Let’s be honest—most of us think of negotiation as a high-stakes, high-stress, boardroom-only kind of thing. But what if negotiation is actually just... conversation? This week on No More Mondays, I sit down with Susie Tomenchok, executive coach, keynote speaker, and negotiation expert, to reframe what negotiation really is—and how to get more comfortable doing it every day.

We dig into why everything is a negotiation (yes, even who’s doing the dishes), how to ditch the win/lose mindset, and how to build confidence by shifting our perspective. Susie shares a practical framework (P.A.C.E.), surprising research, and tips you can use immediately to ask for what you need—without feeling like a jerk.

Whether you’re negotiating a raise, asking your partner to walk the dog, or navigating a client conversation, Susie’s wisdom will help you communicate more effectively and advocate for yourself with authenticity.

If you’ve ever felt weird about negotiating, this episode is for you.

🎧 Tune in and let’s normalize the art of asking.

We might be climbing up on a soapbox today—and for good reason.

In this week's upcoming episode of No More Mondays, I sit down with speaker, author, and executive communication coach Cindy Skalicky to dig into the art (and science) of impactful messaging.

If you’ve ever wondered why some presentations fall flat while others ignite action, this conversation is for you.

Cindy works with science and tech leaders to build persuasive communication skills that actually move people—whether it's pitching an idea, getting buy-in from a team, or leading through change. Together, we explore everything from rhetoric and storytelling to slide deck design, credibility-building, and the one mistake most leaders make when sharing ideas.

Cindy also shares a sneak peek of her upcoming book, Red Light, Green Light, and how her proven “HOW TO” model helps people make their message land—and last.

Whether you’re a leader, a coach, a small business owner, or just someone who wants to communicate with more clarity and impact, this one’s packed with practical gems (and a few well-earned laughs).

🎯 Spoiler alert: People don’t always need to hear what you want to say—they need to hear what will move them to act.

👉 Tune in, take notes, and maybe even grab a spot on the book waitlist while you’re at it. 

👉 Do you want to grow your business but keep getting frustrated by the lack of leads, the amount of content you have to create, or how SEO isn't working for you?

Then this conversation is for you!

Whether you focus on business or individual clients, the principles of B2B sales can apply, and there's one little, tiny word that will make all the difference.

🤯 RELATIONSHIPS!

Donnie Boivin and I are here to shout into the void, stand on our common soap box, and violently agree 🤣 about why relationships - and, therefore, referrals - make your business ( and the world) go round. 🌎

🎙️ Tune in for some fast-paced conversation and action!

"Just let go."

That's the advice Staci Wright has for entrepreneurs. Who, generally speaking, aren't best known for their laissez-faire attitudes towards the world of business. By surrendering to what life brings you and not trying to force it or mold it into what you think is the "correct" outcome, you will find the path to your own success.  

Think that sounds too good to be true? Then listen in as Staci explains otherwise.

The modern American work week can be brutal. Not only are you expected to work long hours for less and less pay, but the benefits aren't always beneficial, and the so-called "vacation time" doesn't stretch nearly far enough. The American Dream just isn't what it used to be...

Like so many of us, Craig Severinsen was stuck in the above work rut, and he decided to do something about it: he founded the Built to Scale Framework, a system for growing your business, putting in place systems so that businesses can grow and scale beyond what the founder is capable of on their own.

Listen in, and let Craig show you how to live life on your own terms.

We've all been there before:

You just nailed that interview, and you head home expecting to get your offer letter/call in the morning. But tomorrow comes and goes, and no call or letter. Then the next day, and the next; what gives? What happened? What did I do wrong?

This is the textbook definition of Ghosting, and it's become a problem of pandemic proportion in the modern workplace and dating scene. Dealing with the ghosting epidemic can leave you worn down, beat up, and questioning a lot of things in your life.

That's where Gretta comes in. She is the Guru of Ghosting, helping clients and listeners of her podcast deal with the perpetual trauma of the ghosting culture we all live in.  

