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Shelley Johnson

Join leadership coach Shelley Johnson as she talks with you about all things work!Formerly my millennial career. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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49:21

743 the Boldside story: Shell's lessons in backing...

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2025/11/02

Shell gets vulnerable in this special episode as Rohan Dredge interviews her about her business origin story and how feeling boxed in at work sparked a complete reset in her career. Shell's journey and learnings touch on:👉 facing stuckness and high anxiety in her career before starting Boldside👉🏿 quitting her job with nothing to go to👉🏼 saying yes to an opportunity even when she didn't feel like it👉🏾 following her personal values👉🏻 how strengths in her childhood are being reflected in her

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57:47

742 leading high-performing executive teams with...

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2025/10/26

If you lead or are part of a senior leadership team, this episode is for you. Shell sits down with leadership expert Rohan Dredge to unpack what a high-performing executive team actually looks like and how to navigate the unique challenges that come with leading at the top. They talk about:👉🏼 high personal responsibility👉🏾 harnessing ego without letting it run the show👉🏽 shifting from silo'd thinking to circle thinking👉 creating a culture of real accountabilityConnect with Rohan on LinkedIn:

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40:16

741 underrated career skills (part 2)

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2025/10/19

Shell and Em Bowen are back with more underrated career skills and this time they're talking about:👉🏻 emailing like you speak👉 being hard to offend👉🏼 being able to communicate tough messages without being offensive👉🏽 showing your working👉🏿 and owning your strengthsConnect with Em on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emilybowen26If 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

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44:21

740 underrated career skills (part 1)

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2025/10/12

It’s not always the big moves but the underrated skills that make you stand out at work. Shell is joined again by Emily Bowen, COO of Rarekind to unpack some of the key skills to have at work:👉🏽 seeing beyond yourself and thinking like the team👉🏾 asking great questions and getting curious👉🏻 knowing when 90% is good enough👉 building grit and gratitude as antidotes to entitlement👉🏼 becoming a problem solver👉🏿 plus balancing attention to detail with a healthy sense of urgencyIf you lead

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739 competing with a work bestie for a role, from...

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2025/10/05

In this episode Shell and Em Bowen unpack what to do when you're faced with some tricky maybe even awkward workplace situations like:👉🏾 competing with your work bestie for a role👉🏿 going from being someone's coworker to their manager👉🏻 and avoiding perceptions of favouritismWin a seat at the People & Culture Unconference. Enter here: https://bit.ly/3Kot58mIf you lead teams, check out Shelley’s business, Boldside: https://www.boldside.com.au/Shell & Glen’s book 'Sort Your Career Out

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23:46

738 career crossroads, Dallas Cowboy Cheerleaders...

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2025/09/28

Feeling stuck in your job but not sure what’s next? In today's episode Shell unpacks: 👉 finding your 'golden thread' for career clarity👉🏿 spotting which parts of your work energise vs drains you👉🏻 why following the fear leads to growth👉🏽 key advice from the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders coach👉🏼 her thoughts on narcissistic bosses👉🏾 an underrated skill for your careerIf you lead teams, check out Shelley’s business, Boldside: https://www.boldside.com.au/Shell & Glen’s book 'Sort Your

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52:09

737 threatened bosses, serial interrupters & managing up

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2025/09/21

In this episode Shell is joined by Tahnee McWhirter from HumanX to tackle your work problems! They chat about:👉🏾 dealing with a boss who feels threatened by you👉🏼 I don't like my boss👉 how do I give my boss feedback?👉🏿 how to respond to being constantly interrupted👉🏻 return to office - yay or nay?👉🏽 setting clear expectations as a leaderConnect with Tahnee on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tahneemcwhirter/Learn more about HumanX HR: https://www.humanxhr.com.au/If you lead teams,

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54:28

736 is extroversion hot or not, building influence &...

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2025/09/14

In this episode, Shell is joined by Chad Lawson from u&u Recruitment Partners to unpack extroversion and introversion in the workplace, why influence matters for everyone, and how to sell your ideas without feeling pushy. They discuss:👉🏽 extroversion & introversion at work👉 why influencing skills are critical for your career👉🏿 how to sell your ideas without being salesy👉🏻 the role of authenticity in likability👉🏾 sales as solving problems, not manipulation📘 Influence by Robert B

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50:59

735 how to lead people who are not like you with...

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2025/09/07

Stephanie Chung went from baggage handler to becoming the first Black CEO in private aviation. She’s led billion-dollar sales teams, coached executives, and is the author of Ally Leadership: How to Lead People Who Aren’t Like You. In this episode, Stephanie shares practical strategies for leaders who want to build stronger, more inclusive teams:👉🏽 adapt quickly without overcomplicating change👉🏾 ask questions you don’t already know the answer to👉🏿 use the Ally framework: ask, listen, learn,

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48:48

734 becoming a manager of AI: practical tips with Neo...

