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Join leadership coach 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.

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820 how to communicate with influence (a 3-step framework)

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 action Resources mentioned in the chat: Barack Obama's best speeches: https://youtu.be/y7hddyiR47k?si=z97cPuiRXGY63lYy Brené Brown's Netflix special: https://youtu.be/gr-WvA7uFDQ?si=gTGbfUJcYcLMTez5 Brene Brown TED Talk on the power of vulnerability: https://youtu.be/iCvmsMzlF7o?si=HBW2_a3Nd6fPm2_6 Supercommunicators by Charles Duhigg: https://amzn.to/4wAPL8Z Charles Duhigg on asking good questions: https://www.instagram.com/p/DWO23G-ApJa/ Mel Robbins example of a call to action: https://www.instagram.com/p/DXXIcwjk1hY/ 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.

53 min
17 MAY

819 from the vault: leadership lessons every manager needs

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 you Connect 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.

32 min
10 MAY

818 hard truths, tough love: 8 things you need to hear for your career

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/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.

35 min
3 MAY

817 from the vault: how to stop people pleasing in leadership

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/3SP8wDE Listen to Grace's career story 👇 Listen on Apple Listen on Spotify 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.

55 min
26 APR

816 telling someone they lack self-awareness, dealing with defensiveness and what new leaders get wrong (ep816)

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 make 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 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
19 APR

815 from the vault: how to perform under pressure

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 pressure 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 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.

28 min
12 APR

814 how to build your personal brand without selling your soul

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/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
6 APR

813 from the vault: tackling common challenges in leadership

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 leadership Related episodes: 🎧 strategies for building wellbeing at work with Phil Wolffe - Listen on Apple | Spotify 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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Join leadership coach 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.