All Episodes
this is work — 275 episodes
818 hard truths, tough love: 8 things you need to hear for your career
817 from the vault: how to stop people pleasing in leadership
816 telling someone they lack self-awareness, dealing with defensiveness and what new leaders get wrong (ep816)
815 from the vault: how to perform under pressure
814 how to build your personal brand without selling your soul
813 from the vault: tackling common challenges in leadership
812 imposter syndrome as a strength, navigating unspoken conflict & leading well when you're new
811 weaponised incompetence: what to watch for, how to address it & when your competence gets used against you
810 burnout and mental fitness: how to stay well, when things are not well
809 dysfunctional workplaces, career move to a start-up & can leaders really work fewer hours?
808 how to lead hard conversations, support your team and go from doer to leader
807 how to find a mentor, build future-proof skills & selling your ideas at work
806 when to change jobs, taking career risks & is my new job a bad fit?
805 from the vault: 8 ways to become an opportunity magnet
804 from the vault: 4 ways to make more money in your career
803 how to up your public speaking game
802 generational drama at work: how gen z, millennials & gen x really think
801 burnout at work: why 100% effort is killing your performance
best of 2025: the 5 questions that will transform your career
best of 2025: managing a toxic boss, getting promoted & feeling stuck at work
750 how to talk about pay, benefits & your value at work (with Matt McFarlane)
749 the 25 work & life lessons we learned in 2025 (with Dr Amantha Imber)
748 the 15 things you need to hear in your career at least once
747 bringing personality to work, quitting without a plan, making mistakes & managing up
746 big conversations every leader needs to have (awkward chats, talented jerks + why 1:1s matter)
745 how to prepare for the future of work with futurist Steph Clarke
744 how to friend at work: navigating workplace friendships with Steph Clarke
743 the Boldside story: Shell's lessons in backing yourself and doing work your way
742 leading high-performing executive teams with Rohan Dredge
741 underrated career skills (part 2)
740 underrated career skills (part 1)
739 competing with a work bestie for a role, from mate to manager + favouritism at work
738 career crossroads, Dallas Cowboy Cheerleaders wisdom, narcissistic bosses + more
737 threatened bosses, serial interrupters & managing up
736 is extroversion hot or not, building influence & selling without being salesy
735 how to lead people who are not like you with Stephanie Chung
734 becoming a manager of AI: practical tips with Neo Aplin
733 is it okay to...cc the boss, skip the morning tea, talk about your salary + more
732 is it okay to...block a coworker, leak your resignation, say no to mentoring + more
731 my thoughts on psychological safety, taking feedback & over-preparing
730 what’s your work reputation really saying about you?
729 personal branding icks, why 4dww fizzled, stop saying kind regards & work wardrobe yay or nay (campfire chat)
728 HR experts take on Coldplay kiss cam and bad romance at work
727 what new leaders need to thrive & why star players aren't always great leaders
726 is hustle a dirty word, weaponising incompetence & relaxing vs laziness
725 what to do about AI & securing your career
724 charisma vs connection: what really builds trust at work?
723 the bad career advice you need to stop taking
722 imposter syndrome, weaknesses, AI + more (campfire chat with Glen James and Phil Thompson)
721 career curveballs, growth mindset, and building high-performing teams with Nick Addison
720 the art of giving feedback and having courageous conversations with Scott Smith
719 ways to work smarter: AI walks, the Hemingway trick + more with Dr Amantha Imber
718 what makes a great leader (and how to become one) with Scott Smith
717 leadership isn’t easy: tackling common challenges
716 how to use AI to learn, grow and work better with Adrian Smith
715 how to perform under pressure
714 Shell's top 10 books to grow your career, build your confidence & spark creativity
713 parental leave lessons on identity, self-trust and priorities with Emily Bowen
712 owning your career, asking for a pay rise & should employees return to the office? with Chad Lawson
711 redundancy, pay cuts, leaving a toxic place & the long journey to what you deserve (with Glen James)
710 growing up in a big family, career confidence & backing yourself
709 what makes a high-performing team?
708 stable job vs higher pay, managing different work styles + stepping into leadership
707 the leadership superpower you’re not using: coaching
706 managing a toxic boss, getting promoted & feeling stuck at work
705 how to become irreplacable at work with Phil Thompson
704 how to attract more opportunities at work
703 the 5 questions that will transform your career
702 fail better: 7 steps to bounce back stronger
best of 2024: how to stop people pleasing in leadership
best of 2024: high-performance habits with Jess Spendlove
best of 2024: the #1 skill you need at work (and it's not what you think!)
best of 2024: knowing your strengths, career changes & taking risks with Sarah Kelsey
649 can a bad boss be good for you?
