No More Mondays
Angie Callen
No More Mondays is a leadership and human performance podcast for professionals, entrepreneurs, and emerging leaders who want to live and work with intention — not simply follow expectations someone else defined for them.
Hosted by former engineer and executive coach Angie Callen, the show explores what it really means to build a purposeful career, business, and life aligned with your strengths, values, and individual goals.
Because the truth is simple:
Humans still matter.
Mediocrity is expensive.
Ownership changes everything.
Every episode is designed to equip and empower you to navigate the decisions, leadership moments, and mindset shifts that shape your career, business, and life.
The goal isn't just success.
It's learning how to design work that complements your life instead of competing with it.
If you've ever wrestled with the tension between alignment and achievement, fulfillment and performance, or purpose and practicality — this podcast is for you.
Who This Podcast Is For
No More Mondays is for high-performing professionals, entrepreneurs, coaches, and leaders who want to take greater ownership of their work, leadership, and decisions.
Listeners often find themselves asking questions like:
How do I grow my career without burning out?
What does intentional leadership actually look like today?
How do I align my work with my strengths and values?
What does success look like beyond titles, promotions, or traditional career paths?
How do I lead well while navigating uncertainty and change?
How do I design a career that supports my life instead of consuming it?
How do I stay fully human while working in an increasingly AI-enabled world?
If you believe work should support a meaningful life — not compete with it — you'll feel right at home here.
What You'll Learn
Through conversations with entrepreneurs, leaders, authors, and thinkers — along with Angie's solo reflections and Midweek Momentum episodes — the show explores topics like:
Leadership development and modern leadership
Career growth and intentional career design
Entrepreneurship and building meaningful businesses
Human performance and better decision-making
Work-life integration and sustainable success
Navigating career transitions and reinvention
Purpose-driven leadership and authentic influence
Creativity, curiosity, and personal ownership
Thriving in the future of work while staying fully human
You'll also hear conversations about how humans lead, think, and perform in the age of AI — and how technology can amplify our capabilities without replacing the human qualities that matter most.
This isn't a podcast about hustle culture or empty motivation.
It's a space for thoughtful conversations that raise the bar on how we approach leadership, work, and the choices that shape our lives.
Why This Conversation Matters
Work is changing.
Technology, entrepreneurship, AI, and evolving career paths are redefining what success looks like.
But one thing hasn't changed:
The quality of our thinking, leadership, and decisions still determines the quality of our lives.
And the more intentional we are about how we show up — the more agency we have over the careers, businesses, and lives we build.
This podcast exists to help you think more clearly, lead more intentionally, and build a career and life you actually want to live.
If You Care About…
Leadership development
Career development
Entrepreneurship
Intentional living
Work-life integration
Professional growth
Modern leadership
Future of work
Human leadership
Career clarity
Purpose-driven work
AI and human-centered innovation
…then you'll feel right at home here.
Hosted by former engineer and executive coach Angie Callen, the show explores what it really means to build a purposeful career, business, and life aligned with your strengths, values, and individual goals.
Because the truth is simple:
Humans still matter.
Mediocrity is expensive.
Ownership changes everything.
Every episode is designed to equip and empower you to navigate the decisions, leadership moments, and mindset shifts that shape your career, business, and life.
The goal isn't just success.
It's learning how to design work that complements your life instead of competing with it.
If you've ever wrestled with the tension between alignment and achievement, fulfillment and performance, or purpose and practicality — this podcast is for you.
Who This Podcast Is For
No More Mondays is for high-performing professionals, entrepreneurs, coaches, and leaders who want to take greater ownership of their work, leadership, and decisions.
Listeners often find themselves asking questions like:
How do I grow my career without burning out?
What does intentional leadership actually look like today?
How do I align my work with my strengths and values?
What does success look like beyond titles, promotions, or traditional career paths?
How do I lead well while navigating uncertainty and change?
How do I design a career that supports my life instead of consuming it?
How do I stay fully human while working in an increasingly AI-enabled world?
If you believe work should support a meaningful life — not compete with it — you'll feel right at home here.
What You'll Learn
Through conversations with entrepreneurs, leaders, authors, and thinkers — along with Angie's solo reflections and Midweek Momentum episodes — the show explores topics like:
Leadership development and modern leadership
Career growth and intentional career design
Entrepreneurship and building meaningful businesses
Human performance and better decision-making
Work-life integration and sustainable success
Navigating career transitions and reinvention
Purpose-driven leadership and authentic influence
Creativity, curiosity, and personal ownership
Thriving in the future of work while staying fully human
You'll also hear conversations about how humans lead, think, and perform in the age of AI — and how technology can amplify our capabilities without replacing the human qualities that matter most.
This isn't a podcast about hustle culture or empty motivation.
It's a space for thoughtful conversations that raise the bar on how we approach leadership, work, and the choices that shape our lives.
Why This Conversation Matters
Work is changing.
Technology, entrepreneurship, AI, and evolving career paths are redefining what success looks like.
But one thing hasn't changed:
The quality of our thinking, leadership, and decisions still determines the quality of our lives.
And the more intentional we are about how we show up — the more agency we have over the careers, businesses, and lives we build.
This podcast exists to help you think more clearly, lead more intentionally, and build a career and life you actually want to live.
If You Care About…
Leadership development
Career development
Entrepreneurship
Intentional living
Work-life integration
Professional growth
Modern leadership
Future of work
Human leadership
Career clarity
Purpose-driven work
AI and human-centered innovation
…then you'll feel right at home here.
Episodes
Mentioned books
Jan 24, 2024 • 56min
138 - Rewire Your Life: Changing Workplace Culture One Brain at a Time (remix)
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!)
Jan 12, 2024 • 55min
137- The Introvert's Guide to Networking with Greg Roche
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.
Dec 27, 2023 • 48min
136 - One of Our Favs: a Chat with Travis Rosbach, Founder of Hydro Flask
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)
Dec 13, 2023 • 30min
135 - Hard Work Won't Cut It: What It Really Takes to Advance Your Career
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.
Dec 6, 2023 • 52min
134 - Struggling with Imposter Syndrome? Learn how to Overcome the Imposter with Kris Kelso.
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
Nov 29, 2023 • 55min
133 - A Chat with Our Favorite Predictor of Powder: Joel Gratz on Turning a Passion into a Business
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!
Nov 15, 2023 • 51min
132 - Want to Know What Will Make or Break your Company? Learn All About Culture Strategy!
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.
Nov 8, 2023 • 50min
131 - Happiness by Choice: A Google Leader's Perspective on Life Beyond Hard Work
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.
Nov 1, 2023 • 48min
130 - Internal Communications; Learn the Secret to Engaging and Inspiring Your Co-Workers
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.
Oct 25, 2023 • 45min
129 - Change Happens; How to Find your Path and Make Your Heart Sing
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!
