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this is work

this is work

By: Shelley Johnson
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Join leadership coach Shelley Johnson as she talks with you about all things work!


Formerly my millennial career.

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Shelley Johnson
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Episodes
  • 813 from the vault: tackling common challenges in leadership
    Apr 6 2026

    Leadership is not easy! In this episode from season 7, Shell unpacks some of the most common challenges that leaders face and how to navigate them. She touches on:


    👉 leading well even when you're exhausted

    👉🏼 building a sustainable high-performance culture

    👉🏿 making the jump from team member to team leader

    👉🏻 the difference between information sharing and true communication

    👉🏽 creating psychological safety for courageous conversations

    👉🏽 and why being “nice” isn’t always helpful in leadership


    Related episodes: 🎧 strategies for building wellbeing at work with Phil Wolffe - Listen on Apple | Spotify


    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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    21 mins
  • 812 imposter syndrome as a strength, navigating unspoken conflict & leading well when you're new
    Mar 29 2026

    Ever felt like a fraud at work? Good. In this episode of this is work, Shelley and Emily cover three big leadership topics — reframing imposter syndrome, dealing with unspoken conflict on your team, and how to nail your first 90 days as a new leader.


    In this episode:

    • Why imposter syndrome is a green flag, not a red one
    • The ODD framework for surfacing unspoken team conflict
    • How to use silence strategically in tough conversations
    • Your month by month 90 day leadership plan


    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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    To get help, and to check out our online courses, books, resources and downloads (+ our disclaimers and warnings), click here.

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    46 mins
  • 811 weaponised incompetence: what to watch for, how to address it & when your competence gets used against you
    Mar 22 2026

    In this week's episode of this is work, Shelly and Emily dive into weaponised incompetence in the workplace — everything from how to spot it and the exact words to use when addressing it, right through to what happens when it flips and your own competence gets used against you.


    In this episode we cover:

    • What is weaponised incompetence
    • Playing to your strengths vs weaponising a weakness
    • Scripts and one liners to address it with a colleague
    • The flip side: when your competence gets weaponised
    • Signs your manager is using your competence against you


    Check out Shelley's Sydney Morning Herald article on weaponised incompetence:

    https://www.smh.com.au/business/workplace/weaponised-incompetence-is-rife-at-work-here-s-how-to-shut-it-down-20260226-p5o5qf.html


    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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    To get help, and to check out our online courses, books, resources and downloads (+ our disclaimers and warnings), click here.

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    45 mins
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