The Shake Up Podcast with Candice Harvey

Candice Harvey
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Welcome to The Shake Up — your weekly dose of real talk with me, Performance Coach Candice Harvey. I’m a former corporate HR professional, and since 2018 I’ve been running my own shake-up business helping teams and individuals thrive.  I know Monday to Friday in the corporate world isn’t always cute outfits, hanging with your work bestie, and popping out real quick for a matcha—It’s more like surviving back-to-back meetings that should’ve been quick calls, dodging the people you can’t stand, and pretending you’re still productive by 3pm. Most of the time, we’re stuck in our own heads, running on autopilot, watching the clock and wondering why we can’t just do the damn thing we said we were going to do. That’s where me and my fancy rode mic come in. I’m here to shake you up — with straight-talking strategies, a smidge of humour, and my obsession with human behaviour in the workplace… because I get it, I did it for 15 years.   I’m a former corporate HR pro, and since 2018 I’ve been running my own shake-up business, helping teams and individuals go from “things are busy” to “things are GREAT!” So, if you’re ready for a nudge at work, a perspective shift, or maybe even a loving kick up the bum… you’re in the right place. 

  1. 4D AGO

    106. How To Work With Someone You Can't Stand

    Send Candice a text! Ever worked with someone who drains you? Irritates you? Makes you question how they even got hired? Congratulations. You’re human!! ...and you might want this FREE DOWNLOADABLE IN YOUR HANDS!! We naturally gravitate towards people who think like us, move like us, communicate like us. And the friction? It usually comes from difference - different pace, different priorities, different styles. But here’s the shaker... Your biggest growth at work won’t come from finding your bestie. It will come from learning how to work well with people you don’t naturally click with. In this episode, we discuss: • Why career growth and influence come from adaptability - not just competence • How the DISC framework (Dominance, Influence, Steadiness, Conscientiousness) explains workplace friction • Why behaviour makes more sense - and feels less personal - when you understand communication styles • Practical ways to work more effectively with each DISC style (even the one that drives you bananas) • How expanding your range makes you more trusted, respected, and promotable This episode is your reminder that you don’t need to like everyone you work with - but you do need to learn how to work with them. Because the people who go far in their careers aren’t the ones with the least friction. They’re the ones who know how to move through it with skill and self-awareness. If you can work well with the person who tests you the most? You can work well with anyone. There’s also a FREE downloadable one-pager to help you apply this immediately - grab your copy here 🎧 If this episode resonated, share it. 📲 Screenshot, tag me @candiceharvey__, and tell me your DISC style (and the style of the person who challenges you most).

    39 min

  2. FEB 22

    105. Charisma, Confidence and/or Connection. What Truly Earns Influence.

    Send Candice a text! When you think about influence at work… what comes to mind? A senior title? Being the loudest in the meeting? Having the most experience? Because here’s the truth - influence in 2026 doesn’t belong to the loudest person in the room. It belongs to the person people actually listen to. The person whose words move things. The person others want to follow. In this episode, we unpack what truly earns influence in today’s workplace - and whether it’s charisma, confidence, or connection that really makes the difference. As well as... • Why traditional “work harder and wait your turn” strategies no longer earn real influence • The difference between charisma, confidence, and connection - and how each one shows up at work • Why charisma gets attention but doesn’t automatically build trust • How grounded confidence earns respect (without needing to be loud) • Why connection is the ultimate influence multiplier in 2026 This episode will challenge how you think about leadership - especially if you’ve been relying on output, titles, or people-pleasing to get ahead. 🎧 If this episode resonated, share it. 📲 Screenshot, tag me @candiceharvey__, and tell me which one you’re strengthening this year. 📒Grab your copy of my new book, The Shake Up. Get it on Amazon here: https://www.amazon.com.au/dp/B0GJ5H1G7M  Go have fun. And shake things up.

