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706 managing a toxic boss, getting promoted & feeling stuck at work

Season 7

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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  • 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.
  • 705 how to become irreplacable at work with Phil Thompson

    49:48||Season 7
    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 mattersWe 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.
  • 704 how to attract more opportunities at work

    30:51||Season 7
    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 awarenessWant more career tips? Grab Shell's book, Sort Your Career Out & Make More Money: https://amzn.to/4aERPSKWe 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.