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Boldside'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 instead of keynotes, real conversations, and a room full of HR leaders who actually get it. 🎟️🎟️🎟️Only 100 spots, so don't sleep on it: https://bit.ly/4fHwqMV CODE: POD for 10% off! Shell is back from two weeks off with 3 big ideas on her mind! In this episode she talks about: 👉🏼 some reflection questions to do the second half of the year well 👉🏽 Shell's guide to taking breaks if you're a workaholic like her! 👉🏾 why critical thinking and sitting with ideas you disagree with is a vital skill Book mentioned in the chat: For The Long Run by Jess Spendlove: https://link.amazon/B04918Nnu Connect with Shell on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shelley-johnson/ 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Boldside'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 instead of keynotes, real conversations, and a room full of HR leaders who actually get it. 🎟️🎟️🎟️Only 100 spots, so don't sleep on it: https://bit.ly/4fHwqMV CODE: POD for 10% off! In this episode, Shell talks about some things on her mind lately: 👉🏼 how are you under pressure and what do you need to show up at your best? 👉🏽 your emotional state is contagious - what tone are you setting for your team? 👉🏾 are you ruling yourself out for opportunities? own your wild card energy 👉🏿 ditch the manager hat for hard conversations 👉 some real talk about mum guilt and working parents Connect with Shell on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shelley-johnson/ 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In 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 energy. They touch on: Boost strategies: 👉🏼 the glucose stroll 👉🏽 the thank you letter 👉🏾 the acupressure strategy Rest strategies: 👉🏿 the silent walk 👉🏻 the tapping reset Protect strategies: 👉 the yes triage 👉🏼 the never again list Mentioned in the chat: The Energy Game: https://link.amazon/B00gb0zqX Digital Minimalism by Cal Newport: https://link.amazon/B0dvTzYiH Connect with Shell on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shelley-johnson/ 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In 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 Energy Game provides anyone experiencing burnout with a practical science-backed guide for regaining energy bit by bit without needing to completely press pause on life. They chat about: 👉🏼 the "getting hit by a bus" fantasy 👉🏽 Amantha's burnout and the warning signs she missed 👉🏾 the "push through" paradox many face when they're exhausted 👉🏿 what's causing an energy crisis in our society? 👉🏻 the 4 energy types, which one are you? 👉 3 types of energy strategies: boost, rest and protect The Energy Game: https://link.amazon/B00gb0zqX The Energy Type Assessment: https://www.amantha.com/energy Connect with Shell on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shelley-johnson/ 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Are 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 'Sort Your Career Out & Make More Money' is available here: https://amzn.to/4k3YSrr Connect with Shell on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shelley-johnson/ If you lead teams, check out Shelley’s business, Boldside: https://www.boldside.com.au/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In 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 has to do with your career 👉🏾 how to deal with conflict effectively & the art of repair Connect with Shell on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shelley-johnson/ 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In 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 excel and achieve outstanding results. These are the essential qualities to cultivate if you're looking to take your career to the next level. Connect with Shell on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shelley-johnson/ 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sometimes 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 Bishop from Boldside joins Shell on the show to share 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 👉🏼 having a power list 👉🏽 doing the hard thing first 👉🏾 giving yourself rewards and motivators 👉🏿 setting up your environment 👉🏻 how to prioritise your work 👉 and having a curious, growth mindset 👉🏾 and toxic productivity Connect with Annabelle on LinkedIn here Resources mentioned in the chat: Deep Work by Cal Newport: https://amzn.to/45RAzYb Learn more about Andy Frisella's concept of The Power List Eat That Frog by Brian Tracy: https://amzn.to/4cMsxC4 Connect with Shell on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shelley-johnson/ 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Is 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 subtle but crucial distinctions between: 👉 a toxic workplace vs a a demanding workplace 👉🏽 confidence vs arrogance 👉🏾 hard work vs hustle 👉🏿 empathy vs enabling bad behaviour 👉🏻 clear leadership vs controlling leadership Radical Candor by Kim Scott: https://amzn.to/3PEpqWZ Connect with Shell on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shelley-johnson/ 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In 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 📒 Emotional Agility by Susan David: https://amzn.to/47Wz9Lm 📒 The Obstacle is the Way by Ryan Holiday: https://amzn.to/3vYhFAV 🎧 The Confidence Chronicles podcast episode by Erika Cramer: Listen on Spotify Listen on Apple Podcasts Connect with Shell on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shelley-johnson/ 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Shell'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 since. In this episode she shares those lessons and breaks down a three-step practical framework for communicating with influence. She touches on: 👉🏼 the career fail 👉🏽 thinking about your audience rather yourself 👉🏾 preparing without over-preparing 