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2025/08/31

In today's episode Shell chats with Neo Aplin from Inventium about how to make AI actually useful at work. Neo shares the idea of becoming a “manager of AI,” why context matters more than prompts, and how to keep your own critical thinking sharp. They also dive into using AI for everyday tasks, handling privacy worries, and practising tough conversations. They touch on:👉🏽why you’re now a “manager of AI”👉🏿 how to brief AI so it works for you👉 keeping critical thinking skills sharp👉🏼 AI

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30:23

733 is it okay to...cc the boss, skip the morning...

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2025/08/24

Following on from last week's episode, Shell and Emily Bowen chat about more questionable workplace scenarios, like whether it’s okay to:👉🏾 skip a team morning tea to focus on your own work👉🏿 cc the boss to nudge someone along who hasn't responded to oyur email👉🏻 have your video off on a video meeting👉 bring up your salary in casual convo with a coworker👉🏼 disagree with the org strategy in a team meetingConnect with Emily on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emilybowen26If you lead

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36:18

732 is it okay to...block a coworker, leak your...

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2025/08/17

Navigating work life often comes with those tricky “is it okay to…?” moments. In today’s episode, Shell and Emily Bowen dig into workplace etiquette and whether it’s okay to:👉 rock activewear or an oodie on a Teams call👉🏾 block a co-worker on social media👉🏿 tell your colleagues you’re resigning before your boss👉🏻 turn down a mentoring request👉🏼 complain about your manager to their managerHow to Work with (Almost) Anyone by Michael Bungay Stanier: https://amzn.to/3Urx1qBIf you lead teams,

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30:41

731 my thoughts on psychological safety, taking...

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2025/08/10

In today's episode Shell dives into three things that have been on her mind lately:👉🏻 the most underrated career skill that can fast-track your growth👉 workplaces who weaponise psychological safety👉🏼 and what a recent speaking gig fail taught her about over-preparingIf 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

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43:51

730 what’s your work reputation really saying about you?

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2025/08/04

You have a reputation at work whether you've defined it or not. In this ep, Shell is joined by Em Bowen to unpack what you're currently known for vs what you want to be known for. They cover: 👉🏾 how to define and shift your workplace reputation👉🏿 the risk of overcorrecting your strengths👉🏻 why “authenticity” can derail your career👉 perception vs reputation: what’s the difference?👉🏼 the importance of self-awareness and taking actionIf you lead teams, check out Shelley’s business, Boldside:

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50:38

729 personal branding icks, why 4dww fizzled, stop...

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2025/07/27

In this campfire chat, Shell is joined by Glen James and Chad Lawson for a candid convo on all things work. They unpack the icks of personal branding, why the 4-day work week hype has faded, whether "hiya" and “kind regards” belong in the bin and their thoughts on having a work wardrobe.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

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58:51

728 HR experts take on Coldplay kiss cam and bad...

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2025/07/20

Plus 5 red flags when you're in love at work!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

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45:46

727 what new leaders need to thrive & why star...

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2025/07/13

Just because you're the best at your job doesn’t mean you'll be great at leading others. In this episode, Shell and Chad unpack why promoting top performers into leadership roles so often goes wrong, plus what it really takes to thrive as a new leader. They talk about:👉🏼 why the best team member doesn't always make the best leader👉🏾 leading is a career change, not just a promotion👉 why new leaders need more structure, support and empathy👉🏿 managing leadership fatigue and emotional burnout👉🏽

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32:05

726 is hustle a dirty word, weaponising incompetence...

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2025/07/06

In today's episode Shell unpacks some big topics with Chad Lawson from u&u Recruitment Partners:👉🏻 is hustle a dirty word and what's the difference between hustle & hard work?👉 are you choosing to actively rest or are you being lazy?👉🏼 playing to your strengths vs weaponising your own incompetenceConnect with Chad Lawson on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chad-lawson-9693086Check out Shelley’s leadership development business, Boldside here: https://www.boldside.com.au/Shell

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38:39

725 what to do about AI & securing your career

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2025/06/29

AI is moving fast and it's normal to feel overwhelmed. In this episode, Shell is joined by Adrian Smith, CEO of RunGopher, to unpack how you can move from fear to action during this time of opportunity to upskill and navigate a changing landscape of work. They talk about:👉 why fear is a common but unhelpful response to AI👉🏾 having a mindset that embraces curiosity, adaptability and optimism👉🏽 how to build a personal 90-day AI upskilling plan👉🏿 lessons from real CEO comms about AI and job

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32:08

724 charisma vs connection: what really builds trust...

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2025/06/23

What’s better, being charismatic or being a genuine connector? In this episode, Shell and Scott Smith unpack why charisma can sometimes feel performative and why connection is what really builds trust. They talk about: 👉🏿 charisma can feel self-focused, connection is others-focused 👉🏻 presence and curiosity are key to connection 👉🏾 how to avoid “me too” moments and stay in listening mode 👉🏼 tips for asking meaningful follow-up questions 👉🏽 why over-communicating as a leader is better than

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