No More Mondays

There's a leadership skill that rarely gets talked about, but it shows up in work, life, and leadership every single day: Decision acceptance. We spend a lot of time talking about how to make better decisions — analyzing options, gathering information, weighing risks. But what often gets overlooked is what happens after the decision is made. The real skill is accepting the decision and moving forw...

In this episode of No More Mondays, Angie Callen sits down with leadership coach Kent Murawski to explore the essential role of rest and resilience in effective leadership. Far from being a luxury or a reward, rest is a foundational practice that helps leaders perform sustainably and make courageous decisions. Kent shares his personal journey from burnout to recovery and introduces his rhythmic ap...

We often plan our lives and careers based on what we think the "season" should be. The season to push. The season to grow. The season to slow down. But what if the season you expected doesn't match the conditions you're actually in? In this Midweek Momentum episode, Angie shares a simple lesson from life in Colorado: sometimes the smartest move isn't following the season — it's reading the conditi...

Burnout, fear of failure, and the pressure to stick to a single career path are challenges many face in modern work. In this episode, Michael Newborn shares his journey from 18 years in tech to launching a podcast about second acts and building a platform connecting people with professional coaches through AI. Why this conversation matters: As careers stretch longer and job loyalty diminishes, rei...

This week's Midweek Momentum was inspired by a conversation I just wrapped up with two fellow coaches during a session called "How to Job Search Right(er)." One theme kept surfacing again and again: A lot of people are incredibly busy in their job search — but they're not actually making progress. And the more I thought about it, the more I realized this isn't just a job search problem. It's a mod...

Monday has become shorthand for dread, but what if we reclaimed it as the best day of the week? In this episode, Ron Monteiro, author of Love Mondays, joins me to explore how leaders can build human-centered cultures that spark joy, engagement, and real growth. This conversation matters because we still spend the bulk of our lives at work—more than we sleep—and the way we approach those hours impa...

We've all felt the pressure to push harder, do more, and never slow down—but what if true success meant something else? In this episode, Angie Callen talks with Cheree Sauer, coach and CEO of Success Without Sacrifice, about the hidden costs of relentless hustle and how to create sustainable achievement that honors your well-being.  They explore how burnout sneaks in gradually, the mental and phys...

Layoffs are often treated as mere logistical issues — a quick notice, the severance package, and then the scramble for the next job. But what gets lost in this framing is the profound emotional and psychological impact job loss has on our identity, self-worth, and mental health. Steve Jaffe, author of "The Layoff Journey: From Dismissal to Discovery," joins Angie Callen to explore how layoffs mirr...

You can live with losing. It's much harder to live with not trying. This week's Midweek Momentum is inspired by the Olympics — and Lindsey Vonn's decision to ski at 41 without an ACL. She knew the risk. She knew the odds. It didn't end the way she hoped. But she would have regretted not going for it more than she regrets going for it. That's not recklessness. That's resoluteness. In this episode,...

Building a business with your spouse can be one of the most rewarding yet challenging adventures you'll face. In this episode, Robert Fukui, business coach and co-author of "Tandem: The Married Entrepreneurs' Guide to Greater Work-Life Balance," joins Angie Callen to share lessons learned from navigating a business and marriage simultaneously. This conversation matters because the boundary between...

This week's Midweek Momentum comes to you in the wild from Sarasota, Florida — recorded during an unconference where hierarchy is stripped away and real human connection takes center stage. Angie reflects on why human connection matters more than ever in a time of increasing disconnection, isolation, and loneliness. From the absence of "speakers" to the depth of vulnerability in the room, this epi...

Feeling connected to yourself is more than just a warm feeling — it's the foundation for meaningful leadership, innovation, and relationships in a world full of distractions. Laurie Seymour, author and founder of the Baca Institute, joins me to explore what it means to remember our inherent interconnection and creative intelligence. In this episode, we explore: - Why inner clarity is essential for...

