this is work

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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Episode Date
812 imposter syndrome as a strength, navigating unspoken conflict & leading well when you're new
Mar 29, 2026
811 weaponised incompetence: what to watch for, how to address it & when your competence gets used against you
Mar 22, 2026
810 burnout and mental fitness: how to stay well, when things are not well
Mar 15, 2026
809 dysfunctional workplaces, career move to a start-up & can leaders really work fewer hours?
Mar 08, 2026
808 how to lead hard conversations, support your team and go from doer to leader
Mar 01, 2026
807 how to find a mentor, build future-proof skills & selling your ideas at work
Feb 22, 2026
806 when to change jobs, taking career risks & is my new job a bad fit?
Feb 15, 2026
805 from the vault: 8 ways to become an opportunity magnet
Feb 08, 2026
804 from the vault: 4 ways to make more money in your career
Feb 01, 2026
803 how to up your public speaking game
Jan 25, 2026
802 generational drama at work: how gen z, millennials & gen x really think
Jan 18, 2026
801 burnout at work: why 100% effort is killing your performance
Jan 11, 2026
best of 2025: the 5 questions that will transform your career
Jan 04, 2026
best of 2025: managing a toxic boss, getting promoted & feeling stuck at work
Dec 28, 2025
750 how to talk about pay, benefits & your value at work (with Matt McFarlane)
Dec 21, 2025
749 the 25 work & life lessons we learned in 2025 (with Dr Amantha Imber)
Dec 14, 2025
748 the 15 things you need to hear in your career at least once
Dec 07, 2025
747 bringing personality to work, quitting without a plan, making mistakes & managing up
Nov 30, 2025
746 big conversations every leader needs to have (awkward chats, talented jerks + why 1:1s matter)
Nov 23, 2025
745 how to prepare for the future of work with futurist Steph Clarke
Nov 16, 2025
744 how to friend at work: navigating workplace friendships with Steph Clarke
Nov 09, 2025
743 the Boldside story: Shell's lessons in backing yourself and doing work your way
Nov 02, 2025
742 leading high-performing executive teams with Rohan Dredge
Oct 26, 2025
741 underrated career skills (part 2)
Oct 19, 2025
740 underrated career skills (part 1)
Oct 12, 2025
739 competing with a work bestie for a role, from mate to manager + favouritism at work
Oct 05, 2025
738 career crossroads, Dallas Cowboy Cheerleaders wisdom, narcissistic bosses + more
Sep 28, 2025
737 threatened bosses, serial interrupters & managing up
Sep 21, 2025
736 is extroversion hot or not, building influence & selling without being salesy
Sep 14, 2025
735 how to lead people who are not like you with Stephanie Chung
Sep 07, 2025
734 becoming a manager of AI: practical tips with Neo Aplin
Aug 31, 2025
733 is it okay to...cc the boss, skip the morning tea, talk about your salary + more
Aug 24, 2025
732 is it okay to...block a coworker, leak your resignation, say no to mentoring + more
Aug 17, 2025
731 my thoughts on psychological safety, taking feedback & over-preparing
Aug 10, 2025
730 what’s your work reputation really saying about you?
Aug 04, 2025
729 personal branding icks, why 4dww fizzled, stop saying kind regards & work wardrobe yay or nay (campfire chat)
Jul 27, 2025
728 HR experts take on Coldplay kiss cam and bad romance at work
Jul 20, 2025
727 what new leaders need to thrive & why star players aren't always great leaders
Jul 13, 2025
726 is hustle a dirty word, weaponising incompetence & relaxing vs laziness
Jul 06, 2025
725 what to do about AI & securing your career
Jun 29, 2025
724 charisma vs connection: what really builds trust at work?
