Taking charge of your career means knowing how to have honest chats with your boss about your goals. In today's episode Shell chats with Chad Lawson, GM at u&u Recruitment Partners who shares tips for securing the promotion or payrise you want before you start looking elsewhere, why recruiters get a bad rap + has a discussion around the divisive return to office debate.

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What’s your number one reason for living, financially and career-wise? Shell and Glen chat about this and dive into your listener questions, covering:

👉🏾 what to do when you hear whispers about redundancy

👉🏿 taking a pay cut: when is it worth it and how to prepare

👉🏻 how to build your risk muscle for career growth

👉 avoiding job search burnout and handling rejection

👉🏼 why your mindset matters as much as your resume

Check out the Interview Boss resources mentioned in the chat here: https://www.interviewboss.com.au/

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This episode is something a little different! Shell is joined by her three sisters for a raw, unfiltered chat about careers, confidence, and the chaos of growing up in a big family. They talk about backing yourself, overcoming self-doubt, and juggling work and parenting. Expect lots of laughter, a few tears, and maybe even a rogue family band story.

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Everyone wants to be on a high-performing team, but what does that actually look like? Shell and Scott Smith break down the three key elements of great teams - high trust, high clarity, and high expectations, and how you can build them in your workplace.

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In today's Q&A Shell shares tackles some big career questions including:

👉🏻 should I leave a stable job for a higher salary?

👉🏼 how do I manage different work styles when my boss operates completely differently?

👉 if I've never managed people, how do I prove that I'm ready for leadership?

Connect with Shell on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shelley-johnson

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Great leaders don’t just give answers, they ask great questions. In this episode, Shell is joined by Scott Smith to unpack why coaching is an underrated but essential leadership skill. They explore how to move from "command and control" to "coach and guide," why silence can be powerful, and how asking the right questions creates breakthrough moments.

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Got a tough boss? Struggling to get promoted? Feeling stuck in your job? Shell tackles your work dilemmas, from dealing with inconsistent leaders to finally landing that promotion and reigniting your motivation when work feels stale.

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What makes someone irreplaceable at work? Shell is joined by Phil Thompson, CEO of Skye Wealth, to unpack what makes a team member truly hard to replace. They dive into:

👉🏾 the traits that set high performers apart

👉🏿 balancing ambition with being a great team player

👉🏻 why curiosity and self-reflection are career superpowers

👉 what it means to ‘have the dog in you’ and why it matters

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Want more doors to open for you at work? Today on the show Shell unpacks 10 habits that can help you attract new opportunities and level up your career. She covers:

👉🏾 finding mentors who can guide and support you

👉🏿 playing to your strengths and finding roles that align

👉🏻 figuring out your unique mix of skills and what sets you apart

👉 embracing challenges, risks, and even failure to develop grit

👉🏼 building your personal brand so people know what you stand for

👉🏽 being a giver and helping others

👉🏾 asking good questions and developing deep relationships

👉🏿 sharing your career goals with your manager

👉🏻 asking for better feedback

👉 and taking time for reflection to build your self awareness

Want more career tips? Grab Shell's book, Sort Your Career Out & Make More Money: https://amzn.to/4aERPSK

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Feeling stuck in your career or not sure of your next step? Grab your notes app or a journal - Shell shares five game-changing questions that can unlock clarity and guide you toward epic career moves. Get ready to reflect, confront your fears, and dream big as you explore:

👉🏾 what you really want (Ryan Gosling notebook vibes included)

👉🏿 what’s stopping you from taking action

👉🏻 the cost of staying in your comfort zone

👉 what could go right if you take the leap

👉🏼 and the one step you need to take next

Check out Tim Ferris's fear-setting exercise: https://tim.blog/2017/05/15/fear-setting/

Emotional Agility by Susan David: https://amzn.to/3WxwNQg

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