EPISODE · Apr 19, 2026 · 27 MIN
815 from the vault: how to perform under pressure
from this is work
In this episode of 'this is work' from the vault, Shell breaks down the seven strategies used by high performers to stay sharp when the stakes are high. Whether you're dealing with conflict avoidance, a fear of feedback or just feeling the weight of your own expectations, this episode's for you. Shell covers:👉 finding your edge - what elite performers do that most people avoid👉🏼 self-reflect to course correct - Ray Dalio's one-big-thing framework👉🏿 control the controllables - Stephen Covey's circles of control, influence & concern👉🏻practice under pressure - why relaxed practice doesn't prepare you for game day👉🏽 build a feedback board of advisers - not all feedback deserves your attention👉Jack Bauer energy - 24 hours to process a fail, then move on👉🏽 get clear on your why - your purpose as an anchor under pressureConnect 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/4k3YSrrWe 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.To get help, and to check out our online courses, books, resources and downloads (+ our disclaimers and warnings), click here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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In this episode of 'this is work' from the vault, Shell breaks down the seven strategies used by high performers to stay sharp when the stakes are high. Whether you're dealing with conflict avoidance, a fear of feedback or just feeling the weight of your own expectations, this episode's for you. Shell covers:👉 finding your edge - what elite performers do that most people avoid👉🏼 self-reflect to course correct - Ray Dalio's one-big-thing framework👉🏿 control the controllables - Stephen Covey's circles of control, influence & concern👉🏻practice under pressure - why relaxed practice doesn't prepare you for game day👉🏽 build a feedback board of advisers - not all feedback deserves your attention👉Jack Bauer energy - 24 hours to process a fail, then move on👉🏽 get clear on your why - your purpose as an anchor under pressureConnect 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/4k3YSrrWe 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.To get help, and to check out our online courses, books, resources and downloads (+ our disclaimers and warnings), click here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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