Your career isn’t built by waiting for someone to notice your value. It’s built by learning how to advocate for yourself with confidence. You’ve been told your work will speak for itself. Yet despite doing everything asked of you—and more—you’re still feeling overlooked and uncertain about your next step. Leadership isn’t just about managing a team; it’s navigating the complexities of internal relationships and consistently advocating for your growth. On Get What You Want, Susie Tomenchok is ...
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No More Mondays is your permission slip to ditch the Sunday Scaries and build a career—and life—you actually want. Hosted by Angie Callen, founder of The Modern Coach and Career Benders, this show delivers energetic conversations, real stories, and practical strategies to help you navigate work, leadership, and business with clarity and confidence. Whether you're a coach, a leader, or a high-achieving pro craving more alignment, you'll get actionable tools, smart insights, and a weekly dose ...
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Everything Is a Negotiation: Midweek Momentum with Susie Tomenchok
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7:53In this Double Shot from my conversation with Susie Tomenchok, we explore what it really means to negotiate — and it's not just about deals or dollar signs. Susie reminds us that everything is a negotiation, from daily interactions with coworkers to the conversations we have at home. When we shift our mindset from "winning" to simply connecting, ne…
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Midweek Momentum: Flip the Fear with Navid Moosa
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4:21If fear is keeping you stuck, this one's for you. In this Wednesday's Double Shot, Navid Moosa shares his simple "flip the fear" exercise — a mindset shift that turns hesitation into action. Learn how writing down your fears and their opposites can move you from scarcity to abundance, and from overthinking to forward motion. #MidweekMomentum #NoMor…
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You don’t need a perfect plan. You need a practiced one. Whether it’s a big presentation, a negotiation, or a quick meeting that could escalate fast, how you prepare can make or break the outcome. In this episode, I’m talking about the real reason women get sidelined in high-stakes conversations and how to train yourself to stay grounded, focused, …
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The Currency of Trust: Building Collaborative Intelligence with Holly Hartman
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34:26In a business world overflowing with automation, AI, and endless "growth hacks," what still drives real success? Trust. This week on No More Mondays Podcast, Angie Callen sits down with Holly Hartman — multi-venture founder, speaker, and community architect — to explore how collaboration, connection, and trust fuel the modern business landscape. Fr…
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Are You in the "Right Place, Right Time?" | Midweek Momentum with Stacey Brown Randall
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4:19Success isn't about luck. It's about consistency. In this Wednesday's Double Shot, Stacey Brown Randall debunks the "right place, right time" myth and shares why showing up everywhere your people are is what actually creates momentum. 🎧 Tune in for a quick reminder that opportunity isn't random — it's earned through intention, visibility, and persi…
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Are You Growing or Just Getting Promoted? with Tinna Jackson
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24:26Are you growing as a leader, or just collecting titles? That’s the question I explored with my guest Tinna Jackson, a powerhouse with experience in politics, nonprofits, and corporate leadership. We talk about what happens when your job no longer fits, how to recognize your natural talents, and why emotional intelligence isn’t optional if you want …
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Why People Buy You: Midweek Momentum with Adam McChesney
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9:13In this Double Shot from my conversation with Adam McChesney, we talk about one of the most important truths in business today: people don't buy the logo — they buy you. Adam shares how leaning into his personal brand transformed his business, attracted the right clients, and helped him stand out in a crowded industry. It's a quick, powerful remind…
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How to Receive Feedback and Actually Use It
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13:43Last week we talked about how to give feedback that actually lands. This week, we’re flipping it. Are you getting the kind of feedback that helps you grow? And more importantly, are you using it? The higher you go in your career, the harder it gets to hear the truth. People assume you’ve got it figured out. They hold back. And unless you’re activel…
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Build a Career by Design with Nik Agharkar
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40:23What if the best careers aren't found… they're built? This week on No More Mondays Podcast, host Angie Callen is joined by Nikhil (Nik) Agharkar — tax attorney, wealth advisor, and fellow Carnegie Mellon University alum — who proves that even in structured, traditional industries like law and finance, you can design a career on your own terms. Nik …
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Giving feedback isn’t the hard part. Making sure it actually lands is where most leaders fall short. If you’re not checking how your message is received or if you're only speaking up when something goes wrong, your feedback might be doing more harm than good. In this episode, I’m walking you through what it really means to deliver feedback that bui…
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The Teamwork Trap: When Collaboration Kills Creativity with Neelu Kaur
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34:03Collaboration is supposed to fuel innovation, but what if too much of it is actually slowing you down? This week on No More Mondays, Angie Callen talks with Neelu Kaur, organizational psychologist, keynote speaker, and author of Be Your Own Cheerleader, about what she calls "the teamwork trap." From endless meetings that drain creativity to the hid…
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The Spice Girl Rule for Clarity and Action: Midweek Momentum with Terry Weaver
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4:03In 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 c…
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What Would Happen If You Couldn’t Fail? with Karen Ansen
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24:47Getting what you want isn’t always about asking for more. Sometimes it starts with unlearning everything that told you not to. Karen Ansen didn’t follow the traditional career path. She became a lawyer in her 40s, built her own firm, and now advises boards and executives across Australia. However, the real transformation occurred when she stopped w…
