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In today's episode, Shell and Annabelle answer some questions and tackle how to navigate some tricky workplace convos! The touch on: 👉🏻 the top qualities that hiring managers look for in candidates 👉 how to ask your boss for more 1:1 time 👉🏼 when should you talk to your boss about planning a pregnancy? 👉🏽 how to manage your productivity while working in a team 👉🏾 what are the expectations...

Today’s episode features the always insightful Dom Price, Atlassian’s work futurist and team doctor. In this chat, Shell & Dom dive deep into what it means to play big, embrace a 'do-ocracy' (getting stuff done), and how to handle tough conversations at work. This conversation is raw, real, and packed with aha moments, touching on: 👉🏾 why playing big means taking risks 👉🏻 handling tough co...

If hustle culture has ever left you feeling burnt out, you're not alone! In this episode, Shell chats with Claire Seeber, author of Less Hustle, More Happy . Claire shares how to build a career you love without falling into the hustle trap. The episode touches on: 👉🏾 what hustle culture is and why it’s harmful 👉🏿 how to create a happy career you actually love 👉🏻 shifting from busyness to rea...

If AI has ever felt overwhelming to wrap your head around, you're not alone! In this episode, Shell chats with Adrian Smith from RunGopher about how to use AI to win back your time. Adrian breaks down how AI can help make your workday easier and more efficient. The episode touches on: 👉🏾 how AI tools can save hours a week 👉🏿 using AI for note-taking in meetings 👉🏻 what ‘prompt engineering’ i...

In today's episode Shell chats with workplace expert, global keynote speaker and author Michelle Gibbings around building your career, touching on: 👉🏻 how to set yourself up for a promotion at work 👉 how to communicate what you're good at 👉🏼 the 3 different career pathway styles - a navigator, surveyor or pioneer 👉🏽 the importance of having F-U money and sticking up for yourself 👉🏾 the wa...

In today's episode, Shell dives deep into personal and professional development by sharing her thoughts and tips on how to find mentors who can guide and support your growth. She also provides practical steps for overcoming limiting beliefs that may be holding you back from reaching your full potential and talks about what to do if you encounter gaslighting in the workplace. Strap in! We hate emai...

Is it the right time to quit your job, or grit your teeth and stick it out? Special guest Glen James joins Shell on the show to unpack what to do if you're at a crossroads in your career. 📒Sort Your Career Out & Make More Money by Glen James and Shelley Johnson: https://amzn.to/3T29gFc 📒 The Dip by Seth Godin: https://amzn.to/3AwgFGj We hate email spam so we don’t create it! Sign up to our n...

In today’s episode, 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. We hate email spam so we don’t create it! Sign up to our newsletter to get only the valuab...

Shell shares the biggest mistakes she's learned over her career including: 👉 feeling pressure to climb the career ladder 👉🏼 feeling like you need to have all the answers 👉🏽 confusing excellence and perfection  👉🏾 prioritising what you do over who you are 👉🏿 letting fear of failure stop you from doing something bold 👉🏻 obsessing over productivity Shell's article in the Sydney Mornin...

in today's episode Shell & Annabelle play a game of would you rather, the work edition! What would you choose? 👉🏾 more money or better culture?  👉🏿 a good manager with a bad team or bad manager with a good team? 👉🏻 work life balance or be part of a high performing team 👉 work in a small business or large organisation 👉🏼 career progression or flexibility 👉🏽 an absent manager or...

In today's Q&A Shell and guest host Annabelle talk about: 👉🏾 how to navigate small business team dynamics 👉🏿 requesting flexibility when you’re returning from parental leave 👉🏻 making a career change when there's a skills gap 👉 transitioning from employee to a contractor 👉🏼 navigating new manager nerves after your fav boss leaves 👉🏽 and rebuilding your confidence after a work fail C...

Shell and guest cohost Annabelle from Boldside answer your career questions! They touch on: 👉🏻 asking for a role change to accurately reflect your responsibilities 👉 what to avoid when using chatGPT for your cover letter or resume 👉🏼 finding out a new workplace's flexibility policy 👉🏽 how to go from one of the team to leading the team 👉🏾 leaving a secure job for an exciting one with less...

