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Shelley Johnson
Join leadership coach 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 25, 2021 • 53min
how promotable am I? (part 2/2) (with guest Rohan Dredge)
Em and Shell are joined again by Rohan Dredge to get really practical around how to become more promotable. Have a listen to the conceptual part 1 of this series: https://player.whooshkaa.com/episode?id=792822.This episode touches on:👉🏿the 4 areas Rohan focuses on to improve promotability - mindset, skillset, teamwork, network - and how they operate and intersect (check out Rohan's master model around these concepts: http://bit.ly/promotable)👉🏻embracing situations where you don't know what you're doing - not shying away and taking advantage of the opportunities those environments hold👉🏽practical ways to end up in the role or area you're keen onHere are the books mentioned in the chat:👉Atomic Habits by James Clear: https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/aEkRR👉🏻Leaders: Strategies for Taking Charge by Warren Bennis + Burt Nanus: https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/GjmeLm👉🏾Disrupt Yourself: Master Relentless Change and Speed Up Your Learning Curve by Whitney Johnson: https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/15r049👉🏽Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance by Angela Duckworth: https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/ZdQOgX👉Here's Angela Duckworth's Ted talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H14bBuluwB8Here's the mentor Rohan mentions, Jim Rohn: https://www.jimrohn.com/Check out Rohan's work here: https://www.forleadersglobal.com/?r_done=1Thanks to Newcastle Permanent for supporting this episode. Learn more at: http://newcastlepermanent.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.

Apr 11, 2021 • 55min
employment lawyer q&a (with guest Madeleine Tiedeman)
You guys had so many (...like SO many) questions around employment law, and who better to answer them than Madeleine Tiedeman who works in the space with the Australian Business Lawyers & Advisors (ABLA). This chat touches on:👉🏼casual workers and some of the recent changes relating to casual workers👉🏾how to approach your managers or employer around things relating to your role and any opportunities👉what award rates are and a little around how they work👉🏻some questions you asked around restraint/non compete/non solicit clauses👉🏼the juicy question of what's considered "reasonable overtime" + "other related duties as required" often included in work contracts👉🏿whether your job can change while you're on maternity leave👉🏽working from home and some of the changes that's brought about for many employees👉a bit about bullying in the workplace - some of the realities of how these cases can play out👉🏻taking time off for mental health needs - how employees can access this and what you're entitled toThere's heaps of info available at the Fair Work Ombudsman website, check it out: https://www.fairwork.gov.au/Thanks to Newcastle Permanent for supporting this episode. Learn more at: http://newcastlepermanent.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.

Mar 21, 2021 • 19min
fact or fiction: payrise = happy
Is money your major motivator at work? Often you hear people say "if only I was paid $5k more...", but would things be that different if you were? In this episode Em and Shell unpack this myth, touching on:👉🏽some personal attitudes to check if you're focusing a bit too much on the money you earn👉🏻searching a little deeper than the money - why are you unsatisfied at work? Is it something more than just money?👉🏿figuring out what provides satisfaction for you at work and in life in general👉🏼the 3 ways you can dodge the pay trapListen to the episode with David Pich, 'a CEO's guide to leadership': https://player.whooshkaa.com/episode?id=722541Also check out the episode around personal brand and determining your personal values: https://player.whooshkaa.com/episode?id=557742Thanks to Newcastle Permanent for supporting this episode. Learn more at: http://newcastlepermanent.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.

Mar 7, 2021 • 33min
why you need an exit strategy
Explore the importance of planning an exit strategy at work, including mindset when leaving, having open discussions with your manager, preparing handover notes, and leaving on a positive note. Learn how to navigate temporary exits and craft a strategic resignation approach for future opportunities. Discover essential components for a successful exit strategy in your career.