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Humanizing Communication: How to Speak With People (Not At Them) with Jason Raitz
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43:05Average 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 curi…
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Delegation Is a Leadership Skill, Not a Task Dump
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The Unlikely Gift of Adversity: Finding Purpose Through Challenge with Diane M. Simard
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39:37What 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 champi…
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Stop Hiding, Share the Message: Midweek Momentum with Sebastian Rusk
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5:05In 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 …
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The Space Between Ambition and Readiness with Jessica Delis
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19:02Some people need a nudge to raise their hand. Others have to learn when to wait. But what happens when ambition outpaces readiness? In this conversation with my friend and seasoned operations leader Jessica Delis, we explore the tension between growing into a role and rushing toward it. Jessica shares what she’s learned from promoting leaders too e…
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From Command to Connection: Modern Leadership with Christopher Sprague
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37:02Forceful, 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…
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Your Mission Is More Important Than Your Mug: Midweek Momentum with Ryan Koral
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3:52In 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 wh…
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Are Your Emotions Getting in the Way of What You Want?
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18:37You can have a solid plan. You can know exactly what you want to say. And still, in the moment, emotions take over. Your body tightens, your brain fogs, and suddenly you’re second-guessing everything. We all get hijacked like this. Even the best negotiators. But the difference is, they know how to notice it and keep moving anyway. In this episode, …
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Say Yes: Building Careers and Communities Through Connection with Greg Wasserman
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38:27What 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…
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The Rhetoric Triangle Every Leader Needs: Midweek Momentum with Cindy Skalicky
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10:34In 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 audie…
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Ever walk into a meeting and immediately lose your footing, even though you were completely prepared? There’s a reason for that. Too many of us focus only on what we’re going to say, not where we’re saying it or who actually holds the power. In this episode, I’m sharing the overlooked skills that separate confident communicators from everyone else.…
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How Curiosity and Authenticity Fuel Entrepreneurship with Alyssa Nolte
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34:54What 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 seria…
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What’s on Your To-Don’t List? with Monisha Longacre
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27:18Getting what you want doesn’t start with doing more. It starts with knowing what matters and letting go of what doesn’t. This week I’m joined by my friend Monisha Longacre, author of Practical Productivity and founder of Productivity 101. She’s spent decades leading in tech and building systems that help high performers stop spinning and start choo…
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Deliberate Evolution: Burnout, Balance & The Ecology of Leadership with Dan Capello:
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32:45Burnout 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 f…
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Midweek Momentum: Why Thought Leaders Must Share with Austin Armstrong
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5:17It'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 imp…
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Not all feedback is helpful. Sometimes it's vague. Sometimes it's self-serving. And sometimes it hits a nerve even when it doesn't feel true. If you’ve ever been told something like "you're not strategic enough" and didn’t know how to respond, this episode will help you find your next step. I’m sharing how to handle feedback that feels off, how to …
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Start With Your Why to Overcome Fear: Midweek Momentum with Mark Lebrun
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8:17This 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 wi…
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Ever walked away from a conversation with a senior leader and wondered, did they even hear me? It’s not just what you say that matters. It’s how you say it, when you say it, and whether you’ve thought about what they need from you. Executive communication isn’t about filling space or adding polish. It’s about clarity, timing, and making it easy for…
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Flawed: Why Perfectionism Sabotages Leadership and Productivity with Dr. Greg Chasson
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36:07Perfectionism 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 Man…
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The Most Selfless Thing You Can Do Is Be Selfish: Midweek Momentum with Justin Schenck
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5:23In 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 ep…
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Always be Ready to RAISE Your Hand with Cerys Goodall
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35:08We wait. For permission. For someone to notice. For the timing to be right. But the truth is, your career doesn’t move forward just because you’re doing great work. It moves when you opt in. Cerys Goodall, COO of Vetster, knows this firsthand. She went from biotech dropout to C-suite leader by saying yes before she felt ready. In this conversation,…
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AI, Influence, and the Future of Content with Austin Armstrong
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40:02Ever 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 tak…
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What Happens When You Don’t Fill the Silence?
