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In this high-impact solo episode, leadership expert and life strategist Kari Schneider drops a truth bomb: your future isnât waiting for youâitâs being built right now.
Through the powerful Triple Vision FrameworkâNow, Next, FarâKari reveals how presence is your greatest superpower. From endurance races to personal setbacks, she shares raw stories that prove one thing: you canât reach whatâs next until you master whatâs now.
You'll discover:â How chasing the future can rob you of progressâ The real reason dissatisfaction keeps you stuckâ Why tiny daily actions create unshakable momentumâ The mindset shift that turns pressure into purpose
⨠This episode is your reset button.
If you're ready to ditch overwhelm and finally move forward, it starts here.
Master your NOWâand everything else will follow.
đ Ready to go deeper? Join the Empowered Team and take your leadership to the next level: https://theempowered.ca/
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In this solo episode, host Kari Schneider dives into one of the most overlooked leadership landmines: misaligned definitions of success.
You may think youâre winning, but if your team, partner, or client doesnât see it that way, youâre headed for disconnection and disappointment.
Kari shares personal stories (including a behind-the-scenes team mishap) and examples from high-level leaders and relationships to show just how sneaky this misalignment can be.
Youâll walk away with a powerful 5-step framework to get crystal clear on success, not just for yourself, but with anyone you collaborate with. Because when everyone defines it together, you actually win together.
In this episode:
Why your hard work might not be landingThe one thing most people forget to do when starting a project or having a âdeepâ conversationThe difference between assumptions vs. agreementsThe 5 steps to define and align on successReal-life misalignment examples in work, relationships, parenting, and entrepreneurshipđŻ Key takeaway: If you want real success, define it together.
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Is your career path more of a winding road than a clear ladder? Great news: you're exactly where you need to be. Today, Kari Schneider is joined by Desiree Goldey, the Director of Marketing & Culture at ZRG and an expert in talent and leadership development. Desireeâs own journey is a testament to embracing the messy, non-linear path to purpose and leadership.
Desiree boldly shares how abruptly leaving her first toxic marketing job (box in hand!) kickstarted an unexpected yet fulfilling 20-year career. Her unusual journeyâfrom marketing to bartending, hospitality, consumer foods, and finally, recruitingâshows the incredible power of embracing the twists and turns.
In this compelling episode, youâll explore:
Why a non-linear career can lead directly to your purpose and fulfillment.Key leadership traits for the modern workplaceâempathy, authenticity, clarity, and courage.How artificial intelligence is impacting jobsâparticularly in recruitingâand the critical human traits that AI can't replace.How to strategically position yourself as indispensable in an AI-driven world.Desiree also challenges conventional thinking around what it takes to lead effectively today, sharing powerful advice:
âDonât shrink yourself to make others comfortable.â
If you're ready to leverage your unique path and stand out in a changing professional landscape, this episode is your next step forward!
Episode Highlights:
Embracing your values to find your purposeRecognizing red flags and must-have traits in leadershipJobs at risk with AI advancementâand what you can do about itđ Connect with Desiree Goldey:LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/desireegoldeyBlueSky: @dobetterpeopleInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/recruiter_gold/WeAre8: @Dgoldey
đ Ready to go deeper? Join the Empowered Team and take your leadership to the next level: https://theempowered.ca/
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In this solo episode of The Empowered Team Podcast, Kari Schneider tackles a challenge every high-performer faces but rarely talks about: chronic stress and burnout.
Are you stuck in survival mode? Feeling like youâve been powering through for so long that burnout is now your baseline? Kari reveals how chronic stress hijacks your brain, drains your vitality, and derails your decision-makingâand most importantly, how to reclaim your energy, clarity, and performance power.
She introduces the 3 R's Framework:
Restore your thriving baselineReframe your perspective for empowered performanceRecover with micro and macro resets that fuel resilienceKari shares personal stories, practical strategies, and brain-based insights that will help you spot the signs of burnout and take back your mental and emotional bandwidth.
