
Taking Back Monday
Welcome to "Taking Back Monday," the podcast designed for the go-getters, the visionaries, and the trailblazers who are ready to say "goodbye" to the Sunday Scaries and lead the way in creating meaningful work.
We talk about building high-performance teams, enhancing leadership skills, and creating impactful customer relationships.
It's time to say "goodbye" to the Sunday Scaries.
Podcasting since 2024 • 55 episodes
Taking Back Monday
Latest Episodes
Whole-Ass People: The Case for Purpose at Work and at Home feat. Luisa Anderson
What do immigration law, spiritual awakenings, and Zoom meetings have in common? For Luisa Anderson, they all revealed one truth: we’re not meant to live fragmented lives. In this episode of Taking Back Monday, we talk about what it me...
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Season 2
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Episode 17
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22:50

Soft Skills, Big Impact: Leadership Lessons from the Wiz feat. Tajiri Brackens
What does it take to build a workplace people actually want to be part of? Dr. Tajiri Brackens - aka the Workplace Wizard - joins us to unpack the underrated power of soft skills, intentional energy, and relationship-driven leadership. From dec...
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Season 2
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Episode 16
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27:33

Talk Less, Lead More: Building Rapport and Real Influence feat. Scott Harvey
What do hostage negotiation and leadership have in common? A lot more than you'd think. In this episode of Taking Back Monday, Scott Harvey shares what 20 years in law enforcement taught him about communication, influence, and why good leadersh...
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Season 2
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Episode 15
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26:46

The Courage to Take Back Your Life with Pamela Dale
In this episode, Pamela Dale and Alyssa Nolte dive into why the dreaded “Sunday Scaries” are just a symptom of a larger problem: a work-life system that values conformity over individual fulfillment. Pamela shares her journey—from teaching ESL ...
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Season 2
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Episode 14
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30:23

Redefining Hustle: Why Productivity Starts with Protecting Your Energy feat. Bob Mathers
In this episode of Taking Back Monday, Alyssa sits down with Bob Mathers—Customer Success coach, keynote speaker, and host of The Growth Mixtape—to talk about what happens when life forces you to rethink work. From personal wake-up calls to the...
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Season 2
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Episode 13
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25:36
