“Work is changing. Wealth is shifting. Generations are colliding. I help businesses respond — with insight, not instinct.
Speaking
Sector-specific, data-driven, and solutions-rich ….mixed with humour and passion
I deliver keynotes that helps companies understand the forces reshaping how we work, lead, hire, inherit and spend — and how we pass power between generations.
My keynotes are built on original data, deep sector research and real conversations. I’ve worked with everyone from apprentices to the board, helping them understand the shifts that are often felt before they’re named; generational change, AI disruption on human connection, the great wealth transfer and the rise of social mobility as a business concern.
But this isn’t just about naming the problem. My work is about building strategy and designing solutions - with clarity, humour, and a healthy resistance to corporate buzzwords. Because seeing what’s really going on is only useful if you know what to do next.
I’m lucky to have worked with a wide range of organisations from brands such as the Harry Potter Franchise, McDonalds and ASOS Clothing, to more traditional sectors and companies from Clifford Chance to CISCO, Google to PWC, the UK’s Ministry of Defence, the European Commission and the British Royal Household. I’ve spoken to start-ups and established multi-nationals, from HR to PR, from CEOs to graduate recruits.
“Whether we realise it or not, we are living in the inheritance economy where, if you are under 45, your life’s chances and opportunities are to a large extent determined not by what you learn or earn but your access to the bank of mum and dad. Familial financial support is the defining 21st century privilege and the dividing line shaping our past, present and future. If you want to understand the future of work or wealth, you need to understand our Inheritocracy”
— Dr Eliza Filby
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How to Widen Access and Address Social Mobility (New for 2025!)
Many companies have expanded their DEI focus, but class remains overlooked — despite being a defining factor for many younger employees.
This keynote shares new data on workplace social mobility, with insights from sectors like law, finance, and media. It examines how class intersects with race, gender, religion, and family wealth to shape opportunity.
The session also offers practical solutions — from fairer recruitment to class pay gap metrics and inclusive workplace culture.
Read more HERE
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From Hire to Retire: What Needs to Change
Work is shifting fast. AI is reshaping recruitment, hybrid models have changed culture, careers aren’t linear — and eldercare is becoming a major workplace pressure.
This keynote is for Boards, HR, and senior leadership. It offers a strategic lens on how to respond, with insight from leading companies across sectors.
Eliza uses sector-specific data to help leaders rethink people strategy — building organisations that are not just reactive, but resilient.
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Harness the Power of a Multigenerational Workforce
Too often, generational conversations at work fall into blame or oversimplification. This keynote reframes tension as a resource, not a problem.
Eliza uses data to explore how changing attitudes — from learning to leadership — are reshaping collaboration.
In today’s hybrid, AI-enabled workplace, she shows how to bridge generational gaps by rethinking connection, communication, and culture.
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Beyond Inheritance: How to Guide Families Through the Wealth Shift
Families are more financially connected — and more complex — than ever, with wealth, expectations, and anxiety staying in the family. Based on Inheritocracy, this keynote explores how advisors can stay relevant by understanding the emotional dynamics behind the wealth transfer.
It offers practical ways to build trust, support difficult conversations, and strengthen long-term relationships across generations.
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Advising the Next Generation: How to Future-Proof Your Client Relationships
As wealth shifts hands, the next generation brings new expectations around money, advice, and legacy.
This keynote explores how to build trust and continuity — not just with future clients, but within your own firm.
Eliza shares what it takes to stay relevant across generations — as an advisor, a brand, and a business.
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How to Navigate the Great Gender Wealth Transfer: Women, Wealth and the Future of Financial Advice
Women are often the first to inherit — yet their role in the Great Wealth Transfer is still underestimated.This keynote explores how women across generations are reshaping wealth, legacy, and decision-making.
With data and real-world insight, Eliza shows how to build loyalty and relevance with this pivotal demographic.
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Recorded Keynote Now Available: Generational Intelligence at Work
Eliza’s pre-recorded keynote explores how organisations can bridge generational divides in an era of hybrid work, shifting values, and evolving leadership. It’s designed to spark reflection, fuel discussion, and support strategic planning — whether you’re hosting a team day, leadership retreat, or internal training session.
I have spoken at the EU’s Human Rights Forum on teenagers and technology; the Financial Times CEO forum on the future of work and contributed evidence to the UK’s House of Lord’s Select Committee on intergenerational unfairness.
What People Are Saying
“Eliza’s was a simply exceptional contribution to our recent conference. Insightful, inspiring, surprising, and occasionally (appropriately!) provocative – her analysis of Generational change, and what it means for a function like ours thinking about engaging our audiences, was just brilliant. My people were blown away, and are still talking about elements of what they learnt, and its application in their work, weeks after. I can pay no greater compliment than that to the quality of what she delivered for us.”
— Stephen Doherty, Chief Brand & Corporate Affairs Officer, Aviva Plc
“Eliza did a fantastic session at our relationship manager offsite – talking about the different views, attitudes and opinions of multiple generations. Eliza is an expert and highly engaging speaker and her subject matter is vital for all businesses to grapple with if we’re to adapt to ever more complex times.”
—David Durlacher, CEO, Julius Baer International Ltd
“It was a pleasure having Eliza as a guest speaker at our LinkedIn flagship event, Forward – and back for a second event due to how well her insights resonated with our senior talent audience.
Eliza brings a wealth of insight in her talks and deep understanding of how different industries and functions work, as well as the challenges they face. She also has a great ability to engage with the audience, keep them energised and inspire them to think differently.”
— Poppy Kyriakakou, LinkedIn
“Eliza was a breath of fresh air and received the highest feedback scores across all our events. She was extremely engaging and delivered a high energy keynote which got everyone thinking differently about Millennials.”
— James Goad, Joint Managing Director at Owen James Events
“ Eliza has engaged our key leaders at all levels and in all sizes of groups; from one or two to six or seven hundred. She naturally takes people with her, makes them think again and come away talking and acting. At our AGM she was able to hold the attention of 700 people in the last session of the day. At a time when other presenters would have lost their audience figuratively and physically, Eliza engaged, entertained and educated. Our franchisees, managers and suppliers left as enlightened about their own families as they were about the opportunities and imperatives for our business”
- Alastair MaCrow, CEO McDonalds UK
“Eliza presented to our London partners on navigating a multi-generational workforce. The talk was incredibly engaging with content clear, concise and informative. The feedback from the partners was uniformly positive with a number remarking that it was the best presentation that they had attended in years! I can’t recommend Eliza highly enough”
- Jason Glover, London Managing Partner, Simpson Thacher