

this is work
Shelley Johnson
Join HR consultant Shelley Johnson as she talks with you about all things work!Formerly my millennial career. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Apr 10, 2022 • 45min
Em & Shell's biggest career fails!
Em and Shell have learned some hard lessons over the years and in today's episode they share some biggies, including:👉🏻 prioritising your career above your health👉 over-analysing and ruminating👉🏽 not diversifying your opportunities and networks👉🏾 not taking time to recharge properly👉🏿 working for an employer who doesn't have your best interest at heart👉🏼 putting company wins above your own👉🏽 making decisions out of fear👉🏻 not showing up in a personal wayYou might also like these episodes:burnout and resilience at workgood boss, bad bossovercoming fear (with guest Dr Amy SilverAnd the books mentioned:How Women Rise by Sally Helgesen & Marshall GoldsmithThe Loudest Guest by Dr Amy SilverThanks to our show partner, Rarekind! For an uncommonly good work experience, visit: https://bit.ly/rarekindm3c🛑 Please read our disclaimer + warnings before listening to this episode🏡 Join the m3 facebook group🤓 Quick links to book a career clarity call, other resources and $20 off The Glen James Spending Planmy millennial career is produced by SYMO interactive, home of my millennial money. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 3, 2022 • 44min
finding your strengths, your career superpower
Working in your strengths is a huge part of enjoying your job which is why knowing and being able to communicate them to an employer is so important. Shell and Em share some tips for how to figure out what you’re naturally great at so that you can do more work that energises you. They talk about:👉🏾 developing your strengths and managing your weaknesses!👉🏿 discovering (or rediscovering) talents within yourself that might be laying dormant👉🏻 how to figure out your unique superpowers👉 assessing your strengths against the role that you're in👉🏼 communicating your strengths at work👉🏽 being careful not to overplay them, it can work against you!Thanks to our show partner, Rarekind! For an uncommonly good work experience, visit: https://bit.ly/rarekindm3cTake a listen to our episode, growth, fulfilment and finding your genius with Matt ChurchThere are free strengths tests online and we love the Gallup CliftonStrengths Finder as a paid test.🛑 Please read our disclaimer + warnings before listening to this episode🏡 Join the m3 facebook group🤓 Quick links to book a career clarity call, other resources and $20 off The Glen James Spending Planmy millennial career is produced by SYMO interactive, home of my millennial money. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 27, 2022 • 46min
the 5 types of imposter syndrome
Imposter syndrome is more than just feeling like a fraud at work, in fact there are 5 ways that you might identify with this feeling! Joining Em and Shell to explore the nuances of imposter syndrome is Kate Neilson, editor at HRMOnline who shares some gold on:👉 these 5 types of imposter syndrome explained: the perfectionist, the expert, the natural genius, the soloist and the superhuman!👉🏿 some of the ways people experience imposter syndrome👉🏻 strategies to combat these thoughts and feelings👉🏾 and what we can do to create a workplace culture that doesn't feed imposter syndromeTake the imposter syndrome quizSusan Cain interview (bestselling author of Quiet)Take a listen to our episode on overcoming fearIf you’re looking for an uncommonly good work experience, visit bit.ly/rarekindm3c🛑 Please read our disclaimer + warnings before listening to this episode🏡 Join the m3 facebook group🤓 Quick links to book a career clarity call, other resources and $20 off The Glen James Spending Planmy millennial career is produced by SYMO interactive, home of my millennial money. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 20, 2022 • 25min
four ways to own your career
Take charge of your career path in four practical ways! Shell and Em share examples of how you can:👉🏼 have the conversation👉 plan for the unexpected👉🏾 go beyond your comfort zone👉🏿 build your brandBig thanks to our show partner, Rarekind! Visit bit.ly/rarekindm3c⭐Sometimes the easiest way to get a pay rise is as easy as setting up a good personal budget & spending plan. Try the Glen James Spending Plan﹘use coupon code "m3c" to save $20.Join our Facebook community! Got a question for us? Use #careeradviceClick here for podcast resources, links to our stuff, disclaimers & warnings about this episode + more, check out.my millennial career is produced by SYMO interactive, home of my millennial money. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 13, 2022 • 45min
how to navigate redundancy
Redundancy can happen to anyone, anytime throughout their career. Em and Shell chat with Jess who shares her experience with being made redundant and how she navigated that difficult time in her career.Big thanks to our show partner, Rarekind! Visit bit.ly/rarekindm3c⭐Sometimes the easiest way to get a pay rise is as easy as setting up a good personal budget & spending plan. Try the Glen James Spending Plan﹘use coupon code "m3c" to save $20.Join our Facebook community! Got a question for us? Use #careeradviceClick here for podcast resources, links to our stuff, disclaimers & warnings about this episode + more, check out.my millennial career is produced by SYMO interactive, home of my millennial money. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 7, 2022 • 47min
IWD: the gender pay gap with WGEA's Mary Wooldridge