Jun 23, 2025
723 the bad career advice you need to stop taking
Jun 15, 2025
722 imposter syndrome, weaknesses, AI + more (campfire chat with Glen James and Phil Thompson)
Jun 08, 2025
721 career curveballs, growth mindset, and building high-performing teams with Nick Addison
Jun 01, 2025
720 the art of giving feedback and having courageous conversations with Scott Smith
May 26, 2025
719 ways to work smarter: AI walks, the Hemingway trick + more with Dr Amantha Imber
May 18, 2025
718 what makes a great leader (and how to become one) with Scott Smith
May 11, 2025
717 leadership isn’t easy: tackling common challenges
May 04, 2025
716 how to use AI to learn, grow and work better with Adrian Smith
Apr 27, 2025
715 how to perform under pressure
Apr 21, 2025
714 Shell's top 10 books to grow your career, build your confidence & spark creativity
Apr 13, 2025
713 parental leave lessons on identity, self-trust and priorities with Emily Bowen
Apr 06, 2025
712 owning your career, asking for a pay rise & should employees return to the office? with Chad Lawson
Mar 30, 2025
711 redundancy, pay cuts, leaving a toxic place & the long journey to what you deserve (with Glen James)
Mar 23, 2025
710 growing up in a big family, career confidence & backing yourself
Mar 16, 2025
709 what makes a high-performing team?
Mar 09, 2025
708 stable job vs higher pay, managing different work styles + stepping into leadership
Mar 02, 2025
707 the leadership superpower you’re not using: coaching
Feb 23, 2025
706 managing a toxic boss, getting promoted & feeling stuck at work
Feb 17, 2025
705 how to become irreplacable at work with Phil Thompson
Feb 09, 2025
704 how to attract more opportunities at work
Feb 02, 2025
703 the 5 questions that will transform your career
Jan 28, 2025
702 fail better: 7 steps to bounce back stronger
Jan 20, 2025
best of 2024: how to stop people pleasing in leadership
Jan 12, 2025
best of 2024: high-performance habits with Jess Spendlove
Jan 05, 2025
best of 2024: the #1 skill you need at work (and it's not what you think!)
Dec 29, 2024
best of 2024: knowing your strengths, career changes & taking risks with Sarah Kelsey
Dec 22, 2024
649 can a bad boss be good for you?
Dec 15, 2024
648 things that should be illegal at work
Dec 08, 2024
647 fighting end of year fatigue, managing talkers on teams, tips for overthinkers + more
Dec 01, 2024
646 the 6 hard hitting career truths you need to hear
Nov 24, 2024
645 saying no: a guide for people pleasers
Nov 17, 2024
644 fearing what other people think, oversharing vs vulnerability + defining success
Nov 10, 2024
643 burnout signs, negative self talk in a new career and getting unstuck
Nov 03, 2024
tips for starting a successful and sustainable business
Oct 29, 2024
642 what makes employees stay
Oct 27, 2024
641 moody team members, disorganised manager, work & parenting juggle + more
Oct 20, 2024
640 help! I'm a workaholic, leading teams, managing underperformance + more
Oct 13, 2024
639 what hiring managers really want, asking for more 1:1s, pregnancy talk with your boss + more
Oct 06, 2024
638 playing big, getting stuff done & tough conversations with Dom Price
Sep 29, 2024
637 how to ditch hustle culture and find happiness at work
Sep 22, 2024
636 time-saving AI tips to boost your productivity
Sep 15, 2024
635 getting a promotion, dealing with bad bosses, sticking up for yourself + more with Michelle Gibbings
Sep 08, 2024
634 overcoming limiting beliefs, gaslighting at work & finding a mentor
Sep 01, 2024
633 grit or quit? with Glen James
Aug 25, 2024
632 how to become a high performer
Aug 18, 2024
631 my top 6 career fails and lessons
Aug 11, 2024
630 would you rather (work edition)
Aug 04, 2024
629 career change with a skills gap, new boss nerves, rebuilding confidence after a fail + more
Jul 28, 2024
628 role & pay reviews, moving from mate to manager, chatGPT for job applications + more
Jul 21, 2024
627 landing a dream job, pregnancy loss & working after parental leave (Nicole's story)
Jul 14, 2024
626 productivity hacks to get more stuff done
Jul 07, 2024
625 how to stand out in your application and job interview (with Mitch King)
Jun 30, 2024
624 how to turn problems into learning opportunities (with Lisa Lie)
Jun 23, 2024
623 the Sunday scaries: new job nerves and how to overcome them
Jun 16, 2024
622 essential traits to stand out as a team member or leader at work
Jun 09, 2024
621 building Boost Juice, motherhood, leadership tips & why imposter syndrome is BS (with Janine Allis)
Jun 02, 2024
620 the 5 tensions leaders need to manage (with Rohan Dredge)
May 26, 2024
619 the soft skills are hard AF (with Tahnee McWhirter)
May 19, 2024
618 how to build your self-awareness with Rohan Dredge
May 12, 2024
617 giving feedback to your boss, energy vampires, psychological safety + more
May 05, 2024
616 stay or go, dealing with bullying, finding a mentor + more
Apr 28, 2024
615 career crisis or cross road? 5 ways to move forward (with Glen James)
Apr 21, 2024
614 landing a promotion, career goals, confidence, burnout + more
Apr 14, 2024
613 we should be working backwards (with Tim Duggan)
Apr 07, 2024
612 my team has trust issues, send help!
