“Joanna Fonk believes there are two big things people are looking for in work today: Does someone care about my future and growth? And, is the work I'm doing making a difference towards my legacy?”

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Joanna Fonk leads digital transformation. She fosters workplace cultures that support employees to shift from fear that technology will replace their jobs to seeing it instead as a catalyst toward professional growth and empowerment, She learned her best lessons in leadership as a mom, raising two daughters, Isabel and Lola. Fonk lives in Laguna Beach, California.

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What You’ll Learn

✓ You Are Not Stuck | Your career doesn’t have to be a slow countdown to Friday. Small, deliberate moves create momentum toward meaningful work.

✓ Leadership That Actually Empowers | Not all managers are leaders. True leadership is about mentorship, advocacy, and making sure people feel seen.

✓ Scarcity Thinking Is Dead | There’s enough room at the top. We challenge toxic workplace competition and push for abundant, collaborative leadership.

✓ Psychological Safety Fuels Innovation | People won’t take risks if they fear backlash. We advocate for safe environments where ideas thrive.

✓ Work Should Not Feel Like Survival | Corporate life doesn’t have to drain you. Reclaiming joy, energy, and purpose in work is possible.

Small moves lead to big results. Start moving or stay stuck—indecision is still a decision.

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Apply simple principals to bring you to your own beautiful Monday.

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Micro Moves Towards The Work We Want

Making Sundays Less Scary

Making Sundays Less Scary isn't just a book—it's an intervention.

For the professional questioning their impact. For the leader wanting to create meaningful change. For anyone watching the clock and wondering "is this really it?"

This is your wake-up call. Your permission slip. Your reminder that small moves create powerful change.

The work you tolerate today shapes the career you have tomorrow.

It's time to demand better.

It's time to make Sundays—and every other day—exactly what you need them to be.

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  • "Reading this book has just open my eyes to the things that I haven’t thought of much for my career. It almost like Joanna wrote it for me specifically. I’d recommend to anybody who’s driven in their career and feel a little lost or even want a better perspective of life!"

    —Pim B.

  • "Joanna pulls from her own experiences to encourage and inspire. Love her thoughtful anecdotes and insights! Highly recommend reading and sharing with other women who are passionate about both their families and their work! 5 stars"

    —Elizabeth C.

  • "INCREDIBLE—This book changed my entire outlook on finding joy at my work!"

    —Austin L.

  • "An enlightening read especially in today’s world which tends to loose focus on the “people” making up any organization. The author shares her truthful journey over the past 20 years and is an encouragement to anyone aspiring to be a truly great leader."

    —MiracleMum