Maximize Monday

Hosted by Matthew Muehleisen

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129

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Jun 2026

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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 jobs/how they got started.

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June 29, 2026Episode 1223 min

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 relied on her network and local community to navigate the challenges of finding a new role, how she has battled imposter syndrome, and what skills she has developed since making the move.

June 22, 2026Episode 1126 min

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 discussed, as there are more opportunities over the summer to create a network beyond attending events that are focused on professional development. We also discuss how to maintain connections after landing a new job, since networking is an evergreen need.

June 15, 2026Episode 1020 min

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 able to use Handshake and LinkedIn to learn about the companies she was applying to. We also discuss how she's making an impact, the importance of networking early on in your career, how you can maintain these relationships beyond the job search, and building your own brand on your pages.

June 8, 2026Episode 91 hr 13 min

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, and some of the hurdles she has had to face along the way. Bree's journey is one of perseverance, and she gives an honest and uncut glimpse into what goes into taking a concept and turning it into reality, how to maintain motivation and positivity along the way, and the challenges of working for yourself.

May 18, 2026Episode 831 min

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 pursuing a sense of routine, how to effectively network with purpose, and how she has gone about finding some order in her daily operations. We also discuss the concept of "Human Readiness" - what that means to Kasia, and how she supports the goals and philosophy of avoiding burnout by being strategic with your actions.

May 11, 2026Episode 732 min

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 how to start the process of updating your resume with transferrable skills, maximizing networking opportunities that arise over the summer, and how to most efficiently reach out to new people to build your support system.

April 27, 2026Episode 625 min

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 her search from each new position that she's held since leaving the classroom, and the importance of networking throughout this process. We also discussed factors that went into her decision making, such as having conversations with industry leaders to make sure she was going in the right path, some of the changes that she made to her resume and interview process throughout, as well as some of the transferable skills that she brought with her, and some of the new ones that she has developed along the way.

March 30, 2026Episode 524 min

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 transition, what she focused on when searching, how she revamped her resume, and how she built a strong support network.

March 2, 2026Episode 451 min

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 cognizant of bias when using prompts and tools.

February 3, 2026Episode 323 min

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 to highlight on a resume or during an interview, and Ashley shares some insight on skills she developed during her time in the classroom that have helped her in her new role.