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23:40Ever notice how fast you jump in to fill a quiet moment? But what if silence isn’t something to avoid, it’s something to use. In this episode, I’m digging into why silence might be the most powerful thing you don’t say. Whether you’re negotiating, leading a meeting, or just having a one-on-one, those few seconds of quiet could be the difference bet…
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Systems That Set You Free: Build Your Business Your Way with Lindsay Harle-Kadatz
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48:34What 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: W…
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We tend to picture negotiations happening in boardrooms, but the real opportunities? They show up in hallways, at the end of meetings, in the quiet moments when you're not quite ready but should be. If you're not clear on what you want or how to ask for it, those moments pass. And when they do, someone else’s name gets mentioned instead of yours. I…
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The Power of Storytelling: Build Authentic Brands and Human Connections with Ryan Koral
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38:02Your most powerful business asset isn't your product—it's your story. In this episode, filmmaker and storytelling coach Ryan Koral shares why authentic stories build trust, how to overcome fear in sharing them, and why showing up as yourself is your biggest differentiator in a world of AI-generated content. Where to Find Ryan: LinkedIn: Ryan Koral …
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Why Clarity Beats “Put Me In, Coach” with Seyka Mejeur
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29:43You know that temptation to say “I’ll do anything” when you’re ready for something new? My guest today, Seyka Mejeur, is here to challenge that thinking. As the CEO of an executive search firm placing technical leaders in space and climate, Seyka spends her days helping founders and execs clarify what they actually want so they can make better deci…
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Break the Belief Barrier: Purpose-Driven Growth with Quinn Harwood
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38:18What stories are you telling yourself...and are they holding you back? In this episode of No More Mondays, I speak with Quinn Harwood, leadership coach, author of GrowthTime!, and expert in helping people break through belief barriers that limit their growth. We'll explore how mindset shapes identity, why confidence and clarity matter, and how stor…
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Think someone else just “got lucky” with that big opportunity? I used to believe that too. Until I started paying attention. In this episode, I’m sharing what really sets opportunity-spotters apart. It’s not magic. It’s not hustle. It’s observation and initiative. If you’ve been waiting for someone to notice your work or hand you your next move, th…
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Negotiation Without the Drama: Unapologetically Ask for Mor Patrick Griffin
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36:40What if negotiation wasn't about going to combat or coming out the winner? What if, instead, it was about communication, clarity, confidence, and a little creativity? In this episode of No More Mondays, I sit down with Patrick Griffin, fractional CFO, negotiation expert, and the most charming finance guy you'll ever meet, to reframe how we think ab…
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You’ve got the experience. You’re delivering results. So why does asking for more still feel... off? Today I’m talking about the internal blockers that hold us back from advocating for ourselves, especially when it comes to money, promotions, or recognition. It’s not just about timing or strategy. It’s the stories we tell ourselves about being self…
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Architect Happiness: 11 Drivers of Real Employee Engagement with Renee Marchak
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45:31What if employee engagement wasn't about perks, pizza parties, or another survey? In this episode of No More Mondays, I sit down with Renee Marchak, veteran HR leader, founder of Level-Up Career Coaching, and creator of the #ChangeMakers Circle, to unpack the powerful framework of 11 Employee Engagement Drivers. If your team feels fine but not fire…
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You walk into a high stakes conversation certain you’ll get a green light. One curveball later, you’re staring at a “maybe” or, worse, a flat out no. Today I’m sharing why relying on optimism alone keeps us stuck and how a few minutes of strategic prep can save the day. I’ll show you how my client went from deer-in-headlights to confident negotiato…
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Live in Your Strengths Everyday with Dana Williams
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24:20You’ve hit your goals, earned the title, maybe even built a strong team. But it still doesn’t quite feel like you. Let’s talk about why that happens and what to do about it. I sat down with my friend Dana Williams to talk about what it really means to live and lead authentically. Dana spent 25 years as a marketing leader at Southwest Airlines befor…
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Becoming That Guy: Mental Fitness, Confidence + Discipline with DJ Logory
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40:00Regardless of your gender, we've all had that moment in life...the one where we see what we think is a shining example of who we want to be. THAT GUY. You know, the one who walks into a room with quiet confidence, shows up with discipline, and somehow makes it all look easy. But what if becoming "that guy" wasn't about hype, hustle, or perfection? …
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Are These 3 Mental Traps Costing You in Negotiations?
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21:06You walk in ready to ask for 92K. They offer 80, and suddenly you're countering at 85. What just happened? Your brain got anchored. In this episode, I’m unpacking three subtle mindset traps that can derail you in a negotiation. Whether you're navigating a job offer, managing up, or leading a conversation that matters, these patterns quietly work ag…
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How to Be Unforgettable (Without a Stage or Spotlight) with Phil Mershon
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41:52What if being unforgettable didn't mean being flashy, loud, or "on" all the time? In this episode of No More Mondays, I sit down with Phil Mershon, author, speaker, musician, and creator of Unforgettable Experiences, to explore how small, intentional moments can leave the biggest mark. From saxophone solos to standout events, Phil shares how authen…
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