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What’s your number one reason for living, financially and career-wise? Shell and Glen chat about this and dive into your listener questions, covering: 👉🏾 what to do when you hear whispers about redundancy 👉🏿 taking a pay cut: when is it worth it and how to prepare 👉🏻 how to build your risk muscle for career growth 👉 avoiding job search burnout and handling rejection 👉🏼 why your mindset ma...

This episode is something a little different! Shell is joined by her three sisters for a raw, unfiltered chat about careers, confidence, and the chaos of growing up in a big family. They talk about backing yourself, overcoming self-doubt, and juggling work and parenting. Expect lots of laughter, a few tears, and maybe even a rogue family band story. We hate email spam so we don’t create it! Sign u...

Everyone wants to be on a high-performing team, but what does that actually look like? Shell and Scott Smith break down the three key elements of great teams - high trust, high clarity, and high expectations, and how you can build them in your workplace. 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 he...

In today's Q&A Shell shares tackles some big career questions including: 👉🏻 should I leave a stable job for a higher salary? 👉🏼 how do I manage different work styles when my boss operates completely differently? 👉 if I've never managed people, how do I prove that I'm ready for leadership? Connect with Shell on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shelley-johnson We hate email spam s...

Great leaders don’t just give answers, they ask great questions. In this episode, Shell is joined by Scott Smith to unpack why coaching is an underrated but essential leadership skill. They explore how to move from "command and control" to "coach and guide," why silence can be powerful, and how asking the right questions creates breakthrough moments. We hate email spam so we don’t create it! Sign...

Got a tough boss? Struggling to get promoted? Feeling stuck in your job? Shell tackles your work dilemmas, from dealing with inconsistent leaders to finally landing that promotion and reigniting your motivation when work feels stale. 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 check out...

What makes someone irreplaceable at work? Shell is joined by Phil Thompson, CEO of Skye Wealth, to unpack what makes a team member truly hard to replace. They dive into: 👉🏾 the traits that set high performers apart 👉🏿 balancing ambition with being a great team player 👉🏻 why curiosity and self-reflection are career superpowers 👉 what it means to ‘have the dog in you’ and why it matters We ha...

Want more doors to open for you at work? Today on the show Shell unpacks 10 habits that can help you attract new opportunities and level up your career. She covers: 👉🏾 finding mentors who can guide and support you 👉🏿 playing to your strengths and finding roles that align 👉🏻 figuring out your unique mix of skills and what sets you apart 👉 embracing challenges, risks, and even failure to...

Feeling stuck in your career or not sure of your next step? Grab your notes app or a journal - 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 (Ryan Gosling notebook vibes included) 👉🏿 what’s stopping you from taking action 👉🏻 the cost of...

Failure is inevitable, but it doesn’t have to hold you back. In this episode, friend of the pod Shane Hatton joins Shell to share seven practical steps to embrace failure, learn from it, and move forward with resilience. The episode touches on: 👉🏿 how failure is a normal part of success 👉🏻 recognising, owning, and learning from your mistakes 👉 how sharing your lessons helps your personal grow...

Missed this one? Here’s your chance to catch up on a must-listen from earlier in the year Let's chat about one of the biggest killers for your career: people-pleasing. Joining us on today's episode is 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 👇 Amazon: https://amzn.to/3SP8wDE Booktopia: boo...

No new episode this week, but this one’s worth a replay – trust us While we’re on a break, here’s a fan-favourite episode to keep you company Want to be at the top of your game in your life and career? Performance dietitian, coach and speaker Jessica Spendlove joins Shell on the show to share the keys to performing at your very best. In part 1 of this 2-part chat, Jess touches on: 👉🏾 high p...

Here’s your chance to catch up on a must-listen from earlier in the year. Same show, new name - welcome to the first episode of this is work! Wanna know the #1 skill you need in 2024? Take a listen to find out. Resources mentioned in the episode 👇 📒 Antifragile by Nassim Nicholas Taleb Booktopia: https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/Y936rr Amazon: https://amzn.to/3UoiWLI 📒 Emotional Agility by Susan Da...

