In this episode Shell is joined by social researcher Ashley Fell to unpack the generational dynamics playing out in today’s workplaces. They discuss: 👉🏼 the big generational shifts happening in workplaces now👉🏽 tension points and opportunities 👉🏾 what actually motivates each generation👉🏿 the differences in communication styles👉🏻 what the era of personalisation means for leaders👉 rage bait as Oxford's 2025 Word of the Year👉🏼 trust as the ultimate leadership advantage Connect with Ashley on LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashleyfell1" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashleyfell1</a> Connect with Shell on LinkedIn:<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/shelley-johnson/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> https://www.linkedin.com/in/shelley-johnson/</a>If you lead teams, check out Shelley’s business, Boldside:<a href="https://www.boldside.com.au/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> https://www.boldside.com.au/</a> Shell &amp; Glen’s book 'Sort Your Career Out &amp; Make More Money' is available here: <a href="https://amzn.to/4k3YSrr" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://amzn.to/4k3YSrr</a> We hate email spam so we don’t create it! <a href="https://email.moneypodcast.com.au/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Sign up to our newsletter</a> 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), <a href="https://www.moneypodcast.com.au/work" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">click here</a>.

802 generational drama at work: how gen z, millennials & gen x really think

In today's episode Shell and workplace wellbeing specialist at Kinex Health Phil Wolffe explore how to avoid burnout in 2026 and what's actually helpful if you're going through it right now. They talk about why managing energy matters more than managing time, how burnout develops and what sustainable performance actually looks like at work for employees and leaders alike. 👉🏾 energy management vs time management👉🏿 Phil's personal experience with burnout👉🏻 why burnout and the ways to prevent it can look different for everyone👉 losing your sense of purpose at work👉🏼 things that helped Phil recover👉🏽 the 3 signals of burnout &amp; the 5 types of energy👉🏾 things that actually build resilience👉🏿 how to work within your performance pattern👉🏻 the role of leaders and culture in building resilience and wellbeing in teams👉 the power in small steps👉🏼 challenges of EAPs and how they can be improved Connect with Phil on LinkedIn here: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/philwolffe/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/philwolffe/</a> Connect with Shell on LinkedIn:<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/shelley-johnson/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> https://www.linkedin.com/in/shelley-johnson/</a>If you lead teams, check out Shelley’s business, Boldside:<a href="https://www.boldside.com.au/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> https://www.boldside.com.au/</a> Shell &amp; Glen’s book 'Sort Your Career Out &amp; Make More Money' is available here: <a href="https://amzn.to/4k3YSrr" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://amzn.to/4k3YSrr</a> We hate email spam so we don’t create it! <a href="https://email.moneypodcast.com.au/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Sign up to our newsletter</a> 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), <a href="https://www.moneypodcast.com.au/work" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">click here</a>.

801 burnout at work: why 100% effort is killing your performance

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: <a href="https://tim.blog/2017/05/15/fear-setting/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://tim.blog/2017/05/15/fear-setting/</a>Emotional Agility by Susan David: <a href="https://amzn.to/3WxwNQg" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://amzn.to/3WxwNQg</a> Connect with Shell on LinkedIn:<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/shelley-johnson/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> https://www.linkedin.com/in/shelley-johnson/</a>If you lead teams, check out Shelley’s business, Boldside:<a href="https://www.boldside.com.au/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> https://www.boldside.com.au/</a> Shell &amp; Glen’s book 'Sort Your Career Out &amp; Make More Money' is available here: <a href="https://amzn.to/4k3YSrr" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://amzn.to/4k3YSrr</a> We hate email spam so we don’t create it! <a href="https://email.moneypodcast.com.au/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Sign up to our newsletter</a> 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), <a href="https://www.moneypodcast.com.au/work" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">click here</a>.

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

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:<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/shelley-johnson/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> https://www.linkedin.com/in/shelley-johnson/</a>If you lead teams, check out Shelley’s business, Boldside:<a href="https://www.boldside.com.au/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> https://www.boldside.com.au/</a> Shell &amp; Glen’s book 'Sort Your Career Out &amp; Make More Money' is available here: <a href="https://amzn.to/4k3YSrr" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://amzn.to/4k3YSrr</a> We hate email spam so we don’t create it! <a href="https://email.moneypodcast.com.au/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Sign up to our newsletter</a> 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), <a href="https://www.moneypodcast.com.au/work" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">click here</a>.

