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Unlocking Gen Y’s Potential: Why It’s Time to Stop Playing Safe and Start Disrupting

by Paolo Maria Pavan

Oct 26, 2024 ASK PAOLO

Paolo, what’s most important to you when coaching Gen Y, and how do you approach it? For me, when I’m coaching Gen Y, what’s crucial is igniting something inside them. Not a gentle nudge, not a pat on...

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by Paolo Maria Pavan

Oct 25, 2024 ASK PAOLO

Paolo, you often say your role is to coach Gen Y to mentor Gen Z. Why do you reverse the traditional idea of Gen X mentoring Gen Y to guide Gen Z? Ah, here’s where it gets interesting—and a little cou...

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by Paolo Maria Pavan

Oct 24, 2024 ASK PAOLO

Paolo, you often say freelancers know their job, skills, and value, but with many Gen Z becoming freelancers, how can they develop these traits early in their careers? You’re right to point that out, ...

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by Paolo Maria Pavan

Oct 23, 2024 ASK PAOLO

Paolo, you often talk about emotional intelligence—how do you define it personally? When I talk about emotional intelligence, it’s not just some leadership theory or buzzword—it’s the heartbeat of how...

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by Paolo Maria Pavan

Oct 22, 2024 ASK PAOLO

Paolo, it seems like Gen Y and Z often struggle with job retention. What are your thoughts on that? The issue of Gen Y and Z struggling to keep their jobs —this is a hot topic, and it’s often painted ...

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by Paolo Maria Pavan

Oct 21, 2024 ASK PAOLO

Paolo, you often use the 3D axes analogy to say that Gen Z represents depth, that they’re deeper than the previous two generations. What do you mean by that? The analogy of the 3D axes—yeah, I use tha...

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by Paolo Maria Pavan

Oct 20, 2024 ASK PAOLO

Paolo, you often say personal branding is dead, or that the market has killed it despite its importance. What do you mean by that? Ah, yes—when I say personal branding is dead , or more accurately, th...

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by Paolo Maria Pavan

Oct 19, 2024 ASK PAOLO

Paolo, you’ve said freelancers shouldn’t just find a niche but become one themselves. What do you mean by that? Exactly! I’m glad you brought that up. When I say freelancers are wrong in just “looking...

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by Paolo Maria Pavan

Oct 18, 2024 ASK PAOLO

Paolo, you often provocatively say that freelancers with only one client aren’t really freelancers, but more like bloodsuckers. What do you mean by that? When I say freelancers with only one client ar...

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by Paolo Maria Pavan

Oct 17, 2024 ASK PAOLO

Paolo, why do you advise companies to stop using freelancers as a solution to employee shortages? I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again: companies need to stop hiring freelancers as a band-aid fo...

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by Paolo Maria Pavan

Oct 16, 2024 ASK PAOLO

Paolo, companies used to provide food and housing as a perk, but today Gen Y and Z don’t see it as a big benefit, and it hasn’t helped with loyalty or reducing turnover. Why do you think this approach...

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by Paolo Maria Pavan

Oct 15, 2024 ASK PAOLO

Paolo, are you saying there’s a difference between Gen Y and Gen Z in freelancing, and companies should approach or hire them differently? Yes, you’re absolutely right. There is a difference between h...

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