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Boldside's People & Culture Unconference is back on 15 and 16 September at The Calile Hotel in Brisbane, and it's the opposite of a stuffy convention centre day. Think workshops instead of keynotes, real conversations, and a room full of HR leaders who actually get it.

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Shell is back from two weeks off with 3 big ideas on her mind! In this episode she talks about:

👉🏼 some reflection questions to do the second half of the year well

👉🏽 Shell's guide to taking breaks if you're a workaholic like her!

👉🏾 why critical thinking and sitting with ideas you disagree with is a vital skill

Book mentioned in the chat:

For The Long Run by Jess Spendlove: https://link.amazon/B04918Nnu

Connect with Shell on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shelley-johnson/

If you lead teams, check out Shelley’s business, Boldside: https://www.boldside.com.au/

Shell & Glen’s book 'Sort Your Career Out & Make More Money' is available here: https://amzn.to/4k3YSrr

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Boldside's People & Culture Unconference is back on 15 and 16 September at The Calile Hotel in Brisbane, and it's the opposite of a stuffy convention centre day. Think workshops instead of keynotes, real conversations, and a room full of HR leaders who actually get it.

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Boldside's People & Culture Unconference is back on 15 and 16 September at The Calile Hotel in Brisbane, and it's the opposite of a stuffy convention centre day. Think workshops instead of keynotes, real conversations, and a room full of HR leaders who actually get it.

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In this episode, Shell talks about some things on her mind lately:

👉🏼 how are you under pressure and what do you need to show up at your best?

👉🏽 your emotional state is contagious - what tone are you setting for your team?

👉🏾 are you ruling yourself out for opportunities? own your wild card energy

👉🏿 ditch the manager hat for hard conversations

👉 some real talk about mum guilt and working parents

Connect with Shell on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shelley-johnson/

If you lead teams, check out Shelley’s business, Boldside: https://www.boldside.com.au/

Shell & Glen’s book 'Sort Your Career Out & Make More Money' is available here: https://amzn.to/4k3YSrr

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Boldside's People & Culture Unconference is back on 15 and 16 September at The Calile Hotel in Brisbane, and it's the opposite of a stuffy convention centre day. Think workshops instead of keynotes, real conversations, and a room full of HR leaders who actually get it.

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In this episode Shell is joined again by organisational psychologist Dr Amantha Imber to talk through practical strategies from her book, The Energy Game, to recharge and rebuild energy. They touch on:

Boost strategies:

👉🏼 the glucose stroll

👉🏽 the thank you letter

👉🏾 the acupressure strategy

Rest strategies:

👉🏿 the silent walk

👉🏻 the tapping reset

Protect strategies:

👉 the yes triage

👉🏼 the never again list

Mentioned in the chat:

The Energy Game: https://link.amazon/B00gb0zqX

Digital Minimalism by Cal Newport: https://link.amazon/B0dvTzYiH

Connect with Shell on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shelley-johnson/

If you lead teams, check out Shelley’s business, Boldside: https://www.boldside.com.au/

Shell & Glen’s book 'Sort Your Career Out & Make More Money' is available here: https://amzn.to/4k3YSrr

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Boldside's People & Culture Unconference is back on 15 and 16 September at The Calile Hotel in Brisbane, and it's the opposite of a stuffy convention centre day. Think workshops instead of keynotes, real conversations, and a room full of HR leaders who actually get it.

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In this episode Shell is joined by organisational psychologist Dr Amantha Imber, who shares about how she hit rock bottom in 2024 in the depths of burnout. Her new book, The Energy Game provides anyone experiencing burnout with a practical science-backed guide for regaining energy bit by bit without needing to completely press pause on life. They chat about:

👉🏼 the "getting hit by a bus" fantasy

👉🏽 Amantha's burnout and the warning signs she missed

👉🏾 the "push through" paradox many face when they're exhausted

👉🏿 what's causing an energy crisis in our society?

👉🏻 the 4 energy types, which one are you?

👉 3 types of energy strategies: boost, rest and protect

The Energy Game: https://link.amazon/B00gb0zqX

The Energy Type Assessment: https://www.amantha.com/energy

Connect with Shell on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shelley-johnson/

If you lead teams, check out Shelley’s business, Boldside: https://www.boldside.com.au/

Shell & Glen’s book 'Sort Your Career Out & Make More Money' is available here: https://amzn.to/4k3YSrr

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Boldside's People & Culture Unconference is back on 15 and 16 September at The Calile Hotel in Brisbane, and it's the opposite of a stuffy convention centre day. Think workshops instead of keynotes, real conversations, and a room full of HR leaders who actually get it.

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Are you feeling a bit stuck or lost in your career? Shell and Glen talk about when they've felt this way and share 5 steps for navigating a career crisis.

Shell & Glen’s book 'Sort Your Career Out & Make More Money' is available here: https://amzn.to/4k3YSrr

Connect with Shell on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shelley-johnson/

If you lead teams, check out Shelley’s business, Boldside: https://www.boldside.com.au/

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Boldside's People & Culture Unconference is back on 15 and 16 September at The Calile Hotel in Brisbane, and it's the opposite of a stuffy convention centre day. Think workshops instead of keynotes, real conversations, and a room full of HR leaders who actually get it.