While we’re on a break, here’s a fan-favourite episode to keep you company In today's chat, Shell and Sarah Kelsey from the OneUp Project discuss all things leadership, discovering your strengths, taking risks, and making career moves! Strap in—this chat is a practical guide for anyone considering a career change. 📒 Sort Your Career Out & Make More Money We hate email spam, so we don’t create...

In today's episode Shell's joined by fan favourite Shane Hatton, and they're bringing some spicy conversation about whether there's any good to be found in having a bad boss. If you're dealing with a bad boss this episode is for you! 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 check out...

In today's episode, Shane Hatton is back with Shell on the pod and they're talking about all the things that really SHOULD be illegal at work but aren't... like Friday arvo meetings! What things would make your list? Let us know in the money money money Facebook group! 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...

In today's episode, Shell answers your work dilemmas: 👉🏾 what can I do when some people always dominate the team meetings? 👉🏿 how can I manage end of year fatigue without crashing and burning? 👉🏻 how can I build my personal brand? 👉 help! I'm an overthinker and it's holding me back! We hate email spam so we don’t create it! Sign up to our newsletter to get only the valuable money, careers a...

In today's episode, Shane Hatton is back with Shell to discuss 6 hard-hitting truths you need to hear if you want to grow your career. They share their thoughts on career challenges, the no-excuses policy and the importance of leaving well. They touch on: 👉🏿 embracing a no-excuses policy and taking ownership 👉🏻 balancing personal beliefs and skills for career growth 👉 the impact of frequent j...

In today's episode, Shell chats with Shane Hatton, a leadership expert, author and frequent guest on the pod! Shell and Shane discuss the reasons behind people-pleasing tendencies and how to establish healthy working relationship boundaries through the power of saying "no". They touch on: 👉🏿 using "no" as a way to prioritise your values 👉🏻 people-pleasing vs setting boundaries 👉 communicating...

In today's episode, Shell chats with Amantha Imber who is an organisational psychologist and host of the How I Work podcast. Shell and Amantha reflect on how they’ve each navigated the fear of other people’s opinions and discuss whether constant growth is essential for a successful career and the importance of knowing the difference between vulnerability and oversharing, especially as a leader. Ch...

Unfortunately Shell’s sick and down for the count this week, so we’re bringing back a fan-favourite episode from last year - enjoy the encore! Shane Hatton joins Shell to answer your questions around: 👉🏻 what are the signs of burnout and how can you prevent crashing? 👉🏾 how can you support your team members if you see them burning out? 👉🏿 how do you tackle pessimistic self-talk when starting...

In today's bonus episode, Shell sits down with Andy and Angela Smith, who ran their own trade business before starting Lifestyle Tradie to help other tradies build thriving and sustainable businesses. From setting up solid business foundations to balancing growth without sacrificing lifestyle and leading people, Andy and Angela offer tips and insights from personal experience of what works and wha...

We all know that employees leave bad bosses, but do they stay for good ones? In today's episode Shell and business owner Phil Thompson explore the reasons why people choose to stay or go and how leaders can support their team's career goals and personal motivators. They touch on: 👉 how leadership is crucial – good leaders create opportunities and provide flexibility 👉🏿 career progression matter...

In today's listener Q&A, Shell unpacks: 👉🏿 how to manage your emotions or the emotions of others at work 👉🏻 my boss is always late and rescheduling meetings, what can I do? 👉 the tension of managing Career and family 👉🏼 how do I delegate? 📒 Emotional Agility by Susan David: https://amzn.to/48eQCjJ 🎧 Listen to episode 635 on dealing with bad bosses with Michelle Gibbings here We hate e...

In today's listener Q&A Shell unpacks: 👉🏻 how to implement boundaries when you're a workaholic 👉 how to build a high-performing team that's not at the expense of a healthy culture 👉🏼 how to handle an underperforming employee 👉🏽 how to build relationships with remote team members Learn more about the CliftonStrengths Finder here The Coaching Habit by Michael Bungay Stanier: https://amzn....