The Shake Up Podcast with Candice Harvey

Send Candice a text! We are officially, undeniably, no-getting-around-it at the halfway point of 2026. And before we go any further, I want to ask you one question. How was the first half?  Not the Instagram version. Not the "yeah good, really busy" version you give people when they ask. The real one. The honest one. The one you say to yourself at 6am when nobody's listening. Becaus...

Send Candice a text! It was 1st July 2016. Dry July had just started. I lasted ten hours. Dad offered me a glass of wine after work and honestly - it wasn't even a hard decision. Dry July was done before it really began. Fast forward to 2026 and I haven't had a drink in nearly 1,300 days.  Three and a half years. And I want to talk about it. Not in a preachy way. Not in a "I've...

Send Candice a text! Yesterday I was standing in front of 70 people in Rockhampton and for the first few minutes? Crickets. And I just kept thinking - I know these people are incredible. They work they do is incredible. So, what was holding them back? That moment is exactly why I recorded this episode. This week I'm joined by the brilliant Sally Prosser - voice and public speaking coach, TEDx...

Send Candice a text! This week Candice gets personal about buying her first home at 40 - and the 5 things it taught her about ditching the invisible checklist and finally stop feeling behind in life. FYI: you're also not behind. You're just on your own timeline. And this episode will remind you why that's actually a freaking great thing. In this episode Candice talks about: The quie...

Send Candice a text! Hey guess what? Leadership is not a title. It's not a corner office or a direct report or a seat at the big table. It's a decision. A daily, deliberate decision about who you are going to be at work - and how you're going to treat the humans around you. And honestly? The people who are standing out, getting noticed, and building careers they actually love right...

Send Candice a text! Heads up - this episode might feel more like a slap in the face than a shake-up. But there you go, you've been warned. Now carry on. It's June. Half the year is basically gone. And can we just be honest for a second - how does life actually feel compared to January? Because January had energy, didn't it? January had plans and intention and that whole fresh start...

Send Candice a text! Halfway through 2026... are you actually where you said you would be in January? We bought a house. Book 2 is in progress. And somehow it's almost June already - how the bloody hell did that happen?! But before we get into all of that - can we talk about the fact that 2026 is absolutely flying and most of us haven't stopped long enough to ask ourselves if we're...

Send Candice a text! Two competitors walk into a conference... and instead of sizing each other up, they swapped pricing, shared strategies and became each other's biggest cheerleaders.  True story ;)  This week Candice is joined by Ange Davies from Mind Your Grit, and they're getting into why collaboration might be the single best thing you do for your career, your business, and honestl...

Send Candice a text! Three months ago, The Shake Up landed in the world. And what three months it's been. I didn't know what to expect when I put that book out...  Honestly, I half convinced myself only my mum would read it.  But then the messages started coming in - from people I know, people I don't, and one lady in Spain (still can't get over that one). And somewhere in the...

Send Candice a text! This episode wasn’t planned… and that’s exactly why you need to listen. Last week I was in Canberra MCing a conference for the Risk Management Institute of Australasia - nearly 400 people, massive keynote lineup, big energy. I was there to MC. That was the job. But after Day 1, something interesting happened… Person after person kept coming up to me asking the same thing: “How...

Send Candice a text! Let’s get one thing straight - this is not a “how to live your life” episode. This is a behind-the-scenes look at mine. The choices I make. The rules I break. The things I do that make people raise their eyebrows… or just completely not get it. And honestly? That’s kind of the point. Because in a world where it’s very easy to copy, compare, and conform - this episode is your r...

Send Candice a text! I get it - at the start… everything feels exciting. A new goal. A new routine. A fresh start. You’re motivated, all in, and telling everyone about it… until one day - the novelty wears off. Suddenly, the thing that once felt exciting now feels repetitive, effortful… maybe even a little boring. And this is usually the moment people start to question everything: “Have I lost mot...

Send Candice a text! How many times have you said, “I’d love to try that…” — and then didn’t? Yeah… same. This episode is your nudge (or let’s be honest… your loving push) to stop overthinking it and just get in the room.  Today, I’m joined by the incredible Vanessa Friscia, founder of V-Hub Dance - and someone who has completely changed the way I think about confidence, fun, and trying new things...

