Your Partner in Engaging and Retaining the Next Generation Workforce

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Your Partner in Engaging and Retaining the Next Generation Workforce -

At Distinct Consulting, we specialize in helping companies effectively engage and retain the next generation of talent. Our services drive systemic change across all levels, starting with your Executive Leadership teams and extending to front-line managers. We provide practical, actionable strategies that deliver immediate results while preparing your organization for long-term success.

Whether you’re focused on improving retention, boosting team collaboration, or creating a culture where young talent thrives, we’re here to guide you every step of the way.

Through our Ten Principles of Engaging the Next Generation, developed from years of research and real-world experience, we’ve identified key success factors that drive retention and engagement. Organizations that succeed prioritize purpose, build genuine relationships, and foster innovation—while those that miss the mark often fail to provide clear purpose or authentic mentorship. Distinct Consulting helps you avoid these pitfalls, increasing retention, reducing turnover, and boosting profitability by building a culture that resonates with the next generation.

Ready to engage and retain top talent? Let’s transform your organization together

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Uncover the biggest barrier holding your organization back from effectively engaging the next generation workforce.

If you are interested in bringing Distinct Consulting in to speak at your conference, event, or for your business, we have two offerings for you to consider.

Both are designed to provide actionable insights and strategies to help your organization effectively engage and retain the next generation of talent, creating a workforce that thrives in today’s evolving business environment. Whether you’re looking for an immersive, hands-on experience or a high-impact, thought-provoking session, we have the right solution for you.

1) Half-Day Workshop: Engaging the Next Generation of Talent

Our half-day workshop is an interactive, in-depth session that allows leaders and teams to dive deep into the Ten Principles of Engaging the Next Generation. In this hands-on workshop, we work directly with your leadership teams—from executives to front-line managers—equipping them with actionable strategies to increase retention, foster innovation, and build a culture where young talent can thrive.

2) 30-Minute Keynote Presentation: Transforming Your Workforce

Our 30-minute keynote presentation is designed to inspire and motivate your organization’s leadership. This fast-paced session offers a powerful overview of the Ten Principles of Engaging the Next Generation, focusing on the core elements that drive retention and engagement—purpose, relationships, and innovation.

Whether you choose the half-day workshop for a deep dive or the keynote presentation for a powerful kickstart, our sessions will empower your leadership team with the knowledge and tools to create a workplace culture that attracts, engages, and retains the next generation of talent. Let us guide you in transforming your organization and achieving sustainable success.

At Distinct Consulting, we specialize in helping organizations engage, retain, and empower their next-generation workforce with proven, research-backed strategies designed for today’s rapidly evolving workplace. Led by Hannah and Aaron Barnett, we partner with companies, non-profits & organizations, equipping them with customized solutions to reduce turnover, increase employee engagement, and develop leadership pipelines that ensure long-term success.

With Gen Z and Millennials now dominating the workforce, companies that fail to adapt will struggle to attract and keep top talent. That’s where we come in. We provide actionable insights, innovative leadership development frameworks, and culture-shaping strategies that help organizations build teams that thrive, innovate, and stay. If you're ready to future-proof your company and unlock the full potential of your next-gen workforce, Distinct Consulting is your strategic partner.

Step 1-Discovery

We’ll start by meeting with you to understand your organization and the challenges you're facing with engaging the next generation in your workforce. This will inform our discovery process and enable us to design a customized workshop for you

Step 3-Strategy

After our workshop, we’ll present your team with our discoveries and provide a complimentary growth plan tailored to your organization's needs. From there, you have two options: your team can implement the growth plan independently, or our team can partner with you through ongoing consulting, providing hands-on support to execute the strategy and drive lasting impact.

Step 2-Workshop

Gain clarity on what’s working and uncover growth areas through a focused half-day workshop. Your team will learn the 10 key principles for engaging the next generation with guided discussions to shape a tailored strategy.

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  • Aaron Barnett

    CO - FOUNDER

    Aaron Barnett is a strategic consultant, leadership coach, and innovation expert dedicated to helping organizations engage, retain, and develop their next-generation workforce. As the Co-Founder of Distinct Consulting, Aaron works alongside his wife and business partner, Hannah Gronowski Barnett, to equip companies with cutting-edge strategies that reduce turnover, increase engagement, and build thriving teams of young leaders. Together, they provide customized solutions to unlock the potential of the next-generation workforce and create a future-proof culture of innovation and retention.

    In addition to his consulting work, Aaron serves as the Chief Innovation Officer at Generation Distinct, where he focuses on equipping young leaders to step into their full potential and make a lasting impact in the world. With a deep commitment to revitalizing the local church, Aaron has spent over a decade investing in youth and young adult ministry, bringing a fresh perspective on how to reach, engage, and activate the next generation for meaningful leadership.

    With years dedicated to coaching and consulting emerging leaders, Aaron has developed a proven approach to helping organizations bridge the gap between where they are and where they need to be. As the founder and executive leader of LiminalYA, he has traveled the country as a consultant, speaker, and strategist, partnering with churches, businesses, and leaders to foster creativity, drive innovation, and develop high-impact teams.

    Aaron is driven by a relentless pursuit of growth, leadership development, and cultural transformation. Whether he’s consulting companies, coaching executive teams, or empowering young leaders, his passion is clear: to build organizations where leaders thrive, innovation flourishes, and the next generation is fully unleashed.

  • Hannah Gronowski Barnett

    CO - FOUNDER

    Hannah Gronowski Barnett is a trusted consultant, entrepreneur, and speaker dedicated to equipping leaders and organizations to engage and retain the next generation. As the Co-Founder of Distinct Consulting, she partners with companies to develop innovative strategies that increase retention, boost employee engagement, and future-proof their workforce. Since launching, Hannah and her husband and business partner, Aaron Barnett has helped companies unlock the potential of their next-generation employees and create workplace cultures where young talent thrives.

    Hannah is also the Founder & CEO of Generation Distinct, a movement helping young adults discover the wrong they were born to make right and build a strategy to set it in motion. Through this work, she has developed a deep understanding of what motivates, inspires, and mobilizes the next generation, making her a sought-after expert for organizations looking to attract, develop, and retain emerging leaders.

    As a speaker on stages around the world, Hannah shares her 10 Principles to Engage the Next Generation, equipping leaders, executives, and teams with the tools to build thriving, mission-driven organizations. She believes that when companies and leaders truly invest in the next generation, they don’t just build a stronger workforce—they help shape the future.

    With a passion for bridging the generational gap in workplaces, churches, and communities, Hannah brings a unique blend of real-world experience, research-backed insights, and actionable strategies to every room she steps into. Whether consulting with executives, training leadership teams, or inspiring audiences from the stage, Hannah is on a mission to help organizations tap into the next generation’s full potential—and thrive because of it.