Have you ever wondered if the worlds’ leading entrepreneurs, writers, musicians and business people construct their day differently to you? How I Work delves into the working days of some of the world’s most successful innovators. We discuss tactics, rituals and tricks they use to achieve so much more than the average person, despite having the same number of hours in the day.
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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.
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The Podcast That Helps You Create Little Habits, For a Big Life. Formerly known as Straight & Curly / Poductivity. Presented by Carly Jacobs
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The 10-minute setup that saves hours of AI frustration
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11:00Want to unlock more time-saving AI strategies like this? Join Inventium’s GenAI Productivity Upgrade. The next cohort starts July 14, and spots are limited. Get the details and sign up at https://inventium.com.au/genai-cohort/ *** Tired of explaining the same details every time you open a new chat with Gen AI? There’s a fix for that, and it can com…
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Are you a GenAI Gunslinger? Why your approach is costing you results.
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9:01Want to learn how to architect your prompts like a pro and unlock 10+ hours of your week? Join Inventium’s GenAI Productivity Upgrade. Spots are limited, and the next cohort starts July 14. Find out more and sign up at https://inventium.com.au/genai-cohort/ *** If you’re wrestling with Gen AI prompts - getting outputs that are “just okay” and wasti…
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724 charisma vs connection: what really builds trust at work?
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32:08What’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…
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Sahil Bloom on building a scoreboard that reflects what matters
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36:50You can be ticking off goals, crushing deadlines, and still feel like you’re missing the point. If your time and energy aren’t going where they should, it might be because you’re tracking the wrong scoreboard. In this episode, we explore how to reset the way you measure progress - so your actions align with what truly matters. I’m joined today by S…
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The AI feature that changed my workflow (Hint: it involves your voice).
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8:50If you want to master powerful AI tactics like this and unlock 10+ hours every week, join Inventium’s GenAI Productivity Upgrade. Spots are limited, and the next cohort kicks off July 14. Learn more and sign up at https://inventium.com.au/genai-cohort/ *** Tired of typing prompts into AI tools and reading static answers? There’s a better way. Advan…
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723 the bad career advice you need to stop taking
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43:36In 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” -…
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The truth about values and how to identify yours - with Dr. Em
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34:33What are values really - and how do you know if you’re living in alignment with them? In this episode, I sit down with clinical psychologist Dr. Emily Musgrove (aka Dr. Em from The Imperfects) to explore how we get stuck in patterns of people-pleasing, avoiding conflict, and living on autopilot - and how to reconnect with the things that matter mos…
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How I condensed a day of research into 5 minutes (without losing quality).
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10:04If you’re serious about working smarter (not harder) and unlocking 10+ hours of your week, Inventium’s GenAI Productivity Upgrade course is for you. Learn how to use Gen AI as your second brain - to speed up research, streamline content creation, and make better decisions in less time. Spots are limited, and the next cohort kicks off on July 14. Do…
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722 imposter syndrome, weaknesses, AI + more (campfire chat with Glen James and Phil Thompson)
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51:13In 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. Shell & Gl…
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The time rules you didn’t know were running your life according to Chris Guillebeau (Part 2)
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23:35So much of how we spend our time is shaped by invisible rules we never agreed to. From how often you check email to how long you take to reply, these “time rules” run in the background - until you stop to question them. In part two of this conversation, New York Times bestselling author Chris Guillebeau joins me to talk about how to break free from…
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Quick Win: Ben Shewry’s secret to staying creative with a busy schedule
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7:01The big catch with a creative business is that the more successful you get, the more your creative endeavour can feel like a chore instead of a passion. But what if there was one thing you could do to ensure the passion stays? Ben Shewry is head chef and owner of multi-award winning Melbourne restaurant, Attica. Attica has been featured several tim…
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721 career curveballs, growth mindset, and building high-performing teams with Nick Addison
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38:38In 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. Nic…
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Feel like you’re always behind? Chris Guillebeau has a fix for your time anxiety (Part 1)
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24:36Do you ever get the sense that no matter how much you do, you’re still running out of time? Like there’s something you should be doing, but you can’t quite figure out what it is? In this episode of How I Work, we sit down with New York Times bestselling author Chris Guillebeau to talk about a feeling so many of us carry but rarely name: time anxiet…
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Worrying can take up so much of our time, especially when most of what we worry about never actually happens. This worrying uses up time that could be better spent on the things that truly count, but how can we reduce this and actually free up that time? Oliver Burkeman is a New York Times bestselling author of books such as ‘Four Thousand Weeks: T…
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720 the art of giving feedback and having courageous conversations with Scott Smith
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46:28You 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 c…
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If your to-do list is full but your energy is gone, this episode is for you. In this special crossover episode from the This Is Work podcast, I sat down with Shelley Johnson to talk about energy, deep work, and why true productivity has more to do with cold water and Kindles than hustle and hacks. I also share what’s working (and what’s not) as I w…
