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this is work

this is work

Written by: Shelley Johnson
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Shelley Johnson
Careers Economics Personal Success
Episodes
  • 832 the bs antenna, your leadership voice & being unapologetically you
    Oct 4 2026

    In this episode Shelley is joined by good friend and return guest, Grace Murray Vazquez, Executive Vice President of Strategy at Fohr, a creative marketing agency in New York for this chat about:

    Connect with Grace: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gracemurray/?hl=en LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/grace-murray-vazquez-11920946


    👉🏼 why our collective ability to spot inauthenticity is becoming sharper + why it matters

    👉🏽 how to keep meetings moving and making space for quieter voices

    👉🏾 how to find your unique tone of voice as a leader and help others find theirs

    👉🏿 advice if you feel like you can't speak up + challenging your assumptions

    👉🏻 how leaders can create a safe environment for people to speak up

    👉 ow should leaders manage their emotions at work?


    Connect with Grace:

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gracemurray/

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/grace-murray-vazquez-11920946


    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 8 mins
  • 831 old school career advice & leadership non-negotiables
    Sep 20 2026

    In today's episode Shell shares 6 pieces of advice that will never go out of a style and the 3 fundamentals of being a good leader.


    Be Useful: Seven tools for life by Arnold Schwarzenegger: https://link.amazon/B03gJXQCJ


    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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    34 mins
  • 830 mid-year halftime reset, the workaholic's guide to breaks & don't outsource your brain
    Aug 23 2026

    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 critical thinking and sitting with ideas you disagree with is a vital skill


    Book mentioned in the chat:

    For The Long Run by Jess Spendlove: https://link.amazon/B04918Nnu


    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 on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    43 mins
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