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Got a tough boss? Struggling to get promoted? Feeling stuck in your job? Shell tackles your work dilemmas in this popular episode from 2025. 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/4k3YSrrWe 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Talking about pay can feel awkward, emotional and high-stakes but avoiding it can quietly stall your career. In this episode, Shell is joined by compensation expert Matt McFarlane to unpack what’s really happening in the job market, how to talk about money earlier (not when resentment hits), and the non-salary levers that matter just as much as dollars.👉🏾 why the pay market feels “beige” right now👉🏿 earning vs learning, why changing jobs boosts pay and the cost to employers 👉🏻 how to raise pay conversations with your employer👉 why are there a lot of people job hugging right now?👉🏼 loyalty, trust & the changing employer-employee relationship👉🏽 making money conversations less awkward👉🏾 benefits beyond salary that actually matterConnect with Matt on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthewmcfarlane/Check out his website: fndn.com.auConnect 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/4k3YSrrWe 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As 2025 comes to an end, Shell and Dr Amantha Imber reflect on the big (and little) learnings, mindset shifts and practical stuff that they'll be taking into the new year! They touch on:👉🏼 energy, focus & what really drives performance👉🏾 boundaries, rest & staying out of burnout👉 confidence, self-belief & playing bigger👉🏿 navigating discomfort, embarrassment & growth👉🏼 connection, influence & communicating well👉🏽 psychological safety & healthier team dynamics👉🏿 creativity, margin & making space to think👉 AI workflows & working smarter👉🏾 culture, trust & team transformation👉🏽 small habits that compound over timeHere are the tools Amantha mentioned: Wisper Flow: https://wisprflow.ai/Nexstand: https://amzn.to/4s82cXJConnect 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/4k3YSrrWe 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In today's episode Shell shares 15 thoughts, musings and career advice that she needs you to hear loud and clear which touch on:👉🏼 mindset shifts👉🏾 navigating fear, discomfort & embarrassment👉🏽 what actually holds people back in their careers👉 confidence & self-belief👉🏿 leadership realities most people don’t talk about👉🏽 practical ways to show up better in your role👉 getting out of your own way👉🏿 and small habits that make a big impact over timeConnect 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/4k3YSrrWe 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In today's Q&A Shell discusses your work questions with return guest, Steph Clarke. They chat about:👉🏻 how do you show up with personality and still be seen as professional?👉 is it okay to quit a job without a plan?👉🏾 how to rebuild credibility and trust after making a mistake at work👉🏿 how do you manage up when your boss isn’t great at communication? Connect with Steph on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/steph-clarke/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/4k3YSrrWe 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.