Eliza Filby | Why Millennials Were Sold a Lie

Jimmy's Jobs of the Future

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🗓️ 1 April 2025

⏱️ 54 minutes

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Want your own Brand or Business Podcast? Try out our NEW Podcast Calculator: https://www.boxlight.io/ Interested in Eliza’s Book? - Buy a copy here: https://www.amazon.com/Inheritocracy-author/dp/1785908588 Eliza Filby on Generational Shifts and the Future of Work | Jimmy's Jobs In this episode of Jimmy's Jobs, Eliza Filby, a generational historian and bestselling author, discusses the importance of concentration in learning, the evolving job market, and the generational shifts that have shaped our society. Eliza explores the divides within the millennial demographic, the role of higher education, and the implications of AI on future careers. She also delves into the misconceptions about today's job landscape and offers practical advice on public speaking, learning, and adapting to new media. Tune in to understand how generational changes impact careers, money, and success. 00:00 Intro 01:22 Eliza's Career Journey and Evolution 05:33 The Challenges of Public Speaking and Media Presence 12:37 The Concept of Meritocracy and Generational Wealth 14:53 Understanding Generational Labels and Shifts 25:29 The Future of Education and Learning 27:33 The Importance of Collaboration 27:46 Marketing Your Expertise in a Changing Job Market 28:24 The Need for Sales and Marketing Skills 28:51 The Rise of Solopreneurs 29:30 Adapting to Rapid Skill Changes 30:04 Practical Tips for Concentration and Learning 31:38 The Role of Collaboration in Learning 32:21 The Future of Career Paths and AI Disruption 34:43 The Human Skills AI Can't Replace 35:45 Training and Talent Retention in the Age of AI 36:57 The Impact of Technology on Work Processes 47:38 The Reality of Economic Shifts Since 2008 51:03 The Changing Attitudes of Gen Z 52:21 Entrepreneurship and Class Dynamics 52:54 Conclusion and Final Thoughts ********** Follow us on socials! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jimmysjobs Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jimmysjobsofthefuture Twitter / X: https://www.twitter.com/JimmyM Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jimmy-mcloughlin-obe/ Want to come on the show? [email protected] Sponsor the show or Partner with us: [email protected] Credits: Host / Exec Producer: Jimmy McLoughlin OBE Producer: Sunny Winter Editor: Sunny Winter Junior Producer: Thuy Dong Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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0:00.0	Welcome back to Jimmy's Jobs of the Future. Today we are joined by one of our most popular guests that we've had on the show.
0:06.9	Eliza Filby has one of the most interesting jobs that I've ever encountered. She's a generational historian.
0:13.3	She's spent the last year writing a book called Inheritocracy, which examines our modern social landscape and the here and now.
0:22.4	It was fascinating talking to Eliza about the differences between the boomers, Generation X, Millennials, Generation Z,
0:30.0	which is being known as Generation Zoom, and Generation Alpha, which is coming next,
0:34.6	which is also being termed Generation AI.
0:37.8	So it's a fascinating listen to, it was a fascinating interview to chat to her all about it.
0:44.4	And it is a milestone episode, partly because it's our 199th one.
0:51.4	And next week we have Greg Jackson, the CEO of Octopus Energy, coming on for our 200th one. And next week we have Greg Jackson, the CEO of Octopus Energy, coming on for our
0:56.6	200th one. He's created 11,000 jobs over the past 10 years. So it's a pretty remarkable story on
1:03.2	that front. But we also get Eliza to interview me as part of the sort of marking the 200th
1:10.1	episode about how we create the podcast
1:12.8	and all the things that I've observed over the last four and a half years doing the show.
1:17.8	So anyway, really hope you enjoy.
1:19.6	As always, comments, feedback, emails, lovely to receive what people think and who we should
1:25.2	get on the show.
1:26.4	Make sure you subscribe so we can continue to get bigger and bigger guests.
1:36.4	Eliza, welcome to Jimmy's Jobs again.
1:39.3	Great to be back.
1:40.4	What is your job?
1:41.2	I've never said that on a podcast, by the way.
1:43.4	Great to be back.
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