No More Mondays

As a reassuringly expensive LinkedIn coach, Andy Foote knows a thing or two about growing your presence and establishing your brand on LinkedIn. That's why I chose him to help me deliver my trusted podcast, No More Mondays, to LinkedIn Live for the first time this week! I've hosted over 140 episodes of the No More Mondays Podcast, and I'm proud of the way we've inspired and encouraged listeners to navigate career crossroads and entrepreneurial challenges. Reimagined and better than ever, you can trust No More Mondays podcast will provide actionable advice week after week, as we empower you to live and work brilliantly - on your terms!

In our latest episode, Angie interviews Sarah Bettman about integrating life and career for fulfillment, what Sarah calls Living Stoked. Sarah shares her personal journey of burning out and waking up in the "wrong life," and how she came to focus on aligning her values and authenticity in her work, with plenty of wisdom for how you can do the same. Tune in to hear their full conversation on living stoked!

Our latest episode explores AI's transformative impact with Manuj Aggarwal, founder of AI consulting company TetraNoodle. Learn how AI is already improving our lives, from email to GPS to mobile devices, and how best to leverage the power of AI to transform your business and career. Tune in to get a new perspective on careers, business and society in the AI revolution!

You all know we're big on navigating career and life crossroads here at NMM, which is why we're excited to share our chat with Justin Smith, a certified financial planner who is all about creating a life you don't want to retire from. Justin shares practical tips for assessing your financial goals and ensuring your investments align with your vision for the next chapter of your life. Listen in and learn how to gain clarity and confidence to make informed, life-centric choices at any of life's crossroads.

For those of you who weren't aware: we live in polarizing times. The mental and physical stress caused by discord about the most basic of facts is getting out of hand, and people have forgotten how to deal with disagreement. With social media-fueled tirades and news-driven anxiety attacks spilling over into the workplace, though, we have an even bigger problem on our hands. This is where Scott Warrick comes in. He is an expert in employment law and workplace cohesion who specializes in morale and preventative education focused on tolerance and the benefits to brain health it brings. His most recent book, Healing the Human Brain, a First-Hand User's Guide for Rewiring Your Mental Health, is a treatise on the physical and mental dangers of intolerance and how we can repair the damage this does to us and others. (This is a re-release of one of our favorite episodes from 2023. Enjoy!)

Tired of feeling drained by networking? Learn how introvert Greg Roche went from laid off to LinkedIn legend by developing unconventional strategies that play to your strengths. In this episode, he'll show you how to ditch the small talk and use thoughtful questions to start quality connections from the comfort of your keyboard. Discover tactics for virtual outreach that feel natural instead of nerve-wracking so you can build your network without leaving your comfort zone.

A funny thing happened on the way to the water bottle factory. While everyone was freaking out about the 2008 recession, Travis Rosbach had his head down, hustling and innovating the tech that brought you Hydro Flask, the company he founded and the metal water bottle we've all got sitting on our desks and rolling around in our car. His journey has been incredibly diverse: he's a certified Dive Master/Instructor and was a commercial airline pilot. He's a Reiki Master, member of the Explorer's Club, and a Fellow at the Royal Geographical Society. He's got a lot to share, from random encounters with the Queen of England to hard-earned business wisdom. Suffice it to say, this episode is chock full of great stories and great advice. I recommend you stop reading this and start listening. (Re-launch from April of '22)

Want to take your career to the next level? In this episode, Jeff Shannon spills the beans on how he realized that "hard work isn't enough" and found success in focusing on soft skills like relationships and strategic thinking. Shannon also gives the lowdown on his book of the same name, Hard Work Is Not Enough: The Surprising Truth About Being Believable at Work . MAIN TAKEAWAY: How to manage people better and which fires you should really be fighting. Plus, you'll get sweet tips for staying balanced and taking your career game to 11.

Ready to learn the secret to taking that inner critic and making it your inner superfan? In this episode, Kris Kelso digs deep into taking your fear of failure and turning your vulnerability into your superpower! WHAT'S COVERED: Reframing the fear of failure (14:40). Failure is learning, and learning is the process of success (24:09). Vulnerability is a Superpower (33:59). Greatness takes place outside of the comfort zone (39:30). Want a video with closed captions? Check out the video at https://youtube.com/@careerbenders

For those of you not in the know, Joel Gratz is the CEO and founder at OpenSnow, a company well-known in the mountains for their spot-on weather forecasting for both snow in the winter and hiking in the summer. He is the Prognosticator of Powder, if you will. Joel's forecasting is an integral part of our weekly planning, especially in the winter, when how much and where the powder is going to fall dictates the timing of everything else around it. Which is why we are in full superfan mode for this episode, as Joel talks all about his journey in the founding of his business and the integral elements that made it the success it is today. Are you in the Joel Gratz fan club? We've been members since 2007. Here's to an amazing 2023-24 winter season!