This episode is for leaders and high-achievers who are ready to stop coping and start thriving.
đ Topics Covered:
How chronic stress rewires your brain and kills your performanceThe signs of emotional dysregulation and decision fatiguePractical recovery rituals to recharge your nervous systemWhy reframing is your secret superpowerHow to identify your âthriving baselineââand return to it dailyđĽ âYouâre not brokenâyour stress is a signal, not a sentence.â Listen in and reclaim your leadership edge, your peace, and your performance.
âĄď¸ Share this with someone whoâs been carrying too much for too long.
Listen to our T.A.C.K. framework for Stress in episode 311: https://bit.ly/MasteringStress-TheTACKFramework-ETP-iTunes
đ Ready to go deeper? Join the Empowered Team and take your leadership to the next level: https://theempowered.ca/
Resources on this topic:
https://www.health.harvard.edu/staying-healthy/understanding-the-stress-response
https://www.webmd.com/balance/stress-management/effects-of-stress-on-your-body
https://www.verywellmind.com/what-is-the-yerkes-dodson-law-2796027
https://psychcentral.com/stress/our-brain-on-stress-forgetful-emotional
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đ Special Episode: Chapter Sneak Peek from The Human Algorithm
In this special edition of The Empowered Team Podcast, Kari Schneider shares a full chapter from her newly released book, The Human Algorithm: Leadership and Ethics in the AI Era, co-authored with Alejandro Dabdoub. This isn't just theory â it's a transformational lens on leadership as AI becomes part of everyday life.
In this episode, Kari reveals:
The 4 Levels of Leadership for thriving in the AI ageHow AI will amplify your leadership â or expose your weaknessesThe critical role of self-leadership and values-based decision-makingPersonal stories and real-world examples to ground these insightsWhether you're wary of AI or already leveraging it, this episode will challenge, inspire, and empower you to lead with purpose and integrity.
đ§ Listen in and get a glimpse into whatâs behind the book!
Grab our free guide âthe 50 best AI prompts for executivesâ https://thehumanalgorithm.ai/free-ai-guide đ Ready to go deeper? Join the Empowered Team and take your leadership to the next level: https://theempowered.ca/
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Have you felt like youâre doing all the right thingsâsetting goals, taking action, staying motivatedâbut something still isnât clicking? Welcome to what I call the Miserable Maybeâthe frustrating space between knowing what you want and actually getting there. It is NOT the Messy Middle.
The âmessy middleâ means the messy chaotic action is happening and forward momentum is starting. The âmiserable maybeâ is more like spinning your wheels.
In this episode, we dive deep into:
âď¸ Why your hidden values might be sabotaging your success (without you realizing it)âď¸ How past patterns and "zombie programs" shape your decisions todayâď¸ The #1 mistake high achievers make that keeps them trapped in struggleâď¸ A simple but powerful way to spot and break free from the Miserable Maybe!
If youâve ever felt stuck, overwhelmed, or caught in a cycle of overworking without real progressâthis episode is for you.đ Ready to go deeper? Join the Empowered Team and take your leadership to the next level: https://theempowered.ca/
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What separates great leaders from the rest?
Chris Dyer, a top culture expert, leadership coach, and high-performance consultant, joins us to break it down.
In this episode, we explore:â The surprising trait that makes entrepreneurs and CEOs stand outâ Why failure is a secret weapon (if you know how to use it)â The moment Chris realized he had built the wrong cultureâand how he fixed itâ The future of AI and why businesses that donât adapt will be left behindâ How to lead through uncertainty and empower your team to take ownership
If youâre serious about growing as a leader and mastering change, this episode is a must-listen.
Find Chris on your favorite platform!
https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisdyer7/
https://www.tiktok.com/@chrisdyer.com
https://www.instagram.com/chrispdyer7/
https://x.com/ChrisPDyer
https://chrisdyer.com/
https://www.facebook.com/chrispdyer7
https://youtu.be/NtgtkAoGgT4 đ Ready to go deeper? Join the Empowered Team and take your leadership to the next level: https://theempowered.ca/
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Your money mindset affects everythingâhow you earn, save, and spend. But what if you could make financial decisions with zero stress and full confidence?
