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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.
Latest episodes

Sep 15, 2020 • 31min
bonus: careers in technology
This season will feature some bonus episodes focused around jobs in a variety of industries, kicking off with a deep dive into tech! Mitch McCormack from Forsythes Recruitment & HR joined Em and Shell to chat about:👉the kinds of roles within the industry👉🏿differences between tech jobs in different city centres or regions across the country👉🏽some of the newer roles emerging from the tech field👉🏻some areas of tech opportunity opening up👉🏽how the industry is growing and changing shape⭐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: https://www.sortyourmoneyout.com/m3cshownotesmy 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.

Sep 6, 2020 • 38min
work wellbeing: what the research says (with guest Ashley Fell)
Ashley Fell is a social researcher, TEDx speaker, head of communications at the internationally recognised company McCrindle and now co-author of 'Work Wellbeing'! Ashley joined Em and Shell to talk about work wellbeing, touching on:👉🏿not just working to go on holidays👉what work wellbeing actually is👉🏽how covid has transformed the idea of work wellbeing👉🏼being overworked, stressed and burnt out at work👉🏽the responsibility of leaders at work👉🏿setting up a great work culture👉🏻communicating appropriately and well with your team👉🏽how to do a self-assessment of your own work wellbeingBuy the book here: booktopia.kh4ffx.net/2x550Read more about the book and Ashley here: https://workwellbeing.com.au/⭐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: https://www.sortyourmoneyout.com/m3cshownotesmy 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.

Aug 23, 2020 • 56min
a CEO's guide to leadership (with guest David Pich)
David Pich is an author and the CEO of the Institute of Managers and Leaders Australia and New Zealand, and in this episode he joins Em and Shell to deep dive into the juicy topic of leadership. Their chat touches on:👉🏾the unique skills leaders need in workplaces👉challenging some career and management norms👉🏼finding happiness in your workplace👉🏾accidental managers👉🏻focusing on self awareness instead of authenticity👉how leaders can continue developing their skills👉🏾millennials in the workforce👉🏻changes David is seeing in the workforce.Checkout IML here: https://managersandleaders.com.au/⭐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: https://www.sortyourmoneyout.com/m3cshownotesmy 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.

Aug 9, 2020 • 47min
got career problems? try design thinking (with guest Ben Crothers)
How can you design your thinking to solve career and work stuff? Design thinking is human-centered problem solving - asking how can we solve this problem together. Ben Crothers is a creative thought leader who encourages individuals and teams to think more openly and creatively about challenges they face. In this episode Ben shares with Shell and Em:👉what design thinking is👉how to start using it👉how we can all be approaching work challenges using it.Check out http://brightpilots.com/ for more information. Take a look at Ben's ice breakers here: http://brightpilots.com/icebreakers/⭐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: https://www.sortyourmoneyout.com/m3cshownotesmy 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.

Jul 26, 2020 • 24min
career security, not job security
Shell and Em are back for Season 2 of my millennial career! They kick off by talking about changing your mindset from thinking not about job security, but rather career security.The conversation touches on:👉treating your career like a business👉hacks to manage your career future👉career development👉setting up your strategy👉managing the details👉marketing yourself👉how to move forward when you hit speed bumps.⭐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: https://www.sortyourmoneyout.com/m3cshownotesmy 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.

