this is work

On this weeks episode of this is work, we cover some listener questions — and this week, they're spicy.Shell tackles some of the hardest conversations in leadership — with practical tools you can use straight away.In this episode we cover:How to tell someone they lack self-awarenessThe five types of defensiveness and how to handle each oneLeading people who are older or more experienced than youWorking for a boss you don't respectThe biggest mistake new leaders makeConnect 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/4k3YSrrWe 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 this episode of 'this is work' from the vault, Shell breaks down the seven strategies used by high performers to stay sharp when the stakes are high. Whether you're dealing with conflict avoidance, a fear of feedback or just feeling the weight of your own expectations, this episode's for you. Shell covers:👉 finding your edge - what elite performers do that most people avoid👉🏼 self-reflect to course correct - Ray Dalio's one-big-thing framework👉🏿 control the controllables - Stephen Covey's circles of control, influence & concern👉🏻practice under pressure - why relaxed practice doesn't prepare you for game day👉🏽 build a feedback board of advisers - not all feedback deserves your attention👉Jack Bauer energy - 24 hours to process a fail, then move on👉🏽 get clear on your why - your purpose as an anchor under pressureConnect 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/4k3YSrrWe 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 do you think of when you hear "personal brand"? If you get the ick from those two words alone, then this episode is for you. Shell delivers a one-on-one workshop on building your personal brand, including a clear five-step framework for defining your brand on a page. Grab your notes app. This one's a working session.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/4k3YSrrWe 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.

Leadership is not easy! In this episode from season 7, Shell unpacks some of the most common challenges that leaders face and how to navigate them. She touches on:👉 leading well even when you're exhausted👉🏼 building a sustainable high-performance culture👉🏿 making the jump from team member to team leader👉🏻 the difference between information sharing and true communication👉🏽 creating psychological safety for courageous conversations👉🏽 and why being “nice” isn’t always helpful in leadershipRelated episodes: 🎧 strategies for building wellbeing at work with Phil Wolffe - Listen on Apple | SpotifyConnect 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

Ever felt like a fraud at work? Good. In this episode of this is work, Shelley and Emily cover three big leadership topics — reframing imposter syndrome, dealing with unspoken conflict on your team, and how to nail your first 90 days as a new leader.In this episode:Why imposter syndrome is a green flag, not a red oneThe ODD framework for surfacing unspoken team conflictHow to use silence strategically in tough conversationsYour month by month 90 day leadership planConnect 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/4k3YSrrWe 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 this week's episode of this is work, Shelley and Emily dive into weaponised incompetence in the workplace — everything from how to spot it and the exact words to use when addressing it, right through to what happens when it flips and your own competence gets used against you.In this episode we cover:What is weaponised incompetencePlaying to your strengths vs weaponising a weaknessScripts and one liners to address it with a colleagueThe flip side: when your competence gets weaponisedSigns your manager is using your competence against youCheck out Shelley's Sydney Morning Herald article on weaponised incompetence:https://www.smh.com.au/business/workplace/weaponised-incompetence-is-rife-at-work-here-s-how-to-shut-it-down-20260226-p5o5qf.htmlConnect 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/4k3YSrrWe 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.

The world feels pretty chaotic right now — and if you're someone who prides yourself on high performance, that chaos can quietly push you toward burnout before you even see it coming.In this episode, Shelley sits down with mental fitness and leadership specialist, Joel Pilgrim to talk about what it actually means to stay well when everything around you feels uncertain.In this episode we cover:Why mental fitness is just like physical fitness — and what your daily practice should look likeThe 5-step model for performing under pressure without burning outWhat recovery actually looks like for high achievers (and why it's not self-care)How to find your flow state and why it matters more than you thinkWhy vulnerability is a leadership skill, not a weaknessTW: SuicideConnect 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/4k3YSrrWe 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 this episode of this is work, Shelley Johnson and Emily Bowen answer real listener questions about:• Supporting someone stuck with a toxic boss• What to do when a team is dysfunctional in every way• Switching from a poorly paid corporate job to a start-up• Whether leadership roles and fewer hours can realistically coexistIf you're navigating workplace dysfunction, considering a bold career move or stepping into leadership, this one’s for you.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/4k3YSrrWe 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 this episode of this is work, Shelley answer your questions about some of the hardest parts of leadership and career growth.In this episode she unpacks:• How to give feedback to someone who takes things personally• When and how to schedule tricky conversations• How to support a team member whose personal life is chaotic (without overstepping)• The mindset shift from being the go-to doer to becoming a developer of others• The biggest barrier to learning and growth at workIf you lead a team, aspire to step into leadership, or want to keep growing in your career, this episode will give you practical strategies you can use immediately.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/4k3YSrrWe 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.