Historian and Bestselling Author
The smartest way to navigate change is to understand it first, then act.
As a historian, Eliza examines how society is evolving; equipping businesses with both insight and tools so they can adapt and respond in the right way. Through her keynotes, workshops, and scalable courses Eliza works with global businesses to face generational and societal change head-on - from the Great Wealth Transfer to human connection in the rise of AI to the demands of a multigenerational workforce. She helps organisations break free from outdated models, understand the pace of change and act accordingly.
We’ve inherited the shattered scripts of the 20th century - from linear careers and clear gender roles to building wealth and raising kids. Through her writing, YouTube show, and public speaking, Eliza makes sense of the chaos: revealing how the old norms have collapsed and what’s emerging in their place. From work to education, from money and identity, her insights cut through the noise - offering clarity, context, and a way forward for anyone trying to live well in a world that’s rapidly rewriting the rules.
Many of us grew up believing in a meritocracy, where hard work brings rewards. Go to university, get a job, put in the hours and things will be OK. That’s what we were told – but the reality is that life chances and opportunities are no longer shaped by what we learn or earn but by whether we have access to the Bank of Mum and Dad. We’re living in an inheritocracy, where parental support is what matters most - and let’s be honest, this isn’t something we like to talk about with our friends, families or as a society. It’s a modern taboo.
In these pages, Eliza explores the emergence of this inheritocracy through her own life story, revealing how her family’s financial circumstances shaped everything from her education to her dating life, from her career to her class identity. Inheritocracy is a thought-provoking and candid blend of memoir and cultural commentary, told through Eliza’s humorous and insightful voice.
Sunday Times Top 10 Bestseller
"Eliza Filby’s nuanced, witty and evidence-driven book explains how we arrived where we are as a country... this book offers a compelling analysis from start to finish."
- Sadiq Khan, Mayor of London
“Very illuminating”
- Roddy Doyle
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