The Gen Gap

Maureen Fitzgerald

Welcome to The Gen Gap hosted by Maureen Fitzgerald!

  1. 19/11/2025

    SE01E14 Leading with Why | Dan Lagan of Congress Asset Management

    Is the most powerful leadership skill simply knowing when to ask why? In this episode of TheGen Gap, host Maureen Fitzgerald sits down with Dan Lagan, CEO and CIO of Congress AssetManagement, for a candid conversation about the bold decisions that shaped the firm’s cultureand the challenge of fostering connection in a hybrid workplace, where earbuds replace hellosand spontaneous collaboration is increasingly rare. Dan reflects on the evolution of his leadershipstyle, shaped by experience and the constant need to adapt. But at the heart of it all is onedeceptively simple habit: asking why. Dan believes that asking why isn’t just a tool, it’s amindset and one that every leader needs to master. I hope you enjoy this episode!Subscribe, like and share for insights on how today’s leaders are preparing the next generation tosucceed in a rapidly changing financial world – Maureen and the Gen Gap podcast team.Engaging younger generations, her business is executive coachingConnect with Maureen on LinkedIn:   / maureen-fitzgerald-3494a888  Visit the movere website here: https://www.themovere.comVisit the Congress Asset Management website here: https://www.congressasset.com I hope you enjoy this episode! Give it a like, share, and subscribe to not miss the content coming your way weekly. – Maureen and the Gen Gap podcast team Engaging younger generations, her business is executive coachingConnect with Maureen on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maureen-fitzgerald-3494a888/Visit the movere website here: www.themovere.com Listen to The Gen Gap on these podcast platforms: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7EwDrbfJNwR6iuWCO5ImiV Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-gen-gap/id1832947907 Amazon Podcasts: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/858936e1-c8ca-4b2d-b054-d3837c70eea3/the-gen-gap #entrepreneur #entrepreneurship #business #podcast #podcastshow #talent #retaintalent #newepisode #Podcast #success #business #ExecutiveCoaching #LeadershipDevelopment #WomensLeadership #OrganizationalLeadership #SalesManagement #AssetManagement #SeniorLeadership #EmergingLeaders #NewHires #NextGeneration #AffinityGroups #GenZ #MillennialsThe Gen Gap with Maureen Fitzgerald is a podcast that brings together the most influential voices in asset management and Investment Banking - CEO's, COO's and Heads of Distribution with the authority to shape the direction of their firms. In each episode, we unpack how these senior leaders are redefining talent, culture, and leadership during a time of generational transition, AI disruption and the rise of personal brand dominance. Through candid conversations, we explore how these leaders are building resilient, future-ready firms. Tune in to our episodes and like and subscribe so you don’t miss out on any content!

    22 min
  2. SE01E13 Innovation in the Digital Age | Adina Krausz of InnoSource Ventures

    12/11/2025

    SE01E13 Innovation in the Digital Age | Adina Krausz of InnoSource Ventures

    How do you lead with clarity, empathy, and innovation in a remote, AI-driven world? In this episode of The Gen Gap, host Maureen Fitzgerald sits down with Adina Krausz, CEO of InnoSource Ventures AG, to explore how radical transparency, AI tools, and a flat hierarchy empowers young professionals, fosters transparency, and builds a culture where innovation thrives and feedback flows freely. Whether you're a seasoned leader or just starting out, this episode offers fresh insights into building resilient, connected teams in the age of remote work and artificial intelligence. I hope you enjoy this episode! Subscribe, like and share for insights on how today’s leaders are preparing the next generation to succeed in a rapidly changing financial world – Maureen and the Gen Gap podcast team. Engaging younger generations, her business is executive coaching -Visit the InnoSource Ventures website here:  https://innosourceventures.com I hope you enjoy this episode! Give it a like, share, and subscribe to not miss the content coming your way weekly. – Maureen and the Gen Gap podcast team Engaging younger generations, her business is executive coachingConnect with Maureen on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maureen-fitzgerald-3494a888/Visit the movere website here: www.themovere.com Listen to The Gen Gap on these podcast platforms: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7EwDrbfJNwR6iuWCO5ImiV Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-gen-gap/id1832947907 Amazon Podcasts: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/858936e1-c8ca-4b2d-b054-d3837c70eea3/the-gen-gap #entrepreneur #entrepreneurship #business #podcast #podcastshow #talent #retaintalent #newepisode #Podcast #success #business #ExecutiveCoaching #LeadershipDevelopment #WomensLeadership #OrganizationalLeadership #SalesManagement #AssetManagement #SeniorLeadership #EmergingLeaders #NewHires #NextGeneration #AffinityGroups #GenZ #MillennialsThe Gen Gap with Maureen Fitzgerald is a podcast that brings together the most influential voices in asset management and Investment Banking - CEO's, COO's and Heads of Distribution with the authority to shape the direction of their firms. In each episode, we unpack how these senior leaders are redefining talent, culture, and leadership during a time of generational transition, AI disruption and the rise of personal brand dominance. Through candid conversations, we explore how these leaders are building resilient, future-ready firms. Tune in to our episodes and like and subscribe so you don’t miss out on any content!

