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Episodes
preparing for pay & performance reviews part 2
12 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Hoping for a pay rise at your next review? Shell and Em share 5 ways to prepare and give yourself the best chance at success for getting that sweet, s...
preparing for pay & performance reviews part 1
05 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Prepare for your next pay & performance review with these 6 steps. Part 1 focuses on the performance conversation and part 2 focuses on pay so sta...
7 steps to Aboriginal allyship & cultural awareness in the workplace
29 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It’s National Reconciliation Week and this year's theme is Be Brave. Make Change. Here to give some practical ways that we can be Aboriginal allies ...
career D&M with KIC founders Steph Claire Smith & Laura Henshaw
22 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode Em and Shell peek under the hood of Steph Claire Smith & Laura Henshaw's career journeys as founders of the health and fitness ...
disability & ways to create more inclusive workplaces (Kimberly Lewis shares her story)
15 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Kimberly Lewis is the General Manager of Hunter Prelude, a not for profit charity providing early intervention and therapy services and she has an ins...
q&a: HELP! my new workplace has toxic culture + changing careers, negotiating pay & more
08 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the show Em and Shell are answering your questions! They discuss:👉🏾 how to negotiate salary in an interview👉🏿 stick to my trade o...
the great job boom with Elyssia Clark from Seek
01 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
At the time of recording there are more jobs available than ever before and less competition! Shell and Em chat with Elyssia Clark, Head of Customer I...
would you rather
24 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Play along with Em and Shell in a fun game of 'would you rather', a great way to become more aware of what you value in your career! So would you rath...
how to think of your career like a marketer
17 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Thinking like a marketer begins with seeing yourself as the product. In this episode, marketing strategist Laura Higgins chats with Shell about how to...
Em & Shell's biggest career fails!
10 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Em and Shell have learned some hard lessons over the years and in today's episode they share some biggies, including:👉🏻 prioritising your career...
finding your strengths, your career superpower
03 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Working in your strengths is a huge part of enjoying your job which is why knowing and being able to communicate them to an employer is so important. ...
the 5 types of imposter syndrome
27 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Imposter syndrome is more than just feeling like a fraud at work, in fact there are 5 ways that you might identify with this feeling! Joining Em and S...
four ways to own your career
20 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Take charge of your career path in four practical ways! Shell and Em share examples of how you can:👉🏼 have the conversation👉 plan for the une...
how to navigate redundancy
13 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Redundancy can happen to anyone, anytime throughout their career. Em and Shell chat with Jess who shares her experience with being made redundant and ...
IWD: the gender pay gap with WGEA's Mary Wooldridge
07 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It's International Women's Day and the theme is #BreakTheBias! Mary Wooldridge from the Workplace Gender Equality Agency joins Shell and Em to talk ab...
bouncing forward from tough feedback
27 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The f word... feedback! Taking on board constructive feedback can be really painful and get you stuck in a negative thought loop, but it doesn't have ...
recruiters - your job hunt secret weapon
20 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Looking for your next opportunity? Em and Shell chat about how making friends with a recruiter can be hugely beneficial to your career even when you'r...
6 ways to build your confidence
13 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Gunning for a promotion, making a career change or simply wanting to up your confidence level at work? Shell and Em chat about these top tips:👉🏻...
6 things your boss wants from you
06 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
One of the best ways to progress your career is to learn how to communicate well with your boss and understand the qualities they highly value in an e...
toxic culture and what to do about it
30 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode is such a big topic that many people experience throughout their career - toxic workplace culture. Shell and Em unpack this concept of...
burnout and resilience at work
23 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Shell and Em talk to Graeme Cowan, a resilience expert on recovering from burnout and how to build resilience at work. They explore:👉🏾what is bu...
growth, fulfillment and finding your genius with Matt Church
16 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Leadership expert Matt Church joins Shell and Em to share powerful insights to help you drive your career and personal development forward. The chat t...
fact or fiction: you need experience to get experience
09 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
New year.....new job? Whether you’re starting a career or changing careers, Shell & Em share 4 practical strategies to help you get the experien...
bonus: career change and the great resignation
19 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What is "the great resignation" and how is it affecting the job market? Shell and Em unpack what it means for you and your career + some tips if if yo...
we need your help! tell us what you want to hear
20 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Take a minute now to tell us what you want to hear more of on the podcast! (answers are anonymous):https://symointeractive.typeform.com/m3cfeedback Ho...
how to make career decisions using self reflection
01 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Are you at a crossroads in your career? With 25 years consulting experience working across London, LA, San Francisco, New York and Sydney for brands s...
q&a: accessing the hidden job market, stay casual or go permanent, asking your boss for a reference + more
18 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
You guys have had some great questions for us, thanks for sending them in! Em and Shell answer questions from the community, touching on:👉🏾high ...
good boss, bad boss
04 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We have all either worked for a bad boss, managed a bad boss or been a bad boss ourselves, yikes! Michelle Gibbings knows so much about the experience...
passenger to pilot: the transition to team leader
20 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
It's one thing to be a member of a team - it's another to suddenly be the leader of that team. Your role changes pretty significantly, and it can feel...
