825 reinventing yourself, avoiding career entropy & the conflict skill you need

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   S8 · 23 Aug 2026 · 43 min

   830 mid-year halftime reset, the workaholic's guide to breaks & don't outsource your brain

   Boldside's People & Culture Unconference is back on 15 and 16 September at The Calile Hotel in Brisbane, and it's the opposite of a stuffy convention centre day. Think workshops instead of keynotes, real conversations, and a room full of HR leaders who actually get it. 🎟️🎟️🎟️Only 100 spots, so don't sleep on it: https://bit.ly/4fHwqMV CODE: POD for 10% off! Shell is back from two weeks off with 3 big ideas on her mind! In this episode she talks about: 👉🏼 some reflection questions to do the second half of the year well 👉🏽 Shell's guide to taking breaks if you're a workaholic like her! 👉🏾 why…

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   S8 · 16 Aug 2026 · 43 min

   829 best self vs stressed self, ditching the manager hat & the verdict working mums need

   Boldside's People & Culture Unconference is back on 15 and 16 September at The Calile Hotel in Brisbane, and it's the opposite of a stuffy convention centre day. Think workshops instead of keynotes, real conversations, and a room full of HR leaders who actually get it. 🎟️🎟️🎟️Only 100 spots, so don't sleep on it: https://bit.ly/4fHwqMV CODE: POD for 10% off! In this episode, Shell talks about some things on her mind lately: 👉🏼 how are you under pressure and what do you need to show up at your best? 👉🏽 your emotional state is contagious - what tone are you setting for your team? 👉🏾 are you…

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   S8 · 19 Jul 2026 · 45 min

   828 practical ways to rebuild your energy with Dr Amantha Imber

   In this episode Shell is joined again by organisational psychologist Dr Amantha Imber to talk through practical strategies from her book, The Energy Game, to recharge and rebuild energy. They touch on: Boost strategies: 👉🏼 the glucose stroll 👉🏽 the thank you letter 👉🏾 the acupressure strategy Rest strategies: 👉🏿 the silent walk 👉🏻 the tapping reset Protect strategies: 👉 the yes triage 👉🏼 the never again list Mentioned in the chat: The Energy Game: https://link.amazon/B00gb0zqX Digital Minimalism by Cal Newport: https://link.amazon/B0dvTzYiH Connect with Shell on LinkedIn:…

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   S8 · 12 Jul 2026 · 40 min

   827 burnout, the energy crisis & your energy type with Dr Amantha Imber

   In 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…

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   S8 · 5 Jul 2026 · 1 hr 3 min

   826 from the vault: 5 steps to move through a career crisis or crossroad with Glen James

   Are 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/4k3YSrr 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/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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   S8 · 21 Jun 2026 · 28 min

   824 from the vault: 5 traits of a high performer

   In 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 Hosted…

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   S8 · 14 Jun 2026 · 30 min

   823 from the vault: productivity hacks to get more stuff done

   Sometimes 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…

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   S8 · 7 Jun 2026 · 43 min

   822 spot the difference: confidence vs arrogance, empathy vs enabling + more

   Is 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 leadership Radical Candor by Kim Scott: https://amzn.to/3PEpqWZ Connect with Shell on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shelley-johnson/ If you lead teams, check out Shelley’s business, Boldside:…

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   S8 · 31 May 2026 · 32 min

   821 from the vault: the #1 skill you need at work (and it's not what you think!)

   In 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 Spotify Listen on Apple Podcasts 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…

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    S8 · 24 May 2026 · 53 min

    820 how to communicate with influence (a 3-step framework)

    Shell'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 action…