    24 min

  3. 05/11/2025

    SE01E12 - The Confidence Shift | Kat Mello of Morgan Stanley

    Have you ever wondered whether you are capable of more? In this episode, Kat Mello,Managing Director of Morgan Stanley and COO of the Specialty Solutions Group explores howconfidence, curiosity, and human connection have shaped her career journey. Kat shares how amanager’s belief in her potential changed everything and why she now makes it her mission topay it forward. Whether she’s advocating for face-to-face collaboration in a tech-driven world orencouraging young professionals to speak up and seek support, Kat reminds us that success isn’tjust about what you know, it’s about who you become when someone believes in you. I hope youenjoy this episode!Subscribe, like and share for insights on how today’s leaders are preparing the next generation tosucceed in a rapidly changing financial world – Maureen and the Gen Gap podcast team.Engaging younger generations, her business is executive coachingConnect with Maureen on LinkedIn:   / maureen-fitzgerald-3494a888  Visit the movere website here: https://www.themover.comVisit the Morgan Stanley website here: https://www.morganstanley.com I hope you enjoy this episode! Give it a like, share, and subscribe to not miss the content coming your way weekly. – Maureen and the Gen Gap podcast team Engaging younger generations, her business is executive coachingConnect with Maureen on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maureen-fitzgerald-3494a888/Visit the movere website here: www.themovere.com Listen to The Gen Gap on these podcast platforms: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7EwDrbfJNwR6iuWCO5ImiV Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-gen-gap/id1832947907 Amazon Podcasts: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/858936e1-c8ca-4b2d-b054-d3837c70eea3/the-gen-gap #entrepreneur #entrepreneurship #business #podcast #podcastshow #talent #retaintalent #newepisode #Podcast #success #business #ExecutiveCoaching #LeadershipDevelopment #WomensLeadership #OrganizationalLeadership #SalesManagement #AssetManagement #SeniorLeadership #EmergingLeaders #NewHires #NextGeneration #AffinityGroups #GenZ #MillennialsThe Gen Gap with Maureen Fitzgerald is a podcast that brings together the most influential voices in asset management and Investment Banking - CEO's, COO's and Heads of Distribution with the authority to shape the direction of their firms. In each episode, we unpack how these senior leaders are redefining talent, culture, and leadership during a time of generational transition, AI disruption and the rise of personal brand dominance. Through candid conversations, we explore how these leaders are building resilient, future-ready firms. Tune in to our episodes and like and subscribe so you don’t miss out on any content!

    25 min
  4. SE01E11 - Leading with Trust | With Jan-Moritz Hohn of Leverest

    29/10/2025

    SE01E11 - Leading with Trust | With Jan-Moritz Hohn of Leverest

    What if AI’s real superpower isn’t replacing jobs—but freeing us to focus on what truly matters? In this episode of The Gen Gap, host Maureen Fitzgerald sits down with Jan-Moritz Hohn, Founder and CEO of Leverest, an AI-powered private markets platform transforming how investment professional’s work. By automating tedious tasks, Leverest gives teams back their time to build relationships, analyze deals, and drive real impact. Jan shares how he built a global, decentralized culture rooted in trust, flexibility, and performance. From virtual offices and global offsites to video game socials and collaborative learning, this episode reveals how AI, purpose, and passion are reshaping the future of high-performance teams. I hope you enjoy this episode! Give it a like, share, and subscribe to not miss the content coming your way weekly. – Maureen and the Gen Gap podcast team Engaging younger generations, her business is executive coachingConnect with Maureen on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maureen-fitzgerald-3494a888/Visit the movere website here: www.themovere.com Listen to The Gen Gap on these podcast platforms: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7EwDrbfJNwR6iuWCO5ImiV Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-gen-gap/id1832947907 Amazon Podcasts: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/858936e1-c8ca-4b2d-b054-d3837c70eea3/the-gen-gap #entrepreneur #entrepreneurship #business #podcast #podcastshow #talent #retaintalent #newepisode #Podcast #success #business #ExecutiveCoaching #LeadershipDevelopment #WomensLeadership #OrganizationalLeadership #SalesManagement #AssetManagement #SeniorLeadership #EmergingLeaders #NewHires #NextGeneration #AffinityGroups #GenZ #MillennialsThe Gen Gap with Maureen Fitzgerald is a podcast that brings together the most influential voices in asset management and Investment Banking - CEO's, COO's and Heads of Distribution with the authority to shape the direction of their firms. In each episode, we unpack how these senior leaders are redefining talent, culture, and leadership during a time of generational transition, AI disruption and the rise of personal brand dominance. Through candid conversations, we explore how these leaders are building resilient, future-ready firms. Tune in to our episodes and like and subscribe so you don’t miss out on any content!