Mar 31, 2024
611 how to communicate with influence with Shane Hatton
Mar 24, 2024
610 my workplace is toxic, what should I do?
Mar 17, 2024
609 how to avoid burnout + build healthy work practices
Mar 10, 2024
IWD: confidence, juggling motherhood & work + main character energy
Mar 07, 2024
608 leadership uncut: Shell and Shane's wins, fails and lessons
Mar 03, 2024
607 internal job interviews, leadership tips, quitting your job, changing career + more
Feb 25, 2024
606 find your purpose and careers in climate with Anshuman Bapna
Feb 18, 2024
605 how to stop people pleasing in leadership
Feb 11, 2024
604 the #1 skill you need at work (and it's not what you think!)
Feb 04, 2024
603 happiness, work and money with Kate Campbell
Jan 28, 2024
2024 ins + outs, goal setting, signs it's time to quit + more with the Funny Business boys
Jan 24, 2024
602 working with a micromanager, moving overseas for work, rebuilding trust + more
Jan 21, 2024
601 take your career to the next level + make more money
Jan 14, 2024
top episode: 8 ways to stand out in your career
Jan 07, 2024
top episode: what I learned from pursuing my career dreams with Sim from Girls That Invest
Dec 31, 2023
celebrating all of your career wins
Dec 24, 2023
14 career lessons from 2023
Dec 17, 2023
red flags in your job, earning respect as a young manager, defining your values + more
Dec 10, 2023
burnout, negative self-talk, getting unstuck + more
Dec 03, 2023
the art of receiving & giving feedback at work part 2
Nov 26, 2023
the art of receiving & giving feedback at work part 1
Nov 19, 2023
how to adapt to big & small changes throughout your career with Dr Kate Byrne
Nov 12, 2023
high performance habits with Jess Spendlove part 2
Nov 05, 2023
high performance habits with Jess Spendlove part 1
Oct 29, 2023
how to stand out as a job applicant & show up on LinkedIn without the cringe with Mitch King
Oct 22, 2023
disagreeing with your new boss, transitioning out of trade, bouncing back from rejection + more
Oct 15, 2023
knowing your strengths, career changes & taking risks with Sarah Kelsey
Oct 08, 2023
how to become a better public speaker and presenter with Theo Kapodistrias
Oct 01, 2023
will AI take your job, the key skills your manager wants, how to get promoted + more
Sep 24, 2023
rethinking how we work with Tim Duggan
Sep 17, 2023
4 ways to give yourself a pay rise
Sep 10, 2023
8 signs you should quit your job
Sep 03, 2023
communicating boundaries at work, when to change careers, boosting your confidence + more
Aug 27, 2023
what they don't tell you about leadership with Shane Hatton
Aug 20, 2023
strategies for building wellbeing at work with Phil Wolffe
Aug 13, 2023
advancing in your career with Claire Seeber
Aug 06, 2023
leading teams and preparing for the future of work with Dom Price
Jul 30, 2023
99ish employee problems and how to avoid them
Jul 23, 2023
unsolicited career advice part 2: burnout, career changes, mentors + more
Jul 16, 2023
unsolicited career advice with Lachlan Bradford and Robbie Hicks part 1
Jul 09, 2023
side hustles and starting a biz with Emma Edwards
Jul 02, 2023
stepping into leadership part 2: building trust, managing underperformance + more
Jun 25, 2023
stepping into leadership part 1: how to thrive in your new role with Shane Hatton
Jun 18, 2023
gender equality in the workplace + closing the pay gap with Lucy Bradlow from WGEA
Jun 11, 2023
how to get a promotion, dealing with imposter syndrome, managing peers + more with Téa Angelos
Jun 04, 2023
99ish boss problems and how to handle them
May 28, 2023
8 ways to become an opportunity magnet
May 21, 2023
taking good risks (and the bad ones you need to avoid!)
