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Rejection. It’s a word most of us say we’re “fine with” - until it actually happens. 

• A job application that goes nowhere. 
• A proposal that gets knocked back. 
• A meeting where your idea lands politely… then disappears. 

Suddenly, you’re questioning everything - your capability, your choices, even your latest haircut.

In this episode of The Shake Up Podcast, I unpack why rejection hits deeper than the moment itself, why we avoid it, and how we can build a healthier, more productive relationship with it - especially at work.

In this episode I cover:

• Why rejection isn’t a verdict on your worth — it’s data
 • How fear of rejection keeps you playing small and holding back
 • Three ways to get comfortable leaning into rejection, so it fuels growth, not paralysis

If you want bigger opportunities, better conversations, and more momentum in your career, your relationship with rejection has to improve. 

The people doing the most interesting work aren’t the ones avoiding “no” - they’re the ones showing up, taking the knocks, and keeping going.

🎧 If this episode resonates, please share it!
 📲 Tag me @candiceharvey__ and tell me - what’s one “no” that taught you more than any “yes”?

 Go lean into rejection.
 Go take the risk.
 Go shake things up. 

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Being unoffendable is one of the most underrated superpowers you can develop - at work, at home, and in life.

When you can hear feedback without taking it personally…
When you can see criticism without spiraling…
When someone says something blunt, weird, or challenging — and you pause instead of react…

You gain clarity.
You gain confidence.
You gain control.

In this episode, I’m unpacking why being unoffendable is key to emotional freedom, career growth, and resilience - and how to actually get there.

This episode covers:

• Why taking offense so easily keeps you stuck in interpretation instead of reality
• How offendability silently stalls your career and limits growth opportunities
• Why building resilience starts with learning not to be triggered
• How unoffendable people regulate their emotions, grow faster, and are harder to manipulate
• Two practical keys to becoming unoffendable: detaching self-worth from others’ opinions and welcoming (not avoiding) offense

This isn’t about letting people walk over you.
It’s about owning your emotional response, separating identity from behaviour, and not letting other people’s words control your life.

🎧 If this episode resonates, share it!
📲 Tag me @candiceharvey__ and tell me — what’s something that used to offend you, but no longer does?

Go build tough skin.
Go welcome perspective.
Go be unoffendable - it’ll look good on you.
And as always, shake things up.

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When someone asks, “How’s work?”
Do you light up?

Or do you roll your eyes and say, “Urghh… it’s fine I guess”?

This episode is for the people sitting in the grey zone - where work isn’t terrible… but it’s not that exciting either.

It’s not toxic.
It’s not soul-destroying.
It’s just… meh.

And here’s the problem:
“Crap but not super crap” is where ambition slowly fades.

In this episode, we discuss:

• Why “tolerable” is more dangerous than terrible - and how the grey zone quietly lowers your standards

• How meh energy at work leaks into your confidence, health, and relationships

• The 3 practical things 9–5ers can do to get out of the grey zone (without quitting or waiting for Steph to leave)

• Why raising your own standard changes everything - even in the same job

• How to stop outsourcing your motivation and take back control of your career

This isn’t about dramatic resignations.
It’s about intentional upgrades.

Because every job is either a paycheck… or a training ground.
And the moment you decide to extract value instead of waiting for it - everything shifts.

🎧 If this episode hit home, share it.
📲 Screenshot, tag me @candiceharvey__, and tell me — are you done with the grey zone?

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Have you ever secretly rolled your eyes at International Women’s Day?

I used to.

The pink cupcakes.
The once-a-year equality speeches.
The predictable “what about Men’s Day?” comment.

For years, I wanted to fast-forward from March 7 to March 9.

But I see it differently now.

Because International Women’s Day isn’t about pink branding or morning teas.

It’s about progress.
It’s about momentum.
It’s about accelerating action.

So today, we’re having a REAL conversation.

I’m joined by Archana Ramaswamy - global luxury retail leader, former Store Director at Selfridges, and now Head of Boutique Excellence, U.S. at Chanel.

Her career spans brands like Louis Vuitton and Saint Laurent, across four countries and some of the highest-performing retail environments in the world.

