In this episode Shell is joined again by organisational psychologist Dr Amantha Imber to talk through practical strategies from her book, The Energy Game, to recharge and rebuild energy. They touch on:

Boost strategies:

👉🏼 the glucose stroll

👉🏽 the thank you letter

👉🏾 the acupressure strategy

Rest strategies:

👉🏿 the silent walk

👉🏻 the tapping reset

Protect strategies:

👉 the yes triage

👉🏼 the never again list

Mentioned in the chat:

The Energy Game: https://link.amazon/B00gb0zqX

Digital Minimalism by Cal Newport: https://link.amazon/B0dvTzYiH

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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In this episode Shell is joined by organisational psychologist Dr Amantha Imber, who shares about how she hit rock bottom in 2024 in the depths of burnout. Her new book, The Energy Game provides anyone experiencing burnout with a practical science-backed guide for regaining energy bit by bit without needing to completely press pause on life. They chat about:

👉🏼 the "getting hit by a bus" fantasy

👉🏽 Amantha's burnout and the warning signs she missed

👉🏾 the "push through" paradox many face when they're exhausted

👉🏿 what's causing an energy crisis in our society?

👉🏻 the 4 energy types, which one are you?

👉 3 types of energy strategies: boost, rest and protect

The Energy Game: https://link.amazon/B00gb0zqX

The Energy Type Assessment: https://www.amantha.com/energy

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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Are you feeling a bit stuck or lost in your career? Shell and Glen talk about when they've felt this way and share 5 steps for navigating a career crisis.

Shell & Glen’s book 'Sort Your Career Out & Make More Money' is available here: https://amzn.to/4k3YSrr

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/

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In this episode Shell unpacks 3 big ideas that have been on her mind lately. She talks about:

👉🏼 who do you need to become in the ever-changing world of work?

👉🏽 what physics has to do with your career

👉🏾 how to deal with conflict effectively & the art of repair

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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In this episode from the vault Shell explores what sets high achievers apart in the workplace and unpacks five key traits that are commonly found in individuals who consistently excel and achieve outstanding results. These are the essential qualities to cultivate if you're looking to take your career to the next level.

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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Sometimes making just one small change to how you work can significantly boost your productivity, and today's episode from the vault is loaded with practical ideas! Annabelle Bishop from Boldside joins Shell on the show to share what she does to optimise her time and energy at work, touching on:

👉🏾 managing your inbox

👉🏿 carving out time for deep work

👉🏻 finding your flow state

👉 establishing helpful habits

👉🏼 having a power list

👉🏽 doing the hard thing first

👉🏾 giving yourself rewards and motivators

👉🏿 setting up your environment

👉🏻 how to prioritise your work

👉 and having a curious, growth mindset

👉🏾 and toxic productivity

Connect with Annabelle on LinkedIn here

Resources mentioned in the chat:

Deep Work by Cal Newport: https://amzn.to/45RAzYb

Learn more about Andy Frisella's concept of The Power List

Eat That Frog by Brian Tracy: https://amzn.to/4cMsxC4

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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Is your workplace toxic, or does it just have high expectations? A work dynamic could appear as one thing until you look a little closer. In this episode, Shell unpacks the subtle but crucial distinctions between:

👉 a toxic workplace vs a a demanding workplace

👉🏽 confidence vs arrogance

👉🏾 hard work vs hustle

👉🏿 empathy vs enabling bad behaviour

👉🏻 clear leadership vs controlling leadership

Radical Candor by Kim Scott: https://amzn.to/3PEpqWZ

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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In this vault episode from season 6, Shell unpacks the #1 skill you need in your career!

Resources mentioned 👇

📒 Antifragile by Nassim Nicholas Taleb: https://amzn.to/3UoiWLI

📒 Emotional Agility by Susan David: https://amzn.to/47Wz9Lm

📒 The Obstacle is the Way by Ryan Holiday: https://amzn.to/3vYhFAV

🎧 The Confidence Chronicles podcast episode by Erika Cramer:

Listen on Spotify

Listen on Apple Podcasts

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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Shell's biggest communication fail happened in front of 100 people at age 25 and the lesson she took from it changed how she thinks about every message she's ever delivered since. In this episode she shares those lessons and breaks down a three-step practical framework for communicating with influence. She touches on:

👉🏼 the career fail

👉🏽 thinking about your audience rather yourself

👉🏾 preparing without over-preparing

👉🏿 why your message has to actually sound like you

👉🏻 how to build connection with your audience

👉 how to bring clarity

👉🏼how to delivery clear steps through a call to action

Resources mentioned in the chat:

Barack Obama's best speeches: https://youtu.be/y7hddyiR47k?si=z97cPuiRXGY63lYy

Brené Brown's Netflix special: https://youtu.be/gr-WvA7uFDQ?si=gTGbfUJcYcLMTez5

Brene Brown TED Talk on the power of vulnerability: https://youtu.be/iCvmsMzlF7o?si=HBW2_a3Nd6fPm2_6

Supercommunicators by Charles Duhigg: https://amzn.to/4wAPL8Z

Charles Duhigg on asking deep questions: https://www.instagram.com/reels/DXIINnmlSrr/

Mel Robbins example of a call to action: https://www.instagram.com/reels/DXhT3J5Dg9O/

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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Management can be a hard gig! In this throwback episode from the vault, Shell and Shane Hatton unpack your questions about leadership, touching on:

👉🏼 what's the first thing a new leader needs to learn?

👉🏽 asking for better feedback from your team

👉🏾 micro-managing

👉🏿 you don't have to have all the answers

👉🏻 support systems

👉 learning and contributing

👉🏼 hiring people better than you

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

Connect with Shane on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shanemhatton/

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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