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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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best of 2025: the 5 questions that will transform your career

Feeling stuck in your career or not sure of your next step? Grab your notes app or a journal cause in this popular ep from 2025, Shell shares five game-changing questions that can unlock clarity and guide you toward epic career moves. Get ready to reflect, confront your fears and dream big as you explore: 👉🏾 what you really want 👉🏿 what’s stopping you from taking action 👉🏻 the cost of staying in your comfort zone 👉 what could go right if you take the leap 👉🏼 and the one step you need to take next Check out Tim Ferris's fear-setting exercise: https://tim.blog/2017/05/15/fear-setting/ Emotional Agility by Susan David: https://amzn.to/3WxwNQg 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
12/28/2025

best of 2025: managing a toxic boss, getting promoted & feeling stuck at work

Got a tough boss? Struggling to get promoted? Feeling stuck in your job? Shell tackles your work dilemmas in this popular episode from 2025. 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.

23 min
12/21/2025

750 how to talk about pay, benefits & your value at work (with Matt McFarlane)

Talking about pay can feel awkward, emotional and high-stakes but avoiding it can quietly stall your career. In this episode, Shell is joined by compensation expert Matt McFarlane to unpack what’s really happening in the job market, how to talk about money earlier (not when resentment hits), and the non-salary levers that matter just as much as dollars. 👉🏾 why the pay market feels “beige” right now 👉🏿 earning vs learning, why changing jobs boosts pay and the cost to employers 👉🏻 how to raise pay conversations with your employer 👉 why are there a lot of people job hugging right now? 👉🏼 loyalty, trust & the changing employer-employee relationship 👉🏽 making money conversations less awkward 👉🏾 benefits beyond salary that actually matter Connect with Matt on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthewmcfarlane/ Check out his website: fndn.com.au 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.

51 min
12/14/2025

749 the 25 work & life lessons we learned in 2025 (with Dr Amantha Imber)

As 2025 comes to an end, Shell and Dr Amantha Imber reflect on the big (and little) learnings, mindset shifts and practical stuff that they'll be taking into the new year! They touch on: 👉🏼 energy, focus & what really drives performance 👉🏾 boundaries, rest & staying out of burnout 👉 confidence, self-belief & playing bigger 👉🏿 navigating discomfort, embarrassment & growth 👉🏼 connection, influence & communicating well 👉🏽 psychological safety & healthier team dynamics 👉🏿 creativity, margin & making space to think 👉 AI workflows & working smarter 👉🏾 culture, trust & team transformation 👉🏽 small habits that compound over time Here are the tools Amantha mentioned: Wisper Flow: https://wisprflow.ai/ Nexstand: https://amzn.to/4s82cXJ 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.

1 hr
12/07/2025

748 the 15 things you need to hear in your career at least once

In today's episode Shell shares 15 thoughts, musings and career advice that she needs you to hear loud and clear which touch on: 👉🏼 mindset shifts 👉🏾 navigating fear, discomfort & embarrassment 👉🏽 what actually holds people back in their careers 👉 confidence & self-belief 👉🏿 leadership realities most people don’t talk about 👉🏽 practical ways to show up better in your role 👉 getting out of your own way 👉🏿 and small habits that make a big impact over time 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
11/30/2025

747 bringing personality to work, quitting without a plan, making mistakes & managing up

In today's Q&A Shell discusses your work questions with return guest, Steph Clarke. They chat about: 👉🏻 how do you show up with personality and still be seen as professional? 👉 is it okay to quit a job without a plan? 👉🏾 how to rebuild credibility and trust after making a mistake at work 👉🏿 how do you manage up when your boss isn’t great at communication? Connect with Steph on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/steph-clarke/ 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.

49 min
11/23/2025

746 big conversations every leader needs to have (awkward chats, talented jerks + why 1:1s matter)

Shell and Rohan Dredge riff on the big topics leaders tend to avoid: 👉🏾 communicating with clarity 👉🏿 managing distractions for you and your team 👉🏻 why discipline beats desire 👉 the power of 1:1s 👉🏼 managing talented jerks, energy vampires & personality hires 👉🏽 the power of awkward honesty 👉🏾 what does vulnerability mean Connect with Rohan on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rohandredge/ 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.

1h 2m
11/16/2025

745 how to prepare for the future of work with futurist Steph Clarke

Today Shell sits down with futurist Steph Clarke to unpack how to think about the future of work without spiralling. They chat about uncertainty, AI, imagining different possible futures, and how to stay flexible instead of trying to ‘future-proof’ your career. 👉🏾 why future-proofing your career is a myth + what to do instead 👉🏿 spotting signals of change 👉🏻 the high-impact / high-uncertainty quadrant 👉 how to prepare for uncertainty 👉🏼 what Steph means by "trying a different future on" 👉🏽 fear setting & preparing for what could go wrong 👉🏾 navigating anxiety about the unknown 👉🏿 a simple practical step you can take now Connect with Steph on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/steph-clarke/ Work with Steph: https://www.28thursdays.com/ 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.

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08/07/2023

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Listening all the way from the United States. I download and listen while at work, exercising, cleaning, anytime I can use some professional advice and opinions on career challenges. Keep up the good work!

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.