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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 oneThe ODD framework for surfacing unspoken team conflictHow to use silence strategically in tough conversationsYour 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 incompetencePlaying to your strengths vs weaponising a weaknessScripts and one liners to address it with a colleagueThe flip side: when your competence gets weaponisedSigns 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.

The 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 coming. In this episode, Shelley sits down with mental fitness and leadership specialist, Joel Pilgrim to talk about what it actually means to stay well when everything around you feels uncertain. In this episode we cover: Why mental fitness is just like physical fitness — and what your daily practice should look likeThe 5-step model for performing under pressure without burning outWhat recovery actually looks like for high achievers (and why it's not self-care)How to find your flow state and why it matters more than you thinkWhy vulnerability is a leadership skill, not a weakness TW: Suicide 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, Shelley Johnson and Emily Bowen answer real listener questions about: • Supporting someone stuck with a toxic boss • What to do when a team is dysfunctional in every way • Switching from a poorly paid corporate job to a start-up • Whether leadership roles and fewer hours can realistically coexist If you're navigating workplace dysfunction, considering a bold career move or stepping into leadership, this one’s for you. 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, Shelley answer your questions about some of the hardest parts of leadership and career growth. In this episode she unpacks: • How to give feedback to someone who takes things personally • When and how to schedule tricky conversations • How to support a team member whose personal life is chaotic (without overstepping) • The mindset shift from being the go-to doer to becoming a developer of others • The biggest barrier to learning and growth at work If you lead a team, aspire to step into leadership, or want to keep growing in your career, this episode will give you practical strategies you can use immediately. 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.

Want 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 episode of this is work, Shelley is joined by her guest, Adrian Smith to answer your career questions, they unpack: 👉🏼 How to find a mentor (without making it awkward or overly formal) 👉🏾 Why you don’t need “one” mentor — but mentoring moments 👉🏽The 3 skills that will future-proof your career 👉🏿 How to sell your ideas inside a business 👉🏽 How to influence senior leaders (without being “that” person) 👉🏿 Why curiosity might be your biggest career advantage If you want to stay relevant, grow your confidence and have more impact at work — this episode is for you. 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.

Thinking 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 listener questions about: 👉🏼 How to manage fear when you’re considering a major career change 👉🏾 The difference between reversible vs irreversible decisions 👉🏽 Whether you’re stagnating or still growing 👉🏿 How to tell if a new job is a bad fit… or just uncomfortable because it’s new 👉🏽 How to weigh up a $10K pay rise vs long-term values 👉🏿 The “future regret test” you need to try If you’re stuck between “what if it fails?” and the quieter question “what if it works?” — this one’s for you. 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.

Want 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 podcast, A Bit of Optimism 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/ 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.

No 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 increase your income and uncap your earning potential. The Advanced Income Quadrant: https://www.sortyourcareerout.com/blog/4-ways-to-increase-your-income Shell and Glen's book, Sort Your Career Out & Make More Money: https://www.sortyourcareerout.com/ The pay rise episodes mentioned in the episode: 602 pay rises part 1: the secrets your boss doesn't want you to know 602b pay rises part 2: case studies from the community 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/ 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.

Want 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 you're presenting in a boardroom or on a public stage. Joining Shell is return guest Ashley Fell who is a TEDx speaker, author and social researcher who delivers 50+ keynotes a year and has spent the past decade turning complex data into engaging, actionable stories. She shares: 👉🏼 why people are so afraid of public speaking 👉🏽 what makes someone a great public speaker 👉🏾 how to connect with the audience in your introduction 👉🏿 how to master your slides 👉🏻 bringing light and shade to your presentation 👉 self deprecation, sarcasm and using humour well 👉🏼 preparing for when tech goes wrong 👉🏽 leading the energy in the room 👉🏾 cutting down your content to what's valuable for the audience 👉🏿 how to not descend into self criticism and handling failure 👉🏻 pre-game preparation and practice 👉 how to open and close strongly 👉🏼 Ashley's practical tips for managing nerves Connect with Ashley on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashleyfell1 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 Shell is joined by social researcher Ashley Fell to unpack the generational dynamics playing out in today’s workplaces. They discuss: 👉🏼 the big generational shifts happening in workplaces now 👉🏽 tension points and opportunities 👉🏾 what actually motivates each generation 👉🏿 the differences in communication styles 👉🏻 what the era of personalisation means for leaders 👉 rage bait as Oxford's 2025 Word of the Year 👉🏼 trust as the ultimate leadership advantage Connect with Ashley on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashleyfell1 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 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 it right now. They talk about why managing energy matters more than managing time, how burnout develops and what sustainable performance actually looks like at work for employees and leaders alike. 👉🏾 energy management vs time management 👉🏿 Phil's personal experience with burnout 👉🏻 why burnout and the ways to prevent it can look different for everyone 👉 losing your sense of purpose at work 👉🏼 things that helped Phil recover 👉🏽 the 3 signals of burnout & the 5 types of energy 👉🏾 things that actually build resilience 👉🏿 how to work within your performance pattern 👉🏻 the role of leaders and culture in building resilience and wellbeing in teams 👉 the power in small steps 👉🏼 challenges of EAPs and how they can be improved Connect with Phil on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/philwolffe/ 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.