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In today's episode, Shell chats with Shane Hatton, a leadership expert, author and frequent guest on the pod! Shell and Shane discuss the reasons behind people-pleasing tendencies and how to establish healthy working relationship boundaries through the power of saying "no". They touch on:👉🏿 using "no" as a way to prioritise your values👉🏻 people-pleasing vs setting boundaries👉 communicating your priorities and managing team expectations👉🏼 how your yes vs no impacts your career success👉🏽 impact of over-commitment on mental well-beingWe 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 chats with Amantha Imber who is an organisational psychologist and host of the How I Work podcast. Shell and Amantha reflect on how they’ve each navigated the fear of other people’s opinions and discuss whether constant growth is essential for a successful career and the importance of knowing the difference between vulnerability and oversharing, especially as a leader.Check out How I Work wherever you're listening to this episode!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.

Unfortunately Shell’s sick and down for the count this week, so we’re bringing back a fan-favourite episode from last year - enjoy the encore! Shane Hatton joins Shell to answer your questions around:👉🏻 what are the signs of burnout and how can you prevent crashing?👉🏾 how can you support your team members if you see them burning out?👉🏿 how do you tackle pessimistic self-talk when starting a new career?👉 how do you make strategic decisions when feeling highly emotional, stretched or confused about a project, opportunity or job?🎧 The episode with Declan Edwards 📘 Dr Amy Silver's book 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 bonus episode, Shell sits down with Andy and Angela Smith, who ran their own trade business before starting Lifestyle Tradie to help other tradies build thriving and sustainable businesses. From setting up solid business foundations to balancing growth without sacrificing lifestyle and leading people, Andy and Angela offer tips and insights from personal experience of what works and what doesn't when it comes to building a successful business. Lifestyle Tradie website: https://www.lifestyletradie.com.auWe 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.

We all know that employees leave bad bosses, but do they stay for good ones? In today's episode Shell and business owner Phil Thompson explore the reasons why people choose to stay or go and how leaders can support their team's career goals and personal motivators. They touch on:👉 how leadership is crucial – good leaders create opportunities and provide flexibility👉🏿 career progression matters – lack of growth can push employees to leave👉🏼 servant leadership – support your team's growth, even if they leave👉🏾 cultural alignment – leadership alone can’t retain people if the culture is off👉🏻 flexibility and life stage priorities – personal motivators change with life stages👉🏽 growth opportunities can retain employees, even if pay isn't top of the market👉🏿 psychological safety & the need for leaders to create a space where employees feel safe to give honest feedback👉 honesty about pay – transparency around pay helps build trust👉🏾 mutual respect and vulnerability – admitting mistakes builds trust and respect👉🏻 outgrowing roles – great leadership often leads to employees outgrowing their rolesConnect with Phil on LinkedIn hereWe 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 listener Q&A, Shell unpacks:👉🏿 how to manage your emotions or the emotions of others at work👉🏻 my boss is always late and rescheduling meetings, what can I do?👉 the tension of managing Career and family👉🏼 how do I delegate?📒 Emotional Agility by Susan David: https://amzn.to/48eQCjJ🎧 Listen to episode 635 on dealing with bad bosses with Michelle Gibbings hereWe 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 listener Q&A Shell unpacks:👉🏻 how to implement boundaries when you're a workaholic👉 how to build a high-performing team that's not at the expense of a healthy culture👉🏼 how to handle an underperforming employee👉🏽 how to build relationships with remote team membersLearn more about the CliftonStrengths Finder hereThe Coaching Habit by Michael Bungay Stanier: https://amzn.to/3NgrTSCCheck out our past episodes with Dom below:leading teams and preparing for the future of workDom Price on teams, bad apples, career growth & happiness at workWe 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 Annabelle answer some questions and tackle how to navigate some tricky workplace convos! The touch on:👉🏻 the top qualities that hiring managers look for in candidates👉 how to ask your boss for more 1:1 time👉🏼 when should you talk to your boss about planning a pregnancy?👉🏽 how to manage your productivity while working in a team👉🏾 what are the expectations for managers around planning farewells?Markus Buckingham - the importance of regular check ins: https://youtu.be/MjYSlfGdNVk?si=JLJa2xJvx0hIk4CdWe 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’s episode features the always insightful Dom Price, Atlassian’s work futurist and team doctor. In this chat, Shell & Dom dive deep into what it means to play big, embrace a 'do-ocracy' (getting stuff done), and how to handle tough conversations at work. This conversation is raw, real, and packed with aha moments, touching on:👉🏾 why playing big means taking risks👉🏻 handling tough conversations at work👉🏿 embracing a do-ocracy: doing over talking👉🏽 knowledge obesity and how to avoid it👉🏼 setting boundaries at work and in life👉 the difference between conversation and conversion👉🏾 overcoming ego to grow professionally👉🏻 what it means to work smarter, not harderWe 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.