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In this episode Shell unpacks 3 big ideas that have been on her mind lately. She talks about:

👉🏼 who do you need to become in the ever-changing world of work?

👉🏽 what physics has to do with your career

👉🏾 how to deal with conflict effectively & the art of repair

Connect with Shell on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shelley-johnson/

If you lead teams, check out Shelley’s business, Boldside: https://www.boldside.com.au/

Shell & Glen’s book 'Sort Your Career Out & Make More Money' is available here: https://amzn.to/4k3YSrr

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Boldside's People & Culture Unconference is back on 15 and 16 September at The Calile Hotel in Brisbane, and it's the opposite of a stuffy convention centre day. Think workshops instead of keynotes, real conversations, and a room full of HR leaders who actually get it.

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In this episode from the vault Shell explores what sets high achievers apart in the workplace and unpacks five key traits that are commonly found in individuals who consistently excel and achieve outstanding results. These are the essential qualities to cultivate if you're looking to take your career to the next level.

Connect with Shell on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shelley-johnson/

If you lead teams, check out Shelley’s business, Boldside: https://www.boldside.com.au/

Shell & Glen’s book 'Sort Your Career Out & Make More Money' is available here: https://amzn.to/4k3YSrr

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Boldside's People & Culture Unconference is back on 15 and 16 September at The Calile Hotel in Brisbane, and it's the opposite of a stuffy convention centre day. Think workshops instead of keynotes, real conversations, and a room full of HR leaders who actually get it.

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Sometimes making just one small change to how you work can significantly boost your productivity, and today's episode from the vault is loaded with practical ideas! Annabelle Bishop from Boldside joins Shell on the show to share what she does to optimise her time and energy at work, touching on:

👉🏾 managing your inbox

👉🏿 carving out time for deep work

👉🏻 finding your flow state

👉 establishing helpful habits

👉🏼 having a power list

👉🏽 doing the hard thing first

👉🏾 giving yourself rewards and motivators

👉🏿 setting up your environment

👉🏻 how to prioritise your work

👉 and having a curious, growth mindset

👉🏾 and toxic productivity

Connect with Annabelle on LinkedIn here

Resources mentioned in the chat:

Deep Work by Cal Newport: https://amzn.to/45RAzYb

Learn more about Andy Frisella's concept of The Power List

Eat That Frog by Brian Tracy: https://amzn.to/4cMsxC4

Connect with Shell on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shelley-johnson/

If you lead teams, check out Shelley’s business, Boldside: https://www.boldside.com.au/

Shell & Glen’s book 'Sort Your Career Out & Make More Money' is available here: https://amzn.to/4k3YSrr

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Boldside's People & Culture Unconference is back on 15 and 16 September at The Calile Hotel in Brisbane, and it's the opposite of a stuffy convention centre day. Think workshops instead of keynotes, real conversations, and a room full of HR leaders who actually get it.

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Is your workplace toxic, or does it just have high expectations? A work dynamic could appear as one thing until you look a little closer. In this episode, Shell unpacks the subtle but crucial distinctions between:

👉 a toxic workplace vs a a demanding workplace

👉🏽 confidence vs arrogance

👉🏾 hard work vs hustle

👉🏿 empathy vs enabling bad behaviour

👉🏻 clear leadership vs controlling leadership

Radical Candor by Kim Scott: https://amzn.to/3PEpqWZ

Connect with Shell on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shelley-johnson/

If you lead teams, check out Shelley’s business, Boldside: https://www.boldside.com.au/

Shell & Glen’s book 'Sort Your Career Out & Make More Money' is available here: https://amzn.to/4k3YSrr

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Boldside's People & Culture Unconference is back on 15 and 16 September at The Calile Hotel in Brisbane, and it's the opposite of a stuffy convention centre day. Think workshops instead of keynotes, real conversations, and a room full of HR leaders who actually get it.

🎟️🎟️🎟️Only 100 spots, so don't sleep on it: https://bit.ly/4fHwqMV

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In this vault episode from season 6, Shell unpacks the #1 skill you need in your career!

Resources mentioned 👇

📒 Antifragile by Nassim Nicholas Taleb: https://amzn.to/3UoiWLI

📒 Emotional Agility by Susan David: https://amzn.to/47Wz9Lm

📒 The Obstacle is the Way by Ryan Holiday: https://amzn.to/3vYhFAV

🎧 The Confidence Chronicles podcast episode by Erika Cramer:

Listen on Spotify

Listen on Apple Podcasts

Connect with Shell on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shelley-johnson/

If you lead teams, check out Shelley’s business, Boldside: https://www.boldside.com.au/

Shell & Glen’s book 'Sort Your Career Out & Make More Money' is available here: https://amzn.to/4k3YSrr

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Boldside's People & Culture Unconference is back on 15 and 16 September at The Calile Hotel in Brisbane, and it's the opposite of a stuffy convention centre day. Think workshops instead of keynotes, real conversations, and a room full of HR leaders who actually get it.