Modern-day parenting is not easy, especially for working moms. The expectation of sacrificing one's sense of self to the wants and needs of their children is so strong that many feel as if they don't have a choice in the matter.

Tracy Bingaman is here to tell you that you do have a choice in the matter. She is a coach and self love guru to over-burdened working moms everywhere, helping others find the work/life balance that they want, and ignoring what is "expected" by society.

The last time we spoke with Chris Fanucchi and Sam Alexander they had recently started their nutrition app, Bitewell. We're re-releasing both their episodes to celebrate their most recent expansion into the Dallas-Fort Worth market, as it's a great story and a great nutrition app for food lovers. Be sure to check them out at Bitewell.com  

The last time we spoke with Chris Fanucchi and Sam Alexander they had recently started their nutrition app, Bitewell. We're re-releasing both their episodes to celebrate their most recent expansion into the Dallas-Fort Worth market, as it's a great story and a great nutrition app for food lovers. Be sure to check them out at Bitewell.com

Over the course of his career, Robert Peterson has worn more hats than most: Marine, Pastor, Missionary, Author, Entrepreneur, Podcast Host, and Coach. This breadth of experience, coupled with time spent in Costa Rica and Colombia, informs his work with entrepreneurs and his authorship as well.

His powerful message: Believe in yourself; you have value that the world needs. And you just have to believe in it enough to put yourself out there. We all have stories in, of, and about our lives. Some are positive, some negative; some are true, and some are false. By changing your mindset about yourself and the world around you, you can accomplish things you never thought possible.

Listen in for more about Robert and his message everyone should hear.  

Growing up in America, we're always asked "what do you want to be when you grow up?" Which in and of itself is fine; but very rarely do we get asked who you want to be when you grow up.

Genesis Amaris Kemp is all about finding the answers to the second question, in order to complement the answer to the first. Working in a pre-ordained space in a pre-ordained job is where she found herself for several years. In finding her way back to her true self and true purpose she has empowered many others to prioritize who they want to be over what they want (or others want of them) to do.

Creating a startup and making it succeed is not an easy thing. Usually, it takes a combination of experience, teamwork, business acumen, and lessons learned in past ventures to truly bring the vision to life.

Just ask Dan Fisher and Brett Singer. They are the principals and founders of Bottle Rocket Media in Chicago, IL.  Their venture has grown into the #1 Chicago-based video production agency, garnering numerous awards, including an Emmy. Without their combined experiences and knowledge in the video and television industry, the business wouldn't be where it is today.

This just goes to show how powerful a true partnership can be and the success it can bring; the takeaways from this episode are nearly endless!

Too many of us have been shown the path we are supposed to take, regardless of whether we think it's the path we should take; that road dead ends in frustration and feeling unfulfilled.

Here, Kassi Cheirogeorgou shares where and how her path in life detoured away from the "proper" course she was following, essentially living two completely separate lives at work and at home, and how she found happiness and satisfaction in the more creative direction she chose. 

Tired of sitting on the sidelines while everyone and their mother starts a podcast? Well, wake up, because your business and personal brand are getting left in the dust if you don't get your podcast game on point. 

Discover the unexpected ways podcasting can transform your communication skills, grow your network, and make you and your business an unstoppable force with our guest, Sebastian Rusk, from the Podcast Launch Lab.

Many people in the professional world consider neurodivergence a nuisance. After all, divergent means different, and fitting those circular pegs into the square holes of corporate life doesn't always lead to the best of outcomes. Which is why sometimes the roadmap to career success for neurodivergents involves taking the road less traveled. 

Take it from Karina Schulz. She has spent her working life making bipolar work for her in the best ways possible, creating a successful business, and authoring a book about her struggles and successes. By working in ways that complement her strengths, she uses bipolar as her superpower to tackle whatever challenges work (and life) throw at her. 

To say that the tech space has been a less than welcoming place for women to work is like saying you'll get slightly damp if you're caught outside in a hurricane; massive understatements to say the least.

