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 and whether it’s okay to: 👉 rock activewear or an oodie on a Teams call 👉🏾 block a co-worker on social media 👉🏿 tell your colleagues you’re resigning before your boss 👉🏻 turn down a mentoring request 👉🏼 complain about your manager to their manager How to Work with (Almost) Anyone by Michael Bungay Stanier: https://amzn.to/3Urx1qB If you lea...
Aug 17, 2025•36 min
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 your growth 👉 workplaces who weaponise psychological safety 👉🏼 and what a recent speaking gig fail taught her about over-preparing If you lead teams, check out Shelley’s business, Boldside: https://www.boldside.com.au/ Shell & Glen’s book 'Sort Your Career Out & Make More Money' is available here: https://amzn.to/4k3YSrr We hate email spam so we...
Aug 10, 2025•31 min
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 what you want to be known for. They cover: 👉🏾 how to define and shift your workplace reputation 👉🏿 the risk of overcorrecting your strengths 👉🏻 why “authenticity” can derail your career 👉 perception vs reputation: what’s the difference? 👉🏼 the importance of self-awareness and taking action If you lead teams, check out Shelley’s business, Bo...
Aug 04, 2025•44 min
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, why the 4-day work week hype has faded, whether "hiya" and “kind regards” belong in the bin and their thoughts on having a work wardrobe. If you lead teams, check out Shelley’s business, Boldside: https://www.boldside.com.au/ Shell & Glen’s book 'Sort Your Career Out & Make More Money' is available here: https://amzn.to/4k3YSrr We hate ema...
Jul 27, 2025•51 min
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/ 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 newsletter to get only the valuable money, careers and property info you need. To get help, and to check out our online courses, books, resources and downloads (+ our disclaimers and warnings), cli...
Jul 20, 2025•59 min
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 performers into leadership roles so often goes wrong, plus what it really takes to thrive as a new leader. They talk about: 👉🏼 why the best team member doesn't always make the best leader 👉🏾 leading is a career change, not just a promotion 👉 why new leaders need more structure, support and empathy 👉🏿 managing leadership fatigue and emotional bur...
Jul 13, 2025•46 min
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 difference between hustle & hard work? 👉 are you choosing to actively rest or are you being lazy? 👉🏼 playing to your strengths vs weaponising your own incompetence Connect with Chad Lawson on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chad-lawson-9693086 Check out Shelley’s leadership development business, Boldside here: https://www.boldside.com.a...
Jul 06, 2025•32 min
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 from fear to action during this time of opportunity to upskill and navigate a changing landscape of work. They talk about: 👉 why fear is a common but unhelpful response to AI 👉🏾 having a mindset that embraces curiosity, adaptability and optimism 👉🏽 how to build a personal 90-day AI upskilling plan 👉🏿 lessons from real CEO comms about AI and ...
Jun 29, 2025•39 min
What’s better, being charismatic or being a genuine connector? In this episode, Shell and Scott Smith unpack why charisma can sometimes feel performative and why connection is what really builds trust. They talk about: 👉🏿 charisma can feel self-focused, connection is others-focused 👉🏻 presence and curiosity are key to connection 👉🏾 how to avoid “me too” moments and stay in listening mode 👉🏼 tips for asking meaningful follow-up questions 👉🏽 why over-communicating as a leader is better t...
Jun 23, 2025•32 min
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 totally outdated? From “follow your passion” to “fake it till you make it,” they dig into what still holds up, what belongs in the bin, and how to know the difference. They cover: 👉 “follow your passion” - helpful or harmful? 👉🏿 when ‘fake it till you make it’ goes too far 👉🏼 why working hard won’t always get you noticed 👉🏾 can you actually be fr...
Jun 15, 2025•44 min
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 downplay our own titles. They also dive into how AI is shaking things up - are we all about to be replaced, or is it just hype? A casual, unfiltered convo about what’s been on their minds lately. 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 u...
Jun 08, 2025•51 min
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 resilience. Nick shares his journey from setbacks to the CEO seat, how to lead through uncertainty, and why pride, feedback, and psychological safety are non-negotiables for high-performing teams. Nick shares about: 👉🏽 missing out on a big role - twice 👉🏼 learning to lead with a growth mindset 👉🏿 giving tough feedback while backing your peopl...
Jun 01, 2025•39 min
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 confidence and kindness. Whether you’re giving tough feedback, setting clearer expectations or just need to say the hard thing, this is the episode that’ll help you do it well. 👉🏾 why we avoid hard conversations at work 👉🏿 the real cost of not speaking up 👉🏻 how to diagnose the issue without jumping to conclusions 👉 the FAST and SIA framewo...