    20 min

  3. FEB 15

    104. Knowing What You Need To Do And Not Doing It. Why?

    Send Candice a text! Did you start 2026 feeling excited? Vision board energy. Fresh start vibes. “This is my year” momentum. And now… you’re still thinking about doing the thing instead of actually doing it? You know what needs to happen. You’ve had the thought more than once. You’ve probably even said it out loud. So why aren’t you freaking doing it already?!! In this episode, we discuss: • The 3 real reasons you’re not doing what you know you need to do • Why growth doesn’t feel safe (and how your nervous system keeps choosing familiar over better) • The trap of waiting to “feel ready”- and why confidence is built through action • The identity mistake most people make when chasing goals • The Be → Do → Have model - and how to use it to finally follow through If you’re stuck in “I know what I should be doing but I'm not doing it" — this episode will lovingly call you forward. Because it’s not about more information. It’s about becoming the person who follows through. AND if you haven't already - grab your copy of my new book: The Shake Up. Get it on Amazon here: https://www.amazon.com.au/dp/B0GJ5H1G7M

    23 min

  4. FEB 8

    103. Everything I Didn’t Expect From Publishing a Book

    Send Candice a text! So if you’re thinking, “Here we go… an episode about the book again,” hold up. This episode is actually about what happens when you do something you’ve never done before - and all the unexpected lessons that come with it. Because sometimes, the biggest breakthroughs come after the big moment. In this episode, I share the 10 things I didn’t expect from publishing The Shake Up - things that might surprise you, encourage you, and definitely give you a fresh perspective on doing anything new and big in your life. Whether you: Want to write a bookHave a half-written book tucked awayOr never thought you’d write one at all…this episode might be just the gentle shove you need to get started, keep going, or feel good about what you’ve done. Here’s what you’ll hear: Why letting your achievement be a “massive moment” is important, even if it feels easy or naturalThe fear of “Is my book (or my work) actually any good?” and how to face itThe incredible support from people who didn’t even know what the book was about - and why that mattersThe chaos and comedy behind hosting a non-book book launchHow hosting a dry book launch led to a powerful mindset reframe about authenticityThe struggle - and magic - of being present during your big momentsThe unexpected emotional punch of signing your own bookWatching people read your words and actually soaking it upHow your partner experiences the journey alongside you, sometimes even more deeplyWhy publishing a book (or doing something big) isn’t the finish line - it’s just the beginningThis episode is about courage, surprises, and celebrating your wins - no matter how big or small. It’s about owning your moment, embracing your journey, and realizing that the impact goes far beyond what you see on the surface. Links & Resources: Missed the global Facebook launch? DM me with REPLAY and I’ll send you the link to watch. Want to catch the Brisbane launch live stream? It’s on my Instagram grid — check it out! Ready to grab your own copy of The Shake Up? Get it on Amazon here: https://www.amazon.com.au/dp/B0GJ5H1G7M

    53 min

  5. FEB 1

    102. What's Your Work Legacy? Why You Should Care About The Mark You're Leaving

    Send Candice a text! From your very first job (yes — Hungry Jack’s counts) to the role you’re in right now… Have you ever stopped to think about what people actually say about you once you’ve left a team? In this episode, I invite you to reflect on your work legacy — the impact, reputation, and feeling you left behind long after the job title is gone. Because a work legacy isn’t about KPIs, spreadsheets, or how early you arrived. It’s about how you made people feel, the culture you contributed to, and whether you’re remembered as someone people genuinely miss… or not so much. In this episode, I explore: What a work legacy really is (and what it’s not)Why most people never think about the mark they’re leavingHonest reflections from my own corporate HR career (including some cringe moments)Why your legacy follows you long after you resign, get made redundant, or move onHow to Start Building Your Work Legacy in 2026This episode is a reminder that your work legacy isn’t a future problem — It’s a daily choice. If 2026 is the year you want to show up differently at work — more intentionally, more consciously, and with pride — this episode is for you. 🎧 Listen in, reflect honestly, and start leaving a mark you’re proud of. If this episode resonated, share it with someone who’s not loving January and needs a reset. 📲 Screenshot, tag me @candiceharvey__, and let me know what hit home.