Limor Bergman knows this well. As a software engineer, engineer manager, and director of engineering in a career spanning two decades, Limor has had to navigate a workplace that is often outright hostile towards women, leading her to start a mentorship program with PowerToFly, a non-proft whose goal is to fast-track economic equity by upskilling and connecting underrepresented talent to roles in highly visible sectors. 

Through mentorship and coaching, Limor has shared her wisdom with countless women, proving that all those cracked glass ceilings out there are ready to shatter.

In order to succeed in one's career, all aspects of life need to be in balance. So many of us think that the solutions to problems at work are always found at work when often the exact opposite is true. What's going on at home and in your personal life has just as much, if not more so, of an impact upon mental well-being in the workplace. Remember, there's no time clock on the adage "You cannot pour from an empty cup."

Enter from stage left Kim Coffin. Kim is an entrepreneur of 25 years, and a Sex, Love, and Relationship Coach whose approach to self-care, self-acceptance, and self-love in all aspects of one's life spills over profusely into the career realm. In this episode, you can expect to find insight into just how much of an impact keeping that cup full has on our bodies, on our well-being, and all of our relationships, most importantly with one's self.

*P.S.* If the title didn't give it away, there will discussions of a sexual nature in this episode. Also, there is a discussion of sexual assault, so please be aware if that's a sensitive subject. 

'Adversity' is a word that conjures up so many images in one's mind. Challenge. Disempowerment. Difficulty. Rejection.

For some though, it brings to mind something else: opportunity. Opportunity for change, for a breakthrough; this is how Jovan Glasgow uses adversity. Listen in as Jovan explains his approach to life and learn about using all of your experiences, both the good and the bad, as the raw materials for personal growth.

We are all born with natural gifts. Whether we know what exactly those are is another thing altogether.

Corrie LoGiudice seemingly had it all: she ran a successful business, had a lovely home in Brooklyn, and was a happy mother. But underneath the overwhelm was there, the straw ready to break the camel's back. And when the breaking point came and went, it left in its wake the blueprint for change.

Listen in as Corrie shares how she overcame her adversity to find balance in her life, and in the process built a successful coaching business and spoke on the TEDx stage. This is  a story you won't want to miss! 

To many of us the phrase 'Life as a Digital Nomad' sounds like something straight out of a fairy-tale: simply too good to be true. Or attainable by us, at the least.

Isabel Leong is here to debunk that myth. She has taken her career fully nomadic, having traveled in and worked from over 40 different countries. Listen in as she talks about the challenges she has faced and overcome, and get all the necessary tips to make the transition to full-time nomad a reality!

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.

It's that time of year again: the end of the school year! To commemorate, we're re-releasing one of our favorite episodes featuring Acacia Fante. Listen in as she shares wisdom gained in her transition from the classroom to the EdTech space.

Want more info on the #TeacherTransition movement? Check us out at careerbenders.com

Get ready to be inspired by our Season 3 Guest compilation list of their words for Mondays!  Angie and Jane review the impactful list. 

Mark this a favorite and add to your word of the day list!

Let us know your words for Mondays!

Enjoy!

Mentorship played an pivotal role in all of our Season 3 Guest journeys.  Angie and Jane discuss how mentorship has evolved over time and how you can curate a mentorship mindset.  Bonus: Angie shares a personal mentorship story.

Let us know what mentorship means to you!

Enjoy!

🎙️ 🤩 🎙️ It's the first interview of the new year, so it's only appropriate that I bring on my friend Lissi Daniels to chat about her vision and road map for success in 2025! 

You wouldn't start a trip without at least an idea of where you're going, let alone a specific set of directions - right? Then why do so many of us do that to ourselves in our careers?

👉 If you're ready to make 2025 the year of clear goals and intention, let it all start here with this episode of No More Mondays Podcast!

#humansstillmatter #authenticity

Our Season 3 guests shared a topical theme this season in their journey from employee to entrepreneurship.  

Angie and Jane discuss take-aways from our learned guests and how their stories can inspire you to be an entrepreneur and/or intrapreneur.

Enjoy!

Angie and Jane review eclectic mix of podcast suggestions from No More Mondays Season 3 guests.  Bonus:  Angie and Jane also share some of their favorites as well.  Get ready to hit subscribe on some new pods.

