Are you drifting through your career… or designing it?

This week on No More Mondays, I'm joined by author, keynote speaker, and corporate development expert Andy Storch for a powerhouse conversation on intention, ownership, and how to build a career (and life) that actually feels like yours.

Andy shares his personal journey from "career tumbleweed" to a globally recognized voice on talent development, along with the patterns he's seen after working with leaders at some of the world's biggest companies. If you've ever felt stuck, stagnant, or unsure what's next, this episode will give you the mindset and tools to take back control.

We dig into:
• Why drifting is so common—and how to recognize when it's happening
• What it really looks like to take ownership of your career
• How to build a personal brand that opens doors (without becoming an influencer)
• Why self-awareness is the foundation of career direction
• How to adapt your career in a fast-changing, AI-driven world
• The difference between entrepreneurship and intrapreneurship
• Why your values—and your energy—should drive your choices
• The one question to ask yourself every time frustration hits
• How Andy structures his own Mondays to set the tone for the week

If you're ready to stop running on autopilot and start intentionally shaping what's next, this conversation will help you find your footing—and your direction.

Learn more about Andy's books, podcasts, and resources at andystorch.com, and grab his bonus tools at andystorch.com/bonus.

And if you want to uncover your own values (and start making choices that actually feel like you), head to themoderncoach.co/corevalues.

If 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.

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In 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.

From leading diverse communities to developing The Collab Code and the concept of Collaborative Intelligence, Holly's approach is a refreshing reminder that humans — not machines — are the heart of every thriving business.

💡 In this episode:

• Why trust is the real currency behind business success

• The 8 collaboration styles (and how to identify yours)

• How to blend AI tools with authentic human connection

• Building better teams, communities, and partnerships through collaboration

If you're ready to grow your impact and your humanity in an AI-powered world, this conversation will show you how.

🎧 Listen now and discover why collaboration isn't soft — it's strategic.

🔗 Learn more about Holly at thecollabcode.com
🔗 Take the free Collaboration Style Quiz: thecollabcode.com/resources
🔗 Follow Angie: linkedin.com/in/angiecallen

#NoMoreMondays #TheModernCoach #HumansStillMatter #Collaboration #Trust #Leadership #AI

Success 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 persistence.

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In 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 reminder that authenticity is the most effective marketing strategy there is.

What 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 shares how he combined two highly regulated worlds into one purpose-driven practice, and how mindset, self-awareness, and a little "scientific philosophy" helped him rewrite his professional story.

In this episode:
• How to bridge law, finance, and creativity
• The difference between self-doubt and self-awareness
• The mindset that transforms failure into fuel
• The small daily habits that can change your life

Whether you're feeling boxed in by a traditional path or ready to design something new, this episode is proof that you can build the life and career you actually want.

Connect with Nikhil (Nik) Agharkar:
🌐 Crown Point Tax & Wealth Council
🌐 Shore Haven Wealth Partners
🔗 LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/nikhilagharkar

Follow Angie Callen:
🔗 linkedin.com/in/angiecallen
🌐 themoderncoach.co

In 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, negotiation becomes less about pressure and more about creating mutual understanding. It's a short, insightful reframe that makes every conversation an opportunity to build trust.

Collaboration 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 hidden dangers of consensus culture, Neelu shares why over-collaboration can quietly kill your best ideas — and how leaders can help their teams (and themselves) find their voice again.

💡 In this episode:

• The hidden cost of too many meetings

• Why teamwork doesn't always mean effectiveness

• How self-advocacy and authenticity create healthier collaboration

• The surprising power of pattern interrupters (like Neelu's mantra: "I don't think so.")

If you've ever felt stuck in meeting overload, unheard in a team setting, or unsure how to speak up without rocking the boat, this episode will help you find the balance between collaboration and courage.

🔗 Learn more about Neelu Kaur: https://www.neelukaur.com

🔗 Follow Neelu Kaur: https://www.linkedin.com/in/neelukaur/

🔗 Follow Angie Callen: https://www.linkedin.com/in/angiecallen

#leadership #communication #collaboration #authenticity #humansstillmatter