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this is work

Shelley Johnson
Leadership
Career Growth
Career Development
Team Dynamics
Burnout
Work-Life Balance
Feedback
Vulnerability
Antifragility
Self-Awareness
Mental Health
Career Change
Public Speaking
Boldside
Workplace Culture
Trust
Psychological Safety
Emotional Intelligence
Entrepreneurship
Organizational Psychology

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

Formerly my millennial career.

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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 demandi... more

In this vault episode from season 6, Shell unpacks the #1 skill you need in your career!

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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 ... more

Management can be a hard gig! In this throwback episode from the vault, Shell and Shane Hatton unpack your questions about leadership, touching on:

👉🏼 what's the first thing a new leader needs to learn?

👉🏽 asking for better feedback from your t... more

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Recent Guests

Shane Michael Hatton
Leadership expert featured as a guest
Episode: 819 from the vault: leadership lessons every manager needs
Joel Pilgrim
Mental fitness and leadership specialist
Waves of Wellness Foundation / Waves of Wellness team, CNS leadership projects
Episode: 810 burnout and mental fitness: how to stay well, when things are not well
Ashley Fell
Social researcher and speaker, also known as a work futurist
Episode: 802 generational drama at work: how gen z, millennials & gen x really think
Matt McFarlane
Director of Foundation, a compensation consultancy business
Foundation
Episode: 750 how to talk about pay, benefits & your value at work (with Matt McFarlane)
Steph Clarke
Founder of 28 Thursdays, works with organizations on navigating the future of work.
28 Thursdays
Episode: 744 how to friend at work: navigating workplace friendships with Steph Clarke
Emily Bowen
COO of Rarekind, a business focused on team cultures
Rarekind
Episode: 740 underrated career skills (part 1)
Tahnee McWhirter
Co-founder of HumanX
HumanX
Episode: 737 threatened bosses, serial interrupters & managing up
Stephanie Chung
First black CEO and president in private aviation, best-selling author of 'Ally Leadership'
Episode: 735 how to lead people who are not like you with Stephanie Chung
Neo Aplin
Gen AI specialist and technologist
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Episode: 734 becoming a manager of AI: practical tips with Neo Aplin

Host

Shelley Johnson
Leadership coach and host of the show, frequently guiding career, leadership, and workplace culture discussions.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 599 ratings
  • Resourceful and insightful

    Fantastic episodes full of relatable life stories and simple, yet transformative, takeaways/advice. Highly recommend listening, even if you’re not a manager or part of a HR department. I actually have a Note on my phone dedicated to learnings from this pod.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    RochiTP
    Australiaa year ago
  • Always helpful

    I work in government and a lot of the people issues covered in the podcast are so helpful!

    Would love to hear more about working in an organisation where there’s a lack of role clarity

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Love learning 146
    Australiaa year ago
  • So Helpful!!

    Covers so many topics like leadership, life, career development, HR and so much more…and every single one of them are relevant & helpful!!!

    Love the content, Love the honesty, Love the application aspect in every episode.

    I always walk away feeling equipped & inspired.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Joshua2005
    Australia2 years ago
  • Relevant, insightful and easy to listen to

    Best podcast about a topic not many people chat about. The episodes are so insightful and relevant and I honestly wish Shelley was my friend!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    therunningmidwife
    Australia2 years ago
  • So much gold!

    I’ve found this podcast to be so impactful. The episode on giving and receiving feedback is genuine gold. Thank you Shelley!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jordan_cochrane2401
    Australia2 years ago

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Listeners praise practical, actionable career guidance and relatable guests.
Many appreciate the host's empathy and clarity in tackling difficult leadership topics.
Fans value candid conversations that mix coaching with real-world workplace anecdotes.

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816 telling someone they lack self-awareness, dealing with defensiveness and what new leaders get wrong (ep816)
Q: How do you deal with someone who gets defensive?
First understand types of defensiveness (blaming others, excuses, counterattack, stonewalling, minimising); address it with a calm frame, consider walking meetings to reduce tension, and focus on shared impact and future behavior rather than assigning blame.
816 telling someone they lack self-awareness, dealing with defensiveness and what new leaders get wrong (ep816)
Q: How do you lead people who are older or more experienced than you?
Treat differences as a natural asset, avoid age-generalizations, and focus on individual motivations and strengths; use team-wide conversations to surface preferences and align on goals rather than assuming leadership dynamics based on age.
816 telling someone they lack self-awareness, dealing with defensiveness and what new leaders get wrong (ep816)
Q: How do you tell someone they're not self-aware?
Frame the conversation around the other person's growth, share a specific skill gap, and ask for permission to talk; then give concrete examples of behavior and its impact, followed by forward-looking actions and coaching questions to help them reflect and improve.
808 how to lead hard conversations, support your team and go from doer to leader
Q: How do you work with a staff member whose personal life is chaotic but you still need to deliver?
Acknowledge the tension upfront, set clear expectations, and have a two-way conversation about support and deliverables, while avoiding turning yourself into a psychologist. Focus on outcomes and how you can help them meet them.
807 how to find a mentor, build future-proof skills & selling your ideas at work
Q: How do you sell your ideas in the business?
Develop curiosity about your company's operations, understand the perspective of decision-makers, and present solutions rather than just problems to foster buy-in.

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A pragmatic, coaching-oriented show focused on careers, leadership, and workplace well-being. Across episodes, the conversations blend practical frameworks with real-world stories to help listeners advance in their careers, communicate more effectively, and build healthier teams. Topics span giving tough feedback, navigating imposter feelings, staying resilient under pressure, personal branding, mentorship, and strategic career moves. Notably, the format often features multiple perspectives from experienced hosts and guest experts, plus actionable takeaways that listeners can apply immediately in work settings. The host's coaching and consulting emphasis gives the show a strong practical bent, with episodes that double as career-development... more

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