Presentations by Lynn Berger

Professional Presentations & Career Insights

Expert presentations, articles, and resources on career development, resilience, and professional growth from 30+ years of career counseling and coaching experience.

Featured NCDA Publications

Lynn’s contributions to the National Career Development Association’s Career Development Magazine, showcasing cutting-edge insights in career resilience and lifestyle integration.
Profile Feature Mid Atlantic Career Counseling Association

Effective Communication in the Workplace by Reducing Intergenerational Conflict

Presenters: Lynn Berger, MA, EdM, LMHC, NCC, CCC & Peregrine M. Kavros, Ph.D., MBA, MCDP

December 2014 MACCA Conference

Five Generations in Today's Workplace

For the first time, there are five generations in the workplace: Traditionalists, Boomers, Generation(s) X, Y, and Z. Each generation has its own unique way of communicating with one another and to generations both older and younger.

Feeling listened to and respected is difficult enough in the rapidly changing workplace. The Career Coach plays a specific and special role in preparing those who are seeking work, and those who are firmly ensconced in the workplace.

Highlighting the need for sensitivity and greater awareness of communication strategies, the Coach enhances the conversation, as well as encourages organizational efficacy and outcomes.

Presentation Focus Areas:

Five-generation workplace dynamics and communication patterns
Reducing intergenerational conflict through effective communication
Career coach role in workplace communication enhancement
Organizational efficacy and communication outcomes
Sensitivity and awareness in cross-generational interactions
Workplace respect and listening strategies

Presentation Materials Available

Access Lynn's complete PowerPoint presentation from the MACCA Conference, featuring detailed strategies for effective intergenerational workplace communication and conflict reduction.

PowerPoint Download MACCA-InterGenComm-2014

Generational Cohorts Covered:
Traditionalists
Baby Boomers
Generation X
Generation Y (Millennials)
Generation Z
Professional Credentials:
Lynn Berger: MA, EdM, LMHC, NCC, CCC
Peregrine Kavros: Ph.D., MBA, MCDP
Feature Article NCDA Career Development Magazine

Adapting to Disruption: Fostering Career Resilience

Spring 2025

A comprehensive exploration of career resilience in the face of workplace disruption, including AI impact, hybrid work models, and developing patience during uncertain times.

Key Topics Covered:

Artificial Intelligence affects on work and career development
Hybrid work models and flexibility strategies
Developing patience and career resilience
Classifying work activities by AI exposure
Leveraging strengths wisely in changing markets
Enhancing mental fitness for career success
Professional Article NCDA Career Development Magazine

The Intersection of Career and Lifestyle

Winter Issue

An insightful examination of how career decisions intersect with lifestyle choices, offering practical guidance for achieving work-life integration.

Key Topics Covered:

Career and lifestyle decision-making frameworks
Work-life integration strategies
Professional development and personal fulfillment
Balancing career advancement with lifestyle goals
Making informed career transitions
Sustainable career planning approaches

Practical Career Resources

Essential guides and articles providing actionable career development strategies and job market insights.

3 Steps for Success

Career Development Essay

This essay will help you learn more about what you need and want from your career. Simple and specific guidelines and recommendations to follow are included.

Resource Highlights:

Learn what you need and want from your career
Simple and specific guidelines to follow
Practical recommendations for career success
Self-assessment tools and strategies
Available for direct access

How to Help Your Grad Face a Tough Job Market

Media Publication CBSNews.com
Written by Lynn Berger

Practical advice for parents and graduates navigating challenging employment markets with strategic career planning approaches.

Resource Highlights:

Job market navigation strategies
Graduate career planning guidance
Parent support recommendations
Market-responsive career approaches

Career Planning & Education Framework

Comprehensive guidance on career planning, niche identification, and supporting young professionals in today’s competitive job market.

When Is It Appropriate To Plan One's Education and Careers?

The most effective way for young people to start planning their education and careers is to find their niches early on, embrace them and learn how to be recognized and valued in today's job market.

Key Strategies:

Find niches early and embrace them
Learn to be recognized and valued
Navigate today's competitive job market
Start with gentle planning to reduce anxiety

When Is It Appropriate To Plan One's Education and Careers?

The most effective way for young people to start planning their education and careers is to find their niches early on, embrace them and learn how to be recognized and valued in today's job market.

Key Strategies:

Find niches early and embrace them
Learn to be recognized and valued
Navigate today's competitive job market
Start with gentle planning to reduce anxiety

Gentle Planning Strategies

A plan means a scheme, program, or method worked out beforehand for the accomplishment of an objective. It is not set in stone but something to begin and see how long it sustains one's interest.

