Dr Eliza Filby

Dr Eliza Filby is a renowned keynote speaker, historian, bestselling author and expert in generational intelligence. As a consultant and commentator on the generational divide, she helps organisations across industries, from finance to tech, make sense of how different age groups live, work and lead. Her engaging and data-driven sessions offer valuable insight into the forces reshaping our world, from ageing populations to the AI revolution. In recognition of her impactful work, Eliza received the Europa Forum’s 2022 Millennia Leaders Award, a testament to her influence on generational research and its application in the modern workplace.

Eliza’s early career was rooted in academia, influenced by her experience growing up in the transformative 1980s. She studied History at Durham University, completed a master’s in modern history at UCL, and earned a PhD in Contemporary British History from the University of Warwick. Her passion for making academic research practical and accessible led her to lecture internationally, including teaching the history of capitalism to Chinese millennials at Renmin University in Beijing and the history of social democracy to British millennials at King’s College London. These formative roles cultivated Eliza’s understanding of the generational forces that shape societal values and workplace behaviour.

Over the years, Eliza has achieved a series of notable accomplishments. In 2014, she founded GradTrain, one of the UK’s leading graduate training providers, offering skills development in areas such as entrepreneurship, interview techniques and public speaking. She is also a published author of seminal works such as: ‘God and Mrs Thatcher: The Battle for Britain’s Soul’, ‘Fuelling Gender Diversity: Unlocking the Next Generation Workplace’, and ‘Mind the Gap: Managing a Multi-Generational Workforce in the Post-Pandemic Age’. Eliza has delivered high-profile keynotes at events such as the EU Human Rights Forum and the Financial Times CEO Summit, and contributed expert testimony to the UK House of Lords’ Select Committee on Intergenerational Unfairness. She is also the host of the podcast It’s All Relative, which uses intergenerational dialogue to explore social change.

Eliza is a sought-after speaker because she decodes complex generational trends with clarity, warmth and wit. She covers critical topics such as social mobility, the future of work, multigenerational leadership, and the great wealth transfer - all of which are essential for modern organisations navigating uncertainty and transformation. With practical strategies and bespoke sector insights, her keynotes help leaders not only understand today’s changes but respond to them. Eliza’s ability to connect deeply with diverse audiences ensures her talks leave a lasting impact - making her the ideal choice for your next conference, boardroom session or leadership retreat.