In this week's episode of this is work, Shelly and Emily dive into weaponised incompetence in the workplace — everything from how to spot it and the exact words to use when addressing it, right through to what happens when it flips and your own competence gets used against you.

In this episode we cover:

• What is weaponised incompetence
• Playing to your strengths vs weaponising a weakness
• Scripts and one liners to address it with a colleague
• The flip side: when your competence gets weaponised
• Signs your manager is using your competence against you

Check out Shelley's Sydney Morning Herald article on weaponised incompetence:

https://www.smh.com.au/business/workplace/weaponised-incompetence-is-rife-at-work-here-s-how-to-shut-it-down-20260226-p5o5qf.html

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The world feels pretty chaotic right now — and if you're someone who prides yourself on high performance, that chaos can quietly push you toward burnout before you even see it coming.

In this episode, I sit down with mental fitness and leadership specialist Joel Pilgrim to talk about what it actually means to stay well when everything around you feels uncertain.

In this episode we cover:

• Why mental fitness is just like physical fitness — and what your daily practice should look like
• The 5-step model for performing under pressure without burning out
• What recovery actually looks like for high achievers (and why it's not self-care)
• How to find your flow state and why it matters more than you think
• Why vulnerability is a leadership skill, not a weakness

TW: Suicide

Connect with Shell on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shelley-johnson/

If you lead teams, check out Shelley’s business, Boldside: 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 of this is work, Shelly Johnson and Emily Bowen answer real listener questions about:

• Supporting someone stuck with a toxic boss

• What to do when a team is dysfunctional in every way

• Switching from a poorly paid corporate job to a startup

• Whether leadership roles and fewer hours can realistically coexist

If you're navigating workplace dysfunction, considering a bold career move or stepping into leadership, this one’s for you.

Connect with Shell on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shelley-johnson/

If you lead teams, check out Shelley’s business, Boldside: 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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