Culture Strategy?  No, it's not a lab technique for growing penicillin; Culture Strategy is the brainchild of Vin Zeeland, a coach, consultant, and author on understanding the power of culture and how it can drive both personal and business success. For the individual listener, Vin shares insights on how you can empower yourself by maximizing your strengths. Find yourself in leadership at an organization? He's also brought a slew of practical tips for leaders looking to implement a culture strategy, emphasizing the importance of aligning messaging, empowering employees, and developing a sense of community to attract and retain top talent.    

Imagine this: you've achieved your dream job and instead of making you happy, it's killing you inside. That's the position Eric Nehrlich found himself in as a leader at Google. When burnout came knocking, it took serious introspection to redesign his life and find happiness again, and he shares his wisdom in this episode and in his new book, You Have a Choice: Beyond Hard Work to Meaningful Impact.

Communications are at the center of every modern business. How we choose to communicate with others is more important than ever, especially when it comes to those whom we work with. Emily Hecker is an author and strategic communications professional who is with us today, sharing her wisdom on the importance of internal communications and how it can help create impactful change and combat burnout.

WARNING: Deep thoughts ahead! Whether we like it or not, change is a constant in our lives, and how we approach it and deal with it is essential to our well-being. Brian Gorman is today's guest. He is an author, coach, and all-around guru on all things change-related. Get ready to take some notes!

So many job hiring questions, so little time! On today's episode, we get a glimpse into the world of 3rd party recruitment with Gianni Portale. Do you have questions about how to get an edge with top recruiters? Listen in for his do's and don'ts of building relationships with recruiters and get the inside scoop on how to optimize your job search process.

You wouldn't start on a trip without an idea of where you wanted to go or how to get there, right? Then why do so many of us go through our careers without a clear goal in mind? Our guest today is Lissi Daniels, an influence coach, educator, and speaker whose journey into helping others define and achieve their goals is a perfect road map for others to follow. Looking to clarify your life? Listen in for some great advice on how to do just that.

Financial stability should be an attainable goal for everyone, period. That said, how we each obtain it is going to need an individual touch, and it's important we all have someone to help guide us to where we want to be. Enter Troy Holt, a Certified Financial Educator whose mission is to eradicate financial illiteracy, ensuring all people are able to manage their finances and take control of their future. His guiding principles are: Relationships over revenue, People over profit, and Impact over Income.

We all have behaviors or learned beliefs that we acquire throughout life. But how often do we stop and evaluate whether those default beliefs, reactions, and thought processes are actively helping or hurting us in the present? We've got a whopper of an episode here where we chat with Carole Stizza, an executive coach and author who works with leaders and teams to identify and strengthen their behavioral and emotional intelligence to help them grow in their careers and lives.

The film industry is an ever-changing, constantly growing industry that has seen incredible change in the past ten years. Today's conversation is with Ben Daniele, co-founder of Scatter Brothers Productions, a full-service production and editing company based in Florida with operations across the southern United States. For anyone looking to make it in entrepreneurship, this conversation is a must.

Corporate culture is changing, whether employers like it or not. Gen Z is bringing new ideas, new expectations, and new norms into the workplace, and it's up to the older generation to recognize all the 'Pros' that this brings with it instead of focusing on the 'Cons.' Helen Day is our guest in this episode, and she has a plethora of advice to offer for all those managers who are at a loss.

Relationships are at the core of our personal lives, so it only makes sense that they are at the core of our business and entrepreneurial endeavors as well. Just as you nurture relationships with those close to you, knowing how to keep your professional circle engaged and involved is an integral part of being successful in one's career. Don't take our word for it; just ask Ed Wallace, best-selling author, and Managing Director at AchieveNEXT Human Capital. The insight he shares in today's episode is a masterclass in how to succeed in business and entrepreneurship, so get ready to take notes.

How do we live our best lives? With life's challenges coming our way daily, it's not always easy to find your path, and having a guide to help you on that journey is essential. Our guest today is Laban Ditchburn, author, speaker, and the World's Best Courage Coach. After a rough childhood and a battle with addiction, his path to transformation and success is a model for all, and he has plenty to share in today's episode.

