‘Age diversity is as important as gender and racial diversity.

Let’s not obsess about what young people supposedly want but understand the generational shifts in the consumer and workplace and understand how we can cater for all in the post-pandemic age’ 

Speaking

I offer bespoke speeches and webinars tailored to the specific sector, business and event, helping corporations, clients, and colleagues understand how the world is changing through a multigenerational lens - from the Great Wealth Transfer to the Great Resignation.

I have spoken for a variety of organizations from brands such as VICE media, Harry Potter Franchise and ASOS Clothing, to more established companies and traditional sectors including McDonalds, HSBC, Clifford Chance, McKinsey, and Pictet. From the UK's Ministry of Defence to the Royal Household, with BNYMellon in Canada, Macquarie bank and Wesfarmers in Australia. I’ve spoken start-ups to established multi-nationals, from HR to PR, from CEOs to graduate recruits. My speaking topics are outlined below.

“Whether we realise it or not, we are living in the inheritance economy where, if you are under 40, your life’s chances and opportunities are to a large extent determined by what you are set to inherit rather than what you learn or earn. Familial financial support is the defining millennial privilege and the dividing line shaping our past, present and future.”

— Dr Eliza Filby

  • How are the different Generations Consuming in the 2020s

    We are living in the age of the perma-crisis - covid, war in Ukraine, supply crises, rising inflation, recession. How are people’s spending priorities changing in the 2020s? from Gen Z’s attitude towards housing to Baby Boomers expenditure on healthcare, the 2020s are forcing us to prioritise our money in different ways. Consumers are becoming increasingly multi-generational in their spending habits: what does this mean for brands and services seeking to appeal? (Read my writing on the impact of Covid and the perma-crisis age. )

  • The Gen Z you Never hear about: workers, consumers, citizens

    Gen Z are emerging as the Covid Generation with a very different outlook, values and priorities than millennials. They aren’t all Greta Thunberg’s changing the world. What are the subgroups within Gen Z, and what are they expecting from the workplace and from brands? Read my writing on Gen Z.

  • How to Manage a Multi-Generational Workforce in the Hybrid Age

    We have four generations in the workplace whose values, expectations and understandings of work vary hugely. As we shift to hybrid working - how can you cater to their different needs, wants and aspirations? How can you ensure age diversity is tackled and practical steps are taken to address this challenge within your organisation. Learning from the best organisations in the world, the message is rooted in practical application. Read my report on the future of work.

  • How are Millennial parents raising Generation Alpha?

    Millennials are no longer young, they are now raising the next generation: Gen Alpha. What are the drivers of modern parenting (esp. millennial fathers) and how is it impacting the workplace and the home? Who are Gen Alpha and what do we know about them from being raised on Alexa’s to surviving a global pandemic? Read my writing on Gen Alpha and maturing millennials.

  • The Future of the Family and the Great Wealth Transfer

    Families have never been so economically entwined and interdependent but the family unit itself is changing. The Great Wealth Transfer will see unprecendented sums transfer across the generations. How can advisors engage with the whole family beyond the Baby Boomer male breadwinner and ensure that all generations are served? Read my work on the family and inheritance economy.

  • How can you engage with your Female Clients in the Great Gender WEalth Transfer?

    It is estimated that 60% of Britain’s wealth will be in female hands by 2025. Much has been talked about the Great Wealth Transfer and yet female spouses are often the first inheritors of this wealth. How are this generation of women different from previous generations of spouses in terms of their attitude to money, family, retirement and inheritance? How can the Financial Services sector best serve this crucial demographic? Read my Schroders report on the future of widowhood.

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Experience

I have spoken at the EU’s Human Rights Forum on teenagers and technology; the Financial Times CEO forum on the future of work and contributed evidence to the UK’s House of Lord’s Select Committee on intergenerational unfairness.

 

What People Are Saying

“Eliza’s insightful and engaging presentation left us wanting more. She merged academic theory and research together seamlessly with real examples to which we could all relate, both at a personal and professional level. Eliza’s presentation has been a talking point ever since and has created quite the buzz– thankyou!”

— Stephen Doherty, Barclays Corporate Relations

It was a pleasure having Eliza as a guest speaker at our LinkedIn flagship event, Forward – and back for a second event due to how well her insights resonated with our senior talent audience.

Eliza brings a wealth of insight in her talks and deep understanding of how different industries and functions work, as well as the challenges they face. She also has a great ability to engage with the audience, keep them energised and inspire them to think differently.

— Poppy Kyriakakou, LinkedIn

“Eliza was a breath of fresh air and received the highest feedback scores across all our events. She was extremely engaging and delivered a high energy keynote which got everyone thinking differently about Millennials.”

— James Goad, Joint Managing Director at Owen James Events