Send Candice a text! Ever thought… “My team needs this.” “My boss would benefit from this.” “We 100% need a shake up…” …and then said nothing? This episode was sparked by a listener who replied to my email asking: “How do I pitch you to my boss?” And I thought - I know she’s not the only one. This episode is here to make it ridiculously easy for you. Because this isn’t about selling me (ick). It’s...

Send Candice a text! Rejection . It’s a word most of us say we’re “ fine with ” - until it actually happens.  A job application that goes nowhere.  A proposal that gets knocked back.  A meeting where your idea lands politely… then disappears.  Suddenly, you’re questioning everything - your capability, your choices, even your latest haircut. In this episode of The Shake Up Podcast , I unpack why re...

Send Candice a text! Being unoffendable is one of the most underrated superpowers you can develop - at work, at home, and in life. When you can hear feedback without taking it personally… When you can see criticism without spiraling… When someone says something blunt, weird, or challenging — and you pause instead of react… You gain clarity. You gain confidence. You gain control. In this episode, I...

Send Candice a text! When someone asks, “How’s work?” Do you light up? Or do you roll your eyes and say, “Urghh… it’s fine I guess”? This episode is for the people sitting in the grey zone - where work isn’t terrible… but it’s not that exciting either. It’s not toxic. It’s not soul-destroying. It’s just… meh. And here’s the problem: “Crap but not super crap” is where ambition slowly fades. In this...

Send Candice a text! Have you ever secretly rolled your eyes at International Women’s Day? I used to. The pink cupcakes. The once-a-year equality speeches. The predictable “what about Men’s Day?” comment. For years, I wanted to fast-forward from March 7 to March 9. But I see it differently now. Because International Women’s Day isn’t about pink branding or morning teas. It’s about progress. It’s a...

Send Candice a text! Ever worked with someone who drains you? Irritates you? Makes you question how they even got hired? Congratulations. You’re human!! ...and you might want this FREE DOWNLOADABLE IN YOUR HANDS !! We naturally gravitate towards people who think like us, move like us, communicate like us. And the friction? It usually comes from difference - different pace, different priorities, di...

Send Candice a text! When you think about influence at work… what comes to mind? A senior title? Being the loudest in the meeting? Having the most experience? Because here’s the truth - influence in 2026 doesn’t belong to the loudest person in the room. It belongs to the person people actually listen to. The person whose words move things. The person others want to follow. In this episode, we unpa...

Send Candice a text! Did you start 2026 feeling excited? Vision board energy. Fresh start vibes. “This is my year” momentum. And now… you’re still thinking about doing the thing instead of actually doing it? You know what needs to happen. You’ve had the thought more than once. You’ve probably even said it out loud. So why aren’t you freaking doing it already?!! In this episode, we discuss: • The 3...

Send Candice a text! So if you’re thinking, “Here we go… an episode about the book again,” hold up. This episode is actually about what happens when you do something you’ve never done before - and all the unexpected lessons that come with it. Because sometimes, the biggest breakthroughs come after the big moment. In this episode, I share the 10 things I didn’t expect from publishing The Shake Up -...

Send Candice a text! From your very first job (yes — Hungry Jack’s counts) to the role you’re in right now… Have you ever stopped to think about what people actually say about you once you’ve left a team? In this episode, I invite you to reflect on your work legacy — the impact, reputation, and feeling you left behind long after the job title is gone. Because a work legacy isn’t about KPIs, spread...

Send Candice a text! Did you have a goal you wanted to achieve last year, and you've recently moved it to the “this year for sure” list? I got you!  In this episode, I break down The Action Gap — the space between what you say you want and what you’re actually doing to get it. This is the episode that lovingly calls out the excuses, the hoping-for-the-best energy, and the belief that motivati...

Send Candice a text! Boundaries are everywhere right now. But somewhere along the way, the meaning got lost. In this episode, I unpack why “setting boundaries” has become a buzzword — and how it’s often being used to avoid uncomfortable conversations, shut people out, or justify being unkind. In todays episode I break down: What boundaries actually are (and what they’re not) The difference between...