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Maximize Monday
by Matthew Muehleisen
Professional discussion podcast where Matt is joined by a guest to chat about what is motivating them for the week ahead, what goals they are hoping to accomplish in their professional or personal lives for the week, wins they're celebrating from the week prior, and what they love about their jobs/how they got started.
Episodes
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Maximize Monday - Content Creation
A new episode has arrived, as frequent contributor, and content creator, Kasia P joins to discuss how she challenges herself to post consistently to build her brand, and how she overcomes the hurdles to stay motivated on her goal to post consistently and with intention. We discuss the different...
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Maximize Monday - Natalie L
On this episode of Maximize Monday, Matt and Ashley are joined by Natalie, a former educator who made the move into a role as a training specialist when she decided it was time to pursue a role outside of the classroom. Natalie breaks down what ultimately led her to make this decision, how she...
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Maximize Monday - Summer Preparation
Matt and Ashley return to discuss summer planning and networking. Ashley gives a perspective of how she was able to utilize the extra time off during the summer to continue seeking new opportunities, while still prioritizing self-care and preparing for the upcoming fall. Networking is also...
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Maximize Monday - Internship Discussion
This episode focuses on internships - how to find the right one for you, how to prepare for interviews, and how to make the most of the experience! Laura P, current Talent Acquisition intern, joins to discuss the process for her - what tools she used to find the right opportunity, and how she was...
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Maximize Monday - Bree P
A bonus episode of Maximize Monday, as entrepreneur Bree P, owner of "The Brees Knees" coffee joins the show to discuss her journey - how she made the decision to open her own coffee shop, the decisions she made along the way to improve her situation, how she relied on her network to get started,...
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Maximize Monday - Human Readiness w/ Kasia P
Kasia returns to the podcast to discuss some strategies to use over the summer to prioritize yourself, pursue inner peace, and overall re-energize to attack challenges that may be ahead, whether those are personal or professional issues. We discuss how she is authentic with her posts while still...
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Maximize Monday - Summer Break Planning
On this episode Ashley and Matt break down best practices for elevating your job search over the summer months. Summer is a popular time for educators and others to seek new opportunities, and with the constantly changing landscape of many industries, it is important to be strategic. We discuss…
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Maximize Monday - Nadia J
Matt and Ashley return with a new episode, and with a new contributor in the guest chair! On this episode, we are joined by Nadia, who made her transition from the classroom into the learning and design space. Nadia took some time to chat with us, discuss how she made the move, how she altered…
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Maximize Monday - Ashley's Journey
This episode is all about co-host, Ashley, and her transition from the classroom to her current role. We've touched on some of her journey over the past few weeks, but wanted to do a deep dive now that she's had some time to grow in her role so she could share insight on how she was able to...
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Maximize Monday - AI Usage
In this episode, Cedric S rejoins the show to share some of the ways to optimize AI in a job search. He shares insight on how to use prompts and algorithms to enhance your search, tips around networking, how he has been coaching others on how to be less reliant on AI tools, and how to be…
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Maximize Monday - Transferrable Skills
Ashley and Matt discuss the task of deciding which skills transfer when seeking to transition to a new career (hint - a lot of them will!) We break down the process of determining how to translate past experiences in a different industry to a new setting, best practices when deciding which skills...
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Maximize Monday - Coffee Chats
Ashley and Matt return to take a deeper look at coffee chats, and how to get the most value out of a short conversation. We discuss several factors, such as targeting the right people to reach out to, crafting your message, and how to use the feedback you get during these meetings.
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Maximize Monday - Setting Goals
Welcome to 2026, and the first episode of Season 6 of Maximize Monday. Ashley and Matt welcome frequent contributor, Kasia, to discuss goal setting for the new year. We focus on being intentional about goals you want to achieve, how to find goals that are sustainable, and maintaining positivity…
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Maximize Monday - Career Fairs
Maximize Monday finally has a co-host again! Ashley joins for her first episode as co-host of the show, and we discuss all things career fairs. Ashley shares insight on how she prepares to maximize the value of attending the fairs, how to network after attending, planning and prioritizing around...
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Tyrina & Winter Break
Tyrina is back on Maximize Monday, this time to talk about how to utilize your winter break to focus on your career search, while still giving yourself some time to relax, reflect, and enjoy some time off. We discuss networking at events, resume and interview advice, how to make the most of your...
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Maximize Monday - Kasia P
It has been some time, but a new episode of Maximize Monday is here, with regular contributor Kasia joining the show to discuss how to prioritize inner-peace during stressful job searches. She provides insight on how to make the most of your search while giving yourself some positive energy, how…
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Maximize Monday - Ashley S
This week, job-seeker Ashley S joins me on the show to discuss her current search. What motivated her to start seeking opportunities outside of the classroom, what skills she has developed during her time as an educator that she's wanting to take with her to her next role, how she applies and...