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Shell's biggest communication fail happened in front of 100 people at age 25 and the lesson she took from it changed how she thinks about every message she's ever delivered since. In this episode she shares those lessons and breaks down a three-step practical framework for communicating with influence. She touches on:

👉🏼 the career fail

👉🏽 thinking about your audience rather yourself

👉🏾 preparing without over-preparing

👉🏿 why your message has to actually sound like you

👉🏻 how to build connection with your audience

👉 how to bring clarity

👉🏼how to delivery clear steps through a call to action

Resources mentioned in the chat:

Barack Obama's best speeches: https://youtu.be/y7hddyiR47k?si=z97cPuiRXGY63lYy

Brené Brown's Netflix special: https://youtu.be/gr-WvA7uFDQ?si=gTGbfUJcYcLMTez5

Brene Brown TED Talk on the power of vulnerability: https://youtu.be/iCvmsMzlF7o?si=HBW2_a3Nd6fPm2_6

Supercommunicators by Charles Duhigg: https://amzn.to/4wAPL8Z

Charles Duhigg on asking deep questions: https://www.instagram.com/reels/DXIINnmlSrr/

Mel Robbins example of a call to action: https://www.instagram.com/reels/DXhT3J5Dg9O/

Connect with Shell on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shelley-johnson/

If you lead teams, check out Shelley’s business, Boldside: https://www.boldside.com.au/

Shell & Glen’s book 'Sort Your Career Out & Make More Money' is available here: https://amzn.to/4k3YSrr

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Boldside's People & Culture Unconference is back on 15 and 16 September at The Calile Hotel in Brisbane, and it's the opposite of a stuffy convention centre day. Think workshops instead of keynotes, real conversations, and a room full of HR leaders who actually get it.

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Management can be a hard gig! In this throwback episode from the vault, Shell and Shane Hatton unpack your questions about leadership, touching on:

👉🏼 what's the first thing a new leader needs to learn?

👉🏽 asking for better feedback from your team

👉🏾 micro-managing

👉🏿 you don't have to have all the answers

👉🏻 support systems

👉 learning and contributing

👉🏼 hiring people better than you

Connect with Shell on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shelley-johnson/

Connect with Shane on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shanemhatton/

If you lead teams, check out Shelley’s business, Boldside: https://www.boldside.com.au/

Shell & Glen’s book 'Sort Your Career Out & Make More Money' is available here: https://amzn.to/4k3YSrr

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Boldside's People & Culture Unconference is back on 15 and 16 September at The Calile Hotel in Brisbane, and it's the opposite of a stuffy convention centre day. Think workshops instead of keynotes, real conversations, and a room full of HR leaders who actually get it.

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In this episode of this is work, Shell's channelling some tough love that we all need to hear at least once.

Drawing from real conversations and moments from Shells career, she shares eight hard truths for your career and leadership - from why embarrassment is actually a sign you're growing, to why discipline will always beat desire and why choosing comfort now almost always leads to pain later.

Connect with Shell on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shelley-johnson/

If you lead teams, check out Shelley’s business, Boldside: https://www.boldside.com.au/

Shell & Glen’s book 'Sort Your Career Out & Make More Money' is available here: https://amzn.to/4k3YSrr

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Boldside's People & Culture Unconference is back on 15 and 16 September at The Calile Hotel in Brisbane, and it's the opposite of a stuffy convention centre day. Think workshops instead of keynotes, real conversations, and a room full of HR leaders who actually get it.

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Let's chat about one of the biggest killers for your career - people pleasing. In this throwback episode from the vault Shell is joined by Grace Murray, Vice President of Strategy at Fohr who shares how she's learned to overcome people pleasing as a leader.

📒 Radical Candor by Kim Scott: https://amzn.to/3SP8wDE

Listen to Grace's career story 👇

Listen on Apple

Listen on Spotify

Connect with Shell on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shelley-johnson/

If you lead teams, check out Shelley’s business, Boldside: https://www.boldside.com.au/

Shell & Glen’s book 'Sort Your Career Out & Make More Money' is available here: https://amzn.to/4k3YSrr

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Boldside's People & Culture Unconference is back on 15 and 16 September at The Calile Hotel in Brisbane, and it's the opposite of a stuffy convention centre day. Think workshops instead of keynotes, real conversations, and a room full of HR leaders who actually get it.

🎟️🎟️🎟️Only 100 spots, so don't sleep on it: https://bit.ly/4fHwqMV

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On this weeks episode of this is work, we cover some listener questions — and this week, they're spicy.

Shell tackles some of the hardest conversations in leadership — with practical tools you can use straight away.

In this episode we cover:

• How to tell someone they lack self-awareness
• The five types of defensiveness and how to handle each one
• Leading people who are older or more experienced than you
• Working for a boss you don't respect
• The biggest mistake new leaders make

Connect with Shell on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shelley-johnson/

If you lead teams, check out Shelley’s business, Boldside: https://www.boldside.com.au/

Shell & Glen’s book 'Sort Your Career Out & Make More Money' is available here: https://amzn.to/4k3YSrr

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Boldside's People & Culture Unconference is back on 15 and 16 September at The Calile Hotel in Brisbane, and it's the opposite of a stuffy convention centre day. Think workshops instead of keynotes, real conversations, and a room full of HR leaders who actually get it.