Joining Shell on today's episode is special guest Nicole Maycroft who shares the creative way she landed her dream role as the PR & Comms Manager for wellness and fitness app, KIC. She also shares about becoming a mother and what she did to make re-entering the workforce after having a baby a smoother transition. ⚠️ CW: Nicole's career story touches on navigating miscarriage and the importance...

Implementing even just one or two small practices can significantly boost your productivity at work, and today's episode is loaded with practical ideas! Our guest Annabelle Bishop from Boldside shares 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 👉🏼 havin...

Looking for ways to stand out in the job search process? Today's guest is here to help you land your dream job! Mitch King is all about connecting companies with good employees and he shares some practical tips around: 👉🏾 standing out in a competitive job market 👉🏿 cover letters - yay or nay? 👉🏻 speaking to your audience 👉 how to answer the classic question, "tell us about yourself!" 👉🏼 t...

Learning is a key skill for accelerating career growth, so how can we get intentional about it? Let’s chat about how to learn better at work. Joining Shell on the pod is special guest Lisa Lie, founder of microlearning app Learna, who shares: 👉🏾 ways to fast track your learning 👉🏿 what stops us from learning & growing 👉🏻 a practical framework for how to set growth goals 👉 good questions...

For Nat, leaving the job she'd worked at for over 10 years came with nerves and risk as a single mum of 2. In today's episode Nat shares with Shell the highs and lows of starting a new job and how she navigated: 👉🏻 choosing the growth that a new job could offer over stability and security and her existing job 👉🏽 overcoming fears to make the leap 👉 pushing past limiting beliefs 👉🏼 building c...

Want to stand out in the workplace? In today's episode, Shell asks financial adviser Phil Thompson who leads a team of 40 employees at Skye Wealth what he looks for in a standout team member. Phil shares: 👉🏾 the 3 traits he looks for when hiring 👉🏿 his communication wins and fails 👉🏻 what he looks for when considering internal promotions 👉 his pet peeves and preferences as a manager 👉🏼 an...

Today we're chatting with Aussie entrepreneur, the one and only Janine Allis, founder of Boost Juice! Janine shares the highs & lows of starting Boost Juice while raising 3 young kids and a ton of insights and learnings from her career journey. The episode touches on: 👉🏿 her take on work-life balance 👉🏻 how she evolved as a business owner and over the life of her career 👉 the art of balan...

People leadership can feel like a complete career change! Special guest Rohan Dredge joins Shell back on the podcast to chat about how to manage these common tensions on your team: 👉🏻 the tension of awareness and authority 👉🏾 the tension of accountability and expectations 👉 the tension between discussions and decisions 👉🏼 the tension between tell and ask 👉🏿 the tension between conflict an...

In today's episode we're talking about the soft skills that are hard to build and incredibly helpful to have. Shell and special guest Tahnee McWhirter touch on: 👉🏾 self coaching 👉🏿 optimism 👉🏻 listening - check out Oscar Trimboli's resources here 👉 self awareness 👉🏼 self trust 👉🏽 influence 👉🏾 accountability Need some fire under your butt? Take a listen to Shell's Suit's playlist Conne...

Have you ever considered what it's like to be on the other side of you? In today's episode Shell and special guest Rohan Dredge discuss how to build self awareness and the value you can bring to your team and career when you take responsibility for what Rohan calls, 'the shadow side' of you. They touch on: 👉🏾 how to begin uncovering your blindspots 👉🏿 finding trusted advisors to give you hones...

We're answering more of your spicy questions in today's episode with Shell and organisational psychologist Emily Douglass! 👉🏾 how do I give constructive feedback to my boss? 👉🏿 should I tell my employer that I’m looking for other work? 👉🏻 how do I deal with negative coworkers and energy drainers in the workplace?  👉 looking out for psychological safety in the workplace  Check out...

In today's Q&A, Shell and special guest Téa Angelos answer your questions! 👉🏾 how do I suggest to my manager that a new role is the solution rather than giving me more responsibilities? 👉🏿 is it worth waiting for long service leave at the cost of my sanity?! 👉🏻 my job gives me much-needed flexiblity but I'm being bullied, should I stay or go? 👉 how can I find a mentor? Connect with Téa...

Are you feeling a bit stuck or lost in your career? Today's episode is for you! Shell and special guest Glen James from this is money 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 We hate email spam so we don’t create it! Sign up to our newslette...