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Episodes
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- 834 how to build your employee user guide & personalise how you lead · 44 min · Season 8In this episode takeover, Shell hands over the mic to two of her favourite people in the world of work for a talk on culture and leadership. José Huergo, who coaches founders and…
- 833 how to build a healthy culture with Shane Hatton · 46 min · Season 8Shane Hatton, our favourite speaker on all things culture is back on the pod! In this episode Shell and Shane talk about: 👉🏼 what even IS culture: the 4 key layers 👉🏽 how do you…
- 832 the bs antenna, your leadership voice & being unapologetically you · 1 h 8 min · Season 8In this episode Shelley is joined by good friend and return guest, Grace Murray Vazquez, Executive Vice President of Strategy at Fohr, a creative marketing agency in New York for…
- 831 old school career advice & leadership non-negotiables · 34 min · Season 8In today's episode Shell shares 6 pieces of advice that will never go out of a style and the 3 fundamentals of being a good leader. Be Useful: Seven tools for life by Arnold…
- 830 mid-year halftime reset, the workaholic's guide to breaks & don't outsource your brain · 43 min · Season 8Boldside'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…
- 829 best self vs stressed self, ditching the manager hat & the verdict working mums need · 43 min · Season 8Boldside'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…
- 828 practical ways to rebuild your energy with Dr Amantha Imber · 45 min · Season 8In 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…
- 827 burnout, the energy crisis & your energy type with Dr Amantha Imber · 40 min · Season 8In 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…
- 826 from the vault: 5 steps to move through a career crisis or crossroad with Glen James · 1 h 2 min · Season 8Are 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…
- 825 reinventing yourself, avoiding career entropy & the conflict skill you need · 31 min · Season 8In 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…
- 824 from the vault: 5 traits of a high performer · 28 min · Season 8In 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…
- 823 from the vault: productivity hacks to get more stuff done · 30 min · Season 8Sometimes 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…
- 822 spot the difference: confidence vs arrogance, empathy vs enabling + more · 43 min · Season 8Is 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…
- 821 from the vault: the #1 skill you need at work (and it's not what you think!) · 32 min · Season 8In 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 📒…
- 820 how to communicate with influence (a 3-step framework) · 53 min · Season 8Shell'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…
- 819 from the vault: leadership lessons every manager needs · 32 min · Season 8 Episode 19Management 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…
- 818 hard truths, tough love: 8 things you need to hear for your career · 35 min · Season 8 Episode 18In 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…
- 817 from the vault: how to stop people pleasing in leadership · 55 min · Season 8 Episode 17Let'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…
- 816 telling someone they lack self-awareness, dealing with defensiveness and what new leaders get wrong (ep816) · 39 min · Season 8 Episode 16On 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…
- 815 from the vault: how to perform under pressure · 28 min · Season 8 Episode 15In 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…
- 814 how to build your personal brand without selling your soul · 39 min · Season 8 Episode 14What 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…
- 813 from the vault: tackling common challenges in leadership · 21 min · Season 8 Episode 13Leadership 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…
- 812 imposter syndrome as a strength, navigating unspoken conflict & leading well when you're new · 46 min · Season 8 Episode 12Ever 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…
- 811 weaponised incompetence: what to watch for, how to address it & when your competence gets used against you · 45 min · Season 8 Episode 11In 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…
- 810 burnout and mental fitness: how to stay well, when things are not well · 45 min · Season 8 Episode 10The 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…
- 809 dysfunctional workplaces, career move to a start-up & can leaders really work fewer hours? · 33 min · Season 8 Episode 9In 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…
- 808 how to lead hard conversations, support your team and go from doer to leader · 31 min · Season 8 Episode 8In 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…
- 807 how to find a mentor, build future-proof skills & selling your ideas at work · 36 min · Season 8 Episode 7Want 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…
- 806 when to change jobs, taking career risks & is my new job a bad fit? · 32 min · Season 8 Episode 6Thinking 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…
- 805 from the vault: 8 ways to become an opportunity magnet · 20 min · Season 8Want 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…
- 804 from the vault: 4 ways to make more money in your career · 48 min · Season 8No 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…
- 803 how to up your public speaking game · 1 h 1 min · Season 8Want 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…
- 802 generational drama at work: how gen z, millennials & gen x really think · 54 min · Season 8In 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…
- 801 burnout at work: why 100% effort is killing your performance · 1 h 3 min · Season 8In 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…
- best of 2025: the 5 questions that will transform your career · 35 min · Season 8Feeling 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…
- best of 2025: managing a toxic boss, getting promoted & feeling stuck at work · 23 min · Season 7Got a tough boss? Struggling to get promoted? Feeling stuck in your job? Shell tackles your work dilemmas in this popular episode from 2025. Connect with Shell on LinkedIn…
- 750 how to talk about pay, benefits & your value at work (with Matt McFarlane) · 51 min · Season 7Talking 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…
- 749 the 25 work & life lessons we learned in 2025 (with Dr Amantha Imber) · 60 min · Season 7As 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…
- 748 the 15 things you need to hear in your career at least once · 35 min · Season 7In 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…
- 747 bringing personality to work, quitting without a plan, making mistakes & managing up · 49 min · Season 7In 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? 👉…
- 746 big conversations every leader needs to have (awkward chats, talented jerks + why 1:1s matter) · 1 h 2 min · Season 7Shell 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…
- 745 how to prepare for the future of work with futurist Steph Clarke · 45 min · Season 7Today 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…
- 744 how to friend at work: navigating workplace friendships with Steph Clarke · 53 min · Season 7Can 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…
- 743 the Boldside story: Shell's lessons in backing yourself and doing work your way · 49 min · Season 7Shell 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…
- 742 leading high-performing executive teams with Rohan Dredge · 58 minIf 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…
- 741 underrated career skills (part 2) · 40 min · Season 7Shell 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…
- 740 underrated career skills (part 1) · 44 min · Season 7It’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…
- 739 competing with a work bestie for a role, from mate to manager + favouritism at work · 1 h 1 min · Season 7In 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…
- 738 career crossroads, Dallas Cowboy Cheerleaders wisdom, narcissistic bosses + more · 24 min · Season 7Feeling 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…
- 737 threatened bosses, serial interrupters & managing up · 52 min · Season 7In 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…