Let us know your favorites-in addition to No More Mondays of course!

Enjoy!

Angie and Jane review book suggestions from No More Mondays Season 3 Guests.  Hit favorite on this episode as we cover a wide list of genres, both fiction and non-fiction.

Let us know your favorites!

Enjoy!

Spring Shorts Bonus Episode:  Angie Callen and Jane Durkee review movie suggestions from No More Mondays Season 3 Guests.  Let us know which ones are your favorites! 

Enjoy!

From her time in the male-dominated automotive industry, where she pioneered culture building and organizational development initiatives to her current work as the founder of La Dolce Vita Lifestyle, Angela is making waves and helping others do the same. 

Let’s find out more about how she helps business owners live a fun and meaning full life while empowering employees to do the same. 

We welcome Jules Porter – Attorney, MBA, Theologist, marine corps veteran – pick the label that resonates with you most because she’s got them all, and more. Jules is blazing new trails, disrupting industries and changing the world through her own video game and education company, Seraph7 Studios. 

Seraph 7 Studios focuses on the gamification of STEAM work-study programs through diverse heroes and storylines, - it even helped her get onto Minnesota’s list of Top 20 Technopreneurs!   We know that you'll be hearing about Jules for years to come.  Welcome Jules!

This is part two of the Bitewell story featuring Samantha Alexander.  Sam is currently partnering with Chris Fanucci from our Food for Thought episode to build a food-tech start-up focused on simplifying health eating. 

Before joining the founding team of Bitewell, worked as a Chief of Staff at The Estée Lauder Companies. Sam has figured out how to stand out in the professional world – with leadership positions at Smashbox in LA, Bridgewater Associates, and other private equity firms, Sam has built upon her roots in the indie beauty industry in an inspiring way to bring her to her current role as a Founder and entrepreneur. 

We’re doing something fun with a two part story featuring the journey of two founders who have recently transitioned from employees to entrepreneurs to come together to create an awesome new tech platform that’s sure to wet your appetite. Part One of the story, featuring Bitewell founder Chris Fanucchi in this episode called Food for Thought. From co-founding a protein beverage you’ve seen on many a grocery shelf, to partnering with General Mills G-Works initiative to discover new business and innovations within GM’s framework, Chris has become a pro at building brands and creating products people love to consume.

Though the initial hype of Artificial Intelligence has died down (some), we all know it's here to stay. Over the past two years, we've become accustomed to AI in our everyday lives more than it ever was before, and I know for me, it's become a great productivity tool. 

Where do we draw the line between helpful tools and dangerous technology? We have yet to find out, but I decided to pose that question and more to one of the foremost authorities on this topic, and we're digging into it on this episode of No More Mondays!

Jeff Shannon, author, executive leaderhsip consultant and partner at Bravium, a boutique facilitation and leadership firm, joins us to shed light on the hard truth that is takes more than hard work to thrive in the professional world. Jeff helps us uncover pragmatic solutions around culture, leadership and effective career strategies and debunks some myths around skills and talents and why hard work is not enough. 

Amber Jackson is currently heading up digital growth strategies for a portfolio of Wonderful brands – think Fiji Water, Wonderful Pistachios, and JUSTIN Wine – yep, you’ve got it. Her path into Wonderful has been explorative and purposeful. We’re going to dig into a big named past that includes Warner Brothers, Walt Disney, and more, and we can’t WAIT to hear her laugh! 

Enjoy!

Join Angie and Executive Producer Jane Durkee for another edition of No More Mondays Winter Warmer.  Angie and Jane discuss the eclectic and fun list of words selected by Season Two guests as their word to describe Mondays.   Teaser: there's a spelling test involved. See if you pass!  

Stay cozy and warm for this Winter Warmer with Angie and Jane Durkee discussing two fun themes from Outdoor Life Lessons videos: Change and Morning Routine.    