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Maximize Monday - Tyrina L
Tyrina returns to Maximize Monday, as the new school year has begun and we want to provide some job-seeking insight to those who are still looking to move into a new role. Tyrina shares some insight into how she got started in coaching, what are some of the services she provides to her client,...
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Maximize Monday - Kasia P
Frequent contributor to the show, Kasia, returns to dive a little deeper into her role as a corporate healer - what are some of the ways she was able to identify the need for change early in her career, how she supports others looking for similar guidance, the importance of self-care, and her new...
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Maximize Monday - Taylor G
On this episode, fellow recruiter Taylor joins to discuss her career - how she got into talent acquisition, making the move from agency recruiting to corporate, some of the ways she relies on her brand and network to build a solid connection with talent, and how she provides feedback and insight…
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Maximize Monday - Kelsie M
This episode, Kelsie M joins the show to discuss her role as a career coach, how she supports individuals looking to move from education into something new, some of the tools she and the team at Educated Exit provide, and more. We do a deep dive into resume reviews, identifying transferrable...
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Maximize Monday - WDW Edition
A bit of a break from the normal Maximize Monday episode, Monica W joins the show once again, this time to discuss how to have the most magical time on the happiest place on Earth. We discuss dining plans, ride preferences, attractions we miss, and which Disney films have no representation in the...
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Maximize Monday - Sarah D
This week, Sarah D joins the show to discuss her transition from her career in education into a new role focusing on student experience. She shares insight on her journey, how she was able to prioritize what was important to her during the search, ways her network helped her (and how she built…
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Maximize Monday - Hope B
After a short break, Maximize Monday returns with Hope B, a fellow recruiter, to talk about how she got started in talent acquisition, how she's progressed her career and focused on new projects to keep growing, some of the ways she has built a personal brand to continue to develop her skills…
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Maximize Monday - Tyrina L
As summer break for educators approaches, decided to have Tyrina L join me to discuss job searching techniques and strategies for transitioning educators. One of the best career coaches when it comes to getting candidates into a new role, Tyrina and I go through some of the basics for networking...
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Maximize Monday - Charlotte R
Welcome back! Maximize Monday returns, and Charlotte R joins to discuss how she got started becoming a fitness content creator. We go over the journey for her, how she took it from an idea to an actual YouTube channel, the importance of building your brand, finding consistency, and not burning...
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Maximize Monday - Kasia P
This week, I'm joined again by corporate healer, Kasia P, to discuss her role in supporting those looking to make improvements on their professional careers through personal exploration. We discuss the importance of building trust with clients, how she relies on her authenticity to gain that…
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Maximize Monday - Sammi N
Former guest Sammi N returns to the show this week, to talk about what has been going on in her world since her last visit to Maximize Monday in 2024. We focus on branding and content creation, how to focus on personal success to achieve professional growth, the importance of self-care, being...
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Maximize Monday - Jade M
On this episode, Jade M joins the show to break down all things recruiting in the UK. We discuss what got her into the recruitment industry, how communication plays a large role in her style of recruiting, what she enjoys most about having a sales focus, and how she has built her personal brand.…
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Maximize Monday - Brooke W
On this episode, Brooke W joins to discuss her career in recruitment - the path that led her into the industry, what has motivated her to stay in the industry, how she aims to create a positive candidate experience, and how she utilizes this insight in her own career advancement searches. We also...
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Maximize Monday - Brianna T
This episode, Brianna T joins the show to discuss her move from talent acquisition into the real estate industry, recently taking on a position as a mortgage loan originator. We discuss what led to her decision to enter a new field after leaving talent acquisition, some of the ways she relied on...
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Maximize Monday - Kayla L
On this episode, Kayla L returns to the show to discuss her recent job search - having made the move out of the classroom and into something new over 3 years ago, Kayla was kind enough to return to discuss her career in sales, some of the transferrable skills she didn't know would come in handy…
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Maximize Monday - Gabby S
On the first episode of 2025, long-time friend Gabby joins to share some insight on the staffing industry. We discuss how she got started with her current company, the ways she challenged herself to grow into new roles, how she prioritizes the candidate experience, and maintains consistent...
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Maximize Monday - Lindsay S
On the final Maximize Monday episode of 2024, I am joined by Lindsay S to discuss her recent move from a career in the sports industry to real estate. We discuss how the skills she's developed along the way in her impressive career are going to benefit her as she makes this move, her mindset of...
