On this weeks episode of this is work, we cover some listener questions — and this week, they're spicy.

Shell tackles some of the hardest conversations in leadership — with practical tools you can use straight away.

In this episode we cover:

• How to tell someone they lack self-awareness
• The five types of defensiveness and how to handle each one
• Leading people who are older or more experienced than you
• Working for a boss you don't respect
• The biggest mistake new leaders make

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If you lead teams, check out Shelley’s business, Boldside: https://www.boldside.com.au/

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In this episode of 'this is work' from the vault, Shell breaks down the seven strategies used by high performers to stay sharp when the stakes are high. Whether you're dealing with conflict avoidance, a fear of feedback or just feeling the weight of your own expectations, this episode's for you. Shell covers:

👉 finding your edge - what elite performers do that most people avoid

👉🏼 self-reflect to course correct - Ray Dalio's one-big-thing framework

👉🏿 control the controllables - Stephen Covey's circles of control, influence & concern

👉🏻practice under pressure - why relaxed practice doesn't prepare you for game day

👉🏽 build a feedback board of advisers - not all feedback deserves your attention

👉Jack Bauer energy - 24 hours to process a fail, then move on

👉🏽 get clear on your why - your purpose as an anchor under pressure

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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What do you think of when you hear "personal brand"? If you get the ick from those two words alone, then this episode is for you. Shell delivers a one-on-one workshop on building your personal brand, including a clear five-step framework for defining your brand on a page.

Grab your notes app. This one's a working session.

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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