Warm up by the fire with another edition of No More Mondays Winter Warmers.  Today's episode finds Angie and Jane Durkee exploring the origins of the popular Outdoor Life Lessons video series.  A special bonus: this episode drops on 12/10/2021 which is Angie's birthday.  We hope this episode inspires you to get outside and re-charge!    

Bogdan Zlatkov won’t disappoint. This multi-faceted personality has become a friend, trusted advisor, and colleague. 

The most recognizable thing in Bogdan’s history is his time as a content marketing manager with LinkedIn Learning. He’s since moved to a Green tech company serving the solar industry, but that’s not all. 

One of the reasons I wanted to introduce you all to Bogdan is because he has nailed the idea of a side hustle, and he’s a proven example that you can grow a business endeavor a long side a full time (demanding job). 

Growth Hack Your Career helps almost 30,000 job seekers find new opportunities through proven strategies Bogdan has tested himself. He works with coaches, authors, and Forbes-Council members to uncover the best job search tips, and I Happen to have the honor of being just one small resource within the Growth Hack Your Career family. 

Just in time for holidays: Give the gift of reading this year.  Join Angie Callen and Executive Producer, Jane Durkee, review their compilation of top books recommended in Season Two of No More Mondays.  There's a book on the list for all the growth-minded, action oriented readers in your life.  Enjoy!

You’re about to meet Vicki Moore. Vicki has taken risks and made big changes in her life – she’s re-created and rebranded herself multiple times. 

After getting her MBA, Vicki spent eight years in the corporate world where she managed large-scale training and marketing projects, at which point she took a leap of faith and started her own business. That business grew from a one-woman show into a team that delivered online events across the U.S. for 10 years. 

But Europe called. In 2014, Vicki handed over the keys to her successful business, loaded up three suitcases and moved to Europe. And now, in what I’m going to call Vicki #4, she’s building a new business focused on helping people do what she found the courage to do herself, make a bold move. 

Tim Gidado currently serves as a territory sales manager for 3M. Yes, that 3M – who makes everything from no-damage hook you hang on the wall to the industrial solutions Tim represents and sells into a variety of other big channels, like the aerospace industry. Finding your niche in this world isn’t always easy, let alone when your career has progressed through some of the largest companies on the planet, but today’s guest has definitely carved out his specialty.  

With former big names under his belt, including Bose, Halliburton, and Corporate Office Depot, Tim is no stranger to being a big fish in a big fond, and I’m excited for him to share the secrets to his success.

Are you living life to the fullest? Do you feel stoked to attack every day, or are you so burnt out that nothing is exciting to you anymore? 

There's no shame in feeling lost - we've all been there, but working through those valleys can bring you to some of the most incredible peaks you'll experience in life, leadership, and career. 

Not convinced? Tune in as Sarah and I chat about living stoked on this episode of No More Mondays!

As one of Denver’s prominent real estate agents, Meg Pitkin has made a name for herself smack-dab in the middle of Colorado’s booming housing market. Her entrepreneurial approach to real estate is impressive. 

Meg has earned herself a top 5% ranking among real estate agents in Denver by leading with a “client-first” mindset. She’s a fellow small-town transplant originally from the cornfield outside of Chicago, and she’s one of my favorite people to “talk shop” with. We’re going to get into all kinds of fun things.

Welcome to a special re-release of a great NMM episode from Season 1. We love celebrating people, and that’s exactly why we’re relaunching Kelli Jones’s Original episode, Big Stories Make Headlines. Well, Kelli is doing just that!

Kelli was recently named one of the 2021 Women of Influence by the Indianapolis Business Journal!

We figured there’s no better way to support all the awesome work she’s doing while bringing even more visibility to this incredible achievement than to let you all hear from her once again!

 We hope you enjoy this encore edition, featuring one of our favorite women of influence, Kelli Jones.

After moving from publishing to marketing leadership in nonprofit associations, Anna stepped out on her own and founded Three Story Strategies, LLC where she focuses on two things: organizing information and telling great stories.

Anna started her career in textbook publishing before moving into the nonprofit industry where she evolved alongside the rise of digital media to become an expert in the art of informative and entertaining content writing, particularly for public health organizations.