May 14, 2023
toxic work culture, job interview red flags, setting career goals, building your confidence at work + more
May 07, 2023
finding your purpose and making a career change with John Pidgeon
Apr 30, 2023
the tough stuff: dealing with failure, embarrassment, lost confidence and work trauma
Apr 23, 2023
leading up: how to have tough convos with your boss
Apr 16, 2023
sparking curiosity, learning & growth with Steph Clarke
Apr 09, 2023
make them remember you with Maz (Farrelly) Speaks
Apr 02, 2023
becoming a manager & how to manage friends
Mar 26, 2023
level up your LinkedIn game with Robbie Hicks and Lachlan Bradford
Mar 19, 2023
breaking the silence on bullying at work with Jess Hickman
Mar 12, 2023
cultivating happiness in your life and career with Declan Edwards
Mar 05, 2023
overcoming the fear of public speaking with Shil Shanghavi
Feb 26, 2023
got a big career decision? Let’s talk values
Feb 19, 2023
taking a career break to invest time in a not for profit organisation (Scott's story part 2)
Feb 12, 2023
how to get more feedback from your boss
Jan 29, 2023
naked quitting: when to quit your job without another one lined up
Jan 22, 2023
4 ways to make more money in your career with Glen James
Jan 15, 2023
when to go to HR + answering all your HR questions
Jan 08, 2023
new year, new career: backing yourself to pursue your career dreams with Sim from Girls That Invest
Jan 01, 2023
4 things to ask yourself before a new year (or new job!)
Dec 25, 2022
how to find career path, time off between jobs, navigating burnout + some sad news
Dec 18, 2022
taking a career break to travel around Australia (Scott's story)
Dec 11, 2022
good culture vs more money, I don't trust my boss! how to land a permanent contract + more
Dec 04, 2022
generalise or specialise, explaining job hopping on your resume, how to build credibility at work + more
Nov 28, 2022
making a big career change (Gabbie’s story)
Nov 20, 2022
Atlassian's guide to working from anywhere with Molly Hellerman
Nov 13, 2022
q&a: love your job but not the pay, IVF + mental health, talking to your boss about their bad apple behaviour + more
Nov 06, 2022
exit interviews
Oct 30, 2022
4 strategies to deal with gaslighting at work
Oct 23, 2022
signs your team isn't psychologically safe with Dr Amy Silver
Oct 16, 2022
finding a new career path, handling a micromanaging boss, applying for jobs + more
Oct 09, 2022
moving on after a bad job breakup
Oct 02, 2022
Dr Amantha Imber on productivity and becoming time wise
Sep 25, 2022
interviews: everything you need to know with Sarah Smith
Sep 19, 2022
how to set healthy boundaries at work
Sep 11, 2022
6 books to boost your career
Sep 04, 2022
q&a: changing careers, FIFO, returning to the workforce + more
Aug 28, 2022
how to find a mentor
Aug 21, 2022
bold career changes: from circus performer to financial adviser
Aug 17, 2022
uh oh! you cried at work
Aug 14, 2022
Dom Price on teams, bad apples, career growth & happiness at work
Aug 07, 2022
how to survive and thrive in your probation
Jul 31, 2022
my boss is passive-aggressive, what should I do?
Jul 24, 2022
5 signs it's time to leave your job
Jul 17, 2022
moving overseas for your career and trusting your intuition with Grace Murray
Jul 10, 2022
let's talk culture with Shane Hatton
Jul 04, 2022
10 things to do for your career before 30
Jun 26, 2022
how to land an executive gig
Jun 19, 2022
preparing for pay & performance reviews part 2
Jun 12, 2022
preparing for pay & performance reviews part 1
Jun 05, 2022
7 steps to Aboriginal allyship & cultural awareness in the workplace
May 29, 2022
career D&M with KIC founders Steph Claire Smith & Laura Henshaw
May 22, 2022
disability & ways to create more inclusive workplaces (Kimberly Lewis shares her story)
May 15, 2022
q&a: HELP! my new workplace has toxic culture + changing careers, negotiating pay & more
May 08, 2022
the great job boom with Elyssia Clark from Seek
May 01, 2022
would you rather
Apr 24, 2022
how to think of your career like a marketer
Apr 17, 2022
Em & Shell's biggest career fails!