In this episode, Kari Schneider shares 3 powerful strategies to shift your money mindset so you can: â Make aligned financial choicesâwithout guilt or second-guessing. â Overcome scarcity thinking and step into an abundant mindset. â Pre-decide your financial moves so you stop feeling overwhelmed.
Plus, Kari shares personal insights (including a surprising lesson from a pair of Crocs đŠ´) and the critical mindset shift that changed her relationship with money forever.
Tune in now and start mastering your money mindset today!đ Ready to go deeper? Join the Empowered Team and take your leadership to the next level: https://theempowered.ca/
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In this episode of The Empowered Team Podcast, we sit down with Ishali MulchandaniâCPA and powerhouse CFO with expertise spanning Canada, the U.S., and the U.K.
Sheâs on a mission to help business owners master their numbers, protect their cash flow, and stop overpaying on taxes.
Hereâs what we dive into:
â The biggest financial leaks draining your profitsâand how to stop them.â Why so many business owners ask, âWhereâs my profit?â (and the answer that changes everything).â Common tax write-offs people miss (yes, youâre probably paying more than you need to!).â How small shifts in pricing and payment terms can double your bottom line.â Why financial fear is keeping you stuckâand how to break free.
Ishali shares real-world examples of business owners transforming their financial game, plus the mindset shifts that take you from financial stress to financial freedom.
đ Want to connect with Ishali? Check her out on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ishalimulchandani?đ Ready to go deeper? Join the Empowered Team and take your leadership to the next level: https://theempowered.ca/
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Youâve got big goals. A vision. A place you want to be. But then, like quicksand, you get stuck in the question: How do I do this? Welcome to the tyranny of howâa silent killer of progress, momentum, and dreams.
In this episode, Kari Schneider breaks down why âhowâ is often the wrong question and what to ask instead.
She introduces the concept of Triple Vision (now, next, and far vision) and reveals why most people get paralyzed at the ânextâ step. Youâll also learn:
â Why overthinking and perfectionism are keeping you from real successâ How the âmiddle fingerâ (yes, really) is the key to growthâ The surprising science behind happiness and how it relates to your biggest goalsâ Three actionable steps to break free from analysis paralysis and start moving
If youâve ever felt stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure about your next step, this episode is a must-listen. The path to success is clearer than you thinkâyou just need to take the first step.
Listen to a blast from the past - Episode 132 Triple Vision: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/triple-vision/id1439022418?i=1000521065996
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What holds you back from stepping into your full potential? Confidence is the key, and yet, most of us unknowingly sabotage it.
In this powerful conversation, GaĂŤlle Deschamps, executive coach, TEDx speaker, and founder of G Force, breaks down:â The 17 Confidence Killersâand why 16 of them are self-inflicted đłâ Why women opt out of leadershipâand how to change itâ The hidden power of sports and competition in shaping leadersâ Why confidence isnât arroganceâbut a game-changing leadership skillsâ How men can support women in leadership and benefit from it
If you're a driven founder, leader, or high performer looking to expand your impact and lead with confidence, this episode is a must-listen!
đ Connect with GaĂŤlle:đš LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ga%C3%ABlledeschampsleadershipcoach?đš Chateau IG: https://www.instagram.com/chateaudevezins?đš Reach out: [email protected].ukđš TEDxTalk YouTube Episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cma9Y1V9qQg
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In this episode of The Empowered Team Podcast, Kari dives into the concept of hidden valuesâthe subconscious beliefs that shape your decisions, often without you realizing it. While you may consciously value things like peace, freedom, or connection, hidden values such as control, suffering, or self-righteousness might actually be dictating your actions.
