In this episode Shell is joined by Tahnee McWhirter from HumanX to tackle your work problems! They chat about:👉🏾 dealing with a boss who feels threatened by you👉🏼 I don't like my boss👉 how do I give my boss feedback?👉🏿 how to respond to being constantly interrupted👉🏻 return to office - yay or nay?👉🏽 setting clear expectations as a leaderConnect with Tahnee on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tahneemcwhirter/Learn more about HumanX HR: https://www.humanxhr.com.au/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 Chad Lawson from u&u Recruitment Partners to unpack extroversion and introversion in the workplace, why influence matters for everyone, and how to sell your ideas without feeling pushy. They discuss:👉🏽 extroversion & introversion at work👉 why influencing skills are critical for your career👉🏿 how to sell your ideas without being salesy👉🏻 the role of authenticity in likability👉🏾 sales as solving problems, not manipulation📘 Influence by Robert B Cialdini: https://amzn.to/465HbCvConnect with Chad on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chad-lawson-9693086/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.
Stephanie Chung went from baggage handler to becoming the first Black CEO in private aviation. She’s led billion-dollar sales teams, coached executives, and is the author of Ally Leadership: How to Lead People Who Aren’t Like You. In this episode, Stephanie shares practical strategies for leaders who want to build stronger, more inclusive teams:👉🏽 adapt quickly without overcomplicating change👉🏾 ask questions you don’t already know the answer to👉🏿 use the Ally framework: ask, listen, learn, act👉 build trust through curiosity, not just empathy👉🏻 make culture shifts through small, intentional actionsGrab her book, Ally Leadership here: https://amzn.to/3HWjdBNStephanie's website & leadership course: https://stephaniechung.com/Connect with Stephanie on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/TheStephanieChung/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 chats with Neo Aplin from Inventium about how to make AI actually useful at work. Neo shares the idea of becoming a “manager of AI,” why context matters more than prompts, and how to keep your own critical thinking sharp. They also dive into using AI for everyday tasks, handling privacy worries, and practising tough conversations. They touch on:👉🏽why you’re now a “manager of AI”👉🏿 how to brief AI so it works for you👉 keeping critical thinking skills sharp👉🏼 AI stacking and agents explained👉🏾 practical hacks for work and lifeConnect with Neo on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/neoaplin/Check out Inventium's GenAI 12-week, cohort-based course: https://inventium.com.au/genai-cohort/Learn how to be a better investor with 'The Quick-Start Guide to Investing' book: https://www.moneypodcast.com.au/storemoney money money is proudly supported by Sphere Home Loans and Skye Wealth.Need a mortgage broker? Check out https://www.spherehomeloans.com.auNeed to review your personal insurances? Head to https://skye.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.Any advice is general financial advice only which does not take into account your objectives, financial situation or needs. Because of that, you should consider if the advice is appropriate to you and your needs, before acting on the information. If you do choose to buy a financial product read the product disclosure statement (PDS) and target market determination (TMD) and obtain appropriate financial advice tailored to your needs. SYMO Interactive Pty Ltd & Glen James are authorised representatives of MoneySherpa Pty Ltd which holds financial services licence 451289. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Following on from last week's episode, Shell and Emily Bowen chat about more questionable workplace scenarios, like whether it’s okay to:👉🏾 skip a team morning tea to focus on your own work👉🏿 cc the boss to nudge someone along who hasn't responded to oyur email👉🏻 have your video off on a video meeting👉 bring up your salary in casual convo with a coworker👉🏼 disagree with the org strategy in a team meetingConnect with Emily on LinkedIn here: 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.
Navigating work life often comes with those tricky “is it okay to…?” moments. In today’s episode, Shell and Emily Bowen dig into workplace etiquette and whether it’s okay to:👉 rock activewear or an oodie on a Teams call👉🏾 block a co-worker on social media👉🏿 tell your colleagues you’re resigning before your boss👉🏻 turn down a mentoring request👉🏼 complain about your manager to their managerHow to Work with (Almost) Anyone by Michael Bungay Stanier: https://amzn.to/3Urx1qBIf 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 dives into three things that have been on her mind lately:👉🏻 the most underrated career skill that can fast-track your growth👉 workplaces who weaponise psychological safety👉🏼 and what a recent speaking gig fail taught her about over-preparingIf 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.
You have a reputation at work whether you've defined it or not. In this ep, Shell is joined by Em Bowen to unpack what you're currently known for vs what you want to be known for. They cover: 👉🏾 how to define and shift your workplace reputation👉🏿 the risk of overcorrecting your strengths👉🏻 why “authenticity” can derail your career👉 perception vs reputation: what’s the difference?👉🏼 the importance of self-awareness and taking actionIf 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 campfire chat, Shell is joined by Glen James and Chad Lawson for a candid convo on all things work. They unpack the icks of personal branding, why the 4-day work week hype has faded, whether "hiya" and “kind regards” belong in the bin and their thoughts on having a work wardrobe.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.
Plus 5 red flags when you're in love at work!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.