In this episode, we unpack:

• What she had to give to gain the career she has today
• The real challenges women face in corporate environments
• How her definition of success has evolved
• Leadership, balance, ambition, and legacy

This isn’t a fluffy International Women’s Day chat.

It’s honest. Practical. And grounded in real experience.

If this conversation shifts your perspective, screenshot it, share it, and tag me @candiceharvey__

Here’s to real progress - and shaking things up properly.

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Ever worked with someone who drains you?
Irritates you?
Makes you question how they even got hired?

Congratulations. You’re human!!

...and you might want this FREE DOWNLOADABLE IN YOUR HANDS!!

We naturally gravitate towards people who think like us, move like us, communicate like us. And the friction? It usually comes from difference - different pace, different priorities, different styles.

But here’s the shaker...

Your biggest growth at work won’t come from finding your bestie.
It will come from learning how to work well with people you don’t naturally click with.

In this episode, we discuss:

• Why career growth and influence come from adaptability - not just competence

• How the DISC framework (Dominance, Influence, Steadiness, Conscientiousness) explains workplace friction

• Why behaviour makes more sense - and feels less personal - when you understand communication styles

• Practical ways to work more effectively with each DISC style (even the one that drives you bananas)

• How expanding your range makes you more trusted, respected, and promotable

This episode is your reminder that you don’t need to like everyone you work with - but you do need to learn how to work with them.

Because the people who go far in their careers aren’t the ones with the least friction.
They’re the ones who know how to move through it with skill and self-awareness.

If you can work well with the person who tests you the most?
You can work well with anyone.

There’s also a FREE downloadable one-pager to help you apply this immediately - grab your copy here

🎧 If this episode resonated, share it.
📲 Screenshot, tag me @candiceharvey__, and tell me your DISC style (and the style of the person who challenges you most).

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When you think about influence at work… what comes to mind?

A senior title?
Being the loudest in the meeting?
Having the most experience?

Because here’s the truth - influence in 2026 doesn’t belong to the loudest person in the room.

It belongs to the person people actually listen to.
The person whose words move things.
The person others want to follow.

In this episode, we unpack what truly earns influence in today’s workplace - and whether it’s charisma, confidence, or connection that really makes the difference.

As well as...

• Why traditional “work harder and wait your turn” strategies no longer earn real influence

• The difference between charisma, confidence, and connection - and how each one shows up at work

• Why charisma gets attention but doesn’t automatically build trust

• How grounded confidence earns respect (without needing to be loud)

• Why connection is the ultimate influence multiplier in 2026

This episode will challenge how you think about leadership - especially if you’ve been relying on output, titles, or people-pleasing to get ahead.

🎧 If this episode resonated, share it.
📲 Screenshot, tag me @candiceharvey__, and tell me which one you’re strengthening this year.

📒Grab your copy of my new book, The Shake Up.
Get it on Amazon here: https://www.amazon.com.au/dp/B0GJ5H1G7M 

Go have fun.
And shake things up.

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Did you start 2026 feeling excited?

Vision board energy. Fresh start vibes. “This is my year” momentum.

And now… you’re still thinking about doing the thing instead of actually doing it?

You know what needs to happen.
You’ve had the thought more than once.
You’ve probably even said it out loud.

So why aren’t you freaking doing it already?!!

In this episode, we discuss:

• The 3 real reasons you’re not doing what you know you need to do

• Why growth doesn’t feel safe (and how your nervous system keeps choosing familiar over better)

• The trap of waiting to “feel ready”- and why confidence is built through action

• The identity mistake most people make when chasing goals

• The Be → Do → Have model - and how to use it to finally follow through

If you’re stuck in “I know what I should be doing but I'm not doing it" — this episode will lovingly call you forward.

Because it’s not about more information.
It’s about becoming the person who follows through.

AND if you haven't already - grab your copy of my new book: The Shake Up.
Get it on Amazon here: https://www.amazon.com.au/dp/B0GJ5H1G7M 

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So if you’re thinking, “Here we go… an episode about the book again,” hold up. This episode is actually about what happens when you do something you’ve never done before - and all the unexpected lessons that come with it.

