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

Shell & Glen’s book 'Sort Your Career Out & Make More Money' is available here: https://amzn.to/4k3YSrr

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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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Taking charge of your career means knowing how to have honest chats with your boss about your goals. In today's episode Shell chats with Chad Lawson, GM at u&u Recruitment Partners who shares tips for securing the promotion or payrise you want before you start looking elsewhere, why recruiters get a bad rap + has a discussion around the divisive return to office debate.

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What’s your number one reason for living, financially and career-wise? Shell and Glen chat about this and dive into your listener questions, covering:

👉🏾 what to do when you hear whispers about redundancy

👉🏿 taking a pay cut: when is it worth it and how to prepare

👉🏻 how to build your risk muscle for career growth

👉 avoiding job search burnout and handling rejection

👉🏼 why your mindset matters as much as your resume

Check out the Interview Boss resources mentioned in the chat here: https://www.interviewboss.com.au/

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This episode is something a little different! Shell is joined by her three sisters for a raw, unfiltered chat about careers, confidence, and the chaos of growing up in a big family. They talk about backing yourself, overcoming self-doubt, and juggling work and parenting. Expect lots of laughter, a few tears, and maybe even a rogue family band story.

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Everyone wants to be on a high-performing team, but what does that actually look like? Shell and Scott Smith break down the three key elements of great teams - high trust, high clarity, and high expectations, and how you can build them in your workplace.

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In today's Q&A Shell shares tackles some big career questions including:

👉🏻 should I leave a stable job for a higher salary?

👉🏼 how do I manage different work styles when my boss operates completely differently?

👉 if I've never managed people, how do I prove that I'm ready for leadership?

Connect with Shell on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shelley-johnson

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Great leaders don’t just give answers, they ask great questions. In this episode, Shell is joined by Scott Smith to unpack why coaching is an underrated but essential leadership skill. They explore how to move from "command and control" to "coach and guide," why silence can be powerful, and how asking the right questions creates breakthrough moments.

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Got a tough boss? Struggling to get promoted? Feeling stuck in your job? Shell tackles your work dilemmas, from dealing with inconsistent leaders to finally landing that promotion and reigniting your motivation when work feels stale.

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What makes someone irreplaceable at work? Shell is joined by Phil Thompson, CEO of Skye Wealth, to unpack what makes a team member truly hard to replace. They dive into:

👉🏾 the traits that set high performers apart

👉🏿 balancing ambition with being a great team player

👉🏻 why curiosity and self-reflection are career superpowers

👉 what it means to ‘have the dog in you’ and why it matters

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Want more doors to open for you at work? Today on the show Shell unpacks 10 habits that can help you attract new opportunities and level up your career. She covers:

👉🏾 finding mentors who can guide and support you

👉🏿 playing to your strengths and finding roles that align

👉🏻 figuring out your unique mix of skills and what sets you apart

👉 embracing challenges, risks, and even failure to develop grit

👉🏼 building your personal brand so people know what you stand for

👉🏽 being a giver and helping others

👉🏾 asking good questions and developing deep relationships

👉🏿 sharing your career goals with your manager

👉🏻 asking for better feedback

👉 and taking time for reflection to build your self awareness

Want more career tips? Grab Shell's book, Sort Your Career Out & Make More Money: https://amzn.to/4aERPSK

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Feeling stuck in your career or not sure of your next step? Grab your notes app or a journal - 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 (Ryan Gosling notebook vibes included)

👉🏿 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

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Failure is inevitable, but it doesn’t have to hold you back. In this episode, friend of the pod Shane Hatton joins Shell to share seven practical steps to embrace failure, learn from it, and move forward with resilience. The episode touches on:

👉🏿 how failure is a normal part of success

👉🏻 recognising, owning, and learning from your mistakes

👉 how sharing your lessons helps your personal growth

👉🏼 building systems to avoid repeating the same mistakes

👉🏽 the importance of not dwelling on the negative and focusing on your next action

Connect with Shane on LinkedIn here

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Missed this one? Here’s your chance to catch up on a must-listen from earlier in the year

Let's chat about one of the biggest killers for your career: people-pleasing. Joining us on today's episode is 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 👇

Amazon: https://amzn.to/3SP8wDE

Booktopia: booktopia.kh4ffx.net/jWzNdv

Listen to Grace's career story 👇

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