Nikhil Raval is the author of the bestselling book Target Gen Z: Understanding the Gen Z Mindset on Brands, Work-Life, Learning and More, released in 2021. He hosts the podcast Working with Gen Z, which examines all facets of the Gen Z generation. He is a TEDx speaker and has won several distinguished speaker awards. His second book, Generational Fusion: Managing a Multi-Gen Workforce, is due May 2025. He has worked with several global, regional, and Asian companies as the MD of Duke CE India, creating leadership solutions at the intersection of business and people. Before his work in leadership development, he spent 15 years in the US, including nearly 10 years in financial services with firms like Charles Schwab, Franklin Templeton, and American Express.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nikhilraval/
Website: learnwisely.in
Podcast: Working with Gen Z
Host: Richard Lowe | Guest: Nikhil Raval
Summary
Richard interviews Nikhil Raval, author, TEDx speaker, and leadership consultant, on how businesses can better understand and engage Generation Z. Nikhil shares stories from his book Target Gen Z, his journey from Wall Street to consulting in Asia, and how he’s helping companies prepare for the multi-generational future of work.
They discuss how Gen Z sees leadership, loyalty, and career development, why understanding generational context improves team culture, and the silent threat of ageism. Nikhil explains why writing a book helped him pivot and build credibility, and how to thrive in a workforce with four generations at the table. His upcoming book Generational Fusion covers both the conflicts and ways to bridge differences across a multi-generational workforce.
Find Richard Lowe at TheWritingKing.com.