No More Mondays
Angie Callen
No More Mondays is a leadership, human performance, and future of work 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
Episodes run in themed arcs — three conversations on one idea, from three different angles — with Midweek Momentum drops in between.
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, and 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. 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.
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
Episodes run in themed arcs — three conversations on one idea, from three different angles — with Midweek Momentum drops in between.
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, and 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. 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.
Episodes
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Oct 19, 2026 • 40min
Becoming Yourself on Purpose | The Outside Changes us with McKenzie Johns
Ever wonder why you feel a tug towards certain places? For McKenzie Johns, the mountains and rivers of Colorado were more than just destinations—they were catalysts for change. McKenzie's story began in a small Connecticut town, where life felt scripted and predictable. It took a spontaneous hiking adventure for her to realize that her spirit was meant to roam free. This episode delves into how the outdoors can offer rebirth and how embracing such changes leads to self-discovery. In this episode, we explore: - The powerful pull of place and purpose - McKenzie's journey from a dark place to self-fulfillment in Colorado - The unexpected connections made on a thru-hiker's journey - How stillness in nature allows us to face our inner selves - Balancing family expectations with life choices - The lessons learned from a high-energy, deaf cattle dog McKenzie Johns has embraced an outdoor-centric life, discovering her voice, purpose, and strength in the process. Connect with McKenzie and witness the adventures she continues to undertake in the majestic landscapes she calls home. Living intentionally, the outdoors offers a profound way to become who you've always meant to be.
Oct 14, 2026 • 6min
When Everything Becomes a Performance | Midweek Momentum with Angie Callen
When did everything we do become something we have to be good at? We spend our working lives chasing goals, measuring progress, and optimizing performance. But somewhere along the way, that same mindset started creeping into the things we supposedly do for fun. Inspired by a recent No More Mondays conversation with Linda Clark about leadership, uncertainty, and lessons from the outdoors, Angie explores why we need spaces in our lives where achievement isn't the point. From mountain biking to hobbies that somehow become competitive sports, this Midweek Momentum is a reminder that enjoying improvement isn't the same as requiring achievement. Sometimes the point of the thing is just the thing. This week's question: When was the last time you did something you enjoyed without needing to turn it into an accomplishment?
Oct 12, 2026 • 38min
The Nature of Leadership | Outside Changes Us with Linda Clark
Leadership often feels like kayaking a wild river—thrilling but uncertain. The key isn't control, but adaptability. This week, Linda Clark brings her invaluable insights into leading with presence and purpose, drawn from her adventures outdoors. Linda shares her unique perspective on how embracing unpredictability in nature can shape a more human-centric, effective leadership style. Her journey from executive to adventurer offers a model for growth and resilience. In this episode, we explore: - The illusion of control in leadership - Confidence vs. certainty in decision making - The importance of adaptability and preparation - Redefining failure in leadership contexts - How to create supportive leadership environments - Ecosystemic thinking and its application in modern organizations - The balance of adaptation and self-abandonment - Harnessing collective strengths in teams Linda is not just an executive and leadership coach but a real-world adventurer whose stories are both engaging and enlightening. You can find Linda on LinkedIn or visit her website at linda-clark.com. Leadership isn't about perfection; it's about navigating uncertainty with grace. As we continue to adapt, remember—humans still matter, and every leader has the potential to be a great guide.
Oct 7, 2026 • 6min
Outside is a Great Place to Get Uncomfortable
When was the last time you deliberately did something that made you uncomfortable? Following Angie's conversation with Spencer Jones, this Midweek Momentum explores what the outdoors can teach us about leaving our comfort zones — and why we don't need a mountain, trail, or big adventure to practice being uncomfortable. Discomfort is a capacity we can build. Try something you might suck at. Speak up. Ask for something. Walk into the room where you don't know anyone. Do the thing you'd rather avoid. Because the more willing we are to choose manageable discomfort, the better prepared we may be for the discomfort life chooses for us.
Oct 5, 2026 • 34min
What Adventure Reveals About Who We Are | The Outdoors Changes Us with Spencer Jones
We often underestimate what we can achieve until we face an unexpected challenge, but adding a little adventure to your life can provide an intentional proving ground for hidden potential. Stepping outside our comfort zone can reveal the best parts of who we are. In today's episode, we explore how adventure can teach resilience, self-reliance, and the art of being present as Angie Callen chats with Spencer Jones, an adventurer who turns outdoor experiences into life lessons. His work focuses on helping leaders and individuals rediscover their capabilities through intentional retreats and outdoor activities. In this episode, we explore: - The transformative power of stepping outside your comfort zone - How adventure challenges self-limiting beliefs - The role of mentors and guides in navigating new experiences - The balance between rest and adventure - Lessons from nature: presence and perspective - The intersection of adventure and leadership development Adventures aren't just thrilling; they're transformative. They teach us resilience, adaptability, and a new way of seeing the world—and ourselves. About Today's Guest: Spencer Jones is a speaker, author, and founder of Jones and Four, helping people live life to the fullest through adventure. His philosophy centers around using challenges to unlock personal growth. Learn more at jonesandfour.com. Remember, life is what you make of it. Choose to seek what challenges and changes you for the better.