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Maximize Monday - Marly R
This week, I'm joined by Marley R to discuss her move back into the classroom, as she's recently began her career as a virtual instructor after spending time as a journalist, in public relations, and as an in-person educator over the years. We discussed the overall journey of her career - how…
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Maximize Monday - Transitioning Teacher Discussion
On this episode, frequent contributors, Tyrina and Katy, join me to answer some more of the common questions we get from those looking to pivot into a new career. Tyrina, career coach, and Katy, recruiter, share information on determining transferable skills, how to best utilize your winter break...
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Maximize Monday - Lindsay C
Back after a nice holiday break, this episode of Maximize Monday, I'm joined by Lindsay C, a former teacher who made the move into a SDR position not long ago. We have been connected for some time, so it was great to finally be able to have Lindsay join to share her story - moving from an acting...
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Maximize Monday - Monica W
A familiar face joins the Maximize Monday show, as I welcome Monica W back to discuss her move out of education and into a sales-focused role, now that she's recently celebrating her 1 year anniversary of making the move. We do a retrospective deep dive into her job search, and what insight she...
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Maximize Monday - Jason R
On this episode, long-time friend Jason R joins me to discuss his career transition. Going to school for political science and pursuing a career in politics was the initial goal for Jason, and he did that for some time before pivoting into customer solutions. We discuss his move into a new...
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Maximize Monday - Kasia P
On this episode, Kasia P joins to discuss her career in sales, how she has learned to prioritize her personal success, and how that has led to professional success. We take a deeper look into how she finds motivation from daily activities, advice she gives to those around her to find their own...
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Maximize Monday - Adam B
On this episode, fellow recruiter Adam B joins to discuss his career in the tech recruitment industry; how he got his start, what keeps him motivated to stay and grow in the industry, and how he has navigated the challenges that come from within staffing. We also discussed his branding efforts…
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Maximize Monday - Educator Job Search
On this episode, I'm joined by two regulars of the show (Tyrina L and Katy G) to discuss job searching as an educator while you're still in the classroom.The new school year has started and there are many educators who made the decision to return to the classroom, but are still looking to keep...
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Maximize Monday - Chad G
On this episode, long-time friend Chad joins me to discuss his career - how he got started in systems engineering and marketing, but eventually moved into real estate and property management and has been finding continued success along the way. We discuss his background in engineering, what...
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Maximize Monday - Dragana K
This week, fellow recruiter, Dragana, joins to discuss her career in the recruiting industry - how she got her start, what she enjoys about it that has kept her passionate in the industry, how she has balanced changing different fields within recruiting, and how she works to create a positive...
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Maximize Monday - Willa F
Been a while since there has been an episode of Maximize Monday ready to drop, but we are back (and have some amazing guests on the horizon as well). I connected with Willa many weeks ago as she's looking to transition into a new career and we set up a coffee chat to discuss my move into a new...
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Maximize Monday - Candidate Experience w/ Katy G
Another episode where I welcome a peer in the recruitment industry to join and discuss their process when it comes to creating a rewarding candidate experience. This time joined by Katy G, who is able to offer some insight as both a recruiter and CEO of her own agency. We discuss her process when...
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Maximize Monday - Dacey H
On this episode, Dacey H joins to discuss her career progression; how she started in social media, pursued opportunities within higher education while obtaining her Master's, and how she ultimately ended up working for a non-profit. We discuss all of the things she loves about her current role…
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Maximize Monday - Candidate Experience 2
Another episode discussing the ways recruiters can ensure that they are creating a positive candidate experience - this time, I'm joined by Robyn W, who focuses on the interviewing and hiring experience, and Camille K, who focuses on the onboarding experience. We break down some of the different...
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Maximize Monday - Candidate Experience w/ Shawna B
Maximize Monday is back, and so is friend of the show, Shawna, to discuss how she creates a rewarding candidate experience as a recruiter. We look through how she stays on top of touchpoints with her candidate during the hiring process, how she handles communication with the hiring managers, what...
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Maximize Monday - Erin T
Maximize Monday returns with a new guest, teacher turned Instruction Designer, Erin, who breaks down her career trajectory - how she got interested in ID from her time in the classroom, skills she developed and is utilizing in her current role, and how she tailored her resume to fit the role she...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Professional discussion podcast where Matt is joined by a guest to chat about what is motivating them for the week ahead, what goals they are hoping to accomplish in their professional or personal lives for the week, wins they're celebrating from the week prior, and what they love about their jobs/how they got started.
HOSTED BY
Matthew Muehleisen
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Professional discussion podcast where Matt is joined by a guest to chat about what is motivating them for the week ahead, what goals they are hoping to accomplish in their professional or personal lives for the week, wins they're celebrating from the week prior, and what they love about their...
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Maximize Monday is created and hosted by Matthew Muehleisen.
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