648 things that should be illegal at work
647 fighting end of year fatigue, managing talkers on teams, tips for overthinkers + more
646 the 6 hard hitting career truths you need to hear
645 saying no: a guide for people pleasers
644 fearing what other people think, oversharing vs vulnerability + defining success
643 burnout signs, negative self talk in a new career and getting unstuck
tips for starting a successful and sustainable business
642 what makes employees stay
641 moody team members, disorganised manager, work & parenting juggle + more
640 help! I'm a workaholic, leading teams, managing underperformance + more
639 what hiring managers really want, asking for more 1:1s, pregnancy talk with your boss + more
638 playing big, getting stuff done & tough conversations with Dom Price
637 how to ditch hustle culture and find happiness at work
636 time-saving AI tips to boost your productivity
635 getting a promotion, dealing with bad bosses, sticking up for yourself + more with Michelle Gibbings
634 overcoming limiting beliefs, gaslighting at work & finding a mentor
633 grit or quit? with Glen James
632 how to become a high performer
631 my top 6 career fails and lessons
630 would you rather (work edition)
629 career change with a skills gap, new boss nerves, rebuilding confidence after a fail + more
628 role & pay reviews, moving from mate to manager, chatGPT for job applications + more
627 landing a dream job, pregnancy loss & working after parental leave (Nicole's story)
626 productivity hacks to get more stuff done
625 how to stand out in your application and job interview (with Mitch King)
624 how to turn problems into learning opportunities (with Lisa Lie)
623 the Sunday scaries: new job nerves and how to overcome them
622 essential traits to stand out as a team member or leader at work
621 building Boost Juice, motherhood, leadership tips & why imposter syndrome is BS (with Janine Allis)
620 the 5 tensions leaders need to manage (with Rohan Dredge)
619 the soft skills are hard AF (with Tahnee McWhirter)
618 how to build your self-awareness with Rohan Dredge
617 giving feedback to your boss, energy vampires, psychological safety + more
616 stay or go, dealing with bullying, finding a mentor + more
615 career crisis or cross road? 5 ways to move forward (with Glen James)
614 landing a promotion, career goals, confidence, burnout + more
613 we should be working backwards (with Tim Duggan)
612 my team has trust issues, send help!
611 how to communicate with influence with Shane Hatton
610 my workplace is toxic, what should I do?
609 how to avoid burnout + build healthy work practices
IWD: confidence, juggling motherhood & work + main character energy
608 leadership uncut: Shell and Shane's wins, fails and lessons
607 internal job interviews, leadership tips, quitting your job, changing career + more
606 find your purpose and careers in climate with Anshuman Bapna
605 how to stop people pleasing in leadership
604 the #1 skill you need at work (and it's not what you think!)
603 happiness, work and money with Kate Campbell
2024 ins + outs, goal setting, signs it's time to quit + more with the Funny Business boys
602 working with a micromanager, moving overseas for work, rebuilding trust + more
601 take your career to the next level + make more money
top episode: 8 ways to stand out in your career
top episode: what I learned from pursuing my career dreams with Sim from Girls That Invest
celebrating all of your career wins
14 career lessons from 2023
red flags in your job, earning respect as a young manager, defining your values + more
burnout, negative self-talk, getting unstuck + more
the art of receiving & giving feedback at work part 2
the art of receiving & giving feedback at work part 1
how to adapt to big & small changes throughout your career with Dr Kate Byrne
high performance habits with Jess Spendlove part 2
high performance habits with Jess Spendlove part 1
how to stand out as a job applicant & show up on LinkedIn without the cringe with Mitch King
disagreeing with your new boss, transitioning out of trade, bouncing back from rejection + more
knowing your strengths, career changes & taking risks with Sarah Kelsey
how to become a better public speaker and presenter with Theo Kapodistrias
will AI take your job, the key skills your manager wants, how to get promoted + more
rethinking how we work with Tim Duggan
4 ways to give yourself a pay rise
8 signs you should quit your job
communicating boundaries at work, when to change careers, boosting your confidence + more
what they don't tell you about leadership with Shane Hatton
strategies for building wellbeing at work with Phil Wolffe
advancing in your career with Claire Seeber
leading teams and preparing for the future of work with Dom Price
99ish employee problems and how to avoid them
unsolicited career advice part 2: burnout, career changes, mentors + more
unsolicited career advice with Lachlan Bradford and Robbie Hicks part 1
side hustles and starting a biz with Emma Edwards
stepping into leadership part 2: building trust, managing underperformance + more
stepping into leadership part 1: how to thrive in your new role with Shane Hatton
gender equality in the workplace + closing the pay gap with Lucy Bradlow from WGEA
how to get a promotion, dealing with imposter syndrome, managing peers + more with Téa Angelos
99ish boss problems and how to handle them
8 ways to become an opportunity magnet
taking good risks (and the bad ones you need to avoid!)
