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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
Career Success Economics
Episodes
  • 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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    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
  • 810 burnout and mental fitness: how to stay well, when things are not well
    Mar 15 2026

    The world feels pretty chaotic right now — and if you're someone who prides yourself on high performance, that chaos can quietly push you toward burnout before you even see it coming.


    In this episode, I sit down with mental fitness and leadership specialist Joel Pilgrim to talk about what it actually means to stay well when everything around you feels uncertain.


    In this episode we cover:

    • Why mental fitness is just like physical fitness — and what your daily practice should look like
    • The 5-step model for performing under pressure without burning out
    • What recovery actually looks like for high achievers (and why it's not self-care)
    • How to find your flow state and why it matters more than you think
    • Why vulnerability is a leadership skill, not a weakness


    TW: Suicide


    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


    We hate email spam so we don’t create it! Sign up to our newsletter to get only the valuable money, careers and property info you need.


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    45 mins
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