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

Find Adrian on LinkedIn here: linkedin.com/in/adrian-smith1

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

Check out Shelley’s leadership development business, Boldside here: https://www.boldside.com.au/

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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

📘 Supercommunicators by Charles Duhigg: https://amzn.to/4lhvXki

Check out Shell’s leadership development business, Boldside here: https://www.boldside.com.au/

Shell & Glen’s book 'Sort Your Career Out & Make More Money' is available here: https://amzn.to/4k3YSrr

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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and Phil Thompson unpack the career advice we've all heard at some point, and ask: is it actually helpful, or totally outdated?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

Check out Shelley’s leadership development business, Boldside here: https://www.boldside.com.au/

Shell & Glen’s book 'Sort Your Career Out & Make More Money' is available here: https://amzn.to/4k3YSrr

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