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Join HR consultant Shelley Johnson as she talks with you about all things work!Formerly my millennial career.

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  • 713 parental leave lessons on identity, self-trust and priorities with Emily Bowen

    54:04||Season 7
    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 bestieConnect with Em on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emilybowen26/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.

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  • 712 owning your career, asking for a pay rise & should employees return to the office? with Chad Lawson

    01:00:51||Season 7
    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.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.

  • 711 redundancy, pay cuts, leaving a toxic place & the long journey to what you deserve (with Glen James)

    41:25||Season 7
    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 resumeCheck out the Interview Boss resources mentioned in the chat here: https://www.interviewboss.com.au/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.

  • 710 growing up in a big family, career confidence & backing yourself

    57:53||Season 7
    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.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.

  • 709 what makes a high-performing team?

    39:15||Season 7
    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.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.

  • 708 stable job vs higher pay, managing different work styles + stepping into leadership

    20:50||Season 7
    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-johnsonWe 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.

  • 707 the leadership superpower you’re not using: coaching

    31:27||Season 7
    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. 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.