Kari explains how to identify hidden values by recognizing self-sabotaging patterns and moments of emotional intensity. She also discusses how these hidden values create inner conflicts that pull you away from your goals. By bringing these values into the light, you can release them and realign your life with your true values.
Key Takeaways:â How hidden values show up in your actions and decisionsâ The impact of hidden values on self-sabotage and inner conflictâ Practical steps to uncover and release these invisible forces
Donât let hidden values run your life! Tune in and take back control of your future.
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Have you ever experienced a conversation that's gone completely sidewaysâcausing tension, misunderstandings, and damaged rapport? Weâve all been there, and we know how much it can negatively affect our happiness, productivity, and even our bottom line.
In this episode of The Empowered Team Podcast, Kari Schneider delivers powerful strategies to rescue relationships and repair damaged rapport, so you can experience deeper connections, stronger collaborations, and exponential growth.
Listen in as Kari reveals:
The top 10 "Rapport Ruiners" to avoid at all costs.The 3 crucial steps you need to effectively repair broken rapport.The secret sauce that makes all rapport repair efforts genuinely effective and lasting.Whether it's strained communication with your coworkers, tension at home, or challenging conversations with your teamâdiscover how to move from awkwardness and frustration to trust, clarity, and deeper understanding.
Get ready to stop relationship wreckage in its tracks and create the connected, impactful relationships essential for your business growth, personal happiness, and overall fulfillment.
đ§ Podcast Links Mentioned in Episode:
Do I Owe You an Apology Episode Link: https://bit.ly/DoIOweYouAnApology-ETP-iTunesTune in now, your relationships (and your future self!) will thank you!
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Have you ever reached a milestone only to feel like something essential is missing? In this episode, we dive deep into the trap of false proxies, those easy-to-measure numbers that look great on paper but can steer you away from your true goals. I share personal insights and real-life examples on how chasing metrics like a weight on the scale, a fancy job title, or social media likes might distract you from what genuinely matters.Discover practical tips to:
⢠Spot the Red Flags: Understand why those flashy numbers might be a trap.⢠Align with Your Values: Learn how to set goals that reflect your true self.⢠Measure What Counts: Mix and match metrics to track real progress in life and leadership.
Tune in to get the clarity you need to redefine success on your own terms and live a life thatâs truly empowered. đ§
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AI is revolutionizing business, but are you leading with integrity in this new landscape?
In this special episode of Whatâs Working Now with Katie Richardson, we dive deep into how AI is reshaping leadership, the ethical challenges it presents, and the mindset shifts CEOs must embrace to navigate this era effectively.
Hereâs what we cover:â The AI revolution in leadershipâwhat every CEO needs to know.â Ethical AI integrationâhow to harness AI without losing the human touch.â Costly mistakes leaders are making with AIâand how to sidestep them.â Why AI should be trained like a strategic team member, not just a tool.â Self-masteryâthe secret to leading effectively in an AI-driven world.
Leaders who ignore AI risk falling behindâbut those who embrace it ethically will thrive. If you want to stay ahead of the curve and lead with confidence in an AI-driven future, this episode is a must-listen.
P.S. We also explore insights from my new book, The Human Algorithm: Leadership and Ethics in the AI Era, where I break down how leaders can navigate AI with clarity, purpose, and integrity.
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In this episode of The Empowered Team Podcast, host Kari Schneider explores the often-overlooked leadership skill of apologizing â and why itâs essential for building trust, deepening relationships, and mastering self-awareness.
With personal stories, actionable insights, and a practical 4-step apology framework, Kari helps you navigate those tricky moments when tension is in the air, but you're unsure why. Whether at work, at home, or in your closest relationships, understanding the art of a sincere apology can transform the way you lead and connect.
Youâll learn:
How to recognize the subtle signs that an apology may be needed.Why your gut check is the ultimate accountability tool.The exact words to use when offering or receiving an apology.How to avoid the pitfalls of insincere apologies and defensiveness.Ready to enhance your relationships and leadership? Tune in now! đ§
Donât forget to share this episode with someone who might need it!
