Professionalism isn’t mysterious — it’s measurable.In this episode of Beyond Day One, David, Phillip, Ryan, and John reveal the four traits that determine whether Gen Z professionals thrive or struggle in today’s workplace: reliability, communication, accountability,...
Gen Z Reality Check: What You Shouldn’t Expect at Work (Yet)
Everyone talks about what Gen Z wants from the workplace — but few talk about what they shouldn’t expect (at least, not right away).In this episode of Beyond Day One, David, Philip, Ryan, and Gen Z intern John dive into the tough truths about career growth, instant...
Why Gen Z Struggles with Expectations – and How to Fix It
Gen Z wants flexibility, fair pay, and a clear path to growth — but where’s the line between healthy expectations and entitlement? In this episode of Beyond Day One, David, Philip, and Ryan unpack what today’s professionals should expect from the workplace — and what...
Expectations vs. Entitlement: What Gen Z Professionals Should (and Shouldn’t) Expect at Work
There’s a fine line between expectations and entitlement. One helps you grow; the other holds you back. And if we’re honest, a lot of the tension between Gen Z professionals and their employers comes down to misunderstanding the difference. We live in a culture that...
Bridging the Generational Divide at Work: How Gen Z, Millennials, Gen X & Boomers Can Unite
In this episode of Beyond Day One, David, Ryan, and Phillip confront one of today’s biggest workplace challenges: the generational divide. From Gen Z to Boomers, different ages, perspectives, and experiences coexist — but not always harmoniously. How can we move...
When Your Boss Doesn’t Have Time for You: What It Means and What to Do
Last week, the Wall Street Journal published an eye-opening piece: “Your Boss Doesn’t Have Time to Talk to You.” It highlights a trend reshaping today’s workplace: to flatten their organizations and somehow speed up decision making and action, they are cutting layers...
Rethinking Motivation: Why Gen Z and Young Professionals Deserve More Credit |Ep. 2 |Beyond Day One – The Podcast
Watch on YouTube or Listen on your favorite podcast streaming platform (Spotify, Apple Podcast, Amazon etc...) Are young professionals really lazy and unmotivated—or are we just missing what actually drives them? In this honest and eye-opening conversation, David,...


