Welcome to The Shake Up — your weekly dose of real talk with me, Performance Coach Candice Harvey. I’m a former corporate HR professional, and since 2018 I’ve been running my own shake-up business helping teams and individuals thrive. I know Monday to Friday in the corporate world isn’t always cute outfits, hanging with your work bestie, and popping out real quick for a matcha—It’s more like surviving back-to-back meetings that should’ve been quick calls, dodging the people you can’t stand, and pretending you’re still productive by 3pm. Most of the time, we’re stuck in our own heads, running on autopilot, watching the clock and wondering why we can’t just do the damn thing we said we were going to do. That’s where me and my fancy rode mic come in. I’m here to shake you up — with straight-talking strategies, a smidge of humour, and my obsession with human behaviour in the workplace… because I get it, I did it for 15 years. I’m a former corporate HR pro, and since 2018 I’ve been running my own shake-up business, helping teams and individuals go from “things are busy” to “things are GREAT!” So, if you’re ready for a nudge at work, a perspective shift, or maybe even a loving kick up the bum… you’re in the right place.
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June 14, 2026Episode 12135 min
121. How To Stop Feeling Behind In Life - What Buying My First Home at 40 Taught Me
Send Candice a text!This week Candice gets personal about buying her first home at 40 - and the 5 things it taught her about ditching the invisible checklist and finally stop feeling behind in life.FYI: you're also not behind. You're just on your own timeline. And this episode will remind you why that's actually a freaking great thing.In this episode Candice talks about:The quiet pandemic nobody is talking about (and it's not burnout)Why the timelines we judge ourselves against were never ours to begin withThe thing a lot of us do to protect ourselves from disappointment - and why it's costing usWhy pausing and resetting is actually one of the smartest things you can doThe celebration step that high achievers almost always skipGrab a decaf flat white on oat. This one's a good one☕🎧 If this episode made you think, laugh, or question something - send it to someone who needs a little permission to do life differently. 📲 Screenshot, tag me @candiceharvey__, and let me know what hit home.Oh and check out my FUN website for all my services: www.candiceharvey.com
June 7, 202622 min
120. The Best Leaders in the Room Are Never the Most Senior. How To Become A Leader Today.
Send Candice a text!Hey guess what? Leadership is not a title. It's not a corner office or a direct report or a seat at the big table. It's a decision. A daily, deliberate decision about who you are going to be at work - and how you're going to treat the humans around you.And honestly? The people who are standing out, getting noticed, and building careers they actually love right now are not waiting for permission. They're leading from wherever they are. As a junior. As a graduate. As someone who's been in the same role for five years.This episode is for every single one of them. And for you.This week Candice is sharing 3 keys to becoming a leader - no title, no promotion, no permission slip required. Some of it will make you think of your favourite person you've ever worked with.Some of it will make you want to be that person for someone else. All of it is worth a listen.In this episode we chat about:The most underrated leadership skill that has nothing to do with strategyWhat actually defines you as a leader (hint: it's not the good days)The one thing the best people in every workplace do - without being askedWhy Gen Z is absolutely killing it right now and what we can all learn from themThe three questions to ask yourself before you walk into work tomorrowYou don't need a fancy title. You just need to decide. 🎧 If this episode made you think, laugh, or question something - send it to someone who needs a little permission to do life differently. 📲 Screenshot, tag me @candiceharvey__, and let me know what hit home.Oh and check out my FUN website for all my services: www.candiceharvey.com