If hustle culture has ever left you feeling burnt out, you're not alone! In this episode, Shell chats with Claire Seeber, author of Less Hustle, More Happy. Claire shares how to build a career you love without falling into the hustle trap. The episode touches on:👉🏾 what hustle culture is and why it’s harmful👉🏿 how to create a happy career you actually love👉🏻 shifting from busyness to real impact👉 how to avoid burnout and stay energised at work👉🏼 using the happy career matrix to track your progress👉🏽 practical tips for balancing effort and enthusiasm👉🏽 how to own your career and stop outsourcing your growth👉🏼 building strong relationship and performance currency👉 how to reframe your limiting beliefs and step upClaire Seeber on LinkedInClaire's websiteClaire's book, Less Hustle, More HappyCarla Harris's TED Talk on how to find the person who can help you get ahead at workWe 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.

If AI has ever felt overwhelming to wrap your head around, you're not alone! In this episode, Shell chats with Adrian Smith from RunGopher about how to use AI to win back your time. Adrian breaks down how AI can help make your workday easier and more efficient. The episode touches on:👉🏾 how AI tools can save hours a week👉🏿 using AI for note-taking in meetings👉🏻 what ‘prompt engineering’ is and why it matters👉 AI as a helper, not a job-stealer👉🏼 practical AI tools for everyday use👉🏾 why AI is here to stay and grow👉🏿 how to start small with AI, even if you're overwhelmed👉🏼 AI’s impact on team culture and productivity👉 how AI can help you find balance between work and lifeConnect with Adrian on LinkedIn hereAdrian's website, RunGopherWe 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 chats with workplace expert, global keynote speaker and author Michelle Gibbings around building your career, touching on:👉🏻 how to set yourself up for a promotion at work👉 how to communicate what you're good at👉🏼 the 3 different career pathway styles - a navigator, surveyor or pioneer👉🏽 the importance of having F-U money and sticking up for yourself👉🏾 the way she dealt with working for a bad boss👉🏿 how leaders can navigate an employee's exit process well👉 how she's built resilience by reframing situations👉🏻 how to identify a narcissistic boss👉🏽 managing up and influencing your managerMichelle's websiteConnect with Michelle on LinkedIn hereWe 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 dives deep into personal and professional development by sharing her thoughts and tips on how to find mentors who can guide and support your growth. She also provides practical steps for overcoming limiting beliefs that may be holding you back from reaching your full potential and talks about what to do if you encounter gaslighting in the workplace. Strap in!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.

Is it the right time to quit your job, or grit your teeth and stick it out? Special guest Glen James joins Shell on the show to unpack what to do if you're at a crossroads in your career.📒Sort Your Career Out & Make More Money by Glen James and Shelley Johnson: https://amzn.to/3T29gFc📒 The Dip by Seth Godin: https://amzn.to/3AwgFGjWe 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 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.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.

Shell shares the biggest mistakes she's learned over her career including:👉 feeling pressure to climb the career ladder👉🏼 feeling like you need to have all the answers👉🏽 confusing excellence and perfection 👉🏾 prioritising what you do over who you are👉🏿 letting fear of failure stop you from doing something bold👉🏻 obsessing over productivityShell's article in the Sydney Morning Herald on toxic productivity: https://bit.ly/3LVMPgTWe 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 & Annabelle play a game of would you rather, the work edition! What would you choose? 👉🏾 more money or better culture? 👉🏿 a good manager with a bad team or bad manager with a good team?👉🏻 work life balance or be part of a high performing team👉 work in a small business or large organisation👉🏼 career progression or flexibility👉🏽 an absent manager or a micro managerWe 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 and guest host Annabelle talk about:👉🏾 how to navigate small business team dynamics👉🏿 requesting flexibility when you’re returning from parental leave👉🏻 making a career change when there's a skills gap👉 transitioning from employee to a contractor 👉🏼 navigating new manager nerves after your fav boss leaves👉🏽 and rebuilding your confidence after a work failConnect with Shell & Annabelle on LinkedIn 👇Shell: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shelley-johnsonAnnabelle: https://www.linkedin.com/in/annabelle-bishopWe 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 guest cohost Annabelle from Boldside answer your career questions! They touch on:👉🏻 asking for a role change to accurately reflect your responsibilities👉 what to avoid when using chatGPT for your cover letter or resume👉🏼 finding out a new workplace's flexibility policy👉🏽 how to go from one of the team to leading the team👉🏾 leaving a secure job for an exciting one with less perks👉🏿 and quitting in your probationary periodFind Annabelle on LinkedInWe 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.

Joining Shell on today's episode is special guest Nicole Maycroft who shares the creative way she landed her dream role as the PR & Comms Manager for wellness and fitness app, KIC. She also shares about becoming a mother and what she did to make re-entering the workforce after having a baby a smoother transition. ⚠️ CW: Nicole's career story touches on navigating miscarriage and the importance of seeking support from your employer when you need it. If you are experiencing any issues in regards to your mental health please speak to your GP or contact Beyond Blue on 1300 22 4636 or Lifeline on 13 11 14. Connect with Nicole on LinkedIn hereCheck out KIC hereWe 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.