What does it take to succeed in life? Is it a matter of luck, hard work, or something else? How do you balance your personal and professional goals and stay true to who you are? These are some of the questions we explore in this episode, where we have the pleasure of talking to Ben Lavender, New York's Favorite British Mortgage Broker.

For those of you who weren't aware: we live in polarizing times. The mental and physical stress caused by discord about the most basic of facts is getting out of hand, and people have forgotten how to deal with disagreement. With social media-fueled tirades and news-driven anxiety attacks spilling over into the workplace, though, we have an even bigger problem on our hands. This is where Scott Warrick comes in. He is an expert in employment law and workplace cohesion who specializes in morale and preventative education focused on tolerance and the benefits to brain health it brings. His most recent book, Healing the Human Brain, a First-Hand User's Guide for Rewiring Your Mental Health, is a treatise on the physical and mental dangers of intolerance and how we can repair the damage this does to us and others.

Burnout is no joke. With the gigantic pandemic-induced shift in how and when we work, the boundary lines between work and life blur and shift, and oftentimes not for the better. We're working more hours, pushing and grinding, and pushing and grinding, and repeating that day after day after day….! Preventing burnout and knowing how to recover from it is the focus of today's episode, and we've got Dan Capello, a burnout and recovery coach, to give us some insight into how we all can become more self-aware and stop that rush toward burnout right in its tracks.

With the number of distractions in our lives these days, it's too easy to let time slip by, and opportunities along with it. If we don't take care to eliminate the distractions in our lives and truly invest in ourselves, we end up burnt out and drained. You can't drink from an empty cup, after all. Darryl Bumpass Sr. is our guest today, and he comes with a balm for our busy lives. He is a life coach and author whose message is all about self-investment and getting out of our own way to achieve our dreams.

How do we find happiness in a world that seems to offer us everything we need, but leaves us feeling empty and dissatisfied?  That's the question that Ashish Kothari, the founder of The Happiness Squad, explores in this episode. He shares his insights on how to reconnect with our true selves and find joy and meaning in our lives, beyond the distractions and superficiality of our digital age. Join him as he reveals the secrets of unlocking your potential and living a happier life.

The pendulum is swinging back. Back in the early 2000's the “work-til-you-drop” culture was running rampant in startups everywhere, particularly in the tech space. 80, 90, 100 hour work weeks were a mark of honor, a badge of distinction. Nowadays, the extremes of the early days seem quaint and misguided. Startups are taking self-care seriously and embracing Conscious Entrepreneurship, an ethos of intentional leadership that places personal care and growth at the forefront of an organization's culture. Dave Mayer is the founder and CEO of Technical Integrity, an executive search and technical recruitment firm whose aim is to empower clients to do well while doing good. He's here to talk all about the dangers of burnout, the importance of intention, and how we can all live and grow with a simple phrase: You are not your job.

How we jump into a new business venture is a good indicator of whether it succeeds or fails, or how difficult or easy it will be. Your business is all in the planning, and if you set yourself up for success you can expect successful results. Suzy Wraines is an expert on the business of planning, so if you've got an entrepreneurial itch to scratch or just want to pursue your passion project, then listen in because this is the episode for you.

Leadership in the tech space (as with any industry) can be a mixed bag. Who your mentors are and what you take away from them can be invaluable in shaping the leader you will be tomorrow. That, among many more shared insights, is why we're so happy to have Joe Lynch on today's episode. As a leader with industry giants like Google and Twilio, he has plenty of wisdom to share on what it takes to grow and mentor the next generation of leaders in tech.

Finding happiness, career or otherwise, isn't always easy. It takes a lot of introspection, but most of all it takes vision and finding clarity to see your true self. That's the message of today's episode, and it's brought to us by Rusty Gaillard. Rusty left his 14 year career at Apple to share his message that we are all capable of rewriting our own code and envisioning the path to success. Listen in and get started on your journey.

“You have what it takes.” That's the message that Deborah Johnson wants people to take away from this episode. As a musician, educator, and public speaker, her goal is to help others create personal and professional momentum to tackle all of life's challenges. This week's episode is a back-to-back release with Angie's appearance on Deborah's podcast, “Women at Halftime.” Be sure to tune into the conversation there as well!

In today's digital world, connection is something we're all searching for and striving to create. However, despite these efforts, studies show that we're more disconnected than we've ever been. What Gives? Today's episode is all about connection. Matthew Gray started his career cooking for bands like the Eagles and Fleetwood Mac, and after the pandemic threw him a massive curveball and tanked his Hawaiin food truck, he's picked himself back up and is now out there fostering connections through new and innovative channels. Listen in for more!

