Just because you're the best at your job doesn’t mean you'll be great at leading others. In this episode, Shell and Chad unpack why promoting top performers into leadership roles so often goes wrong, plus what it really takes to thrive as a new leader. They talk about:

👉🏼 why the best team member doesn't always make the best leader

👉🏾 leading is a career change, not just a promotion

👉 why new leaders need more structure, support and empathy

👉🏿 managing leadership fatigue and emotional burnout

👉🏽 how to balance doing the job and leading the team

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In today's episode Shell unpacks some big topics with Chad Lawson from u&u Recruitment Partners:

👉🏻 is hustle a dirty word and what's the difference between hustle & hard work?

👉 are you choosing to actively rest or are you being lazy?

👉🏼 playing to your strengths vs weaponising your own incompetence

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AI is moving fast and it's normal to feel overwhelmed. In this episode, Shell is joined by Adrian Smith, CEO of RunGopher, to unpack how you can move from fear to action during this time of opportunity to upskill and navigate a changing landscape of work. They talk about:

👉 why fear is a common but unhelpful response to AI

👉🏾 having a mindset that embraces curiosity, adaptability and optimism

👉🏽 how to build a personal 90-day AI upskilling plan

👉🏿 lessons from real CEO comms about AI and job disruption

👉🏻 why clarity beats certainty in fast-changing work environments

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Learn more about RunGopher here: https://rungopher.com/

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What’s better, being charismatic or being a genuine connector? In this episode, Shell and Scott Smith unpack why charisma can sometimes feel performative and why connection is what really builds trust. They talk about:

👉🏿 charisma can feel self-focused, connection is others-focused

👉🏻 presence and curiosity are key to connection

👉🏾 how to avoid “me too” moments and stay in listening mode

👉🏼 tips for asking meaningful follow-up questions

👉🏽 why over-communicating as a leader is better than under-communicating

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In this episode, Shell, Glen James and Phil Thompson unpack the career advice we've all heard at some point, and ask: is it actually helpful, or totally outdated? From “follow your passion” to “fake it till you make it,” they dig into what still holds up, what belongs in the bin, and how to know the difference. They cover:

👉 “follow your passion” - helpful or harmful?

👉🏿 when ‘fake it till you make it’ goes too far

👉🏼 why working hard won’t always get you noticed

👉🏾 can you actually be friends with your boss?

👉🏻 resume myths: headshots, one-pagers & old-school advice

👉 when to ask for a raise (and why you should)

👉🏿 why your team is not your family

👉🏼 the role of luck vs hard work in your career

👉🏾 the one piece of advice Glen actually listened to

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In this episode Glen James and Phil Thompson join Shell on the pod to chat all things imposter syndrome, feedback at work, and why we sometimes downplay our own titles. They also dive into how AI is shaking things up - are we all about to be replaced, or is it just hype? A casual, unfiltered convo about what’s been on their minds lately.

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In this episode, Shell and Scotty chat with Nick Addison, CEO of Adelaide Oval, about the reality of career curveballs and what it takes to lead with resilience. Nick shares his journey from setbacks to the CEO seat, how to lead through uncertainty, and why pride, feedback, and psychological safety are non-negotiables for high-performing teams. Nick shares about:

👉🏽 missing out on a big role - twice

👉🏼 learning to lead with a growth mindset

👉🏿 giving tough feedback while backing your people

👉🏻 leading with calm in chaotic environments

👉🏾 and building a team that genuinely cares

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You know that convo you’ve been avoiding at work? This episode is for you. Shell and Scott Smith break down how to step into tricky conversations with confidence and kindness. Whether you’re giving tough feedback, setting clearer expectations or just need to say the hard thing, this is the episode that’ll help you do it well.

👉🏾 why we avoid hard conversations at work

👉🏿 the real cost of not speaking up

👉🏻 how to diagnose the issue without jumping to conclusions

👉 the FAST and SIA frameworks for giving feedback

👉🏼 ways to reduce defensiveness and frame your intent clearly

👉🏽 tips for people-pleasers and conflict-avoiders 👀

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