Empowered Team Podcast

In this solo episode, host Kari Schneider dives into one of the most overlooked leadership landmines: misaligned definitions of success. You may think you’re winning, but if your team, partner, or client doesn’t see it that way, you’re headed for disconnection and disappointment. Kari shares personal stories (including a behind-the-scenes team mishap) and examples from high-level leaders and relat...

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. Desiree’s own journey is a testament to embracing the messy, non-linear path to purpose and leadership. Desiree boldly shares how abruptl...

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 you’ve 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-making—and mo...

📚 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 — it's a transformational lens on leadership as AI becomes part of everyday life. In this episode...

Have you felt like you’re doing all the right things—setting goals, taking action, staying motivated—but something still isn’t clicking? Welcome to what I call the Miserable Maybe—the frustrating space between knowing what you want and actually getting there.  It is NOT the Messy Middle.  The “messy middle” means the messy chaotic action is happening and forward momentum is starting.  The “miserab...

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: ✅ The surprising trait that makes entrepreneurs and CEOs stand out ✅ Why failure is a secret weapon (if you know how to use it) ✅ The moment Chris realized he had built the wrong culture—and how he fixed it ✅ Th...

Your money mindset affects everything—how 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: ✅ Make aligned financial choices—without guilt or second-guessing. ✅ Overcome scarcity thinking and step into an abundant mindset. ✅ Pre-decid...

In this episode of The Empowered Team Podcast, we sit down with Ishali Mulchandani—CPA and powerhouse CFO with expertise spanning Canada, the U.S., and the U.K. She’s on a mission to help business owners master their numbers, protect their cash flow, and stop overpaying on taxes. Here’s what we dive into: ✅ The biggest financial leaks draining your profits—and how to stop them. ✅ Why so many bus...

You’ve 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 how—a silent killer of progress, momentum, and dreams. In this episode, Kari Schneider breaks down why “how” is often the wrong question and what to ask instead. She introduces the concept of Triple Vision (now, next, and far vision) and revea...

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, Gaëlle Deschamps, executive coach, TEDx speaker, and founder of G Force, breaks down: ✅ The 17 Confidence Killers—and why 16 of them are self-inflicted 😳 ✅ Why women opt out of leadership—and how to change it ✅ The hidden power of sports...

In this episode of The Empowered Team Podcast, Kari dives into the concept of hidden values—the 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...

Have you ever experienced a conversation that's gone completely sideways—causing tension, misunderstandings, and damaged rapport? We’ve 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 y...

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 distrac...

AI is revolutionizing business, but are you leading with integrity in this new landscape? In this special episode of What’s 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. Here’s what we cover: ✅ The AI revolution in leadership—what every CEO needs to...

In this episode of The Empowered Team Podcast, host Kari Schneider explores the often-overlooked leadership skill of apologizing – and why it’s 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 u...

In today’s episode of The Empowered Team Podcast, we’re challenging the traditional approach to goal-setting and uncovering why big goals might actually be holding you back. We often set ambitious targets, believing they’ll 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...

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, you...

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...

"Everything you ever wanted is on the other side of fear." – 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 experie...

Start 2025 strong with Kari Schneider’s signature Triple Threat Planning system, featured on the Empowered Team Podcast. This episode equips you with a 5-step method to turn your vision into reality: Set clear goals: Identify your top 1-3 priorities. Establish milestones: Map out key steps to achieve your objectives. Define actions: Break milestones into practical, manageable tasks. Build accounta...

In this episode of The Empowered Team Podcast, Kari Schneider shares a powerful guide to closing out 2024 with clarity and purpose. With over 25 years of experience in personal growth and leadership coaching, Kari explains how reflection isn’t just a feel-good activity—it’s a scientifically backed tool to enhance your well-being, sharpen decision-making, and build self-esteem. This episode is pack...

In this powerful episode of The Empowered Team Podcast, Kari Schneider explores how to find happiness and contentment in every moment, even when life feels difficult or overwhelming. Drawing from her own experience overcoming a painful back injury that disrupted her ability to de-stress and enjoy life, Kari discusses the essential mindset shift that allows us to love the moment no matter the circu...

In this episode of The Empowered Team Podcast, host Kari Schneider explores the Fresh Start Effect, a psychological phenomenon that pushes us to take action on our goals during key milestones like New Year’s, birthdays, or even a change of seasons. Through research-backed insights from scholars like Hengchen Dai and Katherine Milkman, Kari explains how these temporal landmarks help disassociate fr...

In this episode of The Empowered Team Podcast, host Kari Schneider shares her personal experience recovering from COVID and offers a practical guide to easing back into work after illness. Kari explains the dangers of rushing back into a full workload, citing research showing that over 80% of people recovering from COVID experience lingering fatigue and cognitive issues, which can affect both prod...

In this Empowered Team Podcast episode, Kari Schneider dives into Communicating for Connection While Maintaining Professionalism—an essential skill for leaders, team members, and professionals looking to elevate workplace communication. This episode covers the four main communication styles—assertive, passive, aggressive, and passive-aggressive—and how each impacts relationship-building at work. K...