Jul 12, 2020 • 26min
bonus: pay and new jobs q&a
Em and Shell answer your questions! They chat about:👉asking your boss to be a referee👉how to write a cover letter👉how to nail your new job in the first 90 days👉asking for a payrise during difficult times👉what to do with an overpaymentCheck out the previous episode about how to make your resume stand out: https://player.whooshkaa.com/episode?id=540712Have a read of Shell and Em's tips for preparing your resume: https://www.sortyourmoneyout.com/blog/newyearnewcareer⭐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 here: https://www.sortyourmoneyout.com/online-course/ (use coupon code "M3C" to save $20)⭐Insta http://bit.ly/2ui5cZ3⭐Our free facey group for listeners: http://bit.ly/3aymUZ1my millennial career is produced by SYMO interactive, home of my millennial money. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 17, 2020 • 36min
quarter life career crisis (with guest Glen James)
Having a quarter life career crisis? You're not alone. In this episode Shell and Em are joined by Glen James who shares the twists and turns of his career journey.Things you need to know & places you need to go!⭐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 here: https://www.sortyourmoneyout.com/online-course/ (use coupon code "M3C" to save $20)⭐Insta http://bit.ly/2ui5cZ3⭐Our free facey group for listeners: http://bit.ly/3aymUZ1my millennial career is produced by SYMO interactive, home of my millennial money.🛑This podcast is for entertainment purposes only and does not constitute financial advice or financial product advice. To receive personal financial advice or financial product advice you must first receive a Statement of Advice (SoA). You must also receive, read and understand the Product Disclosure Statement/s (PDS) of any products you are considering to ensure the product/s is suited to your needs before acting. We may discuss products, services and answer listener questions on this video for entertainment & illustration purposes only. We may change the name of the questioner for anonymity. It is impossible to give you personal advice on an entertainment podcast as we do not know the details of your personal financial situation. While we do our best to provide accurate information, we accept no responsibility for any inaccuracies that may be communicated in this podcast. Glen James and John Pidgeon are not licenced financial advisers or tax professionals. Please seek your own advice as we do not provide personal financial advice or taxation services. This podcast is intended for residents of Australia. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 5, 2020 • 42min
parental leave
Shell shares some of her personal story mixing mum and career life, including the ins and outs of parental leave.Things you need to know & places you need to go!⭐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 here: https://www.sortyourmoneyout.com/online-course/ (use coupon code "M3C" to save $20)⭐Insta http://bit.ly/2ui5cZ3⭐Our free facey group for listeners: http://bit.ly/3aymUZ1my millennial career is produced by SYMO interactive, home of my millennial money.🛑This podcast is for entertainment purposes only and does not constitute financial advice or financial product advice. To receive personal financial advice or financial product advice you must first receive a Statement of Advice (SoA). You must also receive, read and understand the Product Disclosure Statement/s (PDS) of any products you are considering to ensure the product/s is suited to your needs before acting. We may discuss products, services and answer listener questions on this video for entertainment & illustration purposes only. We may change the name of the questioner for anonymity. It is impossible to give you personal advice on an entertainment podcast as we do not know the details of your personal financial situation. While we do our best to provide accurate information, we accept no responsibility for any inaccuracies that may be communicated in this podcast. Glen James and John Pidgeon are not licenced financial advisers or tax professionals. Please seek your own advice as we do not provide personal financial advice or taxation services. This podcast is intended for residents of Australia. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 19, 2020 • 33min
leading through crisis
Those who work in leadership roles at the moment are facing a lot of change, so Em and Shell dive into how to adapt well. These tips apply to those who aren't leaders as well.Things you need to know & places you need to go!⭐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 here: https://www.sortyourmoneyout.com/online-course/ (use coupon code "M3C" to save $20)⭐Insta http://bit.ly/2ui5cZ3⭐Our free facey group for listeners: http://bit.ly/3aymUZ1my millennial career is produced by SYMO interactive, home of my millennial money.🛑This podcast is for entertainment purposes only and does not constitute financial advice or financial product advice. To receive personal financial advice or financial product advice you must first receive a Statement of Advice (SoA). You must also receive, read and understand the Product Disclosure Statement/s (PDS) of any products you are considering to ensure the product/s is suited to your needs before acting. We may discuss products, services and answer listener questions on this video for entertainment & illustration purposes only. We may change the name of the questioner for anonymity. It is impossible to give you personal advice on an entertainment podcast as we do not know the details of your personal financial situation. While we do our best to provide accurate information, we accept no responsibility for any inaccuracies that may be communicated in this podcast. Glen James and John Pidgeon are not licenced financial advisers or tax professionals. Please seek your own advice as we do not provide personal financial advice or taxation services. This podcast is intended for residents of Australia. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 16, 2020 • 29min
out of work or reduced hours: what now?
Many people have experienced a shift in their working hours - Shell and Em chat through what you can be doing now if that's you.For the workbook Em mentions, get in touch with her on LinkedIn (http://linkedin.com/in/emilybowen26) or email contactus@forsytheshr.com.au and ask for Emily Bowen and the Forsythes Recruitment & HR Career Transition Workbook.Things you need to know & places you need to go!⭐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 here: https://www.sortyourmoneyout.com/online-course/ (use coupon code "M3C" to save $20)⭐Insta http://bit.ly/2ui5cZ3⭐Our free facey group for listeners: http://bit.ly/3aymUZ1my millennial career is produced by SYMO interactive, home of my millennial money.🛑This podcast is for entertainment purposes only and does not constitute financial advice or financial product advice. To receive personal financial advice or financial product advice you must first receive a Statement of Advice (SoA). You must also receive, read and understand the Product Disclosure Statement/s (PDS) of any products you are considering to ensure the product/s is suited to your needs before acting. We may discuss products, services and answer listener questions on this video for entertainment & illustration purposes only. We may change the name of the questioner for anonymity. It is impossible to give you personal advice on an entertainment podcast as we do not know the details of your personal financial situation. While we do our best to provide accurate information, we accept no responsibility for any inaccuracies that may be communicated in this podcast. Glen James and John Pidgeon are not licenced financial advisers or tax professionals. Please seek your own advice as we do not provide personal financial advice or taxation services. This podcast is intended for residents of Australia. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.