May 31, 2026Episode 11932 min
119. The 6 Reasons Your Life Feels Like Groundhog Day - and How to Shake Yourself Out of It.
Send Candice a text!Heads up - this episode might feel more like a slap in the face than a shake-up. But there you go, you've been warned. Now carry on. It's June. Half the year is basically gone. And can we just be honest for a second - how does life actually feel compared to January?Because January had energy, didn't it? January had plans and intention and that whole fresh start feeling. And then February happened. And March. And somehow it's June and things feel a little… flat. A little same. A little bit... wake up, work, scroll, sleep, repeat.Sound familiar? This episode is for you.This week Candice is breaking down 6 reasons your life might be feeling like Groundhog Day right now - and what to do about each one. Some of it will resonate. Some of it will annoy you. All of it is worth hearing.In this weeks episode we talk about:The quiet habit that keeps you stuck in the fogWhy the flat energy at work might have more to do with you than you thinkThe conversation you've been avoiding (yeah, that one)What your strengths have to do with that nagging "something's missing" feelingThe one thing that underpins absolutely everythingIt's June. There's still half a year left. That's not nothing. Cheeky PSA for anyone who works in a team and gets a regular pay cheque - first of all, jealous - second of all, I need five minutes of your time. There's a survey link below and filling it out basically means you're a co-author of Book #2. Not really. But kind of. Please and thank you x Here is the link to the survey. 🎧 If this episode made you think, laugh, or question something - send it to someone who needs a little permission to do life differently. 📲 Screenshot, tag me @candiceharvey__, and let me know what hit home.Oh and check out my FUN website for all my services: www.candiceharvey.com
May 24, 2026Episode 11831 min
118. No BS Reflection: Where Are You Really at in 2026?
Send Candice a text!Halfway through 2026... are you actually where you said you would be in January?We bought a house. Book 2 is in progress. And somehow it's almost June already - how the bloody hell did that happen?!But before we get into all of that - can we talk about the fact that 2026 is absolutely flying and most of us haven't stopped long enough to ask ourselves if we're actually on track? Because same.This week Candice gets real about her own mid-year reality check - the good, the uncomfortable, and the stuff she'd been quietly calling "fine" (spoiler: it wasn't).She's sharing the 5 questions she sat down with last weekend that brought up ALL the things - and trust us, yours will too.Grab your notes app, a pen, a coffee - whatever you need - because you're going to want to actually answer these ones. Don't just nod along. I see you 👀In this episode we chat about:The thing you've been pretending is fine - but really isn't.Where you might be coasting (no judgment, but also… a little judgment)A two-column exercise that hits different when it comes to your energyGetting ruthlessly clear on what actually matters for the rest of the yearThe bold move you've been putting off - and why June is your monthAlso - if you work for someone else and get a regular pay cheque, Candice needs you in her survey. Here's the link. It's short, it's painless, people have actually enjoyed it. Thank youuuuu🙏🎧 If this episode made you think, laugh, or question something - send it to someone who needs a little permission to do life differently. 📲 Screenshot, tag me @candiceharvey__, and let me know what hit home.Oh and check out my FUN website for all my services: www.candiceharvey.com
May 17, 2026Episode 11755 min
117. Two Competitors Walk Into a Conference… (feat. Ange Davies)
Send Candice a text!Two competitors walk into a conference... and instead of sizing each other up, they swapped pricing, shared strategies and became each other's biggest cheerleaders. True story ;) This week Candice is joined by Ange Davies from Mind Your Grit, and they're getting into why collaboration might be the single best thing you do for your career, your business, and honestly, your life.In This Episode:Candice and Ange unpack one of the most common (and quietly costly) patterns in workplaces and businesses - defaulting to competition when collaboration would serve you way much better. Whether you're running your own business or working alongside colleagues every day, this one's for you.You'll hear them get into:Why people default to competition instead of collaboration The hidden cost of a competitive mindset in workplaces What true day-to-day collaboration actually looks like What’s really going on when someone feels threatened by a peer How trust is built (and broken) in professional relationships Why their own relationship has never felt competitive - even in the same industry What to do if you’re stuck in comparison mode right nowThis is a straight conversation about fear, insecurity, and what becomes possible when you stop protecting yourself from people who could actually help you grow.Because most people aren’t stuck because they lack talent.They’re stuck because they’re competing in rooms where they could be collaborating.Connect with Ange Davies - an incredible human!https://www.instagram.com/mind.your.grit/ Angela Davies is a leadership, wellbeing and performance consultant and speaker with over 16years’ experience in corporate leadership, HR and senior financial services roles. Founder of Mind Your Grit, Angela helps individuals and organisations strengthen leadership and performance without compromising health, blending evidence-based psychology with movement and nervous system regulation. She is also the host of the Work and Wellness podcast and is currently completing a Masters in Psychology.🎧 If this episode made you think, laugh, or question something - send it to someone who needs a little permission to do life differently. 📲 Screenshot, tag me @candiceharvey__, and let me know what hit home.Oh and check out my FUN website for all my services: www.candiceharvey.com