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In this episode of 'this is work' from the vault, Shell breaks down the seven strategies used by high performers to stay sharp when the stakes are high. Whether you're dealing with conflict avoidance, a fear of feedback or just feeling the weight of your own expectations, this episode's for you. Shell covers:

👉 finding your edge - what elite performers do that most people avoid

👉🏼 self-reflect to course correct - Ray Dalio's one-big-thing framework

👉🏿 control the controllables - Stephen Covey's circles of control, influence & concern

👉🏻practice under pressure - why relaxed practice doesn't prepare you for game day

👉🏽 build a feedback board of advisers - not all feedback deserves your attention

👉Jack Bauer energy - 24 hours to process a fail, then move on

👉🏽 get clear on your why - your purpose as an anchor under pressure

Connect with Shell on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shelley-johnson/

If you lead teams, check out Shelley’s business, Boldside: https://www.boldside.com.au/

Shell & Glen’s book 'Sort Your Career Out & Make More Money' is available here: https://amzn.to/4k3YSrr

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Boldside's People & Culture Unconference is back on 15 and 16 September at The Calile Hotel in Brisbane, and it's the opposite of a stuffy convention centre day. Think workshops instead of keynotes, real conversations, and a room full of HR leaders who actually get it.

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What do you think of when you hear "personal brand"? If you get the ick from those two words alone, then this episode is for you. Shell delivers a one-on-one workshop on building your personal brand, including a clear five-step framework for defining your brand on a page.

Grab your notes app. This one's a working session.

Connect with Shell on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shelley-johnson/

If you lead teams, check out Shelley’s business, Boldside: https://www.boldside.com.au/

Shell & Glen’s book 'Sort Your Career Out & Make More Money' is available here: https://amzn.to/4k3YSrr

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Boldside's People & Culture Unconference is back on 15 and 16 September at The Calile Hotel in Brisbane, and it's the opposite of a stuffy convention centre day. Think workshops instead of keynotes, real conversations, and a room full of HR leaders who actually get it.

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Leadership is not easy! In this episode from season 7, Shell unpacks some of the most common challenges that leaders face and how to navigate them. She touches on:

👉 leading well even when you're exhausted

👉🏼 building a sustainable high-performance culture

👉🏿 making the jump from team member to team leader

👉🏻 the difference between information sharing and true communication

👉🏽 creating psychological safety for courageous conversations

👉🏽 and why being “nice” isn’t always helpful in leadership

Related episodes: 🎧 strategies for building wellbeing at work with Phil Wolffe - Listen on Apple | Spotify

Connect with Shell on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shelley-johnson/

If you lead teams, check out Shelley’s business, Boldside: https://www.boldside.com.au/

Shell & Glen’s book 'Sort Your Career Out & Make More Money' is available here: https://amzn.to/4k3YSrr

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Boldside's People & Culture Unconference is back on 15 and 16 September at The Calile Hotel in Brisbane, and it's the opposite of a stuffy convention centre day. Think workshops instead of keynotes, real conversations, and a room full of HR leaders who actually get it.

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Ever felt like a fraud at work? Good. In this episode of this is work, Shelley and Emily cover three big leadership topics — reframing imposter syndrome, dealing with unspoken conflict on your team, and how to nail your first 90 days as a new leader.

In this episode:

• Why imposter syndrome is a green flag, not a red one
• The ODD framework for surfacing unspoken team conflict
• How to use silence strategically in tough conversations
• Your month by month 90 day leadership plan

Connect with Shell on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shelley-johnson/

If you lead teams, check out Shelley’s business, Boldside: https://www.boldside.com.au/

Shell & Glen’s book 'Sort Your Career Out & Make More Money' is available here: https://amzn.to/4k3YSrr

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Boldside's People & Culture Unconference is back on 15 and 16 September at The Calile Hotel in Brisbane, and it's the opposite of a stuffy convention centre day. Think workshops instead of keynotes, real conversations, and a room full of HR leaders who actually get it.

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In this week's episode of this is work, Shelley and Emily dive into weaponised incompetence in the workplace — everything from how to spot it and the exact words to use when addressing it, right through to what happens when it flips and your own competence gets used against you.

In this episode we cover:

• What is weaponised incompetence
• Playing to your strengths vs weaponising a weakness
• Scripts and one liners to address it with a colleague
• The flip side: when your competence gets weaponised
• Signs your manager is using your competence against you

Check out Shelley's Sydney Morning Herald article on weaponised incompetence:

https://www.smh.com.au/business/workplace/weaponised-incompetence-is-rife-at-work-here-s-how-to-shut-it-down-20260226-p5o5qf.html

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The world feels pretty chaotic right now — and if you're someone who prides yourself on high performance, that chaos can quietly push you toward burnout before you even see it coming.