This is one of our favorite episodes from last year! With the labor market being what it is, workplace satisfaction has never been more important, which is why we're re-releasing this all-too-pertinent episode. We've all heard it before: "This call may be monitored for training purposes." It's been said to us so many times now that we don't even blink at how misguided the whole sentiment is! Craig Knight is a researcher who studies and consults in the psychology of workplace satisfaction, and we're so happy we got him on the line to discuss his insight into creating engaging and positive workplaces. Want to hear about how the modern office space gets its inspiration from philosophy in 18th century prison architecture? Then this episode is for you.

Life is full of negotiations. Some of the most consequential decisions in our life are negotiations, like buying a car/home or navigating a job offer. Likewise, some of life's daily mundanities are negotiations as well: "What are we having for dinner?" or "What can I spend on X?" Dr. Richard Kaye is an international speaker and business strategist whose guidance on all things negotiations has helped NGOs and for-profit businesses alike achieve growth and success.  What he shares here about the art and science of negotiation will make all of us think a little differently about every daily interaction, from the big to the small.

One big theme we keep coming back to here at NMM is the so-called “rules” imposed on us by society at large and how many of them make very little sense for most of us. Often our roles in society and how we view ourselves are shaped and dictated by unseen but acutely felt norms that can be harmful to both our physical and mental health. That was where Jennifer Arthurton found herself when life's rug got pulled out from under her. In the span of just a year, she found herself laid off, divorced, and bedridden with an illness, questioning her value and sense of self. It was at this low point that she began her discovery of who she was and what she wanted, in the process shedding all the falsities and strictures of our culture at large and embracing the potential within and ahead of her. Listen in and find some inspiration to help you start your own journey toward happiness and fulfillment.

Financial planning shouldn't be difficult. Yet it seems like today everyone is chasing the next big thing, or spewing (or listening to) BS about things they know nothing about. Joe Woodhouse is here to bring a dose of sanity to the conversation. Joe is the Director at AHR Private Wealth and the founder of Family Wealth 101 where he shares his thoughts and advice on family, finance, and ex-pat living. In this episode, he shares his simple steps for starting on the path to financial security.

Developing as a leader is a never-ending process. The key word in that previous statement is ‘process', because growing in leadership takes time, effort, and introspection. Or as Antonio Garrido often says “Wisdom comes from evaluated experience.” Antonio Garrido is the author of My Daily Leadership, a book and program designed to help all leaders develop and reach their full potential. This episode is chock full of wisdom nuggets, so if you're looking to be the best leader you can be, break out your notebook and take some notes.

For those of you not in the know, Joel Gratz is the CEO and founder at OpenSnow, a company well known in the mountains for their spot-on weather forecasting for both snow in the winter and hiking in the summer. He is the Prognosticator of Powder, if you will. Joel's forecasting is an integral part of our weekly planning, especially in the winter, when how much and where the powder is going to fall dictates the timing of everything else around it. Which is why we are in full superfan mode for this episode, as Joel talks all about his journey in the founding of his business and the integral elements that made it the success it is today. Are you in the Joel Gratz fan club? We've been members since 2007. Here's to an amazing 2022-23 winter season!

Rebecca Leppard is the definition of a success story. She is a successful entrepreneur, a mother of three, an immigrant, and a leading consultant for women in the tech space. All of these achievements didn't come easily, though, and it was her personal journey from Indonesia to the UK that inspired her to found Upgrading Women, a communication training and consulting company. Empowerment is her mission, so listen in as she shares her message in this week's episode.  

A funny thing happened on the way to the water bottle factory. While everyone was freaking out about the 2008 recession, Travis Rosbach had his head down, hustling and innovating the tech that brought you Hydro Flask, the company he founded and the metal water bottle we've all got sitting on our desks and rolling around in our car. His journey has been incredibly diverse: he's a certified Dive Master/Instructor and was a commercial airline pilot. He's a Reiki Master, member of the Explorer's Club, and a Fellow at the Royal Geographical Society. He's got a lot to share, from random encounters with the Queen of England to hard-earned business wisdom. Suffice it to say, this episode is chock full of great stories and great advice. I recommend you stop reading this and start listening.