Feb 21, 2021 • 48min
how promotable am I? (part 1/2) (with guest Rohan Dredge)
Are you looking for that next promotion? Don't seek just the next promotion, seek to be *promotable* - no matter where you are in your career. In this episode Rohan Dredge (Executive Leadership Consultant, Coach and keynote speaker) joins Shell and Em to unpack this idea touching on:👉🏿seeking to be promotable, rather than looking for the promotion itself👉🏼the idea of entitlement that often comes up in the promotion space👉ways you can start becoming more promotable👉🏻what to do if you're dealing with a bad boss who isn't on the same page as you👉🏽finding a guide to help you skill up and head in the direction you want to go - whether at work or outsideCheck out Rohan's business here: https://www.forleadersglobal.com/?r_done=1Click here to complete your 5 Voices Leadership Assessment that Rohan mentions: https://bit.ly/FLGYourLeadershipVoiceYou will go directly to the Assessment, complete it over a coffee. You'll get an email prompting you to set up an account (you'll get 28 days free on the whole site).Thanks to Newcastle Permanent for supporting this episode. Learn more at: http://newcastlepermanent.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.

Feb 7, 2021 • 35min
fact or fiction: your dream job exists
Welcome to Season 3 of my millennial career! Shell and Em are back for another season and starting with a juicy question: is there such a thing as a dream job? And if not, how can we think about our careers instead? This convo touches on:👉🏾being really clear on how you view your career - knowing what you enjoy, dislike, are aiming for and being prepared to be flexible on what that looks like👉🏿diversifying your skills to create the most opportunities possible for yourself👉focusing on how engaged you are in your role at work👉🏼how to assess days that maybe aren't the best days at work - is this just a bad day at work, or do I need a change?👉🏻being prepared for future changes in direction - don't be surprised, be prepared👉🏽how to work with your employer to achieve the most positive result for your career, and what they need in the workplaceThanks to Newcastle Permanent for supporting this episode. Learn more at: http://newcastlepermanent.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.

Nov 29, 2020 • 32min
10 biggest interview mistakes
Job interviews are an amazing opportunity to make an impression and potentially land your dream job! Shell and Em have seen. it. all. across hundreds of job interviews so if you're prepping for an interview you need to listen in to this! The convo touches on:👉🏾fundamental skills that make more of an impression than you think👉how to craft some of your responses to really hit the target👉🏽tips for working with the interview panel in front of you👉🏻some common mistakes and pitfalls to avoid👉🏾options for language choice and expression👉🏼key moments in the interview to focus on - opportunities to leave a unique impression and build rapportHave a listen to the previous ep around how to nail your next job interview: https://player.whooshkaa.com/episode?id=540715⭐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.

Nov 15, 2020 • 43min
navigating change in the workplace (with guest David Couri)
David Couri has a breadth of experience in organisational development, change management, the non-for-profit sector and the music industry! In this episode he joins Em and Shell to dig into dealing with change in the workplace, touching on:👉🏼what a "stinky change" is and how to work through it👉🏿how to prepare your mindset and be intentional with how you manage oncoming changes👉how to label what's happening around you in a flexible and agile way👉🏼skills you can practice to master the art of change management👉🏻balancing how you're feeling with what you're doing👉🏽finding agency in your situation - how much is and isn't within your control👉🏿how to tackle change issues in your team in a collaborative and open wayCheck out Bad Vibrations here: https://badvibes.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.

Nov 1, 2020 • 51min
how to win at networking & LinkedIn (with guest Clara McCarthy)
Networking can seem incredibly daunting so Clara McCarthy, Enterprise Account Director at LinkedIn, joined Em and Shell to talk through:👉🏿the value of building communities and networking inside and outside your organisation👉tackling imposter syndrome👉how to nail LinkedIn👉🏽working through barriers of nerves, introductions and small talk👉🏾practical tips and tricks to make networking events feel less awkward👉🏻how LinkedIn fosters networking and relationship buildingFind Clara on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/claramccarthy/Read more about Australian Women in Recruitment: https://www.linkedin.com/company/awir/⭐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.

Oct 27, 2020 • 39min
bonus: careers in finance & accounting
This is the final industry highlight bonus episode for season 2, and what a way to finish! Hanna Barry and James Callender joined Em and Shell to unpack their careers in finance and accounting, touching on:👉🏽their dream jobs as kids👉🏿what they studied and how they applied it to their roles👉tips, tricks and ideas to stand out beyond a degree👉🏻what a typical day at work looks like and the different paths you can go down in the industry👉🏾busting myths and midunderstandings about their roles👉🏻mastering soft skills as well as technical skills👉🏿how to use networking to get your foot in the door⭐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.


