The Love Monday Podcast

Ryan Houmand
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This podcast is devoted to showing people how to improve their lives by taking specific steps to love Monday just like Friday. Join host Ryan Houmand, author of "A Passion for Monday" as he and his guests break down exactly how you can love Monday just like Friday but for a different reason. For more information on how to Love Monday just like Friday go to: LoveMondayLikeFriday.com

  1. DEC 12

    Ep. 119 - The Corporate Loneliness Epidemic™: It's An Attraction Problem

    Send us a text In this episode, Ryan takes the first of the 7 Bridges — the Bridge of Attraction — and applies it to a place most people never think about: the workplace. Attraction has three parts in relationships: physical, sexual (energy), and personal. Ryan shows how those same forces determine whether people want to come to work. Because here’s the truth: Return-to-office isn’t an attendance problem. It’s an attraction problem. Ryan maps each part of Attraction to its corporate equivalent: ✨ Physical Attraction → The workspace itself  ⚡ Energetic Attraction → The vibe and chemistry  🤝 Personal Attraction → Belonging and relationships Then he lays out practical steps leaders can take to rebuild workplace magnetism and create environments people choose — not endure. A bold, surprising episode that connects dating psychology to employee engagement in a way you’ve never heard before. Support the show For more information on how to love Monday just like Friday, got to: LoveMondayLikeFriday.com. Find more information from Ryan on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryan-houmand/ Get the book! "A Passion for Monday"

    37 min

  2. DEC 1

    Ep. 118: Absorption Part 2 - The Solution

    Send us a text n this follow-up to last week’s episode, I go deeper into what I’m calling Absorption Culture — the silent epidemic where good people take on more and more until they’re soaked, saturated, and squeezed dry. You’ll hear the stories of a fourth-grade teacher dealing with extreme behaviors in her classroom, and a professional whose top Career Driver is trust… and who is rapidly losing that trust because her boss keeps handing her other people’s work with zero recognition or incentive. This episode is about the revolt — not the screaming, quit-your-job kind, but the honest, grounded, self-respecting kind. I break down a simple, powerful framework based on the 7 Bridges of a Solid Working Relationship that shows you how to stop absorbing everything, set boundaries without burning bridges, and have the courageous conversation that changes everything. You’ll learn: Why anger is not unprofessional — it’s a boundary alarmThe exact script for communicating overwhelm without sounding weakHow to figure out whether your boss is a safe place for truthWhat “Energy Compatibility” is and why it predicts burnoutAnd how to redraw the Work Agreement so you stop being the default “catch-all” for everyone else’s tasksIf you’ve ever felt like a workplace sponge — expected to soak up endless demands with a smile — this episode will show you how to wring yourself out, reclaim your power, and start working from a place of clarity instead of exhaustion. Listen in and start the revolt. It’s time to stop absorbing and start leading. Support the show For more information on how to love Monday just like Friday, got to: LoveMondayLikeFriday.com. Find more information from Ryan on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryan-houmand/ Get the book! "A Passion for Monday"

    21 min

  3. NOV 24

    Ep. 117: Absorption - Part 1

    Send us a text In this episode, I dive into one of the most destructive expectations in modern work: absorption—the unspoken rule that teachers, employees, and managers should just soak up endless pressure, problems, and extra work… without complaint, compensation, or support. I share two very real stories. One is about my daughter, a teacher who’s expected to absorb the emotional load of students, parents, and a school system without ever wringing out her own sponge. The other is about a client I did Career Drivers with last week—someone whose top driver is trust, and who’s watching that trust evaporate as her employer keeps piling the work of other departed employees onto her desk with zero remuneration. Both stories point to the same truth: we can’t keep expecting people to absorb the impossible and then act surprised when they burn out. In this conversation, I break down why absorption destroys performance, engagement, and loyalty—and why leaders must stop relying on invisible labor to fill the gaps. And I make the case for doing something most employees have never been taught to do: wring the sponge. Not on your coworkers. Not out in the parking lot. But upward—on your principal, your boss, or whoever earns more money specifically to handle the weight you shouldn't be carrying alone. If you’ve been silently absorbing the deluge, or if you’re a leader unknowingly contributing to it, this episode will give you a language, a framework, and—most importantly—permission to stop thinking “that’s just the job” and start advocating for what you actually need to be effective. Tune in and stop soaking up what was never yours to hold. Email me and we'll sort out a sponge-wringing solution for YOU. Ryan@LoveMondayLikeFriday.com Support the show For more information on how to love Monday just like Friday, got to: LoveMondayLikeFriday.com. Find more information from Ryan on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryan-houmand/ Get the book! "A Passion for Monday"