In this episode, Shelley sits down with mental fitness and leadership specialist, Joel Pilgrim to talk about what it actually means to stay well when everything around you feels uncertain.

In this episode we cover:

• Why mental fitness is just like physical fitness — and what your daily practice should look like
• The 5-step model for performing under pressure without burning out
• What recovery actually looks like for high achievers (and why it's not self-care)
• How to find your flow state and why it matters more than you think
• Why vulnerability is a leadership skill, not a weakness

TW: Suicide

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In this episode of this is work, Shelley Johnson and Emily Bowen answer real listener questions about:

• Supporting someone stuck with a toxic boss

• What to do when a team is dysfunctional in every way

• Switching from a poorly paid corporate job to a start-up

• Whether leadership roles and fewer hours can realistically coexist

If you're navigating workplace dysfunction, considering a bold career move or stepping into leadership, this one’s for you.

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In this episode of this is work, Shelley answer your questions about some of the hardest parts of leadership and career growth.

In this episode she unpacks:

• How to give feedback to someone who takes things personally

• When and how to schedule tricky conversations

• How to support a team member whose personal life is chaotic (without overstepping)

• The mindset shift from being the go-to doer to becoming a developer of others

• The biggest barrier to learning and growth at work

If you lead a team, aspire to step into leadership, or want to keep growing in your career, this episode will give you practical strategies you can use immediately.

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Want a mentor but don’t know where to start? Struggling to sell your ideas to senior leaders? Wondering what skills actually matter in a world of AI and constant change?

In this episode of this is work, Shelley is joined by her guest, Adrian Smith to answer your career questions, they unpack:

👉🏼 How to find a mentor (without making it awkward or overly formal)

👉🏾 Why you don’t need “one” mentor — but mentoring moments

👉🏽The 3 skills that will future-proof your career

👉🏿 How to sell your ideas inside a business

👉🏽 How to influence senior leaders (without being “that” person)

👉🏿 Why curiosity might be your biggest career advantage

If you want to stay relevant, grow your confidence and have more impact at work — this episode is for you.

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Thinking about a big career move but terrified it might blow up your life? Or wondering if you’ve stayed in your job too long? This episode is for you.

Shell answers real listener questions about:

👉🏼 How to manage fear when you’re considering a major career change

👉🏾 The difference between reversible vs irreversible decisions

👉🏽 Whether you’re stagnating or still growing

👉🏿 How to tell if a new job is a bad fit… or just uncomfortable because it’s new

👉🏽 How to weigh up a $10K pay rise vs long-term values

👉🏿 The “future regret test” you need to try

If you’re stuck between “what if it fails?” and the quieter question “what if it works?” — this one’s for you.

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Want to attract cool career opportunities? Get this episode in your ears! Here's how to level up.

Learn more about the CliftonStrengths assessment

Listen: Simon Sinek's podcast, A Bit of Optimism

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No new episode this week as Shell's lost her voice but we've got a goodie for you from when the show was called my millennial career! Glen joins Shell to explain 4 key ways increase your income and uncap your earning potential.

The Advanced Income Quadrant: https://www.sortyourcareerout.com/blog/4-ways-to-increase-your-income

Shell and Glen's book, Sort Your Career Out & Make More Money: https://www.sortyourcareerout.com/

The pay rise episodes mentioned in the episode:

602 pay rises part 1: the secrets your boss doesn't want you to know

602b pay rises part 2: case studies from the community

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Want to level up your public speaking game this year? Today's episode will equip you with practical strategies to open, close and keep your audience engaged and invested whether you're presenting in a boardroom or on a public stage. Joining Shell is return guest Ashley Fell who is a TEDx speaker, author and social researcher who delivers 50+ keynotes a year and has spent the past decade turning complex data into engaging, actionable stories. She shares:

👉🏼 why people are so afraid of public speaking

👉🏽 what makes someone a great public speaker

👉🏾 how to connect with the audience in your introduction

👉🏿 how to master your slides

👉🏻 bringing light and shade to your presentation

👉 self deprecation, sarcasm and using humour well

👉🏼 preparing for when tech goes wrong

👉🏽 leading the energy in the room

👉🏾 cutting down your content to what's valuable for the audience

👉🏿 how to not descend into self criticism and handling failure

👉🏻 pre-game preparation and practice

👉 how to open and close strongly

👉🏼 Ashley's practical tips for managing nerves

Connect with Ashley on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashleyfell1

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In this episode Shell is joined by social researcher Ashley Fell to unpack the generational dynamics playing out in today’s workplaces. They discuss:

👉🏼 the big generational shifts happening in workplaces now

👉🏽 tension points and opportunities

👉🏾 what actually motivates each generation

👉🏿 the differences in communication styles

👉🏻 what the era of personalisation means for leaders

👉 rage bait as Oxford's 2025 Word of the Year

👉🏼 trust as the ultimate leadership advantage

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In today's episode Shell and workplace wellbeing specialist at Kinex Health Phil Wolffe explore how to avoid burnout in 2026 and what's actually helpful if you're going through it right now. They talk about why managing energy matters more than managing time, how burnout develops and what sustainable performance actually looks like at work for employees and leaders alike.

