Uploaded January 2026 | Updated September 2026, 7 hours ago
In this episode of WORK Conversations, Erika sits down with career coach and author Selena Rezvani to unpack why work feels harder and more miserable than ever. They discuss employee skepticism, Gen Z’s expectations of leadership, and why traditional management styles are failing today’s workforce. The conversation explores psychological safety, dissent at work, protecting team focus, and what it really means to be a good manager right now. A practical, honest look at leadership, trust, and how work actually gets better.
Timestamps:
00:00 – Why Employees Don’t Trust Work
01:26 – Why Gen Z Want Side Hustles
03:07 – Losing Optimism About The Future
04:20 – Why Gen Z Expects A Voice At Work
06:03 – Making Dissent Safe
07:22 – Why Managers Must Encourage Disagreement
11:03 – Being The Umbrella For Your Team
17:34 – Managers Affecting Mental Health
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In this episode of WORK Conversations, Erika sits down with career coach and author Selena Rezvani to unpack why work feels harder and more miserable than ever. They discuss employee skepticism, Gen Z’s expectations of leadership, and why traditional management styles are failing today’s workforce. The conversation explores psychological safety, dissent at work, protecting team focus, and what it really means to be a good manager right now. A practical, honest look at leadership, trust, and how work actually gets better.
Timestamps:
00:00 – Why Employees Don’t Trust Work
01:26 – Why Gen Z Want Side Hustles
03:07 – Losing Optimism About The Future
04:20 – Why Gen Z Expects A Voice At Work
06:03 – Making Dissent Safe
07:22 – Why Managers Must Encourage Disagreement
11:03 – Being The Umbrella For Your Team
17:34 – Managers Affecting Mental Health
Follow WORK here:
Substack: erikaayersbadan.substack.com
Instagram: instagram.com/workwitherika
TikTok: tiktok.com/@workwitherika
Follow Erika here:
Instagram: instagram.com/erika
TikTok: tiktok.com/@erika_
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/erikanardini
Twitter: twitter.com/erika_
Follow Work Like A Girl here:
Instagram: instagram.com/worklikeagirl
Slack Channel: join.slack.com/t/worklikeagirl/shared_invite/zt-3a7fiqzf8-NEf3DUArSMz76vTspihC5w