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

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 &amp; the changing employer-employee relationship👉🏽 making money conversations less awkward👉🏾 benefits beyond salary that actually matter Connect with Matt on LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthewmcfarlane/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthewmcfarlane/</a>Check out his website: <a href="https://fndn.com.au" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">fndn.com.au</a> Connect with Shell on LinkedIn:<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/shelley-johnson/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> https://www.linkedin.com/in/shelley-johnson/</a>If you lead teams, check out Shelley’s business, Boldside:<a href="https://www.boldside.com.au/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> https://www.boldside.com.au/</a> Shell &amp; Glen’s book 'Sort Your Career Out &amp; Make More Money' is available here: <a href="https://amzn.to/4k3YSrr" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://amzn.to/4k3YSrr</a> We hate email spam so we don’t create it! <a href="https://email.moneypodcast.com.au/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Sign up to our newsletter</a> 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), <a href="https://www.moneypodcast.com.au/work" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">click here</a>.

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

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 &amp; what really drives performance👉🏾 boundaries, rest &amp; staying out of burnout👉 confidence, self-belief &amp; playing bigger👉🏿 navigating discomfort, embarrassment &amp; growth👉🏼 connection, influence &amp; communicating well👉🏽 psychological safety &amp; healthier team dynamics👉🏿 creativity, margin &amp; making space to think👉 AI workflows &amp; working smarter👉🏾 culture, trust &amp; team transformation👉🏽 small habits that compound over time Here are the tools Amantha mentioned: Wisper Flow: <a href="https://wisprflow.ai/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://wisprflow.ai/</a>Nexstand: <a href="https://amzn.to/4s82cXJ" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://amzn.to/4s82cXJ</a> Connect with Shell on LinkedIn:<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/shelley-johnson/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> https://www.linkedin.com/in/shelley-johnson/</a>If you lead teams, check out Shelley’s business, Boldside:<a href="https://www.boldside.com.au/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> https://www.boldside.com.au/</a> Shell &amp; Glen’s book 'Sort Your Career Out &amp; Make More Money' is available here: <a href="https://amzn.to/4k3YSrr" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://amzn.to/4k3YSrr</a> We hate email spam so we don’t create it! <a href="https://email.moneypodcast.com.au/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Sign up to our newsletter</a> 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), <a href="https://www.moneypodcast.com.au/work" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">click here</a>.

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

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 &amp; embarrassment👉🏽 what actually holds people back in their careers👉 confidence &amp; 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: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/shelley-johnson/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/shelley-johnson/</a>If you lead teams, check out Shelley’s business, Boldside:<a href="https://www.boldside.com.au/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> https://www.boldside.com.au/</a> Shell &amp; Glen’s book 'Sort Your Career Out &amp; Make More Money' is available here: <a href="https://amzn.to/4k3YSrr" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://amzn.to/4k3YSrr</a> We hate email spam so we don’t create it! <a href="https://email.moneypodcast.com.au/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Sign up to our newsletter</a> 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), <a href="https://www.moneypodcast.com.au/work" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">click here</a>.

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

In today's Q&amp;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: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/steph-clarke/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/steph-clarke/</a> If you lead teams, check out Shelley’s business, Boldside:<a href="https://www.boldside.com.au/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> https://www.boldside.com.au/</a> Shell &amp; Glen’s book 'Sort Your Career Out &amp; Make More Money' is available here: <a href="https://amzn.to/4k3YSrr" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://amzn.to/4k3YSrr</a> We hate email spam so we don’t create it! <a href="https://email.moneypodcast.com.au/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Sign up to our newsletter</a> 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), <a href="https://www.moneypodcast.com.au/work" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">click here</a>.

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

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 &amp; personality hires👉🏽 the power of awkward honesty👉🏾 what does vulnerability mean Connect with Rohan on LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/rohandredge/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/rohandredge/</a> If you lead teams, check out Shelley’s business, Boldside:<a href="https://www.boldside.com.au/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> https://www.boldside.com.au/</a> Shell &amp; Glen’s book 'Sort Your Career Out &amp; Make More Money' is available here: <a href="https://amzn.to/4k3YSrr" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://amzn.to/4k3YSrr</a> We hate email spam so we don’t create it! <a href="https://email.moneypodcast.com.au/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Sign up to our newsletter</a> 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), <a href="https://www.moneypodcast.com.au/work" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">click here</a>.

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

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

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