Sep 30, 2026 • 8min
What Do You Need to Unlearn
What's something you know about yourself… but somehow keep having to learn again? After three conversations about self-leadership, Angie looks back at what Ebony McNeil, Corinne Crabtree, and Jay Abbasi said when asked what they still have to relearn about themselves — from seeking validation to remembering their own capability to navigating rejection and criticism. Because growth doesn't mean the old thoughts never come back. Sometimes it means recognizing them faster, questioning what no longer serves you, and choosing differently. So, what do you need to unlearn — or maybe just remember?
Sep 28, 2026 • 41min
Getting Better at Being Wrong | Self-Coaching with Jay Abbasi
What if embracing failure was the key to success? In a world where certainty is a luxury, Jay Abbasi joins us to explore the art of being wrong. This conversation dives deep into resilience and adaptability as necessary tools in both our professional and personal lives. Jay's not new to the concept of change. Moving from a leadership role at Tesla to becoming a coach and speaker, he's mastered the growth born from disruption. This episode is an invitation to redefine failure as a path to insight and potential. In this episode, we explore: - Why humans tend to resist change and the consequences of this resistance - The transformative power of acknowledging our failures - Strategies to develop a mindset that thrives on uncertainty - How our devices may be feeding our fear of being wrong - Jay's personal journey through loss and unexpected hardships - Harnessing boredom as a backdrop for creativity and self-discovery - The true meaning of resilience: balancing energy, space, and choice Life's hurdles are opportunities in disguise, urging us to look beyond our fears. Jay Abbasi's approach to personal growth challenges us to embrace the discomfort of being wrong. Guest Bio: Jay Abbasi is a former leader at Tesla turned speaker and coach, focusing on helping individuals and organizations cultivate resilience and adaptability. He's the founder of Persuade on Purpose and host of the Unstuck podcast, sharing insights on personal and professional development. Discover more about Jay's work through his upcoming book, Unstuck podcast, and SOS newsletter available at jayabbasi.me. Remember, uncomfortable moments are merely steps to a more aligned path. Trust the process, and let the art of being wrong guide you forward.
Sep 23, 2026 • 6min
Knowing Isn't the Problem | Midweek Momentum with Angie Callen
Coming off of my conversation with Corinne Crabtree earlier this week has me stopping to look at many of my habits. Where am I self-sabotaging? Where have I given myself too much grace? Where am I being too hard on myself? What's the happy medium!? So many questions as we find the fine line between excuses and punishment...but it's possible. It's possible to be the best version of yourself while also living life a little! Trust me!
Sep 21, 2026 • 44min
Why Knowing Better Doesn't Mean Doing Better | Self-Coaching with Corinne Crabtree
Have you ever felt like you know exactly what you should do, yet find yourself not doing it? In this enlightening episode, join me, Angie Callen, and Corinne Crabtree, as we explore why self-awareness often doesn't lead to self-action. Corinne is renowned for her work in behavior change and weight loss, but her insights go far beyond just the scale. We uncover the complexities of habits, brain function, and the voices in our heads that get in the way. In this episode, we explore: - The critical gap between knowing and doing - How our brain's wiring impacts behavior change - Emotional eating as a metaphor for deeper issues - Strategies for self-coaching and accountability - The importance of small, sustainable changes - Navigating the tension between discipline and self-compassion - Recognizing and challenging unhelpful mental narratives The takeaway? Change isn't about doing a complete life overhaul overnight. It's about managing the stories we tell ourselves and building a foundation of small successes. Corinne Crabtree is not just an expert in weight loss; she's a master of turning thought into action. Her approach involves understanding emotional and mental patterns, making her a guide for anyone seeking purposeful change. You can follow her work and get helpful resources at nobisweightloss.com. Remember, humans still matter—and that starts with you. Take ownership, defy mediocrity, and embark on your journey to change.
Sep 16, 2026 • 5min
That's Just Who I Am" Is a Terrible Excuse | Midweek Momentum with Angie Callen
"That's just who I am." But is it? After my conversation with Ebony McNeil about character, accountability, and who we're becoming, I kept thinking about the difference between knowing yourself and deciding you can't change. In this More Work Mondays, I'm digging into the tension between authenticity and growth — and why being yourself doesn't mean every current version of you deserves permanent protection. Plus, I'm introducing something new for this season of No More Mondays: three-episode arcs that let us explore one big idea from different perspectives, with MWM as my chance to reflect on what I'm still thinking about after each conversation. This first arc: self-coaching and learning to lead yourself.
