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Join HR consultant Shelley Johnson as she talks with you about all things work! Formerly my millennial career. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

43 MINS AGO

728 HR experts take on Coldplay kiss cam and bad romance at work

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/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.

59 min
13 JULY

727 what new leaders need to thrive & why star players aren't always great leaders

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 team The Captain Class by Sam Walker: https://amzn.to/406ADS7 Connect with Chad on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chad-lawson-9693086 Check 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/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.

46 min
6 JULY

726 is hustle a dirty word, weaponising incompetence & relaxing vs laziness

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 incompetence Connect with Chad Lawson on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chad-lawson-9693086 Check 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/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.

32 min
29 JUNE

725 what to do about AI & securing your career

AI is moving fast and it's normal to feel overwhelmed. In this episode, Shell is joined by Adrian Smith, CEO of RunGopher, to unpack how you can move from fear to action during this time of opportunity to upskill and navigate a changing landscape of work. They talk about: 👉 why fear is a common but unhelpful response to AI 👉🏾 having a mindset that embraces curiosity, adaptability and optimism 👉🏽 how to build a personal 90-day AI upskilling plan 👉🏿 lessons from real CEO comms about AI and job disruption 👉🏻 why clarity beats certainty in fast-changing work environments Find Adrian on LinkedIn here: linkedin.com/in/adrian-smith1 Learn more about RunGopher here: https://rungopher.com/ Check 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/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.

39 min
23 JUNE

724 charisma vs connection: what really builds trust at work?

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/4lhvXki Check 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/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.

32 min
15 JUNE

723 the bad career advice you need to stop taking

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 to Check 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/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.

44 min
8 JUNE

722 imposter syndrome, weaknesses, AI + more (campfire chat with Glen James and Phil Thompson)

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/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.

51 min
1 JUNE

721 career curveballs, growth mindset, and building high-performing teams with Nick Addison

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 cares 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.

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Shelley Johnson

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243 Ratings

Resourceful and insightful

1 Feb

RochiTP

Fantastic episodes full of relatable life stories and simple, yet transformative, takeaways/advice. Highly recommend listening, even if you’re not a manager or part of a HR department. I actually have a Note on my phone dedicated to learnings from this pod.
Always helpful

31/12/2024

Love learning 146

I work in government and a lot of the people issues covered in the podcast are so helpful! Would love to hear more about working in an organisation where there’s a lack of role clarity
So Helpful!!

03/10/2024

Joshua2005

Covers so many topics like leadership, life, career development, HR and so much more…and every single one of them are relevant & helpful!!! Love the content, Love the honesty, Love the application aspect in every episode. I always walk away feeling equipped & inspired.
Relevant, insightful and easy to listen to

22/09/2024

therunningmidwife

Best podcast about a topic not many people chat about. The episodes are so insightful and relevant and I honestly wish Shelley was my friend!

Join HR consultant Shelley Johnson as she talks with you about all things work! Formerly my millennial career. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.