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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.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.

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/3R7vl3UThe Communication Book by Mikael Krogerus & Roman Tschäppeler: https://amzn.to/4jqY93tCourage is Calling by Ryan Holiday: https://amzn.to/4ibnXzELegacy by James Kerr: https://amzn.to/3R7vB2SThe First Rule of Mastery by Michael Gervais: https://amzn.to/3G4mmOAThe Quick Start Guide to Investing by Glen James & Nick Bradley: https://amzn.to/4j3cLGlSort Your Career Out and Make More Money by Shelley Johnson & Glen James: https://amzn.to/4ia7FGWMy Life in Full by Indra Nooyi: https://amzn.to/4j6W3GfThe Artist’s Way by Julia Cameron: https://amzn.to/3YkwEAfScaling People by Claire Hughes Johnson: https://amzn.to/4iW1ZSeAtlas of the Heart by Brené Brown: https://amzn.to/4j3cO4ZThe Creative Act by Rick Rubin: https://amzn.to/4jpfdqv(Yes, that’s 12... Shell snuck in a couple of extras 😉)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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.