    24 min

  5. 22/10/2025

    SE01E10 - The Personal Brand Revolution | With Morgan Deane of Baader Helvea

    In this episode, Morgan Deane, CEO of Baader Helvea, unpacks the shifting dynamics of modern employment. As Gen Z enters the workforce with personal brands, parallel income streams, and a mindset geared toward independence, traditional employers face a new challenge: attracting — and retaining — the very talent most likely to leave. Morgan explores how companies can respond by reframing recruitment, embracing personal branding, and offering growth as the new currency of loyalty. It’s a candid conversation about the future of work, the rise of solopreneurship, and why the best employees may never plan to stay. I hope you enjoy this episode! Give it a like, share, and subscribe to not miss the content coming your way weekly. – Maureen and the Gen Gap podcast team Engaging younger generations, her business is executive coachingConnect with Maureen on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maureen-fitzgerald-3494a888/Visit the movere website here: www.themovere.com Listen to The Gen Gap on these podcast platforms: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7EwDrbfJNwR6iuWCO5ImiV Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-gen-gap/id1832947907 Amazon Podcasts: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/858936e1-c8ca-4b2d-b054-d3837c70eea3/the-gen-gap #entrepreneur #entrepreneurship #business #podcast #podcastshow #talent #retaintalent #newepisode #Podcast #success #business #ExecutiveCoaching #LeadershipDevelopment #WomensLeadership #OrganizationalLeadership #SalesManagement #AssetManagement #SeniorLeadership #EmergingLeaders #NewHires #NextGeneration #AffinityGroups #GenZ #MillennialsThe Gen Gap with Maureen Fitzgerald is a podcast that brings together the most influential voices in asset management and Investment Banking - CEO's, COO's and Heads of Distribution with the authority to shape the direction of their firms. In each episode, we unpack how these senior leaders are redefining talent, culture, and leadership during a time of generational transition, AI disruption and the rise of personal brand dominance. Through candid conversations, we explore how these leaders are building resilient, future-ready firms. Tune in to our episodes and like and subscribe so you don’t miss out on any content!

    21 min

  6. 15/10/2025

    SE01E09 - Purpose over Profit | With Christen Dali of Peel Hunt

    What if the future of work isn’t driven by margins but by meaning? In this episode of The Gen Gap, host Maureen Fitzgerald sits down with Christen Dali, Chief Operating Officer of Equities and Research at Peel Hunt, to explore how leadership is being redefined in a global, purpose-driven workplace. From navigating cross-cultural dynamics to building trust across generations, Christen shares how younger professionals are redefining success not by titles and paychecks, but by meaning, values and impact. In a world where purpose is no longer a perk but a priority, leaders must evolve or risk being left behind. I hope you enjoy this episode! Check out https://www.peelhunt.com for more info! I hope you enjoy this episode! Give it a like, share, and subscribe to not miss the content coming your way weekly. – Maureen and the Gen Gap podcast team Engaging younger generations, her business is executive coachingConnect with Maureen on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maureen-fitzgerald-3494a888/Visit the movere website here: www.themovere.com Listen to The Gen Gap on these podcast platforms: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7EwDrbfJNwR6iuWCO5ImiV Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-gen-gap/id1832947907 Amazon Podcasts: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/858936e1-c8ca-4b2d-b054-d3837c70eea3/the-gen-gap #entrepreneur #entrepreneurship #business #podcast #podcastshow #talent #retaintalent #newepisode #Podcast #success #business #ExecutiveCoaching #LeadershipDevelopment #WomensLeadership #OrganizationalLeadership #SalesManagement #AssetManagement #SeniorLeadership #EmergingLeaders #NewHires #NextGeneration #AffinityGroups #GenZ #MillennialsThe Gen Gap with Maureen Fitzgerald is a podcast that brings together the most influential voices in asset management and Investment Banking - CEO's, COO's and Heads of Distribution with the authority to shape the direction of their firms. In each episode, we unpack how these senior leaders are redefining talent, culture, and leadership during a time of generational transition, AI disruption and the rise of personal brand dominance. Through candid conversations, we explore how these leaders are building resilient, future-ready firms. Tune in to our episodes and like and subscribe so you don’t miss out on any content!

