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this is work

this is work

Written by: Shelley Johnson
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Join leadership coach Shelley Johnson as she talks with you about all things work!


Formerly my millennial career.

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Shelley Johnson
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  • 804 from the vault: 4 ways to make more money in your career
    Feb 1 2026

    No new episode this week as Shell's lost her voice but we've got a goodie for you from when the show was called my millennial career! Glen joins Shell to explain 4 key ways increase your income and uncap your earning potential.


    The Advanced Income Quadrant: https://www.sortyourcareerout.com/blog/4-ways-to-increase-your-income


    Shell and Glen's book, Sort Your Career Out & Make More Money: https://www.sortyourcareerout.com/


    The pay rise episodes mentioned in the episode:

    602 pay rises part 1: the secrets your boss doesn't want you to know

    602b pay rises part 2: case studies from the community


    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/


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    48 mins
  • 803 how to up your public speaking game
    Jan 25 2026

    Want to level up your public speaking game this year? Today's episode will equip you with practical strategies to open, close and keep your audience engaged and invested whether you're presenting in a boardroom or on a public stage. Joining Shell is return guest Ashley Fell who is a TEDx speaker, author and social researcher who delivers 50+ keynotes a year and has spent the past decade turning complex data into engaging, actionable stories. She shares:


    👉🏼 why people are so afraid of public speaking

    👉🏽 what makes someone a great public speaker

    👉🏾 how to connect with the audience in your introduction

    👉🏿 how to master your slides

    👉🏻 bringing light and shade to your presentation

    👉 self deprecation, sarcasm and using humour well

    👉🏼 preparing for when tech goes wrong

    👉🏽 leading the energy in the room

    👉🏾 cutting down your content to what's valuable for the audience

    👉🏿 how to not descend into self criticism and handling failure

    👉🏻 pre-game preparation and practice

    👉 how to open and close strongly

    👉🏼 Ashley's practical tips for managing nerves


    Connect with Ashley on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashleyfell1


    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


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    1 hr and 1 min
  • 802 generational drama at work: how gen z, millennials & gen x really think
    Jan 18 2026

    In this episode Shell is joined by social researcher Ashley Fell to unpack the generational dynamics playing out in today’s workplaces. They discuss:


    👉🏼 the big generational shifts happening in workplaces now

    👉🏽 tension points and opportunities

    👉🏾 what actually motivates each generation

    👉🏿 the differences in communication styles

    👉🏻 what the era of personalisation means for leaders

    👉 rage bait as Oxford's 2025 Word of the Year

    👉🏼 trust as the ultimate leadership advantage


    Connect with Ashley on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashleyfell1


    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


    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.

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    54 mins
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