Apr 10, 2022
finding your strengths, your career superpower
Apr 03, 2022
the 5 types of imposter syndrome
Mar 27, 2022
four ways to own your career
Mar 20, 2022
how to navigate redundancy
Mar 13, 2022
IWD: the gender pay gap with WGEA's Mary Wooldridge
Mar 07, 2022
bouncing forward from tough feedback
Feb 27, 2022
recruiters - your job hunt secret weapon
Feb 20, 2022
6 ways to build your confidence
Feb 13, 2022
6 things your boss wants from you
Feb 06, 2022
toxic culture and what to do about it
Jan 30, 2022
burnout and resilience at work
Jan 23, 2022
growth, fulfillment and finding your genius with Matt Church
Jan 16, 2022
fact or fiction: you need experience to get experience
Jan 09, 2022
bonus: career change and the great resignation
Dec 19, 2021
we need your help! tell us what you want to hear
Sep 20, 2021
how to make career decisions using self reflection
Aug 01, 2021
q&a: accessing the hidden job market, stay casual or go permanent, asking your boss for a reference + more
Jul 18, 2021
good boss, bad boss
Jul 04, 2021
passenger to pilot: the transition to team leader
Jun 20, 2021
5 ways to get what you want at work
Jun 06, 2021
overcoming fear (with guest Dr Amy Silver)
May 23, 2021
sexual harassment in the workplace (with guest Dr Skye Saunders)
May 09, 2021
how promotable am I? (part 2/2) (with guest Rohan Dredge)
Apr 25, 2021
employment lawyer q&a (with guest Madeleine Tiedeman)
Apr 11, 2021
fact or fiction: payrise = happy
Mar 21, 2021
why you need an exit strategy
Mar 07, 2021
how promotable am I? (part 1/2) (with guest Rohan Dredge)
Feb 21, 2021
fact or fiction: your dream job exists
Feb 07, 2021
10 biggest interview mistakes
Nov 29, 2020
navigating change in the workplace (with guest David Couri)
Nov 15, 2020
how to win at networking & LinkedIn (with guest Clara McCarthy)
Nov 01, 2020
bonus: careers in finance & accounting
Oct 27, 2020
the secret to a winning cover letter & LinkedIn profile (with guest Alyce Greer)
Oct 18, 2020
bonus: careers in mining and manufacturing
Oct 13, 2020
from employee to business owner: what you need to know (with guest Jay Bolton)
Oct 04, 2020
bonus: careers in construction
Sep 29, 2020
the future of work is here: it's not all about robots (with guest Dr Julian Waters-Lynch)
Sep 20, 2020
bonus: careers in technology
Sep 15, 2020
work wellbeing: what the research says (with guest Ashley Fell)
Sep 06, 2020
a CEO's guide to leadership (with guest David Pich)
Aug 23, 2020
got career problems? try design thinking (with guest Ben Crothers)
Aug 09, 2020
career security, not job security
Jul 26, 2020
bonus: pay and new jobs q&a
Jul 12, 2020
quarter life career crisis (with guest Glen James)
May 17, 2020
parental leave
May 05, 2020
leading through crisis
Apr 19, 2020
out of work or reduced hours: what now?
Apr 16, 2020
tips for working from home
Mar 29, 2020
new job, same company
Mar 15, 2020
achieve your career goals
Mar 01, 2020
pay (part 2): your questions answered
Feb 18, 2020
personal brand
Feb 02, 2020
stay or go?
Jan 12, 2020
work culture - the good, bad and ugly
Jan 05, 2020
let's talk about pay, baby
Dec 31, 2019
how to crush your next job interview
Dec 31, 2019
how to make your resume stand out
Dec 31, 2019
welcome to my millennial career
Dec 31, 2019