5 ways to get what you want at work
06 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Shell and Em share their top 5 tips to:👉🏾figure out exactly what it is you want at work👉🏻know the best next steps👉🏽start having a he...
overcoming fear (with guest Dr Amy Silver)
23 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Dr Amy Silver is a psychologist, speaker and author on the management of our emotions for high performance and wellbeing. She has spent three decades ...
sexual harassment in the workplace (with guest Dr Skye Saunders)
09 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
**Trigger warning: please be aware this episode discusses issues and experiences around sexual assault, sexual harassment and sex discrimination in th...
how promotable am I? (part 2/2) (with guest Rohan Dredge)
25 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
employment lawyer q&a (with guest Madeleine Tiedeman)
11 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 w...
fact or fiction: payrise = happy
21 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
why you need an exit strategy
07 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What's your plan for leaving your job? In this episode Em and Shell unpack why it's so important to think about your exit strategy - not just when you...
how promotable am I? (part 1/2) (with guest Rohan Dredge)
21 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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...
fact or fiction: your dream job exists
07 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 d...
10 biggest interview mistakes
29 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
navigating change in the workplace (with guest David Couri)
15 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
David Couri has a breadth of experience in organisational development, change management, the non-for-profit sector and the music industry! In this ep...
how to win at networking & LinkedIn (with guest Clara McCarthy)
01 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Networking can seem incredibly daunting so Clara McCarthy, Enterprise Account Director at LinkedIn, joined Em and Shell to talk through:👉🏿the va...
bonus: careers in finance & accounting
27 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 unpa...
the secret to a winning cover letter & LinkedIn profile (with guest Alyce Greer)
18 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Do you find writing cover letters or LinkedIn bios completely awkward? You're not alone. Alyce Greer (boss lady at BOSSY.) joined Em and Shell to deco...
bonus: careers in mining and manufacturing
13 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This bonus ep is focused on the mining and manufacturing industries! Shell and Em are joined by Maia Binnie and Chris Cork to share their experiences ...
from employee to business owner: what you need to know (with guest Jay Bolton)
04 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Thinking of quitting your 9-5 to start your own business? This is a big transition that comes with many challenges, so Shell and Em had a chat with Ja...
bonus: careers in construction
29 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today Shell and Em are joined by Jay Bolton to chat about a career in construction! The chat touches on:👉🏾how Jay got into construction himself👉...
the future of work is here: it's not all about robots (with guest Dr Julian Waters-Lynch)
20 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
What will the future of work look like? Dr Julian Waters-Lynch joined Em and Shell to dig into what we could see on the horizon. Jules is currently di...
bonus: careers in technology
15 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This season will feature some bonus episodes focused around jobs in a variety of industries, kicking off with a deep dive into tech! Mitch McCormack f...
work wellbeing: what the research says (with guest Ashley Fell)
06 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Ashley Fell is a social researcher, TEDx speaker, head of communications at the internationally recognised company McCrindle and now co-author of 'Wor...
a CEO's guide to leadership (with guest David Pich)
23 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
David Pich is an author and the CEO of the Institute of Managers and Leaders Australia and New Zealand, and in this episode he joins Em and Shell to d...
got career problems? try design thinking (with guest Ben Crothers)
09 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
How can you design your thinking to solve career and work stuff? Design thinking is human-centered problem solving - asking how can we solve this prob...
career security, not job security
26 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Shell and Em are back for Season 2 of my millennial career! They kick off by talking about changing your mindset from thinking not about job security,...
bonus: pay and new jobs q&a
12 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Em and Shell answer your questions! They chat about:👉asking your boss to be a referee👉how to write a cover letter👉how to nail your new job in...
quarter life career crisis (with guest Glen James)
17 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Having a quarter life career crisis? You're not alone. In this episode Shell and Em are joined by Glen James who shares the twists and turns of his ca...
parental leave
05 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Shell shares some of her personal story mixing mum and career life, including the ins and outs of parental leave.Things you need to know & places ...
leading through crisis
19 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Those who work in leadership roles at the moment are facing a lot of change, so Em and Shell dive into how to adapt well. These tips apply to those wh...
out of work or reduced hours: what now?
16 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Many people have experienced a shift in their working hours - Shell and Em chat through what you can be doing now if that's you.For the workbook Em me...
tips for working from home
29 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
With COVID-19 changing the way many people work, here's Shell and Em's tips for working from home. Don't sign up for trackies everyday! Let's hustle.C...
new job, same company
15 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Love your current workplace but keen for a more challenging or varied role? Em and Shell chat through how you can make a successful internal job move....
achieve your career goals
01 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Shell and Em chat about career goals, with tips on how to ensure you set and achieve them well.Check out their blog about career goals: https://www.so...
pay (part 2): your questions answered
18 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Shell and Em had a few questions following the episode on pay so they're back with a bonus episode to tackle them!Things you need to know & places...
personal brand
02 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
What do you want to be known for at work? Shell and Em talk through how to get your personal brand right so your it's consistent with who you are and ...
stay or go?
12 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
When is the right time to pack up and leave your job? Is it today? Or should you stick it out? Shell & Em unpack the right and wrong times to leav...
work culture - the good, bad and ugly
05 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
You'll be working for a long time and this could mean you spend more time with people you work with than your own family. Shell & Em walk us throu...
let's talk about pay, baby
31 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Let's face it. We'd all love to get a pay rise. But how should we go about it? Shell and Em will show us the most appropriate way that you can positio...
how to crush your next job interview
31 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Interviews can be intimidating and daunting for many people, so before your next job interview make sure you take a listen to the practical tips that ...
how to make your resume stand out
31 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Shelley and Emily walk us through the things that make a great resume. They have looked at thousands and really know what works and what does not!Here...
welcome to my millennial career
31 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
It's all about you! Join Shelley & Em as they discuss your career, your life and doing the work you love.Brought to you by my millennial money Hos...