No More Mondays

In this Double Shot from my conversation with Terry Weaver, we explore what he calls "The Spice Girl Rule" — a simple (and surprisingly fun) way to uncover what you really, really want.

Terry shares how asking the right questions can help us move from dreaming to doing, and why most people never actually start their thing. This short, high-energy clip is your reminder that clarity isn't complicated — it just takes honesty and a little action.

🎧 Listen to the full episode here: https://nomoremondays.libsyn.com

Average communication costs us more than we think. Trust, opportunities, and connection...the list goes on.

In this episode of No More Mondays, Angie Callen sits down with Jason Raitz, founder of Speak With People, to explore how leaders and professionals can transform the way they communicate.

From building bridges instead of walls to turning curiosity into your biggest leadership advantage, this episode is your masterclass in human-first communication.

💬 What you'll learn:

• Why communication isn't just about being effective, it's about being human

• The difference between speaking with vs. at people

• How empathy and curiosity build stronger teams

• Why listening to understand creates better relationships and results

If you've ever wondered how to connect more authentically with your team, clients, or community — this one's for you.

🔗 Learn more about Speak With People: https://www.speakwithpeople.com 🔗 Connect with Jason on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasonraitz 🔗 Follow Angie Callen: https://www.linkedin.com/in/angiecallen

#leadership #communication #authenticity #empathy #humansstillmatter

What if adversity didn't just test you but transformed you?

In this week's episode of No More Mondays, Angie Callen sits down with Diane M. Simard, business strategist, author, and mental health advocate, to talk about the unexpected clarity and purpose that can emerge from life's hardest seasons.

Diane's journey from corporate leadership to championing mental health reform reveals how challenge can become a catalyst for change—and how embracing vulnerability can lead to authentic impact.

💡 In this episode:

• How adversity can reveal hidden purpose

• Moving beyond "before" identities to define your next chapter

• The power of choosing growth over fear

• Why humanity and strategy belong together in leadership and life

If you've ever faced a crossroads and wondered how to rebuild, this conversation is your reminder that transformation often starts in the moments that shake us most.

🎧 Listen now for a grounded, empowering take on resilience, reinvention, and what it means to live with purpose.

#resilience #leadership #authenticity #growth #humansstillmatter

In this Double Shot from my conversation with Sebastian Rusk, we get a bold reminder to stop sitting on the sidelines and start sharing our ideas. Sebastian's famous line — "Podcasts suck if you don't have one" — isn't really just about podcasting. It's about showing up, putting your message into the world, and letting it reach the people who need it most.

Whether it's a podcast, a blog, or even a simple post, the world can't benefit from what we never share.

🎧 Listen to the full episode here.

Forceful, command-and-control leadership isn't just outdated; it's limiting results.

In this episode of No More Mondays, Angie Callen sits down with Christopher Sprague, CEO of Enluma Leadership Group, to explore why extraordinary performance comes from putting people first.

Drawing on his Fortune 100 experience and his work at Enluma, Chris shares why trust, empathy, and vulnerability drive results that intimidation never will.

🎧 What you'll learn in this episode:

• Why forceful leadership breeds mediocrity

• How trust and empathy unlock performance

• The shift from intimidation to inspiration

• What modern leadership must look like for the next generation

✨ Key Takeaway: Extraordinary results are possible when leaders put people first.

🔗 Connect with Christopher Sprague: LinkedIn | Enluma Leadership Group

🔗 Connect with Angie Callen: LinkedIn

In this Double Shot from my conversation with Ryan Koral, we dig into a challenge most of us face: comparison.

Ryan shares how he overcame the excuses and insecurities that were holding him back from creating content by focusing on his mission instead of his appearance.

*Your mission is more important than your mug*

It's a powerful reminder that when we lead with purpose, consistency follows.

🎧 Listen to the full episode here:!

What still moves the needle in a world of AI, ghosting, and endless cold emails? Real human connection.

In this episode of No More Mondays, Angie Callen sits down with Greg Wasserman, Head of Relationships at RSS.com and a master of the warm introduction. From Yahoo sales to startup community-building, Greg has spent more than 20 years proving that every opportunity, deal, and idea starts with a person.

We explore why networking is about trust (not transactions), how community drives revenue and retention, and why saying "yes" can transform your career path. Plus, Greg breaks down the underrated "karma bank" of generosity and introductions.

If you've ever wondered how to grow your career or business without losing your humanity, this conversation is your blueprint.

Show Notes:

• Networking as trust, not transactions

• How community creates ROI and loyalty

• Why saying "yes" can change your trajectory

• The power of the "karma bank" of introductions

Connect with Greg Wasserman: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gregwasserman

Connect with Angie Callen: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/angiecallen

In this Double Shot from my conversation with Cindy Skalicky, we dig into Aristotle's timeless rhetoric triangle: ethos (credibility), pathos (emotion), and logos (logic), and how blending all three makes our communication more persuasive and memorable.

Cindy explains why stories often beat data, how leaders can connect more deeply with their audience, and why the best ideas are those people can actually act on.

It's a short but powerful framework for anyone who wants their message to truly resonate.

🎧 Listen to the full episode here: https://nomoremondays.libsyn.com/171-storytelling-strategy-the-science-of-persuasion-with-cindy-skolicki

What if Mondays didn't have to mean dread, burnout, or bending to someone else's rules?

In this week's episode of No More Mondays, I sit down with Alyssa Nolte, CEO of True View and host of Taking Back Monday, to talk about curiosity, choice, and the messy truths of entrepreneurship.

Alyssa shares her path from commission-only startup life to serial entrepreneur, why curiosity can be a superpower, and how authenticity beats shock-value marketing every time. We also tackle the idea that not making a choice is still a choice, and why agency is the key to taking back Mondays for good.

👉 What you'll learn in this episode:

• Why curiosity often matters more than experience

• How fear shapes our relationship with Mondays (and how to reframe it)

• The difference between authenticity and "shock value" marketing

• Why leaders who try to do everything themselves hold others back

If you've ever felt stuck in the Sunday Scaries, this conversation is your reminder that you have more agency than you think, and that even dead houseplants can teach us something about humility.

Show Notes & Links:

• Connect with Alyssa on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alyssanolte

• Listen to Taking Back Monday: https://alyssanolte.com/podcast/

• Follow Angie on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/angiecallen

• Free Core Values Exercise: https://themoderncoach.co/corevalues

Burnout isn't just about your job; it's about the person doing the work.

This week on No More Mondays, I'm joined by returning guest Dan Capello, coach, speaker, and author of Deliberate Evolution (with his upcoming book The Unprocessed Life on the way).

Dan shares his fresh perspective on why we can't "rest our way out" of burnout and introduces frameworks that help us heal at the root.

We dive into: 🌱 How to uncover your unique "burnout fingerprint" 🍽️ The Kitchen Blueprint for building balance into daily life 🔬 Why Dan calls his approach the Ecology of Leadership

If you've been running on empty or stuck in cycles of stress, this conversation will give you the clarity, tools, and inspiration to start fresh.

👉 Grab the free Core Values Exercise: https://themoderncoach.co/corevalues