Because sometimes, the biggest breakthroughs come after the big moment.

In this episode, I share the 10 things I didn’t expect from publishing The Shake Up - things that might surprise you, encourage you, and definitely give you a fresh perspective on doing anything new and big in your life.

Whether you:

• Want to write a book
• Have a half-written book tucked away
• Or never thought you’d write one at all

…this episode might be just the gentle shove you need to get started, keep going, or feel good about what you’ve done.

Here’s what you’ll hear:

• Why letting your achievement be a “massive moment” is important, even if it feels easy or natural
• The fear of “Is my book (or my work) actually any good?” and how to face it
• The incredible support from people who didn’t even know what the book was about - and why that matters
• The chaos and comedy behind hosting a non-book book launch
• How hosting a dry book launch led to a powerful mindset reframe about authenticity
• The struggle - and magic - of being present during your big moments
• The unexpected emotional punch of signing your own book
• Watching people read your words and actually soaking it up
• How your partner experiences the journey alongside you, sometimes even more deeply
• Why publishing a book (or doing something big) isn’t the finish line - it’s just the beginning

This episode is about courage, surprises, and celebrating your wins - no matter how big or small. It’s about owning your moment, embracing your journey, and realizing that the impact goes far beyond what you see on the surface.

Links & Resources:

Missed the global Facebook launch?
DM me with REPLAY and I’ll send you the link to watch.

Want to catch the Brisbane launch live stream?
It’s on my Instagram grid — check it out!

Ready to grab your own copy of The Shake Up?
Get it on Amazon here: https://www.amazon.com.au/dp/B0GJ5H1G7M

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From your very first job (yes — Hungry Jack’s counts) to the role you’re in right now…

Have you ever stopped to think about what people actually say about you once you’ve left a team?

In this episode, I invite you to reflect on your work legacy — the impact, reputation, and feeling you left behind long after the job title is gone.

Because a work legacy isn’t about KPIs, spreadsheets, or how early you arrived.

It’s about how you made people feel, the culture you contributed to, and whether you’re remembered as someone people genuinely miss… or not so much.

In this episode, I explore:

• What a work legacy really is (and what it’s not)
• Why most people never think about the mark they’re leaving
• Honest reflections from my own corporate HR career (including some cringe moments)
• Why your legacy follows you long after you resign, get made redundant, or move on
• How to Start Building Your Work Legacy in 2026

This episode is a reminder that your work legacy isn’t a future problem —
It’s a daily choice.

If 2026 is the year you want to show up differently at work — more intentionally, more consciously, and with pride — this episode is for you.

🎧 Listen in, reflect honestly, and start leaving a mark you’re proud of.

If this episode resonated, share it with someone who’s not loving January and needs a reset.

📲 Screenshot, tag me @candiceharvey__, and let me know what hit home. 

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Did you have a goal you wanted to achieve last year, and you've recently moved it to the “this year for sure” list?

I got you! 

In this episode, I break down The Action Gap — the space between what you say you want and what you’re actually doing to get it.

This is the episode that lovingly calls out the excuses, the hoping-for-the-best energy, and the belief that motivation will magically appear, we cover:

• Why most people don’t achieve their goals (and why that doesn’t have to be you)
• The Action Gap — and how it quietly sabotages progress
• Common goals people keep recycling year after year (career, health, confidence, friendships, boundaries)
• Why “waiting for motivation” is a trap
• How action creates momentum — not the other way around
• Candice’s 5-Step Framework to Close the Action Gap:

If 2026 is the year you want to stop talking about goals — and start achieving them — this episode is your loving kick up the bum.

ALSO:
 Candice also shares behind-the-scenes insights from writing The Shake Up Book — and invites you to the live online book launch:
📅 Thursday 29 January | 7pm Brisbane time
📍 Live on Facebook

Press play.
Close the gap.
Go get the life you say you want.

🎧 If this episode resonated, share it.
📲 Screenshot, tag me @candiceharvey__, and let me know what landed.