👉🏾 energy management vs time management

👉🏿 Phil's personal experience with burnout

👉🏻 why burnout and the ways to prevent it can look different for everyone

👉 losing your sense of purpose at work

👉🏼 things that helped Phil recover

👉🏽 the 3 signals of burnout & the 5 types of energy

👉🏾 things that actually build resilience

👉🏿 how to work within your performance pattern

👉🏻 the role of leaders and culture in building resilience and wellbeing in teams

👉 the power in small steps

👉🏼 challenges of EAPs and how they can be improved

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Feeling stuck in your career or not sure of your next step? Grab your notes app or a journal cause in this popular ep from 2025, Shell shares five game-changing questions that can unlock clarity and guide you toward epic career moves. Get ready to reflect, confront your fears and dream big as you explore:

👉🏾 what you really want

👉🏿 what’s stopping you from taking action

👉🏻 the cost of staying in your comfort zone

👉 what could go right if you take the leap

👉🏼 and the one step you need to take next

Check out Tim Ferris's fear-setting exercise: https://tim.blog/2017/05/15/fear-setting/

Emotional Agility by Susan David: https://amzn.to/3WxwNQg

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Got a tough boss? Struggling to get promoted? Feeling stuck in your job? Shell tackles your work dilemmas in this popular episode from 2025.

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Talking about pay can feel awkward, emotional and high-stakes but avoiding it can quietly stall your career. In this episode, Shell is joined by compensation expert Matt McFarlane to unpack what’s really happening in the job market, how to talk about money earlier (not when resentment hits), and the non-salary levers that matter just as much as dollars.

👉🏾 why the pay market feels “beige” right now

👉🏿 earning vs learning, why changing jobs boosts pay and the cost to employers

👉🏻 how to raise pay conversations with your employer

👉 why are there a lot of people job hugging right now?

👉🏼 loyalty, trust & the changing employer-employee relationship

👉🏽 making money conversations less awkward

👉🏾 benefits beyond salary that actually matter

Connect with Matt on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthewmcfarlane/

Check out his website: fndn.com.au

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As 2025 comes to an end, Shell and Dr Amantha Imber reflect on the big (and little) learnings, mindset shifts and practical stuff that they'll be taking into the new year! They touch on:

👉🏼 energy, focus & what really drives performance

👉🏾 boundaries, rest & staying out of burnout

👉 confidence, self-belief & playing bigger

👉🏿 navigating discomfort, embarrassment & growth

👉🏼 connection, influence & communicating well

👉🏽 psychological safety & healthier team dynamics

👉🏿 creativity, margin & making space to think

👉 AI workflows & working smarter

👉🏾 culture, trust & team transformation

👉🏽 small habits that compound over time

Here are the tools Amantha mentioned:

Wisper Flow: https://wisprflow.ai/

Nexstand: https://amzn.to/4s82cXJ

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In today's episode Shell shares 15 thoughts, musings and career advice that she needs you to hear loud and clear which touch on:

👉🏼 mindset shifts

👉🏾 navigating fear, discomfort & embarrassment

👉🏽 what actually holds people back in their careers

👉 confidence & self-belief

👉🏿 leadership realities most people don’t talk about

👉🏽 practical ways to show up better in your role

👉 getting out of your own way

👉🏿 and small habits that make a big impact over time

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In today's Q&A Shell discusses your work questions with return guest, Steph Clarke. They chat about:

👉🏻 how do you show up with personality and still be seen as professional?

👉 is it okay to quit a job without a plan?

👉🏾 how to rebuild credibility and trust after making a mistake at work

👉🏿 how do you manage up when your boss isn’t great at communication?

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Shell and Rohan Dredge riff on the big topics leaders tend to avoid:

👉🏾 communicating with clarity

👉🏿 managing distractions for you and your team

👉🏻 why discipline beats desire

👉 the power of 1:1s

👉🏼 managing talented jerks, energy vampires & personality hires

👉🏽 the power of awkward honesty

👉🏾 what does vulnerability mean

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Boldside's People & Culture Unconference is back on 15 and 16 September at The Calile Hotel in Brisbane, and it's the opposite of a stuffy convention centre day. Think workshops instead of keynotes, real conversations, and a room full of HR leaders who actually get it.

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Today Shell sits down with futurist Steph Clarke to unpack how to think about the future of work without spiralling. They chat about uncertainty, AI, imagining different possible futures, and how to stay flexible instead of trying to ‘future-proof’ your career.

👉🏾 why future-proofing your career is a myth + what to do instead

👉🏿 spotting signals of change

👉🏻 the high-impact / high-uncertainty quadrant

👉 how to prepare for uncertainty

👉🏼 what Steph means by "trying a different future on"

👉🏽 fear setting & preparing for what could go wrong

👉🏾 navigating anxiety about the unknown

👉🏿 a simple practical step you can take now

Connect with Steph on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/steph-clarke/

Work with Steph: https://www.28thursdays.com/

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Boldside's People & Culture Unconference is back on 15 and 16 September at The Calile Hotel in Brisbane, and it's the opposite of a stuffy convention centre day. Think workshops instead of keynotes, real conversations, and a room full of HR leaders who actually get it.