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Quick Win: How break out of the email cycle trap
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8:36Do you find yourself set up for a productive day, only to be derailed by your emails? Checking and replying to emails can eat up so much time - and what’s worse is that the false sense of productivity checking email provides can be very addictive. The problem of spending way too much time in my inbox has been bugging me for some time, so I was very…
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719 ways to work smarter: AI walks, the Hemingway trick + more with Dr Amantha Imber
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47:02Shell is joined by organisational psychologist, Founder of Inventium and author Dr Amantha Imber to chat about working smarter, not harder. From walking while voice-chatting with AI to using the Hemingway trick to beat procrastination, Amantha and Shell discuss some simple ways to boost productivity, creativity and energy. They touch on: 👉🏾 how sto…
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Unlock your phone's hidden superpowers: Eight game-changing features you're not using
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14:57Your phone isn't just a device – it's a Swiss Army knife of untapped potential sitting in your pocket. In this episode, we dive deep into the secret capabilities your smartphone has been hiding from you, transforming how you'll use technology forever. From instantly identifying any plant on your daily walk to scheduling texts that make you look pro…
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Quick Win: Lisa Leong reveals why doing a ‘pre-mortem’ could revolutionise how you set and achieve your goals
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6:47Do you find yourself setting the same goals year after year, only to leave them unaccomplished? If so, it might be time to try a new strategy for planning your goals. In this quick win I’m joined by ABC broadcaster and Host of ‘This Working Life’, Lisa Leong to talk about why a pre mortem could be the strategy you need to set achievable goals for t…
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718 what makes a great leader (and how to become one) with Scott Smith
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45:45In today's episode Shell chats with leadership coach Scott Smith about what makes a great leader and how to actually grow into one. They cover the 5 Cs (clarity, courage, coaching, culture, and consistency), how to run better 1:1s, and how to support your team through tough moments. Learn more about Shell and Scott's leadership development workshop…
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Ask Me Anything with Dr. Amantha Imber: My productivity systems, daily habits & overrated advice
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22:11Today, I’m taking you behind the scenes and answering your questions about how I structure my day, manage distractions, and design habits that truly stick. From my early-morning writing sessions to the psychological hacks I use to stay focused (especially on “off” days), I’m sharing what’s genuinely worked for me - and what hasn’t. In this episode,…
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Are you running on empty? I have a solution.
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6:17I’m taking a different approach to writing my next book and I want you to join me. My free eight-week experiment starts Monday, 12 May. Receive 3-5 evidence-based energy-boosting strategies each Monday. Complete the application form using the link below (takes less than 1 minute): https://inventium.typeform.com/to/ZZ56wn6u My latest book The Health…
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717 leadership isn’t easy: tackling common challenges
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20:50In today's episode, Shell shares the biggest challenges she's seeing currently in leadership, from working with countless leaders across businesses big and small. She covers: 👉 leading well even when you're exhausted 👉🏼 building a sustainable high-performance culture 👉🏿 making the jump from team member to team leader 👉🏻 the difference between infor…
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The 5-minute brain workout Muse co-founder Ariel Garten swears by for better focus
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29:29You’re not lazy. You’re just out of capacity — and no amount of to-do lists can fix that. So what do you do when your brain is fried, your calendar is full, and you're still trying to show up for the people (and priorities) that matter most? Neuroscientist Ariel Garten has been there. As the co-founder of Muse, the brain-sensing headband used by ov…
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Quick Win: How to take a self-compassion break
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5:45Did you know that just like a coffee break, or a toilet break, you can take a self-compassion break? And did you know using regular self-compassion can transform how you respond to setbacks? Professor Kristin Neff is a pioneer in the study of self-compassion with multiple best-selling books on the topic, and she believes a self-compassion break can…
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716 how to use AI to learn, grow and work better with Adrian Smith
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49:28What if AI could help you see your blind spots, and your brilliance? In this episode Shell chats with Adrian Smith from RunGopher about how to use AI to uncover how you really work, craft smarter prompts, and get more done without losing your humanity. This ep goes deep, it's useful, and a little vulnerable. Connect with Adrian on LinkedIn here: ht…
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BEST OF: How to have a meeting that isn't a complete waste of time with Prof Steven Rogelberg
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25:54BEST OF Are the meetings you lead not actually getting enough done? Are you worried that participants are leaving them feeling annoyed? If so, then this episode is for you. Professor Steven Rogelberg is an organisational psychologist, an award-winning author and the world’s leading expert on workplace meetings. He is an award-winning teacher with o…
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We’ve all been there. A weird vibe in a meeting. A team member who’s clearly not themselves. A tension that hums under the surface. And still—silence. In this mini episode, I share a simple but powerful story about what happened when someone called out my mood (in the best way). It reminded me how transformative it can be to name the obvious—and ho…
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Whether it's a tight deadline or high stakes meeting, today's episode is all about how to get the job done when you're feeling the heat. Shell shares 7 practical strategies to help you stay calm, focused and perform at your best under pressure. We hate email spam so we don’t create it! Sign up to our newsletter to get only the valuable money, caree…
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