Navigating work life often comes with those tricky “is it okay to…?” moments. In today’s episode, Shell and Emily Bowen dig into workplace etiquette and whether it’s okay to:

👉 rock activewear or an oodie on a Teams call

👉🏾 block a co-worker on social media

👉🏿 tell your colleagues you’re resigning before your boss

👉🏻 turn down a mentoring request

👉🏼 complain about your manager to their manager

How to Work with (Almost) Anyone by Michael Bungay Stanier: https://amzn.to/3Urx1qB

If you lead teams, check out Shelley’s business, Boldside: https://www.boldside.com.au/

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In today's episode Shell dives into three things that have been on her mind lately:

👉🏻 the most underrated career skill that can fast-track your growth

👉 workplaces who weaponise psychological safety

👉🏼 and what a recent speaking gig fail taught her about over-preparing

If you lead teams, check out Shelley’s business, Boldside: https://www.boldside.com.au/

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You have a reputation at work whether you've defined it or not. In this ep, Shell is joined by Em Bowen to unpack what you're currently known for vs what you want to be known for. They cover:

👉🏾 how to define and shift your workplace reputation

👉🏿 the risk of overcorrecting your strengths

👉🏻 why “authenticity” can derail your career

👉 perception vs reputation: what’s the difference?

👉🏼 the importance of self-awareness and taking action

If you lead teams, check out Shelley’s business, Boldside: https://www.boldside.com.au/

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In this campfire chat, Shell is joined by Glen James and Chad Lawson for a candid convo on all things work. They unpack the icks of personal branding, why the 4-day work week hype has faded, whether "hiya" and “kind regards” belong in the bin and their thoughts on having a work wardrobe.

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Plus 5 red flags when you're in love at work!

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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/

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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/

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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/

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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

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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/

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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.

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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

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You know that convo you’ve been avoiding at work? This episode is for you. Shell and Scott Smith break down how to step into tricky conversations with confidence and kindness. Whether you’re giving tough feedback, setting clearer expectations or just need to say the hard thing, this is the episode that’ll help you do it well.

👉🏾 why we avoid hard conversations at work

👉🏿 the real cost of not speaking up

👉🏻 how to diagnose the issue without jumping to conclusions

👉 the FAST and SIA frameworks for giving feedback

👉🏼 ways to reduce defensiveness and frame your intent clearly

👉🏽 tips for people-pleasers and conflict-avoiders 👀

Grab the free tough conversations cheat sheet here: https://www.boldside.com.au/resources

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Shell is joined by organisational psychologist, Founder of Inventium and author Dr Amantha Imber to chat about working smarter, not harder. From walking while voice-chatting with AI to using the Hemingway trick to beat procrastination, Amantha and Shell discuss some simple ways to boost productivity, creativity and energy. They touch on:

👉🏾 how stopping mid-task can help you start faster

👉🏿 why walking might be your best productivity tool

👉🏻 using voice mode on ChatGPT for brainstorming

👉 simple ways to beat procrastination

👉🏼 how to protect your energy (and why it matters)

👉🏽 letting go of the need to ‘finish’ to stay in flow

👉🏾 treating AI as a thinking partner, not just a tool

Connect with Amantha on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amanthaimber/

Learn more about Inventium here: https://inventium.com.au/

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In today's episode Shell chats with leadership coach Scott Smith about what makes a great leader and how to actually grow into one. They cover the 5 Cs (clarity, courage, coaching, culture, and consistency), how to run better 1:1s, and how to support your team through tough moments.

Learn more about Shell and Scott's leadership development workshops at https://www.boldside.com.au/

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In today's episode, Shell shares the biggest challenges she's seeing currently in leadership, from working with countless leaders across businesses big and small. She covers:

👉 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

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What if AI could help you see your blind spots, and your brilliance? In this episode Shell chats with Adrian Smith from RunGopher about how to use AI to uncover how you really work, craft smarter prompts, and get more done without losing your humanity. This ep goes deep, it's useful, and a little vulnerable.

Connect with Adrian on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adrian-smith1/

Learn more about RunGopher here: https://rungopher.com/

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Whether it's a tight deadline or high stakes meeting, today's episode is all about how to get the job done when you're feeling the heat. Shell shares 7 practical strategies to help you stay calm, focused and perform at your best under pressure.

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In today's episode Shell shares her top 10 book recommendations for 2025. From mastering your mindset to becoming a better leader, these reads will help you grow at work and as a human. Find the links for them below:

The Dip by Seth Godin: https://amzn.to/3R7vl3U

The Communication Book by Mikael Krogerus & Roman Tschäppeler: https://amzn.to/4jqY93t

Courage is Calling by Ryan Holiday: https://amzn.to/4ibnXzE

Legacy by James Kerr: https://amzn.to/3R7vB2S

The First Rule of Mastery by Michael Gervais: https://amzn.to/3G4mmOA

The Quick Start Guide to Investing by Glen James & Nick Bradley: https://amzn.to/4j3cLGl

Sort Your Career Out and Make More Money by Shelley Johnson & Glen James: https://amzn.to/4ia7FGW

My Life in Full by Indra Nooyi: https://amzn.to/4j6W3Gf

The Artist’s Way by Julia Cameron: https://amzn.to/3YkwEAf

Scaling People by Claire Hughes Johnson: https://amzn.to/4iW1ZSe

Atlas of the Heart by Brené Brown: https://amzn.to/4j3cO4Z

The Creative Act by Rick Rubin: https://amzn.to/4jpfdqv

(Yes, that’s 12... Shell snuck in a couple of extras 😉)

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Em Bowen is back! In this ep, Em shares what it’s really been like to step away from work and into the baby bubble. She and Shell unpack the identity shift that comes with taking parental leave, the vulnerability of pressing pause and feeling disconnected from your workplace, and the surprising moments of clarity that come with time away from the hustle. She touches on:

👉🏾 what helped her stay connected while on leave

👉🏿 building trust and confidence in her ability to return to work & have a successful career

👉🏻 processing the vulnerability of stepping back

👉 and the power of a work bestie

Connect with Em on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emilybowen26/

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