In this week's Midweek Momentum, Angie dives into one of the most powerful — and overlooked — skills in the future of work: perspective.

Inspired by her conversation with Vicki Landers and a powerful moment from last week's Job Seeker Summit, this episode explores the difference between living by default and designing your career — and your life — on purpose.

From scarcity vs. abundance thinking to navigating disruption (including AI) without fear, this is a reminder that while change is inevitable, how you respond is a choice.

This isn't about toxic positivity or pretending hard things aren't happening. It's about agency, adaptability, and choosing a lens that actually serves you.

In this episode, we explore:

• Why perspective matters more than circumstances

• Scarcity vs. abundance thinking (and what research actually says)

• Career by design vs. career by default

• A real question from a graphic designer navigating AI disruption

• How agency — not fear — shapes the future of work

Midweek Momentum is your short, intentional pause to reset your mindset and move through the week with clarity and purpose.

How do you recognize when your career or life path no longer fits—and how do you navigate the challenge of changing course without losing yourself?

In this episode, I chat with Vicki Landers, a coach and speaker whose leadership and healthcare background blend with deep life experience. Vicki's story of leaving corporate healthcare to become a coach reveals the power of conscious choice, perspective shifts, and giving yourself grace through transitions.

Vicki shares how she navigated identity changes, including the evolving role of caregiver, and how small adjustments in how you see your world create profound shifts in satisfaction and clarity.

In this episode, we explore:

- The slow-burning realization that what once worked doesn't anymore
- The importance of choosing change on your own terms
- Battling societal "shoulds" and reframing your narrative
- How perspective lenses impact your experience and leadership
- Integrating personal and professional identities authentically
- Navigating the complexities of shifting caregiving roles
- The value of grace and acceptance in life's seasons
- Practical mindset tools to overcome fear and find agency
- How to move beyond victim mentality to empowered living

This conversation reminds us that change doesn't require a total reinvention. Sometimes it's the lens shift—the way you see your life and work—that unlocks a more fulfilling path. Whether you're facing a career transition, leadership challenge, or personal shift, it's about living a values-first, human-centered life where your internal compass guides the way.

About the Guest

Vicki Landers is a coach and speaker who helps professionals reconnect with purpose and lead with clarity. Her coaching approach bridges real-world experience and compassionate mindset work to help others find their next right step. You can find and connect with Vicki on LinkedIn (@Vicki Landers) or visit her websites: vickilanders.com and inprogresscoaching.com.

We all have one life—how we choose to live it and the lenses we wear matter more than ever.

Join us for a grounded, human-centered exploration of change that honors all sides of your story.

How do you lead teams in a way that puts people first—not just as a slogan, but as an everyday practice? In this episode, Angie Callen welcomes Earl Hoeg, founder of PeopleFirst and a leader with over 30 years of experience driving results through genuine human connection.

Earl's journey started in the Canadian federal government, where he learned a powerful lesson early on: people don't care how much you know until they know how much you care. This episode dives deep into what it really means to put people first, why many workplace cultures miss the mark, and how leaders can build trust and connection in ways that fuel both well-being and performance.

In this episode, we explore:
- The impact of managers on workplace culture and employee turnover
- The challenge of transitioning from individual contributor to effective leader
- The role of self-awareness and individualized consideration in transformational leadership
- Practical ways to build connection and trust at work
- Why investing in human skills remains a competitive advantage in an AI-driven world
- Living the philosophy that "humans still matter" in leadership

Earl's insights offer a grounded and hopeful perspective on leadership and the future of work. For leaders navigating change and aiming to design careers and workplaces where people truly thrive, this episode is a reminder: putting people first is not just a strategy, it's the heart of successful leadership.

Guest Bio:
Earl Hoeg has spent over three decades in leadership roles within the Canadian federal government and now leads People First, a company dedicated to helping leaders build workplaces where humans thrive. A founding member of the Future of Work Alliance, Earl brings a practical, human-first approach to leadership that centers relationships and connection.

Find Earl on LinkedIn and at peoplefirst.ca to learn more about his work and how to bring a people-first mindset to yours.

Closing Thought:
In a world of constant change, remember that leadership is about more than just results—it's about the humans who make those results possible. When you put people first, you set the stage for sustainable success. Because at the end of the day, humans still matter.

Connect with Angie: https://www.linkedin.com/in/angiecallen/

Connect with Earl: https://www.linkedin.com/in/earl-hoeg/