    31 min

  6. JAN 25

    101. The #1 Reason Your Biggest Goal Isn’t Happening (Yet)

    Send Candice a text! Did you have a goal you wanted to achieve last year, and you've recently moved it to the “this year for sure” list? I got you!  In this episode, I break down The Action Gap — the space between what you say you want and what you’re actually doing to get it. This is the episode that lovingly calls out the excuses, the hoping-for-the-best energy, and the belief that motivation will magically appear, we cover: Why most people don’t achieve their goals (and why that doesn’t have to be you)The Action Gap — and how it quietly sabotages progressCommon goals people keep recycling year after year (career, health, confidence, friendships, boundaries)Why “waiting for motivation” is a trapHow action creates momentum — not the other way aroundCandice’s 5-Step Framework to Close the Action Gap:If 2026 is the year you want to stop talking about goals — and start achieving them — this episode is your loving kick up the bum. ALSO:  Candice also shares behind-the-scenes insights from writing The Shake Up Book — and invites you to the live online book launch: 📅 Thursday 29 January | 7pm Brisbane time 📍 Live on Facebook Press play. Close the gap. Go get the life you say you want. 🎧 If this episode resonated, share it. 📲 Screenshot, tag me @candiceharvey__, and let me know what landed.

    34 min

  7. JAN 18

    100. How To Set Boundaries In 2026 Without Being A D!ck

    Send Candice a text! Boundaries are everywhere right now. But somewhere along the way, the meaning got lost. In this episode, I unpack why “setting boundaries” has become a buzzword — and how it’s often being used to avoid uncomfortable conversations, shut people out, or justify being unkind. In todays episode I break down: What boundaries actually are (and what they’re not)The difference between setting a boundary heartfully vs hurtfullyWhy “protecting your energy” isn’t a free pass to be a d!ckHow to communicate boundaries clearly without burning bridgesA simple framework to help you set boundaries with confidence, clarity, and respectIf you’ve ever said “that’s just my boundary” — or had it said to you — this episode will help you do it better. Because real boundaries don’t push people away. They build stronger, healthier relationships. 🎧 If this episode resonated, share it — especially with someone who’s “setting boundaries” loudly but missing the point. 📲 Screenshot, tag me @candiceharvey__, and let me know what landed.

    44 min

  8. JAN 11

    99. Why You Don’t Need To Go Back On Holidays — You Just Need a 2026 Shake Up.

    Send Candice a text! If I had a dollar every time I heard “I wish I was still on holidays” or “I should’ve taken an extra week off” last week… I’d have a lot of dollars!  But here’s the truth no one wants to say out loud: Most people don’t actually need another holiday — they need a shake up. In this episode, I unpack why January feels so hard for so many people, why holidays never feel long enough, and why coming back to work can feel like an instant drag — even when nothing is technically “wrong.” Spoiler alert: it’s not because you’re lazy, ungrateful, or broken. I share the two real reasons people wish they were still on holidays — and what to do instead of jumping back on Trivago and hoping next year will feel different. In this episode, we cover: Why holidays give temporary relief — but not lasting energyThe difference between resting and actually resettingWhy returning to the same life you needed a break from will always feel heavyHow tolerating things (at work and in life) quietly drains your energyWhy motivation doesn’t come first — momentum doesThe 5 practical ways to shake up your 2026 so you don’t need to escape from itThis episode isn’t about toxic positivity or “just be grateful you have a job” nonsense. It’s about taking ownership, redesigning how you show up, and creating a life — and a work week — you don’t need a holiday from. If you’ve come back from the break already counting down to your next one… this one’s for you. 🎧 If this episode resonated, share it with someone who’s not loving January and needs a reset.  📲 Screenshot, tag me @candiceharvey__, and let me know what hit home.

    36 min
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Welcome to The Shake Up — your weekly dose of real talk with me, Performance Coach Candice Harvey. I’m a former corporate HR professional, and since 2018 I’ve been running my own shake-up business helping teams and individuals thrive.  I know Monday to Friday in the corporate world isn’t always cute outfits, hanging with your work bestie, and popping out real quick for a matcha—It’s more like surviving back-to-back meetings that should’ve been quick calls, dodging the people you can’t stand, and pretending you’re still productive by 3pm. Most of the time, we’re stuck in our own heads, running on autopilot, watching the clock and wondering why we can’t just do the damn thing we said we were going to do. That’s where me and my fancy rode mic come in. I’m here to shake you up — with straight-talking strategies, a smidge of humour, and my obsession with human behaviour in the workplace… because I get it, I did it for 15 years.   I’m a former corporate HR pro, and since 2018 I’ve been running my own shake-up business, helping teams and individuals go from “things are busy” to “things are GREAT!” So, if you’re ready for a nudge at work, a perspective shift, or maybe even a loving kick up the bum… you’re in the right place. 

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