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
Sep 22, 2025 • 38min
Say Yes: Building Careers and Communities Through Connection with Greg Wasserman
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
Sep 17, 2025 • 11min
The Rhetoric Triangle Every Leader Needs: Midweek Momentum with Cindy Skalicky
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
Sep 15, 2025 • 35min
How Curiosity and Authenticity Fuel Entrepreneurship with Alyssa Nolte
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
Sep 8, 2025 • 33min
Deliberate Evolution: Burnout, Balance & The Ecology of Leadership with Dan Capello:
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
Sep 3, 2025 • 5min
Midweek Momentum: Why Thought Leaders Must Share with Austin Armstrong
It's time for your midweek jolt! ☕ Here's a quick, high-impact moment from No More Mondays. In this clip, Austin Armstrong makes the case that thought leaders have a responsibility to share what they know, and that giving your best ideas away for free isn't bad business. It's actually the best way to grow your influence, build trust, and create impact. 🎧 Listen to the full conversation with Austin here! 🚀 Learn more about Austin's upcoming AI Marketing World Conference, where yours truly will be taking the stage!
Aug 27, 2025 • 8min
Start With Your Why to Overcome Fear: Midweek Momentum with Mark Lebrun
This week's Midweek Momentum features Mark Labrun, who went from being afraid to press record to inspiring thousands online. His journey is a powerful reminder that knowing your why can help you push past fear, handle criticism, and show up with confidence...even when it's uncomfortable. 🎧 Click here to listen to the full No More Mondays episode with Mark.
Aug 25, 2025 • 36min
Flawed: Why Perfectionism Sabotages Leadership and Productivity with Dr. Greg Chasson
Perfectionism might look like a strength on the surface, but it often hides burnout, procrastination, imposter syndrome, and toxic expectations that stall both leaders and teams. In this episode of No More Mondays, I sit down with Dr. Greg Chasson, psychologist, professor, and award-winning author of Flawed: Why Perfectionism is a Challenge for Management, to explore the real impact of perfectionism on work and life. What you'll learn: The 3 types of perfectionism (self-oriented, socially prescribed, and other-oriented) How perfectionism shows up at work and why it can sabotage leadership Why procrastination is a hidden red flag for perfectionists The surprising positives (loyalty, honesty, attention to detail, drive) that leaders can harness Practical strategies to reduce perfectionism's downsides without losing its benefits 👉 If perfectionism has you, or your team, stuck, this conversation will help you shift your mindset and create healthier, more productive environments. 📍 Show Notes & Links: Greg's Book: Flawed: Why Perfectionism is a Challenge for Management Website: gregchasson.com Speaking & Workshops: Book Greg to bring this conversation to your organization Membership Community: Coming soon! A supportive space to balance wellness, productivity, and perfectionism Additional Resource: International OCD Foundation for clinical support if perfectionism or OCD is causing severe impairment
Aug 20, 2025 • 5min
The Most Selfless Thing You Can Do Is Be Selfish: Midweek Momentum with Justin Schenck
In this short but powerful clip from my conversation with Justin Schenck, you'll hear why prioritizing yourself isn't selfish — it's the key to making a bigger impact. Justin shares the personal moment that reframed how he approaches life and business, and why you need to fill your cup first if you want to serve others well. 🎧 Listen to the full episode here!
Aug 18, 2025 • 40min
AI, Influence, and the Future of Content with Austin Armstrong
Ever wondered how some people crack the social media code while others stay stuck in the algorithm abyss? In this episode of No More Mondays, I'm joined by Austin Armstrong, digital marketing strategist and creator with over 3 million followers, to unpack the truth about online growth. From AI tools to authenticity, Austin shares what it really takes to build an engaged audience that lasts. What you'll learn: How to use AI in content creation without losing your voice Why authenticity always beats vanity metrics Tips for building influence—even if you're camera shy The hidden challenges behind big follower counts (burnout, trolls, and more) What's next for marketers at the AI Marketing World conference If you're ready for practical, no-fluff strategies to amplify your online presence without selling your soul to the algorithm, this conversation is for you. Find out more about AI Marketing World here: https://aimarketingworld.co/
Aug 11, 2025 • 49min
Systems That Set You Free: Build Your Business Your Way with Lindsay Harle-Kadatz
What if the right "systems" could unlock your freedom instead of box you in? In this episode of No More Mondays, leadership consultant and coach Lindsay Harle-Kadatz shares how creatives and entrepreneurs can ditch one-size-fits-all strategies, align their businesses with their strengths and values, and finally build on their own terms. We cover: Why traditional business strategies fail creative minds How mindset shifts create lasting business results Simple, values-based systems that actually free you What happens when you build your business around your strengths If your business feels heavy, chaotic, or "off," this conversation will give you permission—and tools—to make it work your way. 📍 Show Notes & Links: Register for the Aug 12 Webinar: Zoom Direct Registration | Eventbrite Page Creative Entrepreneur Program Landing Page: brpconsulting.ca/creative_entrepreneur Email Lindsay: lindsay@brpconsulting.ca Sign Up for Mental Prune Juice + Bonus Gift: Join Here
