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. 6D AGO

    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

  2. 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

  3. 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

  4. 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
  5. 98. “I Don’t Have Time” Isn’t the Problem — Complacency Is | A Health Shake-Up for 2026 with Danni Duncan

    JAN 4

    98. “I Don’t Have Time” Isn’t the Problem — Complacency Is | A Health Shake-Up for 2026 with Danni Duncan

    Send Candice a text! Question for you: how many times did you say “I don’t have time” about your health in 2025? Well, its officially time to shake that story up. This is the first episode of The Shake Up Podcast for 2026, and we’re starting exactly where so many people say they want to start every January — their health. Except this time, we’re not doing all-or-nothing, unrealistic crap that lasts two weeks and then disappears (that was so 2024!) Today, I’m joined by the incredible Danni Duncan, Women’s Health & Fitness Coach, mum of four, business owner — and someone who truly walks her talk. If you think being “busy” means you can’t prioritise your health, this episode may call you out — while also showing you just how simple it can be to start. In this episode, we unpack: Why health is the foundation of everything — and why without it, nothing else actually worksThe real reason “I don’t have time” keeps showing up (and why it’s not about time at all)How to prioritise your health without it becoming another full-time jobWhy health doesn’t need to be all-or-nothing — and how starting small actually creates momentumThe underestimated daily habits that compound into long-term resultsWhat Danni’s bowel cancer diagnosis taught her about health and self-responsibilityHow to stop putting yourself last — even when work, kids, and life feel relentless. This conversation is a powerful reminder that your health is the thing that allows you to show up as your best self everywhere else. You don’t need more motivation. You don’t need to do everything tomorrow. You just need to start — one small, intentional choice at a time. Drink more water. Go for the walk. Move your body. Do something that future you will thank you for. About Danni Duncan Danni is a qualified Nutrition & Fitness Coach, Master Female Trainer, Health & Mindset Mentor, Author, Speaker and Podcaster. She empowers women to prioritise their health without guilt — through realistic training, nutrition that actually sticks, and a no-BS approach to life. She shows up raw, honest, and real — the highs, the lows, and everything in between — and this conversation is no different. 📲 Follow Danni on Instagram: @danni.duncan_ Goal Tracker: https://danniduncan.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Danni-Duncan-Goal-Tracker.pdf  If this episode gave you a nudge (or a loving kick up the backside), screenshot it, share it, and tag me @candiceharvey__ — I love seeing what lands. Here’s to making 2026 the year you stop saying “I don’t have time” — and start treating your health like the priority it actually is.

    54 min

  6. 12/28/2025

    97. What to do in that weird week between Christmas and New Year. Candice Harvey has 10 ideas for you!

    Send Candice a text! That strange week after Christmas but before New Year — when the world feels like it’s in pause mode and your brain isn’t quite sure what day it is. Sound familiar? This episode is a quick, no-fuss guide to making the most of that weird limbo time. No big plans, no pressure — just simple ways to reset, recharge, and maybe even have a little fun before 2026 kicks off. Feeling a bit “meh”? Totally normal, and exactly why this one’s for you. Plus, a little reminder about to grab your copy of.. * 📘 The Shake Up Book: Available on Amazon from 29th Jan 2026!! * The Goal Getting Guide for 2026: https://candiceharveycoaching.thrivecart.com/goal-getting-guide-2026/  Screenshot and tag @candiceharvey__ with what you loved! Thanks for listening — now go shake things up!

    18 min

  7. 12/21/2025

    96. Using the F Word Monday to Friday — the secret to happier humans and better performance at work.

    Send Candice a text! Let’s get real — when was the last time you actually had fun at work? If you’re sitting there scratching your head or thinking, “Fun? At work? Yeah, right,” then this episode is for you. Because I’m about to drop some truth bombs on why fun isn’t just a “nice-to-have” — it’s the secret sauce for happier humans and smashing it Monday to Friday. Yep, that’s right. The F word we rarely talk about in the office isn’t what you think. It’s fun — and it’s about time we brought it back to the daily grind. In this episode, we unpack: Why ditching your “serious pants” might be the best career move you make this yearHow fun boosts creativity, connection, and yes, even productivityThe sneaky reasons adults forget how to have fun (spoiler: life gets in the way)Five no-nonsense ways to inject more fun into your workday — no clown suits requiredReal-life stories from workshops where fun flipped the switch on energy and engagementWhether you’re leading a team or just trying to survive the 9–5, this episode will give you permission (and practical hacks) to bring your full, fun self to work. Plus, if you want your team laughing, connecting, and performing at their best in 2026, hit me up at info@candiceharvey.com or DM me on socials to chat about workshops that actually make fun happen. Because here’s the deal — fun isn’t fluff. It’s fuel. Links mentioned: 🎯 Goal Getting Guide for 2026:  https://candiceharveycoaching.thrivecart.com/goal-getting-guide-2026/ — Get clear on what really matters and take action. 📘 The Shake Up Book: Available on Amazon from 29th Jan 2026!!  📲 Screenshot this episode and tag me @candiceharvey__ — share what resonated with you!

    34 min

  8. 12/14/2025

    95. The 5 Things High-Performing Individuals & Teams Will Prioritise in 2026. Get ahead of the trends before they arrive.

    Send Candice a text! Today’s episode is a big one — and it’s all about getting ahead before 2026 arrives. As someone whose job is to help people perform better — at work, in life, and everything in between — I’ve noticed a pattern. Most people want next year to be better but aren’t sure how to make that happen. So this episode is your head start: I’m sharing the 5 things high-performing individuals and teams will prioritise in 2026 to make it their best year yet. With the year wrapping up fast, now is the perfect time to stop spinning your wheels and start working smarter — not harder. These aren’t fluffy buzzwords. They’re the practical mindsets, habits, and behaviours that actually set people apart and drive results. Inside this episode, you’ll discover: Why emotional agility and resilience will be your secret weapon against stress and unexpected curveballsHow to set clear, purpose-driven goals that make motivation stick and action easierThe digital and hybrid work skills you must master to thrive in today’s workplace — because chaotic calendars and endless Teams messages aren’t going anywhereWhy continuous learning and a growth mindset aren’t optional if you want to keep leveling upHow to create intentional wellbeing and real work-life harmony that fuels your energy and protects your boundariesWhether you’re leading a team or just trying to survive the daily grind, this episode will help you hit reset and start planning for a phenomenal 2026. And if you want to support your team in making the shift, my ‘Chaos to Calm’ workshop is perfect for heading into the new year. Reach out at info@candiceharvey.com or DM me on socials to chat about how it can help. Because your best year yet isn’t about doing more — it’s about doing what actually works. Links mentioned: 🎯 Goal Getting Guide for 2026: https://candiceharveycoaching.thrivecart.com/goal-getting-guide-2026/ — Get clear on what really matters and take action. 📘 The Shake Up Book: Available on Amazon from 29th Jan 2026!!  📲 Screenshot this episode and tag me @candiceharvey__ — share what resonated with you!

    39 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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