May 10, 2026Episode 11642 min
116. From Book to Audiobook: What No One Tells You. Miish Grixti Has The Mic.
Send Candice a text!Three months ago, The Shake Up landed in the world. And what three months it's been.I didn't know what to expect when I put that book out... Honestly, I half convinced myself only my mum would read it. But then the messages started coming in - from people I know, people I don't, and one lady in Spain (still can't get over that one). And somewhere in the middle of launch week, an email landed in my inbox from someone offering to come on the podcast and interview me about the book at the three-month mark.That person was Miish Grixti. And that email is one of the nicest things anyone has ever offered to do for me.I met Miish about four years ago at a business workshop in Brisbane - and the moment you meet her, you just can't help but love her. She's warm, she's real, she's the kind of person who makes you feel like you've known her forever. She's also a creative strategist and coach who helps business owners shape and sell their work - especially when they're too close to it to see it clearly. She's the founder of WriteLikeYou.app and has spent the past eight years helping coaches, creators, authors and personal brands close the gap between how good their work is and how well it actually lands. Oh - and she lives on a dairy farm in northwest Tasmania surrounded by rolling green hills and 500 cows. Today, I handed her the mic. And she asked me everything... eeeekk...In this episode we talk about:What the past three months of having a book in the world has actually felt like - the messages, the surprises, the moments that stopped me in my tracksThe writing process - how I wrote The Shake Up in three focused weeks and why I couldn't have done it any other wayThe audiobook - what I thought it would be like vs what it actually was (spoiler: sweat. so much sweat.)What I'd do differently if I launched it againWhat's next - including a hint at book two (and three) and who it's forGrab The Shake Up book — available now in paperback and audiobook. Grab your copy HERE. Connect with Miish Grixti: Instagram or https://miishgrixti.com/ - go do it now - she's AMAZING!🎧 If this episode made you think, laugh, or question something - send it to someone who needs a little permission to do life differently. 📲 Screenshot, tag me @candiceharvey__, and let me know what hit home.Oh and check out my FUN website for all my services: www.candiceharvey.com
May 3, 2026Episode 11540 min
115. How To Speak More Confidently On Stage… Like Candice Harvey.
Send Candice a text!This episode wasn’t planned… and that’s exactly why you need to listen.Last week I was in Canberra MCing a conference for the Risk Management Institute of Australasia - nearly 400 people, massive keynote lineup, big energy.I was there to MC.That was the job.But after Day 1, something interesting happened…Person after person kept coming up to me asking the same thing:“How do I become a more confident speaker like you?”So… I mentioned it to the interim CEO - and within minutes, I was locked in to run a session the very next day.We ran it straight after Todd Sampson’s keynote (no pressure)… and the room was packed. Seats full, people standing at the back, leaning in.Which told me one thing...This is something people really want.So, I’ve taken that exact session - the one I pulled together overnight - and brought it straight to The Shake Up Podcast.If you’ve ever:Avoided speaking up in a meetingSaid no to an opportunity because you felt “not ready”Or thought “I could never speak like that”This one’s for you.No fluff. No theory. Just real, practical ways to help you back yourself and start showing up differently.Because confidence doesn’t come before you do the thing…It comes because you did.Hit play - and let’s shake things up.🎧 If this episode made you think, laugh, or question something - send it to someone who needs a little permission to do life differently. 📲 Screenshot, tag me @candiceharvey__, and let me know what hit home.Oh and check out my FUN website for all my services: www.candiceharvey.com
April 26, 2026Episode 11449 min
114. 10 Ways I Live My Life That Aren’t ‘Normal’ (And Why That Works for Me)
