and purpose.

Those three themes shape almost every challenge Gen Z faces.

• Mindset, because the world they’re entering moves fast, and how they think determines how they adapt.
• Confidence, because they’re talented but often second-guess themselves in environments that don’t always see or understand them.
• Purpose, because this generation won’t stay anywhere they can’t find meaning and I believe that’s a strength, not a flaw.

By grounding the book in these essentials, I wanted to give Gen Z something relatable, practical, and empowering… and give the adults around them a clearer window into who they are and what they need to thrive.

What is one piece of advice you wish someone had given you when you were younger?

I wish someone had told me to believe in myself first before waiting for anyone else to validate me. Confidence isn’t something you earn from the world; it’s something you choose to build from within. When you don’t trust your own voice, you dim your potential before it even has a chance to grow.

Self-belief shapes how you lead, how you show up, and how boldly you go after the things you want. When you genuinely believe in who you are and what you bring to the table, you don’t just participate in your life, you own it.

What is one thing that you hope readers take away from Thriving In The Modern Workplace: A Gen Z Guide to Success?

I want every reader  whether they’re Gen Z or from another generation to understand that success is personal. It’s not defined by a job title, a milestone, or someone else’s expectations. It’s something you get to shape on your own terms.

And for Gen Z specifically, I hope they walk away knowing this: you don’t need a title to lead. You already have the talent, the perspective, and the potential. What truly matters is your intention: choosing to grow, choosing to show up fully, and choosing to become the best version of yourself every single day.

If you can do that, you’re already winning.

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