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In today's episode Shell shares her top 10 book recommendations for 2025. From mastering your mindset to becoming a better leader, these reads will help you grow at work and as a human. Find the links for them below:

The Dip by Seth Godin: https://amzn.to/3R7vl3U

The Communication Book by Mikael Krogerus & Roman Tschäppeler: https://amzn.to/4jqY93t

Courage is Calling by Ryan Holiday: https://amzn.to/4ibnXzE

Legacy by James Kerr: https://amzn.to/3R7vB2S

The First Rule of Mastery by Michael Gervais: https://amzn.to/3G4mmOA

The Quick Start Guide to Investing by Glen James & Nick Bradley: https://amzn.to/4j3cLGl

Sort Your Career Out and Make More Money by Shelley Johnson & Glen James: https://amzn.to/4ia7FGW

My Life in Full by Indra Nooyi: https://amzn.to/4j6W3Gf

The Artist’s Way by Julia Cameron: https://amzn.to/3YkwEAf

Scaling People by Claire Hughes Johnson: https://amzn.to/4iW1ZSe

Atlas of the Heart by Brené Brown: https://amzn.to/4j3cO4Z

The Creative Act by Rick Rubin: https://amzn.to/4jpfdqv

(Yes, that’s 12... Shell snuck in a couple of extras 😉)

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Em Bowen is back! In this ep, Em shares what it’s really been like to step away from work and into the baby bubble. She and Shell unpack the identity shift that comes with taking parental leave, the vulnerability of pressing pause and feeling disconnected from your workplace, and the surprising moments of clarity that come with time away from the hustle. She touches on:

👉🏾 what helped her stay connected while on leave

👉🏿 building trust and confidence in her ability to return to work & have a successful career

👉🏻 processing the vulnerability of stepping back

👉 and the power of a work bestie

Connect with Em on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emilybowen26/

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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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