Amazon Best-Selling Leadership Co-Author - People Fusion (11 categories)

Mind the Gap: Leading Across Generations With Courageous Curiosity™ 

Bridge differences into trust, empathy, alignment, and performance—without blame or burnout

Audience Takeaways
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Bridge divides in values, expectations, and communication styles 
— so collaboration sticks.



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Clarify what’s asked vs. what’s heard — reducing rework and misinterpretation in the moment.



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Align simple ways of working across ages — producing cleaner handoffs, faster decisions, and stronger retention.

Trusted By Leading Organizations:
What Audiences Say:


"It was amazing. This event left me with a lot to think about. I had three powerful takeaways that really struck a chord with me:
Be curious – Approach others with a genuine desire to learn and understand.
Respond, don’t react – Thoughtful responses build bridges, while reactions can sometimes build walls.
How we lead and include matters more than ever – Leadership today requires us to create environments where everyone feels valued.”
 — Daris Frencha, CEO and President, The Benefit Boutique
 
“Cheryle will leave you feeling more empowered, grounded, and equipped with tools you can use immediately.”
— Dr. Jaime Hope, Emergency Physician & Host, Navigating H.O.P.E Podcast
 
“Cheryle not only captured my attention, but that of everyone in the room.”
— Pat Alva-Kraker, Founder, majestic Coaching Group, ABWA
 
“I can’t stop telling everyone about what I learned from you.   Your wealth of knowledge and wisdom is unmatched”.  
- Tania Madah, CEO Lean-Architect


Audience Approval:
Audiences consistently praise Cheryle for delivering actionable insights, an engaging style, and highly relevant content

—100% of respondents said they would gladly hear her speak again.


Why This Talk - Why Now
Engagement is slipping—especially for younger workers. U.S. employee engagement fell to 31% in 2024 (a 10-year low); workers under 35 were hit hardest. Younger millennials + Gen Z dropped 5 points in engagement (40% → 35%). 

Miscommunication is chronic. 100% of knowledge workers report weekly miscommunications; 1 in 4 see them multiple times per day—driving stress, lower productivity, and missed deadlines. 

Hybrid expectations collide across generations. Gen Z is least likely to want fully remote and is more likely than older cohorts to want more in-office time—yet still expects flexibility. Without explicit norms, friction is baked in. 

AI raises the stakes for human leadership. 74% of Gen Z and 77% of millennials expect GenAI to change their work within a year, while prioritizing “soft” skills like leadership and empathy—exactly where Courageous Curiosity lives. 






Courageous Curiosity™ — the Foundation

  • Not a mindset trick → A leadership OS
  • Not a one-off model → A daily habit
  • Not “soft skills” → A performance system
  • Not more meetings → Fewer rework loops
  • Not situational → Scales across contexts
Courageous Curiosity™ rewires how leaders think, decide, and relate. R³ (Reflect, Reframe, Respond) runs as a daily habit—personally and as a team—so we enlarge outcomes, align faster, and act on purpose. Curiosity sparks, courage fuels, and when we RESPOND, we get combustion—results.

FAQ's

How do you manage a multigenerational workforce effectively?
By leading with Courageous Curiosity™ to move from assume/defend/tell to ask/engage/align, then using R³ before the work starts to set purpose, shared “what good looks like,” and three simple ways of working.

How do we reduce conflict and increase collaboration/trust?
By making safety operational: use R³ in the moment to check “what’s asked vs. what’s heard,” name one next step/owner/time, and move.

What hybrid/on-site norms actually work across age groups?
By leading by design: Reflect on which tasks need sync vs. async, Reframe to WIIFUS, then Respond with a 3-line norms checklist (core hours, meeting etiquette, response windows).


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