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this is work

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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Shelley Johnson
Career Success Economics
Episodes
  • 809 dysfunctional workplaces, career move to a start-up & can leaders really work fewer hours?
    Mar 8 2026

    In this episode of this is work, Shelly Johnson and Emily Bowen answer real listener questions about:

    • Supporting someone stuck with a toxic boss

    • What to do when a team is dysfunctional in every way

    • Switching from a poorly paid corporate job to a startup

    • Whether leadership roles and fewer hours can realistically coexist


    If you're navigating workplace dysfunction, considering a bold career move or stepping into leadership, this one’s for you.


    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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    33 mins
  • 808 how to lead hard conversations, support your team and go from doer to leader
    Mar 1 2026

    In this episode of this is work, Shelley answer your questions about some of the hardest parts of leadership and career growth.


    We unpack:

    • How to give feedback to someone who takes things personally

    • When and how to schedule tricky conversations

    • How to support a team member whose personal life is chaotic (without overstepping)

    • The mindset shift from being the go-to doer to becoming a developer of others

    • The biggest barrier to learning and growth at work


    If you lead a team, aspire to step into leadership, or want to keep growing in your career, this episode will give you practical strategies you can use immediately.


    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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    31 mins
  • 807 how to find a mentor, build future-proof skills & selling your ideas at work
    Feb 22 2026

    Want a mentor but don’t know where to start? Struggling to sell your ideas to senior leaders? Wondering what skills actually matter in a world of AI and constant change?


    In this episode of this is work, Shelley is joined by her guest, Adrian Smith to answer your career questions, they unpack:


    👉🏼 How to find a mentor (without making it awkward or overly formal)

    👉🏾 Why you don’t need “one” mentor — but mentoring moments

    👉🏽The 3 skills that will future-proof your career

    👉🏿 How to sell your ideas inside a business

    👉🏽 How to influence senior leaders (without being “that” person)

    👉🏿 Why curiosity might be your biggest career advantage


    If you want to stay relevant, grow your confidence and have more impact at work — this episode is for you.


    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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    36 mins
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