👉🏿 why your message has to actually sound like you 👉🏻 how to build connection with your audience 👉 how to bring clarity 👉🏼how to delivery clear steps through a call to action Resources mentioned in the chat: Barack Obama's best speeches: https://youtu.be/y7hddyiR47k?si=z97cPuiRXGY63lYy Brené Brown's Netflix special: https://youtu.be/gr-WvA7uFDQ?si=gTGbfUJcYcLMTez5 Brene Brown TED Talk on the power of vulnerability: h ttps://youtu.be/iCvmsMzlF7o?si=HBW2_a3Nd6fPm2_6 Supercommunicators by Charles Duhigg: https://amzn.to/4wAPL8Z Charles Duhigg on asking deep questions: https://www.instagram.com/reels/DXIINnmlSrr/ Mel Robbins example of a call to action: https://www.instagram.com/reels/DXhT3J5Dg9O/ Connect with Shell on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shelley-johnson/ 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Management 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 new leader needs to learn? 👉🏽 asking for better feedback from your team 👉🏾 micro-managing 👉🏿 you don't have to have all the answers 👉🏻 support systems 👉 learning and contributing 👉🏼 hiring people better than you Connect with Shell on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shelley-johnson/ Connect with Shane on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shanemhatton/ 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In 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 shares eight hard truths for your career and leadership - from why embarrassment is actually a sign you're growing, to why discipline will always beat desire and why choosing comfort now almost always leads to pain later. Connect with Shell on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shelley-johnson/ 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), click here . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Let'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 Strategy at Fohr who shares how she's learned to overcome people pleasing as a leader. 📒 Radical Candor by Kim Scott: https://amzn.to/3SP8wDE Listen to Grace's career story 👇 Listen on Apple Listen on Spotify Connect with Shell on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shelley-johnson/ 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On 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 practical tools you can use straight away. In this episode we cover: How to tell someone they lack self-awareness The five types of defensiveness and how to handle each one Leading people who are older or more experienced than you Working for a boss you don't respect The biggest mistake new leaders make Connect with Shell on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shelley-johnson/ 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), click here . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In 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 with conflict avoidance, a fear of feedback or just feeling the weight of your own expectations, this episode's for you. Shell covers: 👉 finding your edge - what elite performers do that most people avoid 👉🏼 self-reflect to course correct - Ray Dalio's one-big-thing framework 👉🏿 control the controllables - Stephen Covey's circles of control, influence & concern 👉🏻practice under pressure - why relaxed practice doesn't prepare you for game day 👉🏽 build a feedback board of advisers - not all feedback deserves your attention 👉Jack Bauer energy - 24 hours to process a fail, then move on 👉🏽 get clear on your why - your purpose as an anchor under pressure Connect with Shell on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shelley-johnson/ 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), click here . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What 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 your personal brand, including a clear five-step framework for defining your brand on a page. Grab your notes app. This one's a working session. Connect with Shell on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shelley-johnson/ 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), click here . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Leadership 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 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 helpful in leadership Related episodes: 🎧 strategies for building wellbeing at work with Phil Wolffe - Listen on Apple | Spotify Connect with Shell on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shelley-johnson/ 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ever 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 conflict on your team, and how to nail your first 90 days as a new leader. In this episode: Why imposter syndrome is a green flag, not a red one The ODD framework for surfacing unspoken team conflict How to use silence strategically in tough conversations Your month by month 90 day leadership plan Connect with Shell on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shelley-johnson/ 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), click here . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In 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 addressing it, right through to what happens when it flips and your own competence gets used against you. In this episode we cover: What is weaponised incompetence Playing to your strengths vs weaponising a weakness Scripts and one liners to address it with a colleague The flip side: when your competence gets weaponised Signs your manager is using your competence against you Check out Shelley's Sydney Morning Herald article on weaponised incompetence: https://www.smh.com.au/business/workplace/weaponised-incompetence-is-rife-at-work-here-s-how-to-shut-it-down-20260226-p5o5qf.html Connect with Shell on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shelley-johnson/ 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), click here . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.