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this is work
Join leadership coach Shelley Johnson as she talks with you about all things work!Formerly my millennial career. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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802 generational drama at work: how gen z, millennials & gen x really think
In this episode Shell is joined by social researcher Ashley Fell to unpack the generational dynamics playing out in today’s workplaces. They discuss:<...
801 burnout at work: why 100% effort is killing your performance
In today's episode Shell and workplace wellbeing specialist at Kinex Health Phil Wolffe explore how to avoid burnout in 2026 and what's actually helpf...
best of 2025: the 5 questions that will transform your career
Feeling 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 gam...
best of 2025: managing a toxic boss, getting promoted & feeling stuck at work
Got a tough boss? Struggling to get promoted? Feeling stuck in your job? Shell tackles your work dilemmas in this popular episode from 2025.
Co...
750 how to talk about pay, benefits & your value at work (with Matt McFarlane)
Talking about pay can feel awkward, emotional and high-stakes but avoiding it can quietly stall your career. In this episode, Shell is joined by compe...
749 the 25 work & life lessons we learned in 2025 (with Dr Amantha Imber)
As 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 taki...
748 fifteen things you need to hear in your career at least once
In today's episode Shell shares 15 thoughts, musings and career advice that she needs you to hear loud and clear which touch on:
👉🏼 mindset sh...
747 bringing personality to work, quitting without a plan, making mistakes & managing up
In today's Q&A Shell discusses your work questions with return guest, Steph Clarke. They chat about:
👉🏻 how do you show up with personality an...
746 big conversations every leader needs to have (awkward chats, talented jerks + why 1:1s matter)
Shell and Rohan Dredge riff on the big topics leaders tend to avoid:
👉🏾 communicating with clarity
👉🏿 managing distractions for you an...
745 how to prepare for the future of work with futurist Steph Clarke
Today Shell sits down with futurist Steph Clarke to unpack how to think about the future of work without spiralling. They chat about uncertainty, AI,...
744 how to friend at work: navigating workplace friendships with Steph Clarke
Can 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, a...
743 the Boldside story: Shell's lessons in backing yourself and doing work your way
Shell gets vulnerable in this special episode as Rohan Dredge interviews her about her business origin story and how feeling boxed in at work sparked...
742 leading high-performing executive teams with Rohan Dredge
If 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 hig...
741 underrated career skills (part 2)
Shell and Em Bowen are back with more underrated career skills and this time they're talking about:
👉🏻 emailing like you speak
👉 being...
740 underrated career skills (part 1)
It’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 unpa...
739 competing with a work bestie for a role, from mate to manager + favouritism at work
In this episode Shell and Em Bowen unpack what to do when you're faced with some tricky maybe even awkward workplace situations like:
👉🏾 comp...
738 career crossroads, Dallas Cowboy Cheerleaders wisdom, narcissistic bosses + more
Feeling stuck in your job but not sure what’s next? In today's episode Shell unpacks:
👉 finding your 'golden thread' for career clarity
...
737 threatened bosses, serial interrupters & managing up
In this episode Shell is joined by Tahnee McWhirter from HumanX to tackle your work problems! They chat about:
👉🏾 dealing with a boss who feel...
736 is extroversion hot or not, building influence & selling without being salesy
In this episode, Shell is joined by Chad Lawson from u&u Recruitment Partners to unpack extroversion and introversion in the workplace, why influence...
735 how to lead people who are not like you with Stephanie Chung
Stephanie Chung went from baggage handler to becoming the first Black CEO in private aviation. She’s led billion-dollar sales teams, coached executive...
734 becoming a manager of AI: practical tips with Neo Aplin
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...
733 is it okay to...cc the boss, skip the morning tea, talk about your salary + more
Following on from last week's episode, Shell and Emily Bowen chat about more questionable workplace scenarios, like whether it’s okay to:
👉🏾 s...
732 is it okay to...block a coworker, leak your resignation, say no to mentoring + more
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 a...
731 my thoughts on psychological safety, taking feedback & over-preparing
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 yo...
730 what’s your work reputation really saying about you?
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 w...
729 personal branding icks, why 4dww fizzled, stop saying kind regards & work wardrobe yay or nay (campfire chat)
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,...
728 HR experts take on Coldplay kiss cam and bad romance at work
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/
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727 what new leaders need to thrive & why star players aren't always great leaders
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 perf...
726 is hustle a dirty word, weaponising incompetence & relaxing vs laziness
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 diff...
725 what to do about AI & securing your career
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...
724 charisma vs connection: what really builds trust at work?
What’s better, being charismatic or being a genuine connector? In this episode, Shell and Scott Smith unpack why charisma can sometimes feel performat...
723 the bad career advice you need to stop taking
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 total...
722 imposter syndrome, weaknesses, AI + more (campfire chat with Glen James and Phil Thompson)
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 downpl...
721 career curveballs, growth mindset, and building high-performing teams with Nick Addison
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...
720 the art of giving feedback and having courageous conversations with Scott Smith
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...
719 ways to work smarter: AI walks, the Hemingway trick + more with Dr Amantha Imber
Shell is joined by organisational psychologist, Founder of Inventium and author Dr Amantha Imber to chat about working smarter, not harder. From walki...
718 what makes a great leader (and how to become one) with Scott Smith
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 C...
717 leadership isn’t easy: tackling common challenges
In today's episode, Shell shares the biggest challenges she's seeing currently in leadership, from working with countless leaders across businesses bi...
716 how to use AI to learn, grow and work better with Adrian Smith
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...
715 how to perform under pressure
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...