toxic work culture, job interview red flags, setting career goals, building your confidence at work + more
finding your purpose and making a career change with John Pidgeon
the tough stuff: dealing with failure, embarrassment, lost confidence and work trauma
leading up: how to have tough convos with your boss
sparking curiosity, learning & growth with Steph Clarke
make them remember you with Maz (Farrelly) Speaks
becoming a manager & how to manage friends
level up your LinkedIn game with Robbie Hicks and Lachlan Bradford
breaking the silence on bullying at work with Jess Hickman
cultivating happiness in your life and career with Declan Edwards
overcoming the fear of public speaking with Shil Shanghavi
got a big career decision? Let’s talk values
taking a career break to invest time in a not for profit organisation (Scott's story part 2)
how to get more feedback from your boss
naked quitting: when to quit your job without another one lined up
4 ways to make more money in your career with Glen James
when to go to HR + answering all your HR questions
new year, new career: backing yourself to pursue your career dreams with Sim from Girls That Invest
4 things to ask yourself before a new year (or new job!)
how to find career path, time off between jobs, navigating burnout + some sad news
taking a career break to travel around Australia (Scott's story)
good culture vs more money, I don't trust my boss! how to land a permanent contract + more
generalise or specialise, explaining job hopping on your resume, how to build credibility at work + more
making a big career change (Gabbie’s story)
Atlassian's guide to working from anywhere with Molly Hellerman
q&a: love your job but not the pay, IVF + mental health, talking to your boss about their bad apple behaviour + more
exit interviews
4 strategies to deal with gaslighting at work
signs your team isn't psychologically safe with Dr Amy Silver
finding a new career path, handling a micromanaging boss, applying for jobs + more
moving on after a bad job breakup
Dr Amantha Imber on productivity and becoming time wise
interviews: everything you need to know with Sarah Smith
how to set healthy boundaries at work
6 books to boost your career
q&a: changing careers, FIFO, returning to the workforce + more
how to find a mentor
bold career changes: from circus performer to financial adviser
uh oh! you cried at work
Dom Price on teams, bad apples, career growth & happiness at work
how to survive and thrive in your probation
my boss is passive-aggressive, what should I do?
5 signs it's time to leave your job
moving overseas for your career and trusting your intuition with Grace Murray
let's talk culture with Shane Hatton
10 things to do for your career before 30
how to land an executive gig
preparing for pay & performance reviews part 2
preparing for pay & performance reviews part 1
7 steps to Aboriginal allyship & cultural awareness in the workplace
career D&M with KIC founders Steph Claire Smith & Laura Henshaw
disability & ways to create more inclusive workplaces (Kimberly Lewis shares her story)
q&a: HELP! my new workplace has toxic culture + changing careers, negotiating pay & more
the great job boom with Elyssia Clark from Seek
would you rather
how to think of your career like a marketer
Em & Shell's biggest career fails!
finding your strengths, your career superpower
the 5 types of imposter syndrome
four ways to own your career
how to navigate redundancy
IWD: the gender pay gap with WGEA's Mary Wooldridge
bouncing forward from tough feedback
recruiters - your job hunt secret weapon
6 ways to build your confidence
6 things your boss wants from you
toxic culture and what to do about it
burnout and resilience at work
growth, fulfillment and finding your genius with Matt Church
fact or fiction: you need experience to get experience
bonus: career change and the great resignation
we need your help! tell us what you want to hear
how to make career decisions using self reflection
q&a: accessing the hidden job market, stay casual or go permanent, asking your boss for a reference + more
good boss, bad boss
passenger to pilot: the transition to team leader
5 ways to get what you want at work
overcoming fear (with guest Dr Amy Silver)
sexual harassment in the workplace (with guest Dr Skye Saunders)
how promotable am I? (part 2/2) (with guest Rohan Dredge)
employment lawyer q&a (with guest Madeleine Tiedeman)
fact or fiction: payrise = happy
why you need an exit strategy
how promotable am I? (part 1/2) (with guest Rohan Dredge)
fact or fiction: your dream job exists
10 biggest interview mistakes
navigating change in the workplace (with guest David Couri)
how to win at networking & LinkedIn (with guest Clara McCarthy)
bonus: careers in finance & accounting
the secret to a winning cover letter & LinkedIn profile (with guest Alyce Greer)
bonus: careers in mining and manufacturing
from employee to business owner: what you need to know (with guest Jay Bolton)
bonus: careers in construction
the future of work is here: it's not all about robots (with guest Dr Julian Waters-Lynch)
bonus: careers in technology
work wellbeing: what the research says (with guest Ashley Fell)
a CEO's guide to leadership (with guest David Pich)
got career problems? try design thinking (with guest Ben Crothers)
career security, not job security
bonus: pay and new jobs q&a
quarter life career crisis (with guest Glen James)
parental leave
leading through crisis
out of work or reduced hours: what now?
tips for working from home
new job, same company
achieve your career goals
pay (part 2): your questions answered
personal brand
stay or go?
work culture - the good, bad and ugly
let's talk about pay, baby
how to crush your next job interview
how to make your resume stand out
welcome to my millennial career