Connecting with Gen Z: Curiosity and Openness with Sara Deacon

Episode #129

In this conversation, Adrian Starks interviews Sarah Deacon, an adulting coach who works with young adults to help them play in their passions and own their future. They discuss the misconceptions about Gen Z, including the belief that they are lazy or directionless. Sarah explains that Gen Z is actually overwhelmed and anxious, but they want to make an impact and be their best selves. They also talk about the challenges Gen Z faces, such as mental health issues and the pressure to navigate a rapidly changing world. Sarah provides advice for parents on how to connect with their Gen Z children, including asking open-ended questions and being curious about their interests. She also shares tips for Gen Z individuals on how to have more fun and overcome fear by changing their mindset and trying new things. Living a purposeful life, for Sarah, means being connected to oneself, inspiring others, and surrounding oneself with passionate and purposeful people.

Takeaways

• Gen Z is often misunderstood and labeled as lazy or directionless, but they are actually overwhelmed and anxious, and they want to make an impact and be their best selves.
• Mental health is a major concern for Gen Z, and they often feel that the support they receive is inadequate.
• Parents can connect with their Gen Z children by asking open-ended questions, being curious about their interests, and building relationships with their friends, teachers, and coaches.
• Gen Z individuals can have more fun and overcome fear by changing their mindset, trying new things, and reframing fear as excitement.
• Living a purposeful life means being connected to oneself, inspiring others, and surrounding oneself with passionate and purposeful people.

Aha moments from Sarah

“Gen Z is overwhelmed and anxious, but they want to make an impact and be their best selves.”

“Mental health is a major concern for Gen Z, and they often feel that the support they receive is inadequate.

“Parents can connect with their Gen Z children by asking open-ended questions and being curious about their interests.”

Resources

Guest: Sarah Deacon  

Social Media

Website: https://saradeacon.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/saradeaconcoach
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/saradeacon
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@saradeaconcoach
Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@saradeaconcoach

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