this is work

In this episode of this is work, Shelly 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 startup• 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.

In this episode of this is work, Shelley answer your questions about some of the hardest parts of leadership and career growth.We unpack:• 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 workIf 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/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.

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 advantageIf 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/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.

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 tryIf 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/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.

Want to attract cool career opportunities? Get this episode in your ears! Here's how to level up.Learn more about the CliftonStrengths assessmentListen: Simon Sinek's podcast, A Bit of OptimismShell & 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/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.

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-incomeShell 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 know602b pay rises part 2: case studies from the communityConnect 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 nervesConnect with Ashley on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashleyfell1Connect 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.

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 advantageConnect with Ashley on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashleyfell1Connect 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.

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 improvedConnect 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/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.

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 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👉🏿 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 need to take nextCheck out Tim Ferris's fear-setting exercise: https://tim.blog/2017/05/15/fear-setting/Emotional Agility by Susan David: https://amzn.to/3WxwNQgConnect 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.

Got a tough boss? Struggling to get promoted? Feeling stuck in your job? Shell tackles your work dilemmas in this popular episode from 2025. 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.

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 compensation expert Matt McFarlane to unpack what’s really happening in the job market, how to talk about money earlier (not when resentment hits), and the non-salary levers that matter just as much as dollars.👉🏾 why the pay market feels “beige” right now👉🏿 earning vs learning, why changing jobs boosts pay and the cost to employers 👉🏻 how to raise pay conversations with your employer👉 why are there a lot of people job hugging right now?👉🏼 loyalty, trust & the changing employer-employee relationship👉🏽 making money conversations less awkward👉🏾 benefits beyond salary that actually matterConnect with Matt on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthewmcfarlane/Check out his website: fndn.com.auConnect 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.

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 taking into the new year! They touch on:👉🏼 energy, focus & what really drives performance👉🏾 boundaries, rest & staying out of burnout👉 confidence, self-belief & playing bigger👉🏿 navigating discomfort, embarrassment & growth👉🏼 connection, influence & communicating well👉🏽 psychological safety & healthier team dynamics👉🏿 creativity, margin & making space to think👉 AI workflows & working smarter👉🏾 culture, trust & team transformation👉🏽 small habits that compound over timeHere are the tools Amantha mentioned: Wisper Flow: https://wisprflow.ai/Nexstand: https://amzn.to/4s82cXJConnect 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.

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 shifts👉🏾 navigating fear, discomfort & embarrassment👉🏽 what actually holds people back in their careers👉 confidence & self-belief👉🏿 leadership realities most people don’t talk about👉🏽 practical ways to show up better in your role👉 getting out of your own way👉🏿 and small habits that make a big impact over timeConnect 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.

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 and still be seen as professional?👉 is it okay to quit a job without a plan?👉🏾 how to rebuild credibility and trust after making a mistake at work👉🏿 how do you manage up when your boss isn’t great at communication? Connect with Steph on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/steph-clarke/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.

Shell and Rohan Dredge riff on the big topics leaders tend to avoid:👉🏾 communicating with clarity👉🏿 managing distractions for you and your team👉🏻 why discipline beats desire👉 the power of 1:1s👉🏼 managing talented jerks, energy vampires & personality hires👉🏽 the power of awkward honesty👉🏾 what does vulnerability meanConnect with Rohan on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rohandredge/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.

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, imagining different possible futures, and how to stay flexible instead of trying to ‘future-proof’ your career.👉🏾 why future-proofing your career is a myth + what to do instead👉🏿 spotting signals of change👉🏻 the high-impact / high-uncertainty quadrant👉 how to prepare for uncertainty👉🏼 what Steph means by "trying a different future on"👉🏽 fear setting & preparing for what could go wrong👉🏾 navigating anxiety about the unknown👉🏿 a simple practical step you can take nowConnect with Steph on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/steph-clarke/Work with Steph: https://www.28thursdays.com/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.

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, about the messy, beautiful, and sometimes awkward world of workplace friendships.👉🏾 Steph’s interest in studying friendship and starting How to Friend👉🏿 can you be friends with the boss?👉🏻 perceptions of favouritism👉 proximity, frequency, and why it's normal for work friendships to fade👉🏼 the foundation for good work friendships👉🏽 energy giving vs energy draining behaviours👉🏾 identifying oversharing and emotional hijacking👉🏿 showing your best self vs whole self at work👉🏻 defining friendship👉 Shell's thoughts on work friendshipsConnect with Steph on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/steph-clarke/Subscribe to Steph's Substack, How To Friend: https://howtofriend.substack.com/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.

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 a complete reset in her career. Shell's journey and learnings touch on:👉 facing stuckness and high anxiety in her career before starting Boldside👉🏿 quitting her job with nothing to go to👉🏼 saying yes to an opportunity even when she didn't feel like it👉🏾 following her personal values👉🏻 how strengths in her childhood are being reflected in her career now👉🏼 knowing what lights you up at work👉 navigating scarcity mindset & imposter syndrome👉🏿 facing the fear of emotional exposure as took up more space👉🏾 navigating loneliness, mum guilt + confronting social norms👉🏻 and challenging limiting beliefsIf 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.

Shell and Em Bowen are back with more underrated career skills and this time they're talking about:👉🏻 emailing like you speak👉 being hard to offend👉🏼 being able to communicate tough messages without being offensive👉🏽 showing your working 👉🏿 and owning your strengthsConnect with Em on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emilybowen26If 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.