About Tess

If you’re like many of the leaders I work with, you’ve felt the frustration of caring deeply about guiding the next generation, but not knowing how to connect. 

You are responsible for the success of a team and the culture of a company while feeling like the old playbook doesn’t work anymore.

You’ve seen rising anxiety, burnout, and disconnection in your workforce, and you’re expected to fix it, without a clear roadmap.

I get it.

I’ve sat across from thousands of young people as a licensed therapist and board-certified coach, listening to their unfiltered struggles, values, and fears. 

I’ve also worked with the adults trying to lead them, leaders like you who care about mental health and retention but also face real pressures: HR metrics, internal culture clashes, employee complaints, and the expectation to build a thriving business where people actually want to stay.

Here’s what I know is true now: what used to work, doesn’t. 

And you don’t need another “youth trends” keynote. 

You need expert guidance that cuts through the noise and translates into real-world results.

Meet Tess Brigham, The “Millennial & Gen Z Whisperer”

Portrait of a woman with brown hair, smiling, wearing a dark blue blazer and matching top, standing against a white background.

Hi, I’m Tess Brigham. 

I bring proven insight from the therapy room into leadership spaces. 

With 20+ years of experience, national recognition from outlets like CNBC, Oprah Daily, The New York Times, and a reputation as the “Gen Z Whisperer,” I help leaders, educators, and organizations understand what’s really going on with younger generations and what to do about it.

When we work together, you don’t get platitudes. You get truth, strategy, and compassion that help you:

  • Build trust and communication across generations

  • Reduce costly turnover and burnout

  • Create a culture of inclusion and belonging

  • Inspire loyalty and growth in your youngest employees

The next generation isn’t a problem to solve. They’re a powerful group worth understanding. 

With the right insight, everything changes.

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Consultation

I’ll listen. You’ll share what’s going on inside your team or company, what you’ve tried, where you’re stuck, and what you really need.

Start Small
& Strategic

Mental health isn’t one-size-fits-all.
We’ll co-create a plan, often starting with a high-impact Lunch & Learn or workshop, to test the waters, build buy-in, and make it feel safe
to engage.

Build a Culture That Retains & Respects

We scale from there. Together, we’ll build a culture where younger employees feel seen, supported, and safe to be real, because real culture creates loyalty and people stay where they feel cared for.

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Gen Z Is Ready to Stay. Are You Ready to Lead Them?

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