Episodes

  • 706 managing a toxic boss, getting promoted & feeling stuck at work
    Feb 17 2025

    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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    23 mins
  • 705 how to become irreplacable at work with Phil Thompson
    Feb 9 2025

    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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    50 mins
  • 704 how to attract more opportunities at work
    Feb 2 2025

    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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    31 mins
  • 703 the 5 questions that will transform your career
    Jan 28 2025

    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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    57 mins
  • 702 fail better: 7 steps to bounce back stronger
    Jan 20 2025

    Failure is inevitable, but it doesn’t have to hold you back. In this episode, friend of the pod Shane Hatton joins Shell to share seven practical steps to embrace failure, learn from it, and move forward with resilience. The episode touches on:


    👉🏿 how failure is a normal part of success

    👉🏻 recognising, owning, and learning from your mistakes

    👉 how sharing your lessons helps your personal growth

    👉🏼 building systems to avoid repeating the same mistakes

    👉🏽 the importance of not dwelling on the negative and focusing on your next action


    Connect with Shane on LinkedIn here


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    46 mins
  • best of 2024: how to stop people pleasing in leadership
    Jan 12 2025

    Missed this one? Here’s your chance to catch up on a must-listen from earlier in the year


    Let's chat about one of the biggest killers for your career: people-pleasing. Joining us on today's episode is Grace Murray, Vice President of Strategy at Fohr who shares how she's learned to overcome people-pleasing as a leader.


    📒 Radical Candor by Kim Scott 👇


    Amazon: https://amzn.to/3SP8wDE

    Booktopia: booktopia.kh4ffx.net/jWzNdv


    Listen to Grace's career story 👇


    Listen on Apple

    Listen on Spotify


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    56 mins
  • best of 2024: high-performance habits with Jess Spendlove
    Jan 5 2025

    No new episode this week, but this one’s worth a replay – trust us

    While we’re on a break, here’s a fan-favourite episode to keep you company


    Want to be at the top of your game in your life and career? Performance dietitian, coach and speaker Jessica Spendlove joins Shell on the show to share the keys to performing at your very best. In part 1 of this 2-part chat, Jess touches on:


    👉🏾 high performance behaviours & traits

    👉 areas to optimise

    👉🏿 the power of understanding your chronotype

    👉🏼 defining what success looks like for you

    👉🏻 metrics that matter-energy, appetite & performance

    👉 how to become more in tune with your energy levels

    👉🏾 tailoring the type of work you do in your best hours

    👉🏼 the key to sustaining high-performance

    👉🏽 and discovering your high-performance profile


    Take the quiz and find out your high-performance profile at jessicaspendlove.com


    Fun fact! Jess formerly co-hosted the podcast my millennial health and has just launched her new podcast, Stay At The Top. Listen on Apple | Listen on Spotify


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    43 mins
  • best of 2024: the #1 skill you need at work (and it's not what you think!)
    Dec 29 2024

    Here’s your chance to catch up on a must-listen from earlier in the year.


    Same show, new name - welcome to the first episode of this is work! Wanna know the #1 skill you need in 2024? Take a listen to find out.


    Resources mentioned in the episode 👇


    📒 Antifragile by Nassim Nicholas Taleb

    Booktopia: https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/Y936rr

    Amazon: https://amzn.to/3UoiWLI


    📒 Emotional Agility by Susan David

    Booktopia: https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/Nk31eO

    Amazon: https://amzn.to/47Wz9Lm


    📒 The Obstacle is the Way by Ryan Holiday

    Booktopia: https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/XxyJ0g

    Amazon: https://amzn.to/3vYhFAV


    🎧 The Confidence Chronicles podcast episode by Erika Cramer:

    Listen on Spotify

    Listen on Apple Podcasts


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    33 mins