Just because you're the best at your job doesn’t mean you'll be great at leading others. In this episode, Shell and Chad unpack why promoting top performers into leadership roles so often goes wrong, plus what it really takes to thrive as a new leader. They talk about:👉🏼 why the best team member doesn't always make the best leader👉🏾 leading is a career change, not just a promotion👉 why new leaders need more structure, support and empathy👉🏿 managing leadership fatigue and emotional burnout👉🏽 how to balance doing the job and leading the teamThe Captain Class by Sam Walker: https://amzn.to/406ADS7Connect with Chad on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chad-lawson-9693086Check out Shelley’s leadership development business, Boldside here: 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 unpacks some big topics with Chad Lawson from u&u Recruitment Partners:👉🏻 is hustle a dirty word and what's the difference between hustle & hard work?👉 are you choosing to actively rest or are you being lazy?👉🏼 playing to your strengths vs weaponising your own incompetenceConnect with Chad Lawson on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chad-lawson-9693086Check out Shelley’s leadership development business, Boldside here: 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.
What’s better, being charismatic or being a genuine connector? In this episode, Shell and Scott Smith unpack why charisma can sometimes feel performative and why connection is what really builds trust. They talk about: 👉🏿 charisma can feel self-focused, connection is others-focused 👉🏻 presence and curiosity are key to connection 👉🏾 how to avoid “me too” moments and stay in listening mode 👉🏼 tips for asking meaningful follow-up questions 👉🏽 why over-communicating as a leader is better than under-communicating📘 Supercommunicators by Charles Duhigg: https://amzn.to/4lhvXkiCheck out Shell’s leadership development business, Boldside here: 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, Glen James and Phil Thompson unpack the career advice we've all heard at some point, and ask: is it actually helpful, or totally outdated? From “follow your passion” to “fake it till you make it,” they dig into what still holds up, what belongs in the bin, and how to know the difference. They cover:👉 “follow your passion” - helpful or harmful?👉🏿 when ‘fake it till you make it’ goes too far👉🏼 why working hard won’t always get you noticed👉🏾 can you actually be friends with your boss?👉🏻 resume myths: headshots, one-pagers & old-school advice👉 when to ask for a raise (and why you should)👉🏿 why your team is not your family👉🏼 the role of luck vs hard work in your career👉🏾 the one piece of advice Glen actually listened toCheck out Shelley’s leadership development business, Boldside here: 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 Glen James and Phil Thompson join Shell on the pod to chat all things imposter syndrome, feedback at work, and why we sometimes downplay our own titles. They also dive into how AI is shaking things up - are we all about to be replaced, or is it just hype? A casual, unfiltered convo about what’s been on their minds lately.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 and Scotty chat with Nick Addison, CEO of Adelaide Oval, about the reality of career curveballs and what it takes to lead with resilience. Nick shares his journey from setbacks to the CEO seat, how to lead through uncertainty, and why pride, feedback, and psychological safety are non-negotiables for high-performing teams. Nick shares about:👉🏽 missing out on a big role - twice 👉🏼 learning to lead with a growth mindset 👉🏿 giving tough feedback while backing your people 👉🏻 leading with calm in chaotic environments 👉🏾 and building a team that genuinely caresShell & 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.
You know that convo you’ve been avoiding at work? This episode is for you. Shell and Scott Smith break down how to step into tricky conversations with confidence and kindness. Whether you’re giving tough feedback, setting clearer expectations or just need to say the hard thing, this is the episode that’ll help you do it well.👉🏾 why we avoid hard conversations at work👉🏿 the real cost of not speaking up👉🏻 how to diagnose the issue without jumping to conclusions👉 the FAST and SIA frameworks for giving feedback👉🏼 ways to reduce defensiveness and frame your intent clearly👉🏽 tips for people-pleasers and conflict-avoiders 👀Grab the free tough conversations cheat sheet here: https://www.boldside.com.au/resourcesShell & 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 is joined by organisational psychologist, Founder of Inventium and author Dr Amantha Imber to chat about working smarter, not harder. From walking while voice-chatting with AI to using the Hemingway trick to beat procrastination, Amantha and Shell discuss some simple ways to boost productivity, creativity and energy. They touch on:👉🏾 how stopping mid-task can help you start faster👉🏿 why walking might be your best productivity tool👉🏻 using voice mode on ChatGPT for brainstorming👉 simple ways to beat procrastination👉🏼 how to protect your energy (and why it matters)👉🏽 letting go of the need to ‘finish’ to stay in flow👉🏾 treating AI as a thinking partner, not just a toolConnect with Amantha on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amanthaimber/Learn more about Inventium here: https://inventium.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.
In today's episode Shell chats with leadership coach Scott Smith about what makes a great leader and how to actually grow into one. They cover the 5 Cs (clarity, courage, coaching, culture, and consistency), how to run better 1:1s, and how to support your team through tough moments.Learn more about Shell and Scott's leadership development workshops at 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 the biggest challenges she's seeing currently in leadership, from working with countless leaders across businesses big and small. She covers:👉 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 | SpotifyWe 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.