You never know where life is going to take you.  It's easy to get caught up in this fast-paced world. Caught up in comparison, caught up in perception, caught up in where we are versus where we want to be. The what-ifs, uncertainty, and pressure to "make something of yourself" can be overwhelming.  What if there is a better way to exist?  What if you could be present in life's journey, find patience, and focus on what you have versus what you don't have?  What if you could find fulfillment and happiness in the simplest of circumstances? Like being a pool salesman. In the middle of an economic crisis.  Who then becomes a world-class marketer, best-selling author, and global keynote speaker. You asked for the story; we're answering the call. Meet Marcus Sheridan, all of the above, and best of all: simple pool guy.

The path we take through life and career is nowhere close to a straight line. It has starts, stops, re-directs, and construction delays longer than anything PennDOT could throw at us. Take it firsthand from Chef Joe Gatto, personal chef, author, and TV host of From Scratch. He's a filmmaker turned chef to Boston celebs whose passion for all things culinary and success onscreen are a perfect amalgamation of his lived experiences. Having never been to culinary school or worked in a restaurant, Chef Joe is the embodiment of the success one can find when you embrace life in the way only you know how. 

An interesting analogy popped into my head when editing this episode: Dealing with adversity is like taking your vitamins. You may try to avoid it, even if it's good for you. It builds you up, makes you stronger. And by relying on those strengths, you'll be better equipped to handle life's challenges going forward. “It's never too late to start living in alignment with your strengths.” That's a quote from today's guest, John Thompson III, author of Stack Your Deck: How to be an ACE in Business & Life. Like Angie, John is a former engineer turned entrepreneur and coach, and his approach to work/life balance and overcoming challenges is a breath of fresh air.

Jennifer Tescher didn't start her career off in the financial sector. In fact, her first taken career path was journalism. But when her journalist's curiosity pushed her beyond just asking and writing about questions, it makes sense that she would want to be part of the solution to answering those questions. Which is why, in 2004,  Jennifer founded Financial Health Services, a 70-person non-profit dedicated to getting financial services to those who need them. Her journey over the past 20 years has led to the creation of a dynamic, holistic approach to mental health among her staff, and on today's episode, she shares the answers to many of the questions she asked along the way.

We're in an interesting time in history; we have all the technological advances necessary to make our lives easier than at any time before in our species' history, and yet as a whole, we are more unhappy than ever before as well. What gives? In this fast-paced, distraction-filled world, so many of us are struggling to find purpose and meaning amidst the often superficial nature of our digital world; this was the realization Ashish Kothari came to. Ashish is the founder of The Happiness Squad, and he's here to share the wisdom gained in helping others unlock their potential by getting back on the path to happiness.

I think we have all wondered at one point or another: "What Now?" When you're at the edge, drowning in stress and burnout, how do you return to a place of being happy again?  Well, if you want an answer to those difficult questions, Shannon Arner is here with answers. Shannon is the co-founder of Arner Adventures, a business she founded after her own struggle with burnout gave her the insight and answers to help others with theirs, and she's here to share how going minimalist can maximize your happiness.

Everyone's heard the saying: "When life hands you lemons, make lemonade," implying that you should make the best of a negative experience, that something bad is happening to you. But what if instead of interpreting it as something external happening to you, it's seen as happening for you? It's something we believe here at No More Mondays, and we're excited to have a guest who feels the same! Kevin Dawson is a TEDx and keynote speaker and host of the Leaders and Lagers podcast who has used roadblocks life placed in his way as a detour onto a path of purpose and clarity. Let's all join him, shall we? 

After seeing the title of this episode you might be thinking to yourself "Why would I need a personal brand?" The answer is more straightforward than you might think, and thankfully we have Sierra Janisse on today's episode to lay it out for you. Sierra is a marketing and branding guru, and with her easy-to-follow tips, lists, and acronyms even the doubters will be convinced of the boost to their careers that focusing on a personal brand can bring.

Both in life and in the workplace, we are often taught to empower others, and rightfully so. Giving someone else the authority and agency to make things better is one of those endorphin-producing actions that puts a smile on your face. But empowering yourself? Hold your horses. We get it; allowing yourself the freedom to choose based solely on happiness, not on other external factors, is not easy. In fact, it's something that many of us have been taught to steer far away from. Which is why we've got Jenna Banks with us on today's episode. She is an empowerment expert, author, and social impact entrepreneur who is here to help all of us put one foot in front of the other and take those next steps toward fulfillment.

Warning! Sales information overload ahead. Seriously. There are so many tips on all things sales, from lead gen to making that repeat and referral business work for you, it's all here, thanks to Angie's conversation with Adam P. Smith, author, speaker, and coach at Just the Tips Coaching