It's International Women's Day and the theme is #BreakTheBias! Mary Wooldridge from the Workplace Gender Equality Agency joins Shell and Em to talk about a big issue that women encounter at work, the gender pay gap. The chat touches on:👉🏿 the difference between the gender pay gap and equal pay👉🏽 key causes of the gap and the updated data👉 the role that parents can play in breaking the bias with their kids👉🏻 some ways that employers can de-bias the hiring process👉🏾 busting some misconceptions about the gap👉🏿 childcare and parental leave👉🏼 how might employees raise a convo about this topic?👉women and leadership👉🏻and some key career learnings that Mary would tell her younger selfYou can go back and listen to the episode with Mary on my millennial money.Today's episode on my millennial money touches on the economic barriers to women.See if your workplace has done a gender equality audit and more helpful tools to navigate flexible work, parental leave and pay equity on the WGEA website.Big thanks to our show partner, Rarekind! Visit bit.ly/rarekindm3c⭐Sometimes the easiest way to get a pay rise is as easy as setting up a good personal budget & spending plan. Try the Glen James Spending Plan﹘use coupon code "m3c" to save $20.Join our Facebook community! Got a question for us? Use #careeradviceClick here for podcast resources, links to our stuff, disclaimers & warnings about this episode + more, check out.my millennial career is produced by SYMO interactive, home of my millennial money.We acknowledge the darkinjung people, Traditional Custodians of the land on which our studio sits, and pay respects to their Elders past and present. We extend that respect to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples who may listen to our podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 27, 2022 • 33min
bouncing forward from tough feedback
The f word... feedback! Taking on board constructive feedback can be really painful and get you stuck in a negative thought loop, but it doesn't have to. Shell and Em share personal learnings from their own experiences of receiving tough feedback and 6 ways to help you bounce forward.Big thanks to our show partner, Rarekind! To check out the opportunities they have at the moment, visit bit.ly/rarekindm3c⭐Sometimes the easiest way to get a pay rise is as easy as setting up a good personal budget & spending plan. Try the Glen James Spending Plan﹘use coupon code "m3c" to save $20.Join our Facebook community! Got a question for us? Use #careeradviceClick here for podcast resources, links to our stuff, disclaimers & warnings about this episode + more, check out.my millennial career is produced by SYMO interactive, home of my millennial money. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 20, 2022 • 35min
recruiters - your job hunt secret weapon
Looking for your next opportunity? Em and Shell chat about how making friends with a recruiter can be hugely beneficial to your career even when you're not actively job hunting. Em shares 6 key benefits of working with a recruiter plus how to build that relationship so that you both get value.Big thanks to our show partner, Rarekind! If you’re looking for an uncommonly good work experience visit bit.ly/rarekindm3c⭐Sometimes the easiest way to get a pay rise is as easy as setting up a good personal budget & spending plan. Try the Glen James Spending Plan﹘use coupon code "m3c" to save $20.Join our Facebook community! Got a question for us? Use #careeradviceClick here for podcast resources, links to our stuff, disclaimers & warnings about this episode + more, check out.my millennial career is produced by SYMO interactive, home of my millennial money.We acknowledge the darkinjung people, Traditional Custodians of the land on which our studio sits, and pay respects to their Elders past and present. We extend that respect to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples who may listen to our podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 13, 2022 • 26min
6 ways to build your confidence
Gunning for a promotion, making a career change or simply wanting to up your confidence level at work? Shell and Em chat about these top tips:👉🏻 find role models for what you want to do👉🏾 prioritise action over feelings👉🏿 look for study and training opportunities👉 care less!👉🏼 do the job before you get the job👉🏽 accept the unknownCheck out the book, 48 Laws of Power by Robert Green: https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/n1jdo6⭐Sometimes the easiest way to get a pay rise is as easy as setting up a good personal budget & spending plan. Try the Glen James Spending Plan﹘use coupon code "m3c" to save $20.Join our Facebook community! Got a question for us? Use #careeradviceClick here for podcast resources, links to our stuff, disclaimers & warnings about this episode + more, check out.my millennial career is produced by SYMO interactive, home of my millennial money.We acknowledge the darkinjung people, Traditional Custodians of the land on which our studio sits, and pay respects to their Elders past and present. We extend that respect to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples who may listen to our podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 6, 2022 • 28min
6 things your boss wants from you
One of the best ways to progress your career is to learn how to communicate well with your boss and understand the qualities they highly value in an employee. Tune in as Shell and Em share 6 things your boss wants from you including:👉🏾no surprises & how to communicate openly and early👉🏿to be solutions-oriented not problem-focused & an example of this in action👉🏻doing what you say you're going to do & how to communicate your capacity realistically👉providing info at a macro level & how to write emails more effectively👉🏼your trust and patient with their process👉🏽optimism, it's underrated!⭐Sometimes the easiest way to get a pay rise is as easy as setting up a good personal budget & spending plan. Try the Glen James Spending Plan﹘use coupon code "m3c" to save $20.Join our Facebook community! Got a question for us? Use #careeradviceClick here for podcast resources, links to our stuff, disclaimers & warnings about this episode + more, check out.my millennial career is produced by SYMO interactive, home of my millennial money.We acknowledge the darkinjung people, Traditional Custodians of the land on which our studio sits, and pay respects to their Elders past and present. We extend that respect to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples who may listen to our podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.