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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 ro...

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...

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 “manag...

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 strat...

Navigating work life often comes with those tricky “is it okay to…?” moments. In today’s episode, Shell and Emily Bowen dig into workplace etiquette and whether it’s okay to: 👉 rock activewear or an oodie on a Teams call 👉🏾 block a co-worker on social media 👉🏿 tell your colleagues you’re resigning before your boss 👉🏻 turn down a mentoring request 👉🏼 complain about your manager to their ma...

In today's episode Shell dives into three things that have been on her mind lately: 👉🏻 the most underrated career skill that can fast-track your growth 👉 workplaces who weaponise psychological safety 👉🏼 and what a recent speaking gig fail taught her about over-preparing If you lead teams, check out Shelley’s business, Boldside: https://www.boldside.com.au/ Shell & Glen’s book 'Sort Your C...

You have a reputation at work whether you've defined it or not. In this ep, Shell is joined by Em Bowen to unpack what you're currently known for vs what you want to be known for. They cover: 👉🏾 how to define and shift your workplace reputation 👉🏿 the risk of overcorrecting your strengths 👉🏻 why “authenticity” can derail your career 👉 perception vs reputation: what’s the difference? 👉🏼 th...

In this campfire chat, Shell is joined by Glen James and Chad Lawson for a candid convo on all things work. They unpack the icks of personal branding, why the 4-day work week hype has faded, whether "hiya" and “kind regards” belong in the bin and their thoughts on having a work wardrobe. If you lead teams, check out Shelley’s business, Boldside: https://www.boldside.com.au/ Shell & Glen’s book...

Plus 5 red flags when you're in love at work! 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 We hate email spam so we don’t create it! Sign up to our newsletter to get only the valuable money, careers and property info you need. To get help, and t...

Just because you're the best at your job doesn’t mean you'll be great at leading others. In this episode, Shell and Chad unpack why promoting top performers into leadership roles so often goes wrong, plus what it really takes to thrive as a new leader. They talk about: 👉🏼 why the best team member doesn't always make the best leader 👉🏾 leading is a career change, not just a promotion 👉 why new...

In today's episode Shell unpacks some big topics with Chad Lawson from u&u Recruitment Partners: 👉🏻 is hustle a dirty word and what's the difference between hustle & hard work? 👉 are you choosing to actively rest or are you being lazy? 👉🏼 playing to your strengths vs weaponising your own incompetence Connect with Chad Lawson on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chad-lawson-96...

AI is moving fast and it's normal to feel overwhelmed. In this episode, Shell is joined by Adrian Smith, CEO of RunGopher, to unpack how you can move from fear to action during this time of opportunity to upskill and navigate a changing landscape of work. They talk about: 👉 why fear is a common but unhelpful response to AI 👉🏾 having a mindset that embraces curiosity, adaptability and optimism...

What’s better, being charismatic or being a genuine connector? In this episode, Shell and Scott Smith unpack why charisma can sometimes feel performative and why connection is what really builds trust. They talk about: 👉🏿 charisma can feel self-focused, connection is others-focused 👉🏻 presence and curiosity are key to connection 👉🏾 how to avoid “me too” moments and stay in listening mode 👉...

In this episode, Shell, Glen James and Phil Thompson unpack the career advice we've all heard at some point, and ask: is it actually helpful, or totally outdated? From “follow your passion” to “fake it till you make it,” they dig into what still holds up, what belongs in the bin, and how to know the difference. They cover: 👉 “follow your passion” - helpful or harmful? 👉🏿 when ‘fake it till you...

In this episode Glen James and Phil Thompson join Shell on the pod to chat all things imposter syndrome, feedback at work, and why we sometimes downplay our own titles. They also dive into how AI is shaking things up - are we all about to be replaced, or is it just hype? A casual, unfiltered convo about what’s been on their minds lately. Shell & Glen’s book 'Sort Your Career Out & Make Mor...

In this episode, Shell and Scotty chat with Nick Addison, CEO of Adelaide Oval, about the reality of career curveballs and what it takes to lead with resilience. Nick shares his journey from setbacks to the CEO seat, how to lead through uncertainty, and why pride, feedback, and psychological safety are non-negotiables for high-performing teams. Nick shares about: 👉🏽 missing out on a big role - t...

You know that convo you’ve been avoiding at work? This episode is for you. Shell and Scott Smith break down how to step into tricky conversations with confidence and kindness. Whether you’re giving tough feedback, setting clearer expectations or just need to say the hard thing, this is the episode that’ll help you do it well. 👉🏾 why we avoid hard conversations at work 👉🏿 the real cost of not s...

Shell is joined by organisational psychologist, Founder of Inventium and author Dr Amantha Imber to chat about working smarter, not harder. From walking while voice-chatting with AI to using the Hemingway trick to beat procrastination, Amantha and Shell discuss some simple ways to boost productivity, creativity and energy. They touch on: 👉🏾 how stopping mid-task can help you start faster 👉🏿 wh...

In today's episode Shell chats with leadership coach Scott Smith about what makes a great leader and how to actually grow into one. They cover the 5 Cs (clarity, courage, coaching, culture, and consistency), how to run better 1:1s, and how to support your team through tough moments. Learn more about Shell and Scott's leadership development workshops at https://www.boldside.com.au/ Shell & Glen...

In today's episode, Shell shares the biggest challenges she's seeing currently in leadership, from working with countless leaders across businesses big and small. She covers: 👉 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 👉🏽...

What if AI could help you see your blind spots, and your brilliance? In this episode Shell chats with Adrian Smith from RunGopher about how to use AI to uncover how you really work, craft smarter prompts, and get more done without losing your humanity. This ep goes deep, it's useful, and a little vulnerable. Connect with Adrian on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adrian-smith1/ Learn mor...

Whether it's a tight deadline or high stakes meeting, today's episode is all about how to get the job done when you're feeling the heat. Shell shares 7 practical strategies to help you stay calm, focused and perform at your best under pressure. We hate email spam so we don’t create it! Sign up to our newsletter to get only the valuable money, careers and property info you need. To get help, and to...

In today's episode Shell shares her top 10 book recommendations for 2025. From mastering your mindset to becoming a better leader, these reads will help you grow at work and as a human. Find the links for them below: The Dip by Seth Godin: https://amzn.to/3R7vl3U The Communication Book by Mikael Krogerus & Roman Tschäppeler: https://amzn.to/4jqY93t Courage is Calling by Ryan Holiday: https://a...

Em Bowen is back! In this ep, Em shares what it’s really been like to step away from work and into the baby bubble. She and Shell unpack the identity shift that comes with taking parental leave, the vulnerability of pressing pause and feeling disconnected from your workplace, and the surprising moments of clarity that come with time away from the hustle. She touches on: 👉🏾 what helped her stay c...

Taking charge of your career means knowing how to have honest chats with your boss about your goals. In today's episode Shell chats with Chad Lawson, GM at u&u Recruitment Partners who shares tips for securing the promotion or payrise you want before you start looking elsewhere, why recruiters get a bad rap + has a discussion around the divisive return to office debate. We hate email spam so w...