Key Strategies:

Reduce anxiety through structured planning
Create flexible, adaptable career schemes
Develop tentative project courses of action
Allow for interest evolution and change

Interest-Driven Career Discovery

During the course of a day, your interests direct your behavior. What websites do you visit, who do you follow on Twitter, what sections of the newspaper do you read first?

Key Strategies:

Analyze your daily interest patterns
Identify where your primary enthusiasms lie
Use standardized testing assessments when helpful
Measure interest components with sophistication

Finding Your Unique Value Contribution

Since 'Average is Over' according to Thomas Friedman, everyone needs to find their unique value contribution that makes them stand out in whatever their fields of employment.

Key Strategies:

Recognize that average performance is no longer sufficient
Develop your unique edge and value proposition
Stand out in your chosen field of employment
Appreciate and leverage your distinctive strengths

Supporting Young People's Career Development

Parents, professionals, and teachers need to especially support young people today to find their niche early on, embrace it and learn how to be recognized and valued in today's job market.

Key Strategies:

Help young people focus on a couple of pursuits early
Support both vocational and hobby development
Enable more satisfied and enriched lives
Measure interest components with sophistication

Professional Conference Presentations

Lynn’s expertise in workplace communication and human resources, delivered at major professional conferences and industry events nationwide.

Professional Conference 23rd Annual GSC-SHRM Conference

Intergenerational Communication in the Workplace

Presented by Lynn Berger & Peregrine Kavros

Atlantic City, NJOctober 19-21, 2014
Human Resources professionals perform many roles for the businesses they serve. Effective “Intergenerational communication in the workplace” is key to understanding your employees and their needs.

We all need to have effective and respectful communication between the different generations to promote a fulfilling and healthy workplace. Communication patterns differ greatly for older and younger workers and each has their own concerns and challenges.

Presentation Objectives:

Understanding communication patterns across different generations
Addressing unique concerns and challenges of older and younger workers
Coaching and awareness strategies for intergenerational workplace harmony
Greater understanding and appreciation of intergenerational communication benefits
Presentation Goal
“Coaching and awareness around this topic are essential in today’s workplace to be able to reach one’s potential. The goal of our presentation is to discuss how we can more effectively communicate with one to include a greater understanding and appreciation of the benefits of intergenerational communication in the workplace.”

Self-Assessment Tools & Frameworks

Practical tools for self-reflection, goal-setting, and maintaining balance during career transitions and challenges.

Well-Being Balance Sheet

Self-Assessment Tool

A holistic and comprehensive self-assessment tool for tracking your efforts across eight well-being areas of your life.

Assessment Areas:

Physical Health - Preventive care and healthy lifestyle habits
Social Connections - Relationship quality and family time
Career - Work satisfaction, meaning, and goal achievement
Recreation - Hobbies, laughter, and travel planning
Recreation - Hobbies, laughter, and travel planning
Money/Finances - Financial security and retirement planning
Emotional Health - Stress management and coping strategies
Stress management and coping strategies - Skill building and growth
Community Service - Civic engagement and volunteer activities

Reflection Questions:

What areas need your attention?
What one change can you make to improve your well-being?
What support do you need to achieve your goals?

Remaining Balanced and Hopeful Framework

Self-Assessment Tool

A three-step framework for maintaining balance and hope about your future during challenging times.

Framework Steps:

1

FIRST – Set Clear Goals
Set clear, reasonable, actionable value-based goals.

2

SECOND – Stay Accountable
Keep track and be accountable to either a friend, colleague or mentor as to your progress. Transform ideas with colleagues, friends, and mentors.

3

THIRD – Take Daily Action
Take daily action on your goals. Strength builds on strength and action leads to action. Don’t forget to celebrate accomplishments, small or large!

Reflection Questions:

What areas need your attention?
What one change can you make to improve your well-being?
What support do you need to achieve your goals?

Request Lynn for Your Event

With 30+ years of career development expertise and proven presentation experience including the GSC-SHRM Conference, MACCA Conference, NCDA publications, and major media outlets, Lynn brings valuable insights to professional conferences, workshops, and organizational events.

Professional Conferences

GSC-SHRM, MACCA, career development and counseling conferences

Corporate Workshops

Employee development and career resilience training

Educational Institutions

Student career planning and development programs

Available for keynotes, workshops, panel discussions, and organizational training

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