- 42 minutes 40 seconds830 mid-year halftime reset, the workaholic's guide to breaks & don't outsource your brain
Boldside's People & Culture Unconference is back on 15 and 16 September at The Calile Hotel in Brisbane, and it's the opposite of a stuffy convention centre day. Think workshops instead of keynotes, real conversations, and a room full of HR leaders who actually get it.
๐๏ธ๐๏ธ๐๏ธOnly 100 spots, so don't sleep on it: https://bit.ly/4fHwqMV
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Shell is back from two weeks off with 3 big ideas on her mind! In this episode she talks about:
๐๐ผ some reflection questions to do the second half of the year well
๐๐ฝ Shell's guide to taking breaks if you're a workaholic like her!
๐๐พ why critical thinking and sitting with ideas you disagree with is a vital skill
Book mentioned in the chat:
For The Long Run by Jess Spendlove: https://link.amazon/B04918Nnu
Connect with Shell on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shelley-johnson/
If you lead teams, check out Shelleyโs business, Boldside: https://www.boldside.com.au/
Shell & Glenโs book 'Sort Your Career Out & Make More Money' is available here: https://amzn.to/4k3YSrr
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23 August 2026, 7:10 pm - 43 minutes 10 seconds829 best self vs stressed self, ditching the manager hat & the verdict working mums need
Boldside's People & Culture Unconference is back on 15 and 16 September at The Calile Hotel in Brisbane, and it's the opposite of a stuffy convention centre day. Think workshops instead of keynotes, real conversations, and a room full of HR leaders who actually get it.
๐๏ธ๐๏ธ๐๏ธOnly 100 spots, so don't sleep on it: https://bit.ly/4fHwqMV
CODE: POD for 10% off!
In this episode, Shell talks about some things on her mind lately:
๐๐ผ how are you under pressure and what do you need to show up at your best?
๐๐ฝ your emotional state is contagious - what tone are you setting for your team?
๐๐พ are you ruling yourself out for opportunities? own your wild card energy
๐๐ฟ ditch the manager hat for hard conversations
๐ some real talk about mum guilt and working parents
Connect with Shell on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shelley-johnson/
If you lead teams, check out Shelleyโs business, Boldside: https://www.boldside.com.au/
Shell & Glenโs book 'Sort Your Career Out & Make More Money' is available here: https://amzn.to/4k3YSrr
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16 August 2026, 7:10 pm - 44 minutes 56 seconds828 practical ways to rebuild your energy with Dr Amantha Imber
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:
๐๐ผ the glucose stroll
๐๐ฝ the thank you letter
๐๐พ the acupressure strategy
Rest strategies:
๐๐ฟ the silent walk
๐๐ป the tapping reset
Protect strategies:
๐ the yes triage
๐๐ผ 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 Shelleyโs business, Boldside: https://www.boldside.com.au/
Shell & Glenโs book 'Sort Your Career Out & Make More Money' is available here: https://amzn.to/4k3YSrr
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19 July 2026, 7:10 pm - 40 minutes 14 seconds827 burnout, the energy crisis & your energy type with Dr Amantha Imber
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:
๐๐ผ the "getting hit by a bus" fantasy
๐๐ฝ Amantha's burnout and the warning signs she missed
๐๐พ the "push through" paradox many face when they're exhausted
๐๐ฟ what's causing an energy crisis in our society?
๐๐ป the 4 energy types, which one are you?
๐ 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 Shelleyโs business, Boldside: https://www.boldside.com.au/
Shell & Glenโs book 'Sort Your Career Out & Make More Money' is available here: https://amzn.to/4k3YSrr
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12 July 2026, 7:10 pm - 1 hour 2 minutes826 from the vault: 5 steps to move through a career crisis or crossroad with Glen James
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 & Glenโs 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 Shelleyโs business, Boldside: https://www.boldside.com.au/
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5 July 2026, 7:10 pm - 31 minutes 25 seconds825 reinventing yourself, avoiding career entropy & the conflict skill you need
In this episode Shell unpacks 3 big ideas that have been on her mind lately. She talks about:
๐๐ผ who do you need to become in the ever-changing world of work?
๐๐ฝ what physics has to do with your career
๐๐พ 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 Shelleyโs business, Boldside: https://www.boldside.com.au/
Shell & Glenโs book 'Sort Your Career Out & Make More Money' is available here: https://amzn.to/4k3YSrr
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28 June 2026, 7:10 pm - 28 minutes 12 seconds824 from the vault: 5 traits of a high performer
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 Shelleyโs business, Boldside: https://www.boldside.com.au/
Shell & Glenโs book 'Sort Your Career Out & Make More Money' is available here: https://amzn.to/4k3YSrr
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21 June 2026, 7:10 pm - 29 minutes 59 seconds823 from the vault: productivity hacks to get more stuff done
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:
๐๐พ managing your inbox
๐๐ฟ carving out time for deep work
๐๐ป finding your flow state
๐ establishing helpful habits
๐๐ผ having a power list
๐๐ฝ doing the hard thing first
๐๐พ giving yourself rewards and motivators
๐๐ฟ setting up your environment
๐๐ป how to prioritise your work
๐ and having a curious, growth mindset
๐๐พ 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 Shelleyโs business, Boldside: https://www.boldside.com.au/
Shell & Glenโs book 'Sort Your Career Out & Make More Money' is available here: https://amzn.to/4k3YSrr
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14 June 2026, 7:10 pm - 43 minutes 2 seconds822 spot the difference: confidence vs arrogance, empathy vs enabling + more
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:
๐ a toxic workplace vs a a demanding workplace
๐๐ฝ confidence vs arrogance
๐๐พ hard work vs hustle
๐๐ฟ empathy vs enabling bad behaviour
๐๐ป 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 Shelleyโs business, Boldside: https://www.boldside.com.au/
Shell & Glenโs book 'Sort Your Career Out & Make More Money' is available here: https://amzn.to/4k3YSrr
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7 June 2026, 7:10 pm - 32 minutes 25 seconds821 from the vault: the #1 skill you need at work (and it's not what you think!)
In this vault episode from season 6, Shell unpacks the #1 skill you need in your career!
Resources mentioned ๐
๐ Antifragile by Nassim Nicholas Taleb: https://amzn.to/3UoiWLI
๐ Emotional Agility by Susan David: https://amzn.to/47Wz9Lm
๐ The Obstacle is the Way by Ryan Holiday: https://amzn.to/3vYhFAV
๐ง The Confidence Chronicles podcast episode by Erika Cramer:
Connect with Shell on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shelley-johnson/
If you lead teams, check out Shelleyโs business, Boldside: https://www.boldside.com.au/
Shell & Glenโs book 'Sort Your Career Out & Make More Money' is available here: https://amzn.to/4k3YSrr
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31 May 2026, 7:10 pm - 52 minutes 59 seconds820 how to communicate with influence (a 3-step framework)
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:
๐๐ผ the career fail
๐๐ฝ thinking about your audience rather yourself
๐๐พ preparing without over-preparing
๐๐ฟ why your message has to actually sound like you
๐๐ป how to build connection with your audience
๐ how to bring clarity
๐๐ผhow 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
Brenรฉ 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 Shelleyโs business, Boldside: https://www.boldside.com.au/
Shell & Glenโs book 'Sort Your Career Out & Make More Money' is available here: https://amzn.to/4k3YSrr
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