May 26, 2025•46 min
Shell is joined by organisational psychologist, Founder of Inventium and author Dr Amantha Imber to chat about working smarter, not harder. From walking while voice-chatting with AI to using the Hemingway trick to beat procrastination, Amantha and Shell discuss some simple ways to boost productivity, creativity and energy. They touch on: 👉🏾 how stopping mid-task can help you start faster 👉🏿 why walking might be your best productivity tool 👉🏻 using voice mode on ChatGPT for brainstorming 👉...
May 18, 2025•47 min
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 Cs (clarity, courage, coaching, culture, and consistency), how to run better 1:1s, and how to support your team through tough moments. Learn more about Shell and Scott's leadership development workshops at https://www.boldside.com.au/ Shell & Glen’s book 'Sort Your Career Out & Make More Money' is available here: https://amzn.to/4k3YSrr We h...
May 11, 2025•46 min
In today's episode, Shell shares the biggest challenges she's seeing currently in leadership, from working with countless leaders across businesses big and small. She covers: 👉 leading well even when you're exhausted 👉🏼 building a sustainable high-performance culture 👉🏿 making the jump from team member to team leader 👉🏻 the difference between information sharing and true communication 👉🏽 creating psychological safety for courageous conversations 👉🏽 and why being “nice” isn’t always he...
May 04, 2025•21 min
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 to uncover how you really work, craft smarter prompts, and get more done without losing your humanity. This ep goes deep, it's useful, and a little vulnerable. Connect with Adrian on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adrian-smith1/ Learn more about RunGopher here: https://rungopher.com/ We hate email spam so we don’t create it! Sign up to ...
Apr 27, 2025•49 min
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 7 practical strategies to help you stay calm, focused and perform at your best under pressure. 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 our online courses, books, resources and downloads (+ our disclaimers and warnings), clic...
Apr 21, 2025•28 min
In today's episode Shell shares her top 10 book recommendations for 2025. From mastering your mindset to becoming a better leader, these reads will help you grow at work and as a human. Find the links for them below: The Dip by Seth Godin: https://amzn.to/3R7vl3U The Communication Book by Mikael Krogerus & Roman Tschäppeler: https://amzn.to/4jqY93t Courage is Calling by Ryan Holiday: https://amzn.to/4ibnXzE Legacy by James Kerr: https://amzn.to/3R7vB2S The First Rule of Mastery by Michael Ge...
Apr 13, 2025•24 min
Em Bowen is back! In this ep, Em shares what it’s really been like to step away from work and into the baby bubble. She and Shell unpack the identity shift that comes with taking parental leave, the vulnerability of pressing pause and feeling disconnected from your workplace, and the surprising moments of clarity that come with time away from the hustle. She touches on: 👉🏾 what helped her stay connected while on leave 👉🏿 building trust and confidence in her ability to return to work & ha...
Apr 06, 2025•54 min
Taking charge of your career means knowing how to have honest chats with your boss about your goals. In today's episode Shell chats with Chad Lawson, GM at u&u Recruitment Partners who shares tips for securing the promotion or payrise you want before you start looking elsewhere, why recruiters get a bad rap + has a discussion around the divisive return to office debate. We hate email spam so we don’t create it! Sign up to our newsletter to get only the valuable money, careers and property in...
Mar 30, 2025•1 hr 1 min
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 matters as much as your resume Check out the Interview Boss resources mentioned in the chat here: http...
Mar 23, 2025•41 min
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 up to our newsletter to get only the valuable money, careers and property info you need. To get help,...
Mar 16, 2025•58 min
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 help, and to check out our online courses, books, resources and downloads (+ our disclaimers and warni...
Mar 09, 2025•39 min
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 so we don’t create it! Sign up to our newsletter to get only the valuable money, careers and property...
Mar 02, 2025•21 min
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 up to our newsletter to get only the valuable money, careers and property info you need. To get help...
Feb 23, 2025•31 min
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 our online courses, books, resources and downloads (+ our disclaimers and warnings), click here . Ho...
Feb 17, 2025•23 min
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 hate email spam so we don’t create it! Sign up to our newsletter to get only the valuable money, caree...
Feb 09, 2025•50 min
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 develop grit 👉🏼 building your personal brand so people know what you stand for 👉🏽 being a giver and ...
Feb 02, 2025•31 min
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 staying in your comfort zone 👉 what could go right if you take the leap 👉🏼 and the one step you n...
Jan 28, 2025•57 min