In this Midweek Momentum, Angie Callen challenges one of the most outdated conversations in modern work: hard skills vs. soft skills. As AI continues to reshape roles and industries, the real differentiator isn't becoming more technical — it's becoming more human. Angie unpacks why skills like judgment, discernment, empathy, curiosity, and communication aren't "soft" at all — they're the hardest t...

How do you choose whether you're spending time or investing it? In this episode of No More Mondays, Angie Callen sits down with Elizabeth Eiss, founder of Results Resourcing, to explore how solopreneurs and small business leaders can scale their work intelligently by valuing time and leveraging fractional talent.  Elizabeth's journey from corporate executive to startup leader to creating a human-f...

By the third week of January, something predictable happens when it comes to New Year's resolutions: either the wheels come off or the credit card comes out! In this Midweek Momentum, Angie Callen breaks down why most resolutions fail (often by January 9), why rigid, borrowed goals set us up for frustration, and what actually creates sustainable commitment instead. Using real-life examples — from...

What if success isn't about pushing harder or checking every box but about showing up authentically and listening deeply to yourself?   In this episode, I'm joined by Dr. Camille Preston , a business psychologist, executive coach, and author of Living Real, who sparks a powerful conversation about what it means to live a meaningful career and life amid the pressures of modern work and rapid techno...

In this week's Midweek Momentum, Angie dives into one of the most powerful — and overlooked — skills in the future of work: perspective . Inspired by her conversation with Vicki Landers and a powerful moment from last week's Job Seeker Summit, this episode explores the difference between living by default and designing your career — and your life — on purpose. From scarcity vs. abundance thinking...

How do you recognize when your career or life path no longer fits—and how do you navigate the challenge of changing course without losing yourself? In this episode, I chat with Vicki Landers, a coach and speaker whose leadership and healthcare background blend with deep life experience. Vicki's story of leaving corporate healthcare to become a coach reveals the power of conscious choice, perspecti...

Midweek Momentum is back — with a new format and a renewed focus on what matters most: humans. In this first Midweek Momentum of 2026, Angie introduces the evolution of these Wednesday mini-episodes and shares why the future of work isn't about chasing AI tools or feeding fear — it's about being an AI-enabled human on purpose. From the origin of No More Mondays to the launch of her new book, Scary...

How do you lead teams in a way that puts people first—not just as a slogan, but as an everyday practice? In this episode, Angie Callen welcomes Earl Hoeg , founder of PeopleFirst and a leader with over 30 years of experience driving results through genuine human connection. Earl's journey started in the Canadian federal government, where he learned a powerful lesson early on: people don't care how...

Authenticity doesn't mean oversharing — it means connection. In this week's Double Shot, Mike Kim explains how to build a "campfire brand": warm, inclusive, and human. Learn how to share your message in a way that people actually want to gather around — and remember. #MidweekMomentum #NoMoreMondaysPodcast #AuthenticBranding

What if fun wasn't something you earned after the work was done — but something that actually made the work better? In this episode of No More Mondays , Angie Callen sits down with Mike Brennan , creative consultant, professional artist, and author of Make Fun a Habit: The Creative Playbook for Making Life and Work Fun Again , to explore why so many of us have lost touch with play — and what happe...

What if the freedom you want isn't on the other side of a perfect plan… but on the other side of your next move? This week on No More Mondays , Angie is joined by Navid Moosa — real estate investor, serial entrepreneur, and living proof that you don't need a trust fund, a head start, or a shiny roadmap to build a life on your terms. Navid has spent more than 20 years in real estate, closing over $...

Authenticity isn't risky — it's magnetic. In this week's Double Shot, Liam Darmody explains why the key to building trust, confidence, and opportunity is showing up as yourself . Here's your reminder to stop worrying about perception and start focusing on connection. #MidweekMomentum #NoMoreMondaysPodcast #Authenticity

What happens when the business you've built starts to feel like the thing that's holding you back? This week on No More Mondays , I'm joined by Bonny Morlak—startup coach, founder, and fellow real-talk enthusiast—for a conversation about what it really means to scale a business, stay sane, and stop being the bottleneck in your own success story. Bonny is a two-time Global Startup Coach of the Year...