    21 min

  7. 08/10/2025

    SE01E08 - Lead like a Captain! | With Kristian Cook of Liontrust Asset Management PLC

    Why do the best sales leaders build culture before they build pipeline? In this episode of The Gen Gap, host Maureen Fitzgerald sits down with Kristian Cook, Global Head of Distribution at Liontrust Asset Management PLC to unpack the real difference between leading and managing—from setting standards through action to building trust through culture. You’ll hear how discomfort became a tool for growth, how product knowledge turned into team pride, and how creating space for honest voices transformed performance. If you care about leadership that actually leads, this one’s for you. I hope you enjoy this episode! Give it a like, share, and subscribe to not miss the content coming your way weekly. – Maureen and the Gen Gap podcast team Engaging younger generations, her business is executive coachingConnect with Maureen on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maureen-fitzgerald-3494a888/Visit the movere website here: www.themovere.com Listen to The Gen Gap on these podcast platforms: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7EwDrbfJNwR6iuWCO5ImiV Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-gen-gap/id1832947907 Amazon Podcasts: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/858936e1-c8ca-4b2d-b054-d3837c70eea3/the-gen-gap #entrepreneur #entrepreneurship #business #podcast #podcastshow #talent #retaintalent #newepisode #Podcast #success #business #ExecutiveCoaching #LeadershipDevelopment #WomensLeadership #OrganizationalLeadership #SalesManagement #AssetManagement #SeniorLeadership #EmergingLeaders #NewHires #NextGeneration #AffinityGroups #GenZ #MillennialsThe Gen Gap with Maureen Fitzgerald is a podcast that brings together the most influential voices in asset management and Investment Banking - CEO's, COO's and Heads of Distribution with the authority to shape the direction of their firms. In each episode, we unpack how these senior leaders are redefining talent, culture, and leadership during a time of generational transition, AI disruption and the rise of personal brand dominance. Through candid conversations, we explore how these leaders are building resilient, future-ready firms. Tune in to our episodes and like and subscribe so you don’t miss out on any content!

    25 min

  8. 01/10/2025

    SE01E07 - AI Doesn't Build Trust. People Do. | With Megan McDonald of Daiwa Capital Markets

    Does automation and AI demand a new approach to talent development and retention? In this episode of The Gen Gap, host Maureen Fitzgerald sits down with Megan McDonald, CEO of Daiwa Capital Markets Europe to unpack how automation, AI disruption, and generational change are redefining leadership in investment banking. With 25 years of global experience—from building first-of-their-kind financial structures in Africa to leading teams across China, Europe, and the U.S.—this guest shares how retraining, purposeful development, and cross-functional exposure are becoming essential tools for future-proofing talent—and why culture, not just technology, is the true engine of transformation. I hope you enjoy this episode! Subscribe, like and share for insights on how today’s leaders are preparing the next generation tosucceed in a rapidly changing financial world – Maureen and the Gen Gap podcast team.Through executive coaching, Maureen helps leaders unlock the full potential of their teams.Connect with Maureen on LinkedIn:  / maureen-fitzgerald-3494a888  Visit Maureen’s website here: www.themovere.comGuest website: https://www.uk.daiwacm.com/ 00:00 Megan McDonald's Journey to CEO06:04 Supporting the Next Generation11:45 Corporate Social Responsibility and Community Impact17:48 Legacy and Breaking Barriers The Gen Gap is a podcast that explores the future of high-paying finance careers in the age of AI,automation, and personal branding. Are investment banking and asset management still viablecareer paths for Gen Z and Millennials? Can these industries continue to offer the skills training,leadership development, and career mobility needed to thrive? Senior finance leaders unpackhow generational shifts, AI disruption, and cultural transformation are reshaping talent strategy.Learn how top firms are investing in retraining, building resilient teams, and redefiningleadership for a future-ready workforce. #generationalgap, #bridginggenerations#nextgeneration, #genz, #finance, #assetmanagement, #investmentbanking, #leadership,#culture, #talent, #career, #strategy, #thoughtleader, #behaviorpatterns, #ai #personalbrand#futureofworkListen to The Gen Gap on these podcast platforms:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7EwDrbf...Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...Amazon Podcasts: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/858...Tune in to our episodes and like and subscribe so you don’t miss out on any content!

    24 min
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