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Are you learning and growing in your career? Steph Clarke helps workplaces reimagine their approach to learning and in today's episode she helps us unpack how adults learn, some of the roadblocks that stop us from learning and how leaders can facilitate better career development and learning experiences for their teams.
Steph's 3 book recommendations:
The Art of Gathering by Priya Parker: https://amzn.to/3MvXWik
Stolen Focus by Johann Hari: https://amzn.to/3Ms4tKC
Imaginable by Jane McGonigal: https://amzn.to/40V4Z8p
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827 burnout, the energy crisis & your energy type with Dr Amantha Imber
40:14||Season 8In this episode Shell is joined by organisational psychologist Dr Amantha Imber, who shares about how she hit rock bottom in 2024 in the depths of burnout. Her new book, The Energy Game provides anyone experiencing burnout with a practical science-backed guide for regaining energy bit by bit without needing to completely press pause on life. They chat about:👉🏼 the "getting hit by a bus" fantasy👉🏽 Amantha's burnout and the warning signs she missed👉🏾 the "push through" paradox many face when they're exhausted👉🏿 what's causing an energy crisis in our society?👉🏻 the 4 energy types, which one are you?👉 3 types of energy strategies: boost, rest and protectThe Energy Game: https://link.amazon/B00gb0zqXThe Energy Type Assessment: https://www.amantha.com/energyConnect 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
826 from the vault: 5 steps to move through a career crisis or crossroad with Glen James
01:02:48||Season 8Are you feeling a bit stuck or lost in your career? Shell and Glen talk about when they've felt this way and share 5 steps for navigating a career crisis.Shell & Glen’s book 'Sort Your Career Out & Make More Money' is available here: https://amzn.to/4k3YSrrConnect 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/
825 reinventing yourself, avoiding career entropy & the conflict skill you need
31:25||Season 8In this episode Shell unpacks 3 big ideas that have been on her mind lately. She talks about:👉🏼 who do you need to become in the ever-changing world of work?👉🏽 what physics has to do with your career👉🏾 how to deal with conflict effectively & the art of repairConnect 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
824 from the vault: 5 traits of a high performer
28:12||Season 8In this episode from the vault Shell explores what sets high achievers apart in the workplace and unpacks five key traits that are commonly found in individuals who consistently excel and achieve outstanding results. These are the essential qualities to cultivate if you're looking to take your career to the next level.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
823 from the vault: productivity hacks to get more stuff done
29:59||Season 8Sometimes making just one small change to how you work can significantly boost your productivity, and today's episode from the vault is loaded with practical ideas! Annabelle Bishop from Boldside joins Shell on the show to share what she does to optimise her time and energy at work, touching on:👉🏾 managing your inbox👉🏿 carving out time for deep work👉🏻 finding your flow state👉 establishing helpful habits👉🏼 having a power list👉🏽 doing the hard thing first👉🏾 giving yourself rewards and motivators👉🏿 setting up your environment👉🏻 how to prioritise your work👉 and having a curious, growth mindset👉🏾 and toxic productivityConnect with Annabelle on LinkedIn hereResources mentioned in the chat:Deep Work by Cal Newport: https://amzn.to/45RAzYbLearn more about Andy Frisella's concept of The Power ListEat That Frog by Brian Tracy: https://amzn.to/4cMsxC4Connect 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
822 spot the difference: confidence vs arrogance, empathy vs enabling + more
43:02||Season 8Is your workplace toxic, or does it just have high expectations? A work dynamic could appear as one thing until you look a little closer. In this episode, Shell unpacks the subtle but crucial distinctions between:👉 a toxic workplace vs a a demanding workplace👉🏽 confidence vs arrogance👉🏾 hard work vs hustle👉🏿 empathy vs enabling bad behaviour👉🏻 clear leadership vs controlling leadershipRadical Candor by Kim Scott: https://amzn.to/3PEpqWZConnect 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
821 from the vault: the #1 skill you need at work (and it's not what you think!)
32:25||Season 8In this vault episode from season 6, Shell unpacks the #1 skill you need in your career! Resources mentioned 👇📒 Antifragile by Nassim Nicholas Taleb: https://amzn.to/3UoiWLI📒 Emotional Agility by Susan David: https://amzn.to/47Wz9Lm📒 The Obstacle is the Way by Ryan Holiday: https://amzn.to/3vYhFAV🎧 The Confidence Chronicles podcast episode by Erika Cramer:Listen on SpotifyListen on Apple PodcastsConnect 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
820 how to communicate with influence (a 3-step framework)
52:59||Season 8Shell's biggest communication fail happened in front of 100 people at age 25 and the lesson she took from it changed how she thinks about every message she's ever delivered since. In this episode she shares those lessons and breaks down a three-step practical framework for communicating with influence. She touches on:👉🏼 the career fail👉🏽 thinking about your audience rather yourself👉🏾 preparing without over-preparing👉🏿 why your message has to actually sound like you👉🏻 how to build connection with your audience👉 how to bring clarity👉🏼how to delivery clear steps through a call to actionResources mentioned in the chat:Barack Obama's best speeches: https://youtu.be/y7hddyiR47k?si=z97cPuiRXGY63lYyBrené Brown's Netflix special: https://youtu.be/gr-WvA7uFDQ?si=gTGbfUJcYcLMTez5Brene Brown TED Talk on the power of vulnerability: https://youtu.be/iCvmsMzlF7o?si=HBW2_a3Nd6fPm2_6Supercommunicators by Charles Duhigg: https://amzn.to/4wAPL8Z Charles Duhigg on asking deep questions: https://www.instagram.com/reels/DXIINnmlSrr/Mel Robbins example of a call to action: https://www.instagram.com/reels/DXhT3J5Dg9O/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
19. 819 from the vault: leadership lessons every manager needs
31:52||Season 8, Ep. 19Management can be a hard gig! In this throwback episode from the vault, Shell and Shane Hatton unpack your questions about leadership, touching on:👉🏼 what's the first thing a new leader needs to learn?👉🏽 asking for better feedback from your team👉🏾 micro-managing👉🏿 you don't have to have all the answers👉🏻 support systems👉 learning and contributing👉🏼 hiring people better than youConnect with Shell on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shelley-johnson/Connect with Shane on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shanemhatton/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