Maximize Monday

On this episode of Maximize Monday, Matt and Ashley are joined by Natalie, a former educator who made the move into a role as a training specialist when she decided it was time to pursue a role outside of the classroom. Natalie breaks down what ultimately led her to make this decision, how she relied on her network and local community to navigate the challenges of finding a new role, how she has b...

Matt and Ashley return to discuss summer planning and networking. Ashley gives a perspective of how she was able to utilize the extra time off during the summer to continue seeking new opportunities, while still prioritizing self-care and preparing for the upcoming fall. Networking is also discussed, as there are more opportunities over the summer to create a network beyond attending events that a...

This episode focuses on internships - how to find the right one for you, how to prepare for interviews, and how to make the most of the experience! Laura P, current Talent Acquisition intern, joins to discuss the process for her - what tools she used to find the right opportunity, and how she was able to use Handshake and LinkedIn to learn about the companies she was applying to. We also discuss h...

A bonus episode of Maximize Monday, as entrepreneur Bree P, owner of "The Brees Knees" coffee joins the show to discuss her journey - how she made the decision to open her own coffee shop, the decisions she made along the way to improve her situation, how she relied on her network to get started, and some of the hurdles she has had to face along the way. Bree's journey is one of pers...

Kasia returns to the podcast to discuss some strategies to use over the summer to prioritize yourself, pursue inner peace, and overall re-energize to attack challenges that may be ahead, whether those are personal or professional issues. We discuss how she is authentic with her posts while still pursuing a sense of routine, how to effectively network with purpose, and how she has gone about findin...

On this episode Ashley and Matt break down best practices for elevating your job search over the summer months. Summer is a popular time for educators and others to seek new opportunities, and with the constantly changing landscape of many industries, it is important to be strategic. We discuss how to start the process of updating your resume with transferrable skills, maximizing networking opport...

Matt and Ashley return with a new episode, and with a new contributor in the guest chair! On this episode, we are joined by Nadia, who made her transition from the classroom into the learning and design space. Nadia took some time to chat with us, discuss how she made the move, how she altered her search from each new position that she's held since leaving the classroom, and the importance of...

This episode is all about co-host, Ashley, and her transition from the classroom to her current role. We've touched on some of her journey over the past few weeks, but wanted to do a deep dive now that she's had some time to grow in her role so she could share insight on how she was able to transition, what she focused on when searching, how she revamped her resume, and how she built a str...

In this episode, Cedric S rejoins the show to share some of the ways to optimize AI in a job search. He shares insight on how to use prompts and algorithms to enhance your search, tips around networking, how he has been coaching others on how to be less reliant on AI tools, and how to be cognizant of bias when using prompts and tools.

Ashley and Matt discuss the task of deciding which skills transfer when seeking to transition to a new career (hint - a lot of them will!) We break down the process of determining how to translate past experiences in a different industry to a new setting, best practices when deciding which skills to highlight on a resume or during an interview, and Ashley shares some insight on skills she develope...

Ashley and Matt return to take a deeper look at coffee chats, and how to get the most value out of a short conversation. We discuss several factors, such as targeting the right people to reach out to, crafting your message, and how to use the feedback you get during these meetings.

Welcome to 2026, and the first episode of Season 6 of Maximize Monday. Ashley and Matt welcome frequent contributor, Kasia, to discuss goal setting for the new year. We focus on being intentional about goals you want to achieve, how to find goals that are sustainable, and maintaining positivity as your work towards the finish line.

Maximize Monday finally has a co-host again! Ashley joins for her first episode as co-host of the show, and we discuss all things career fairs. Ashley shares insight on how she prepares to maximize the value of attending the fairs, how to network after attending, planning and prioritizing around speakers, and more. Matt shares insight from the other side of the table - what to bring, the right que...

Tyrina is back on Maximize Monday, this time to talk about how to utilize your winter break to focus on your career search, while still giving yourself some time to relax, reflect, and enjoy some time off. We discuss networking at events, resume and interview advice, how to make the most of your time away from the classroom or desk, and how to continue to challenge yourself to find the right oppor...

It has been some time, but a new episode of Maximize Monday is here, with regular contributor Kasia joining the show to discuss how to prioritize inner-peace during stressful job searches. She provides insight on how to make the most of your search while giving yourself some positive energy, how to look for potential in any situation, and what to do to avoid getting burnt out while you seek new op...

This week, job-seeker Ashley S joins me on the show to discuss her current search. What motivated her to start seeking opportunities outside of the classroom, what skills she has developed during her time as an educator that she's wanting to take with her to her next role, how she applies and networks with intention, and the key to maintaining positivity throughout the process.

Tyrina returns to Maximize Monday, as the new school year has begun and we want to provide some job-seeking insight to those who are still looking to move into a new role. Tyrina shares some insight into how she got started in coaching, what are some of the services she provides to her client, common strategies for resume building and interview preparation, and how to tackle networking.

Frequent contributor to the show, Kasia, returns to dive a little deeper into her role as a corporate healer - what are some of the ways she was able to identify the need for change early in her career, how she supports others looking for similar guidance, the importance of self-care, and her new web-site where you can learn about these resources.

On this episode, fellow recruiter Taylor joins to discuss her career - how she got into talent acquisition, making the move from agency recruiting to corporate, some of the ways she relies on her brand and network to build a solid connection with talent, and how she provides feedback and insight to create a positive candidate experience.

This episode, Kelsie M joins the show to discuss her role as a career coach, how she supports individuals looking to move from education into something new, some of the tools she and the team at Educated Exit provide, and more. We do a deep dive into resume reviews, identifying transferrable skills, interview preparation, and more.

A bit of a break from the normal Maximize Monday episode, Monica W joins the show once again, this time to discuss how to have the most magical time on the happiest place on Earth. We discuss dining plans, ride preferences, attractions we miss, and which Disney films have no representation in the parks and how we would change that. Feel free to answer some of the questions we discussed in the comm...

This week, Sarah D joins the show to discuss her transition from her career in education into a new role focusing on student experience. She shares insight on her journey, how she was able to prioritize what was important to her during the search, ways her network helped her (and how she built that network), and overall advice that has benefitted her career.

After a short break, Maximize Monday returns with Hope B, a fellow recruiter, to talk about how she got started in talent acquisition, how she's progressed her career and focused on new projects to keep growing, some of the ways she has built a personal brand to continue to develop her skills, and what advice she'd give to others who are looking to get into the industry and find long-term...

As summer break for educators approaches, decided to have Tyrina L join me to discuss job searching techniques and strategies for transitioning educators. One of the best career coaches when it comes to getting candidates into a new role, Tyrina and I go through some of the basics for networking and resume building, some of the common misconceptions around career coaching, and how she manages expe...

Welcome back! Maximize Monday returns, and Charlotte R joins to discuss how she got started becoming a fitness content creator. We go over the journey for her, how she took it from an idea to an actual YouTube channel, the importance of building your brand, finding consistency, and not burning yourself out with your side hustle.