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Can you be friends with the boss or the people that you lead? In this episode Shell chats with Steph Clarke who has a Substack called How To Friend, about the messy, beautiful, and sometimes awkward world of workplace friendships.

👉🏾 Steph’s interest in studying friendship and starting How to Friend

👉🏿 can you be friends with the boss?

👉🏻 perceptions of favouritism

👉 proximity, frequency, and why it's normal for work friendships to fade

👉🏼 the foundation for good work friendships

👉🏽 energy giving vs energy draining behaviours

👉🏾 identifying oversharing and emotional hijacking

👉🏿 showing your best self vs whole self at work

👉🏻 defining friendship

👉 Shell's thoughts on work friendships

Connect with Steph on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/steph-clarke/

Subscribe to Steph's Substack, How To Friend: https://howtofriend.substack.com/

If you lead teams, check out Shelley’s business, Boldside: https://www.boldside.com.au/

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Boldside's People & Culture Unconference is back on 15 and 16 September at The Calile Hotel in Brisbane, and it's the opposite of a stuffy convention centre day. Think workshops instead of keynotes, real conversations, and a room full of HR leaders who actually get it.

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Shell gets vulnerable in this special episode as Rohan Dredge interviews her about her business origin story and how feeling boxed in at work sparked a complete reset in her career. Shell's journey and learnings touch on:

👉 facing stuckness and high anxiety in her career before starting Boldside

👉🏿 quitting her job with nothing to go to

👉🏼 saying yes to an opportunity even when she didn't feel like it

👉🏾 following her personal values

👉🏻 how strengths in her childhood are being reflected in her career now

👉🏼 knowing what lights you up at work

👉 navigating scarcity mindset & imposter syndrome

👉🏿 facing the fear of emotional exposure as took up more space

👉🏾 navigating loneliness, mum guilt + confronting social norms

👉🏻 and challenging limiting beliefs

If you lead teams, check out Shelley’s business, Boldside: https://www.boldside.com.au/

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Boldside's People & Culture Unconference is back on 15 and 16 September at The Calile Hotel in Brisbane, and it's the opposite of a stuffy convention centre day. Think workshops instead of keynotes, real conversations, and a room full of HR leaders who actually get it.

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If you lead or are part of a senior leadership team, this episode is for you. Shell sits down with leadership expert Rohan Dredge to unpack what a high-performing executive team actually looks like and how to navigate the unique challenges that come with leading at the top. They talk about:

👉🏼 high personal responsibility

👉🏾 harnessing ego without letting it run the show

👉🏽 shifting from silo'd thinking to circle thinking

👉 creating a culture of real accountability

Connect with Rohan on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rohandredge/

If you lead teams, check out Shelley’s business, Boldside: https://www.boldside.com.au/

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Boldside's People & Culture Unconference is back on 15 and 16 September at The Calile Hotel in Brisbane, and it's the opposite of a stuffy convention centre day. Think workshops instead of keynotes, real conversations, and a room full of HR leaders who actually get it.

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Shell and Em Bowen are back with more underrated career skills and this time they're talking about:

👉🏻 emailing like you speak

👉 being hard to offend

👉🏼 being able to communicate tough messages without being offensive

👉🏽 showing your working 

👉🏿 and owning your strengths

Connect with Em on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emilybowen26

If you lead teams, check out Shelley’s business, Boldside: https://www.boldside.com.au/

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Boldside's People & Culture Unconference is back on 15 and 16 September at The Calile Hotel in Brisbane, and it's the opposite of a stuffy convention centre day. Think workshops instead of keynotes, real conversations, and a room full of HR leaders who actually get it.

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It’s not always the big moves but the underrated skills that make you stand out at work. Shell is joined again by Emily Bowen, COO of Rarekind to unpack some of the key skills to have at work:

👉🏽 seeing beyond yourself and thinking like the team

👉🏾 asking great questions and getting curious

👉🏻 knowing when 90% is good enough

👉 building grit and gratitude as antidotes to entitlement

👉🏼 becoming a problem solver

👉🏿 plus balancing attention to detail with a healthy sense of urgency

If you lead teams, check out Shelley’s business, Boldside: https://www.boldside.com.au/

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Boldside's People & Culture Unconference is back on 15 and 16 September at The Calile Hotel in Brisbane, and it's the opposite of a stuffy convention centre day. Think workshops instead of keynotes, real conversations, and a room full of HR leaders who actually get it.

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In this episode Shell and Em Bowen unpack what to do when you're faced with some tricky maybe even awkward workplace situations like:

👉🏾 competing with your work bestie for a role

👉🏿 going from being someone's coworker to their manager

👉🏻 and avoiding perceptions of favouritism

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Boldside's People & Culture Unconference is back on 15 and 16 September at The Calile Hotel in Brisbane, and it's the opposite of a stuffy convention centre day. Think workshops instead of keynotes, real conversations, and a room full of HR leaders who actually get it.

