No More Mondays

Burnout is no joke. With the gigantic pandemic-induced shift in how and when we work, the boundary lines between work and life blur and shift, and oftentimes not for the better. We’re working more hours, pushing and grinding, and pushing and grinding, and repeating that day after day after day….! Preventing burnout and knowing how to recover from it is the focus of today’s episode, and we’ve got Dan Capello, a burnout and recovery coach, to give us some insight into how we all can become more self-aware and stop that rush toward burnout right in its tracks.

With the number of distractions in our lives these days, it’s too easy to let time slip by, and opportunities along with it. If we don’t take care to eliminate the distractions in our lives and truly invest in ourselves, we end up burnt out and drained. You can’t drink from an empty cup, after all. Darryl Bumpass Sr. is our guest today, and he comes with a balm for our busy lives. He is a life coach and author whose message is all about self-investment and getting out of our own way to achieve our dreams.

How do we find happiness in a world that seems to offer us everything we need, but leaves us feeling empty and dissatisfied?  That’s the question that Ashish Kothari, the founder of The Happiness Squad, explores in this episode. He shares his insights on how to reconnect with our true selves and find joy and meaning in our lives, beyond the distractions and superficiality of our digital age. Join him as he reveals the secrets of unlocking your potential and living a happier life.

The pendulum is swinging back. Back in the early 2000’s the “work-til-you-drop” culture was running rampant in startups everywhere, particularly in the tech space. 80, 90, 100 hour work weeks were a mark of honor, a badge of distinction. Nowadays, the extremes of the early days seem quaint and misguided. Startups are taking self-care seriously and embracing Conscious Entrepreneurship, an ethos of intentional leadership that places personal care and growth at the forefront of an organization’s culture. Dave Mayer is the founder and CEO of Technical Integrity, an executive search and technical recruitment firm whose aim is to empower clients to do well while doing good. He’s here to talk all about the dangers of burnout, the importance of intention, and how we can all live and grow with a simple phrase: You are not your job.

How we jump into a new business venture is a good indicator of whether it succeeds or fails, or how difficult or easy it will be. Your business is all in the planning, and if you set yourself up for success you can expect successful results. Suzy Wraines is an expert on the business of planning, so if you’ve got an entrepreneurial itch to scratch or just want to pursue your passion project, then listen in because this is the episode for you.

Leadership in the tech space (as with any industry) can be a mixed bag. Who your mentors are and what you take away from them can be invaluable in shaping the leader you will be tomorrow. That, among many more shared insights, is why we’re so happy to have Joe Lynch on today’s episode. As a leader with industry giants like Google and Twilio, he has plenty of wisdom to share on what it takes to grow and mentor the next generation of leaders in tech.

Finding happiness, career or otherwise, isn’t always easy. It takes a lot of introspection, but most of all it takes vision and finding clarity to see your true self. That’s the message of today’s episode, and it’s brought to us by Rusty Gaillard. Rusty left his 14 year career at Apple to share his message that we are all capable of rewriting our own code and envisioning the path to success. Listen in and get started on your journey.

“You have what it takes.” That’s the message that Deborah Johnson wants people to take away from this episode. As a musician, educator, and public speaker, her goal is to help others create personal and professional momentum to tackle all of life’s challenges. This week’s episode is a back-to-back release with Angie’s appearance on Deborah’s podcast, “Women at Halftime.” Be sure to tune into the conversation there as well!

In today’s digital world, connection is something we're all searching for and striving to create. However, despite these efforts, studies show that we're more disconnected than we've ever been. What Gives? Today’s episode is all about connection. Matthew Gray started his career cooking for bands like the Eagles and Fleetwood Mac, and after the pandemic threw him a massive curveball and tanked his Hawaiin food truck, he’s picked himself back up and is now out there fostering connections through new and innovative channels. Listen in for more!

This is one of our favorite episodes from last year! With the labor market being what it is, workplace satisfaction has never been more important, which is why we're re-releasing this all-too-pertinent episode. We've all heard it before: "This call may be monitored for training purposes." It's been said to us so many times now that we don't even blink at how misguided the whole sentiment is! 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.