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  828 practical ways to rebuild your energy with Dr Amantha Imber 19.07.2026 44分

  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 strategyRest strategies:👉🏿 the silent walk👉🏻 the tapping resetProtect strategies:👉 the yes triage👉🏼 the never again listMentioned in the chat:The Energy Game: https://link.amazon/B00gb0zqXDigital Minimalism by Cal Newport: https://link.amazon/B0dvTzYiHConnect 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.
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  827 burnout, the energy crisis & your energy type with Dr Amantha Imber 12.07.2026 40分

  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 protectThe Energy Game: https://link.amazon/B00gb0zqXThe Energy Type Assessment: https://www.amantha.com/energyConnect 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.
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  826 from the vault: 5 steps to move through a career crisis or crossroad with Glen James 05.07.2026 1時間 2分

  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/4k3YSrrConnect 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.
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  825 reinventing yourself, avoiding career entropy & the conflict skill you need 28.06.2026 31分

  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 repairConnect 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.
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  824 from the vault: 5 traits of a high performer 21.06.2026 28分

  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.
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  823 from the vault: productivity hacks to get more stuff done 14.06.2026 29分

  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 productivityConnect with Annabelle on LinkedIn hereResources mentioned in the chat:Deep Work by Cal Newport: https://amzn.to/45RAzYbLearn more about Andy Frisella's concept of The Power ListEat That Frog by Brian Tracy: https://amzn.to/4cMsxC4Connect 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.
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  822 spot the difference: confidence vs arrogance, empathy vs enabling + more 07.06.2026 43分

  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 leadershipRadical Candor by Kim Scott: https://amzn.to/3PEpqWZConnect 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.
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  821 from the vault: the #1 skill you need at work (and it's not what you think!) 31.05.2026 32分

  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 SpotifyListen on Apple PodcastsConnect 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.
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  820 how to communicate with influence (a 3-step framework) 24.05.2026 52分

  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 actionResources mentioned in the chat:Barack Obama's best speeches: https://youtu.be/y7hddyiR47k?si=z97cPuiRXGY63lYyBrené Brown's Netflix special: https://youtu.be/gr-WvA7uFDQ?si=gTGbfUJcYcLMTez5Brene Brown TED Talk on the power of vulnerability: https://youtu.be/iCvmsMzlF7o?si=HBW2_a3Nd6fPm2_6Supercommunicators 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.
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  819 from the vault: leadership lessons every manager needs 17.05.2026 31分

  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 youConnect 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.
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  818 hard truths, tough love: 8 things you need to hear for your career 10.05.2026 34分

  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/4k3YSrrWe 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.
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  817 from the vault: how to stop people pleasing in leadership 03.05.2026 55分

  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/3SP8wDEListen to Grace's career story 👇Listen on AppleListen on SpotifyConnect 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.
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  816 telling someone they lack self-awareness, dealing with defensiveness and what new leaders get wrong (ep816) 26.04.2026 39分

  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-awarenessThe five types of defensiveness and how to handle each oneLeading people who are older or more experienced than youWorking for a boss you don't respectThe biggest mistake new leaders makeConnect 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/4k3YSrrWe 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.
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  815 from the vault: how to perform under pressure 19.04.2026 27分

  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 pressureConnect 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/4k3YSrrWe 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.
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  814 how to build your personal brand without selling your soul 12.04.2026 39分

  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/4k3YSrrWe 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.
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  813 from the vault: tackling common challenges in leadership 06.04.2026 20分

  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 leadershipRelated episodes: 🎧 strategies for building wellbeing at work with Phil Wolffe - Listen on Apple | SpotifyConnect 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.
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  812 imposter syndrome as a strength, navigating unspoken conflict & leading well when you're new 29.03.2026 45分

  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 planConnect 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/4k3YSrrWe 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.
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  811 weaponised incompetence: what to watch for, how to address it & when your competence gets used against you 22.03.2026 44分

  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 youCheck 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.htmlConnect 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/4k3YSrrWe 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.
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  810 burnout and mental fitness: how to stay well, when things are not well 15.03.2026 44分

  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 weaknessTW: SuicideConnect 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/4k3YSrrWe 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.
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  809 dysfunctional workplaces, career move to a start-up & can leaders really work fewer hours? 08.03.2026 33分

  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 coexistIf 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/4k3YSrrWe 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.