    16 min

  4. NOV 21

    Ep. 116 - Transformational Coaching or Coping - Getting Clear On the Difference

    Send us a text Two Types of Coaching — And Why You Need to Know Which One You’re In In this episode, I break down the two types of coaching most people don’t even realize exist:  Coping Coaching and Transformation Coaching. Coping Coaching helps you steady the ship — manage overwhelm, get unstuck, deal with the stress, pain, or chaos that’s right in front of you. It’s valuable, even necessary… but it’s not where big change happens. Transformation Coaching is different. It’s the work that rewires your patterns, elevates your identity, and moves you toward the life and career you’re actually meant for. It’s where you get aligned with your zone of genius and start showing up powerfully. I talk about why most people unknowingly ask for one when they actually need the other, why managers often respond with the wrong type, and how that mismatch keeps teams stagnant and individuals frustrated. If you want to grow, lead better, or finally shift into the version of yourself you’ve been aiming at, this episode will help you identify which coaching mode you’re in — and how to move toward transformation. A small distinction, but a game-changer for loving Monday. Support the show For more information on how to love Monday just like Friday, got to: LoveMondayLikeFriday.com. Find more information from Ryan on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryan-houmand/ Get the book! "A Passion for Monday"

    14 min

  5. NOV 10

    Ep. 115 - Stop Managing and Start Coaching

    Send us a text It’s time to stop managing and start coaching. In this episode, I share real success stories that show what happens when managers trade their administrator hats for coaching mindsets. When you stop fixating on tasks and start developing people, engagement goes up, productivity follows, and your team begins to love Monday just as much as Friday—just for different reasons. Join me as we dig into what great coaching looks like in action, why it outperforms traditional management every time, and how you can become the kind of leader people never want to leave. Support the show For more information on how to love Monday just like Friday, got to: LoveMondayLikeFriday.com. Find more information from Ryan on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryan-houmand/ Get the book! "A Passion for Monday"

    29 min

  6. NOV 7

    Ep. 114 - My Career Drivers and Why You Need to Know Yours

    Send us a text In this episode, I take you along on my morning walk as I talk about how I did the Career Drivers activity for myself—and what they revealed about me. We talk about how powerful it is to identify what truly fuels your motivation and joy at work, and what happens when managers and teams do this exercise together. When you uncover your career drivers, you stop chasing everything and start focusing on what matters most—the work that pulls you closer to your Zone of Genius. Support the show For more information on how to love Monday just like Friday, got to: LoveMondayLikeFriday.com. Find more information from Ryan on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryan-houmand/ Get the book! "A Passion for Monday"

    11 min

  7. OCT 30

    Ep. 113 - Step Away From Your Zone of Incompetence

    Send us a text In this episode, Ryan explores why spending time improving your weaknesses comes with a massive opportunity cost. Instead of grinding away at what you’ll never be great at, he makes the case for stepping out of your Zone of Incompetence entirely—and doubling down on your strengths. Ryan shares stories, examples, and insights to help you recognize when “fixing” a weakness actually keeps you stuck, and how focusing your energy where you naturally excel can accelerate your success, engagement, and joy at work. If you’ve ever been told to “work on your weaknesses,” this episode might just change how you define growth forever. Support the show For more information on how to love Monday just like Friday, got to: LoveMondayLikeFriday.com. Find more information from Ryan on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryan-houmand/ Get the book! "A Passion for Monday"

    17 min

  8. OCT 21

    Ep. 112 - Step Into Your Zone of Genius

    Send us a text Most of us spend our careers bouncing between what we can do and what we should do—rarely getting to what we’re truly meant to do. In this episode, I break down the four zones—Incompetence, Competence, Excellence, and Genius—and share how to break free from the first three to find the one that makes you come alive. Through personal stories and real-world examples, we explore how to recognize when you’re stuck in the wrong zone, how to make the leap toward your genius, and why doing so isn’t just better for you—it’s better for everyone around you. If you’ve ever felt like you’re great at something but not fulfilled by it, this episode will help you find the courage to step into the work that feels effortless, joyful, and deeply aligned. Support the show For more information on how to love Monday just like Friday, got to: LoveMondayLikeFriday.com. Find more information from Ryan on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryan-houmand/ Get the book! "A Passion for Monday"

    19 min
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This podcast is devoted to showing people how to improve their lives by taking specific steps to love Monday just like Friday. Join host Ryan Houmand, author of "A Passion for Monday" as he and his guests break down exactly how you can love Monday just like Friday but for a different reason. For more information on how to Love Monday just like Friday go to: LoveMondayLikeFriday.com

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  • Creator
    Ryan Houmand
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2025
  • Episodes
    119
  • Rating
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