Send Candice a text!Let’s get one thing straight - this is not a “how to live your life” episode.This is a behind-the-scenes look at mine.The choices I make.The rules I break.The things I do that make people raise their eyebrows… or just completely not get it.And honestly? That’s kind of the point.Because in a world where it’s very easy to copy, compare, and conform - this episode is your reminder that you don’t have to.👀 A sneak peek: Waking up in the 4’s… every single day (yes, even weekends) Saying no - a lot - to protect energy Choosing hard conversations instead of avoiding them Unfollowing people on social media - unapologetically No alcohol, no caffeine, no meat … and another 5 more to talk about in the episode.This isn’t about being “different” for the sake of it.It’s about building a life that actually works for you.Because the truth is -The world doesn’t need another version of someone else.It needs YOU.Unfiltered.Unapologetic.And willing to do things your way.🎧 If this episode made you think, laugh, or question something - send it to someone who needs a little permission to do life differently. 📲 Screenshot, tag me @candiceharvey__, and let me know what hit home.Oh and check out my FUN website for all my services: www.candiceharvey.com
April 19, 2026Episode 11333 min
113. When The Novelty Wears Off
Send Candice a text!I get it - at the start… everything feels exciting.A new goal.A new routine.A fresh start.You’re motivated, all in, and telling everyone about it… until one day - the novelty wears off.Suddenly, the thing that once felt exciting now feels repetitive, effortful… maybe even a little boring. And this is usually the moment people start to question everything:“Have I lost motivation?”“Is this not for me?”But here’s the truth - nothing’s gone wrong.You’ve just moved past the novelty.In this episode, Candice breaks down why excitement was never meant to carry you the whole way, and why so many people get stuck chasing the beginning instead of committing to the process.If you’ve ever started something strong and struggled to keep going once the hype fades… this one is for you.In this episode, we cover: Why the “loss of motivation” isn’t actually the problem The trap of being addicted to the beginning What really separates people who follow through vs those who start over How to stay consistent when things feel boring, repetitive, or hard🎧 If this episode made you think, laugh, or question something - send it to someone who needs a little permission to do life differently. 📲 Screenshot, tag me @candiceharvey__, and let me know what hit home.Oh and check out my FUN website for all my services: www.candiceharvey.com
April 12, 2026Episode 11253 min
112. Dance: It’s Not About Getting It Right - It’s About Getting In The Room - with Vanessa Friscia
Send Candice a text!How many times have you said, “I’d love to try that…” — and then didn’t?Yeah… same.This episode is your nudge (or let’s be honest… your loving push) to stop overthinking it and just get in the room. Today, I’m joined by the incredible Vanessa Friscia, founder of V-Hub Dance - and someone who has completely changed the way I think about confidence, fun, and trying new things as an adult.Because here’s the truth:Most people love the idea of dancing… But very few actually do it.And it’s not because they can’t - it’s because they’re overthinking it.In this episode, we unpack:Why adults find it so hard to try something new (even when they want to) Why pushing past the nerves and just showing up is worth it revery timeWhy dance is one of the most powerful tools for confidence, wellbeing, and self-expression The unexpected life lessons that come from being a beginner again Why “getting it wrong” might be exactly what you need How to bring more fun, movement, and risk-taking into your life Because the goal isn’t to be perfect.It’s not even to be good.It’s to get in the room. About Vanessa FrisciaVanessa Friscia is the founder of V-Hub Dance, a Brisbane-based dance studio dedicated to creating an inclusive and supportive environment where people of all backgrounds and experience levels can grow in confidence through movement. Through workshops, mentorship and community programs, Vanessa is passionate about making dance accessible while fostering connection, creativity and self-expression. Her work focuses on building a positive community space where individuals can develop confidence, celebrate individuality and feel a strong sense of belonging. 📲 Follow Vanessa: @vanessatooma and @vhubdanceIf this episode gave you the nudge you needed…Screenshot it, share it, and tag me @candiceharvey__ - I LOVE seeing what lands.And if you’ve been thinking about trying something new?This is your sign.Go have fun… and shake things up🔥🎧 If this episode made you think, laugh, or question something - send it to someone who needs a little permission to do life differently. 📲 Screenshot, tag me @candiceharvey__, and let me know what hit home.Oh and check out my FUN website for all my services: www.candiceharvey.com
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