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In todayâs episode of The Empowered Team Podcast, weâre challenging the traditional approach to goal-setting and uncovering why big goals might actually be holding you back.
We often set ambitious targets, believing theyâll drive motivation and success. But in reality, big goals can create unrealistic expectations, fleeting satisfaction, and a frustrating cycle of progress and setbacks. Instead of focusing on the finish line, we explore the power of systems over outcomesâa shift that fosters consistency, growth, and long-term success.
Key Takeaways from this Episode:đŻ Big Goals vs. Sustainable Progress â Why setting massive goals can create pressure and hinder real growth.đ¸ Beyond the Achievement High â The problem with tying happiness to the end result instead of the journey.đ ď¸ The Systems-First Approach â How focusing on daily habits and processes leads to lasting success.
This episode is a must-listen if youâre ready to break free from the cycle of setting goals that lead to burnout and start creating a framework for continuous improvement.
If this episode resonated with you, share it with someone who needs a new approach to success. Your ratings and reviews help us reach more people who are ready to make meaningful changes.
Until next timeâprogress is in the process. Keep growing!
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Start your 2025 with a burst of inspiration! In this episode, Kari Schneider dives deep into her personal journey of resilience, sharing how she overcame debilitating health challenges to regain her strength and confidence.
Whether you're chasing ambitious goals or recovering from a tough setback, this episode offers practical insights and unshakeable motivation to keep going.
In this episode, youâll discover:
Why unwavering belief is your superpower when facing challenges.The mindset shifts that turn failure into a stepping stone.Simple strategies to keep moving forward, even when progress feels impossible.Perfect for leaders, high performers, and anyone ready to conquer their dreams, this episode is packed with actionable advice to help you stay motivated and resilient throughout 2025.
đ§ Listen now and start your year empowered!
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In this episode of the Empowered Team Podcast, host Kari Schneider engages with Katie Richardson, a visionary entrepreneur and business coach celebrated for building a multimillion-dollar business and helping leaders elevate their game.
Katie shares her inspiring story of growing her brand from scratch, balancing life as a mother of four, and working in partnership with her husband.
Listeners will gain insights into Katieâs 'Vital Framework'âa proven strategy for identifying and addressing the root causes of business challenges, fostering team alignment, and leading with integrity.
This episode is perfect for leaders and entrepreneurs who want to optimize their decision-making, strengthen partnerships, and create a sustainable path to success.
To apply to work with Katie visit - https://now.katierichardson.com/casestudy
Follow Katie on Instagram @katie.live or Facebook @katierichardson.live
Website - https://katierichardson.com/
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"Everything you ever wanted is on the other side of fear." â George Adair
In this empowering episode of The Empowered Team Podcast, host Kari Schneider dives deep into understanding, harnessing, and transforming fear. As we approach a new year full of possibilities, Kari challenges us to face our fears head-on and see them as signals for growth rather than barriers. Drawing from personal experiences, client stories, and even lessons from sports, she unpacks actionable steps to turn fear into a tool for success.
Key Takeaways:Fear as a Signal, Not a Stop Sign: Fear isn't an enemy but a signal that you're pushing the boundaries of your comfort zone. Embrace it as a guide.Understand Fear: Learn how your brain's amygdala triggers fear, often overreacting to perceived threats. Recognize it for what it isâa survival mechanism.Harness Fear's Energy: Use fear-induced physiological changes (like heightened focus and adrenaline) as fuel to sharpen your performance.Transform Fear into Growth: Step outside your comfort zone and activate your brain's prefrontal cortex, enabling adaptability and creativity.Reframe Fear as a Worthy Opponent: Like athletes facing challenging competitors, respect your fear as a catalyst for learning and growth.Practical Applications:Public speaking anxiety? Break it down into small, actionable steps like practicing with friends.Afraid of feedback? Use active listening and actionable steps to shift from defense to growth.Facing big decisions? Break them into manageable parts and seek diverse perspectives. - Mostrar más