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Feeling stuck in your job but not sure what’s next? In today's episode Shell unpacks:

👉 finding your 'golden thread' for career clarity

👉🏿 spotting which parts of your work energise vs drains you

👉🏻 why following the fear leads to growth

👉🏽 key advice from the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders coach

👉🏼 her thoughts on narcissistic bosses

👉🏾 an underrated skill for your career

If you lead teams, check out Shelley’s business, Boldside: https://www.boldside.com.au/

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Boldside's People & Culture Unconference is back on 15 and 16 September at The Calile Hotel in Brisbane, and it's the opposite of a stuffy convention centre day. Think workshops instead of keynotes, real conversations, and a room full of HR leaders who actually get it.

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In this episode Shell is joined by Tahnee McWhirter from HumanX to tackle your work problems! They chat about:

👉🏾 dealing with a boss who feels threatened by you

👉🏼 I don't like my boss

👉 how do I give my boss feedback?

👉🏿 how to respond to being constantly interrupted

👉🏻 return to office - yay or nay?

👉🏽 setting clear expectations as a leader

Connect with Tahnee on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tahneemcwhirter/

Learn more about HumanX HR: https://www.humanxhr.com.au/

If you lead teams, check out Shelley’s business, Boldside: https://www.boldside.com.au/

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Boldside's People & Culture Unconference is back on 15 and 16 September at The Calile Hotel in Brisbane, and it's the opposite of a stuffy convention centre day. Think workshops instead of keynotes, real conversations, and a room full of HR leaders who actually get it.

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In this episode, Shell is joined by Chad Lawson from u&u Recruitment Partners to unpack extroversion and introversion in the workplace, why influence matters for everyone, and how to sell your ideas without feeling pushy. They discuss:

👉🏽 extroversion & introversion at work

👉 why influencing skills are critical for your career

👉🏿 how to sell your ideas without being salesy

👉🏻 the role of authenticity in likability

👉🏾 sales as solving problems, not manipulation

📘 Influence by Robert B Cialdini: https://amzn.to/465HbCv

Connect with Chad on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chad-lawson-9693086/

If you lead teams, check out Shelley’s business, Boldside: https://www.boldside.com.au/

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Boldside's People & Culture Unconference is back on 15 and 16 September at The Calile Hotel in Brisbane, and it's the opposite of a stuffy convention centre day. Think workshops instead of keynotes, real conversations, and a room full of HR leaders who actually get it.

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Stephanie Chung went from baggage handler to becoming the first Black CEO in private aviation. She’s led billion-dollar sales teams, coached executives, and is the author of Ally Leadership: How to Lead People Who Aren’t Like You. In this episode, Stephanie shares practical strategies for leaders who want to build stronger, more inclusive teams:

👉🏽 adapt quickly without overcomplicating change

👉🏾 ask questions you don’t already know the answer to

👉🏿 use the Ally framework: ask, listen, learn, act

👉 build trust through curiosity, not just empathy

👉🏻 make culture shifts through small, intentional actions

Grab her book, Ally Leadership here: https://amzn.to/3HWjdBN

Stephanie's website & leadership course: https://stephaniechung.com/

Connect with Stephanie on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/TheStephanieChung/

If you lead teams, check out Shelley’s business, Boldside: https://www.boldside.com.au/

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In today's episode Shell chats with Neo Aplin from Inventium about how to make AI actually useful at work. Neo shares the idea of becoming a “manager of AI,” why context matters more than prompts, and how to keep your own critical thinking sharp. They also dive into using AI for everyday tasks, handling privacy worries, and practising tough conversations. They touch on:

👉🏽why you’re now a “manager of AI”

👉🏿 how to brief AI so it works for you

👉 keeping critical thinking skills sharp

👉🏼 AI stacking and agents explained

👉🏾 practical hacks for work and life

Connect with Neo on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/neoaplin/

Check out Inventium's GenAI 12-week, cohort-based course: https://inventium.com.au/genai-cohort/

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Boldside's People & Culture Unconference is back on 15 and 16 September at The Calile Hotel in Brisbane, and it's the opposite of a stuffy convention centre day. Think workshops instead of keynotes, real conversations, and a room full of HR leaders who actually get it.

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Following on from last week's episode, Shell and Emily Bowen chat about more questionable workplace scenarios, like whether it’s okay to:

👉🏾 skip a team morning tea to focus on your own work

👉🏿 cc the boss to nudge someone along who hasn't responded to oyur email

👉🏻 have your video off on a video meeting

👉 bring up your salary in casual convo with a coworker

👉🏼 disagree with the org strategy in a team meeting

Connect with Emily on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emilybowen26

If you lead teams, check out Shelley’s business, Boldside: https://www.boldside.com.au/

Shell & Glen’s book 'Sort Your Career Out & Make More Money' is available here: https://amzn.to/4k3YSrr

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Boldside's People & Culture Unconference is back on 15 and 16 September at The Calile Hotel in Brisbane, and it's the opposite of a stuffy convention centre day. Think workshops instead of keynotes, real conversations, and a room full of HR leaders who actually get it.

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