Empowered Team Podcast

What gets you out of bed in the morning? Where do you find the fire to crank out a great training session or workout? Finding motivation can at times be effortless, and at others, pure hell. Kari and Paul dive into motivation on this episode! It's May and that means we have a new 12:30 Challenge - remember this is our YEAR of 30 day challenges! This month is going to be a squat and plank challenge...

So much power lies in the choices we make or in some cases, don't make! In this episode Kari helps you unlock the strength of choice.  This is Mindset Monday! 10 minutes of powerful coaching on managing and maximizing your mental state, with the goal of elevating your performance in sport, business, and life.  Please help us promote the podcast, share our show with everyone you know and ask them t...

The name Hayley Wickenheiser is synonymous with dedication, excellence, and ice hockey. A true inspiration to all female athletes, Wickenheiser shares with us how she hasn't slowed down since hanging up her skates two years ago. Pursuing a career in medicine, working with the Toronto Maple Leafs and running the worlds largest women's hockey festival - Wick Fest (wickfest.com) Hayley is on the go c...

Let's get our grey matter in gear for another fantastic week and Kari has the lesson for today on How to Appreciate!  This is Mindset Monday! 10 minutes of powerful coaching on managing and maximizing your mental state, with the goal of elevating your performance in sport, business, and life.  Please help us promote the podcast, share our show with everyone you know and ask them to subscribe. We'd...

Today we have the pleasure of sharing with you an interview with a leader, someone who displays all of the characteristics of a true captain. A relentless work ethic combined with discipline, focus, drive and a good dose of humour describes Harry Jones, veteran of Canada's Rugby Sevens team and their leader, on and off the field.  Our 12:30 Challenge continues in April with a theme that will help...

Last Monday was all about calming things down - this week Kari takes you in the other direction for optimal performance! This is Mindset Monday! 10 minutes of powerful coaching on managing and maximizing your mental state, with the goal of elevating your performance in sport, business, and life.  Please help us promote the podcast, share our show with everyone you know and ask them to subscribe. W...

It's funny how a single moment can instantly change things. Claire Hanna knows this well and shares in this episode how a simple newspaper headline sparked a fire in her that still burns brightly today. Lessons learned on the court around preparation, professionalism, and dedication have supported Claire in her quest to cover sports in Canada at the highest levels. The Empowered Athlete Podcast is...

Does your mind race, do you have trouble shutting down, or finding a relief from stress, this episode is for you! This is Mindset Monday! 10 minutes of powerful coaching on managing and maximizing your mental state, with the goal of elevating your performance in sport, business, and life.  Please help us promote the podcast, share our show with everyone you know and ask them to subscribe. We'd lov...

If you live your life in a bubble, understanding, connecting with, and learning from overs is next to impossible. In this episode of the show Paul and Kari discuss the benefits of travel that go far beyond the chance to see new places and try new food!  Our 12:30 Challenge continues in April with a theme that will help make the world a better place, for ourselves and everything living on it. The c...

You may have heard the term "Massive Action" but are you clear on what it really means and how crucial it is to up-level your game? This is Mindset Monday! 10 minutes of powerful coaching on managing and maximizing your mental state, with the goal of elevating your performance in sport, business, and life.  Please help us promote the podcast, share our show with everyone you know and ask them to s...

Winter X Games gold medalist and two-time Olympian Kevin Hill joins the show to take us inside the one minute of insanity that is Snowboard Cross! In a sport where anything and everything can happen, it takes another level of mental toughness to rise to the top. Join us for this enlightening conversation with Canada's king of the slopes.  Another month is drawing to a close which means ... we have...

Training, working, or doing just about anything can become a grind at times - in this episode Kari shares some ideas on how to spice things up! This is Mindset Monday! 10 minutes of powerful coaching on managing and maximizing your mental state, with the goal of elevating your performance in sport, business, and life.  Please help us promote the podcast, share our show with everyone you know and a...

She started out trying to keep up with her big sister on the court, but by the time both Page sisters had graduated from Eastern Washington University Brittney was a star in her own right. After launching herself into professional volleyball in Europe, Brittney then earned a spot on the National team and even learned a new position to secure a starting role and the title of team captain. The Empow...

We're thrilled to welcome Olympic Silver Medallist Brigette Lacquette to the show. Through the incredible support of her family, and years of hard work, Brigette made it from a tiny town in northern Canada all the way to the Olympics playing for the Women's National Hockey Team. We can all learn so much from Brigette's story, so make sure you share her inspirational words with everyone you know! T...

If you can control your state - you control your experience, your mindset, and your outcomes! Join us to gain a better understanding of just how important your state really is. Big Reminder - The 12/30 Challenge (12 - 30 days challenges: aka one per month all year!) continues with March right around the corner. Curious as to what's on tap after February’s aren’t you?  This one is Mindful March.  W...

Olympian Gord Perrin has become a cornerstone of the Canadian National Volleyball team and is currently applying his trade in the Russian professional league. Gord has been competing his entire life - starting with his siblings growing up in British Columbia. His fire, tenacity, and sometimes harmful temper drove him from the small town of Creston onto the world scene. You're going to love our tal...

Welcome to Mindset Monday! 10 minutes of powerful coaching on managing and maximizing your mental state, with the goal of elevating your performance in sport, business, and life. Every hates to fail, but should they? What if failure is the secret to success? Kari cracks open the case on failure on this episode of the show, enjoy! Please help us promote the podcast, share our show with everyone you...

To be amongst the world's elite in triathlon you need incredible physical stamina, and even more mental grit. Meet Olympian Sarah-Anne Brault who possesses both in spades and shares with us how to stay sane when a recovery workout equals an hour and a half long run!  2019 is our year of challenges with a new 30-day challenge running each month of the year. We're calling it the 12:30 Challenge and...

Welcome to Mindset Monday! 10 minutes of powerful coaching on managing and maximizing your mental state, with the goal of elevating your performance in sport, business, and life. You've heard the saying "there are no dumb questions", well Kari is here to tell you that isn't always the case! Please help us promote the podcast, share our show with everyone you know and ask them to subscribe. We'd lo...

A lot has happened in the short amount of time since we last spoke with Rob Schremp - he's made the decision to hang up his skates and call it a career. With that decision he's also made public, some of the struggles he dealt with behind the scenes during his time as a professional hockey player, and that's where we pick it up with him on this episode. It's an eye opening glimpse into the darkness...

Welcome to Mindset Monday! 10 minutes of powerful coaching on managing and maximizing your mental state, with the goal of elevating your performance in sport, business, and life. Looking for a breakthrough in your life? Take a listen and unleash a new possibility.  February 12th at 8.00 pm EDT we're offering free access to the Empower Top Performers Coaching Call, talking about relationships, just...

Absence makes the heart grow fonder ... that saying does little to ease the pain of living apart from a loved one. Unfortunately, high performance sport often means extended road trips or seasons spent apart for couples, and it can suck. We know, we've experienced long distance relationships firsthand. So in an effort to make life just a little better, we're offering our best tips for making long...

What's the biggest difference between individual sports and team sports? As an individual you can't have a bad day if you want to end up on the podium. In team sports, a substitution can be made, a teammate can pick you up and give you a chance to regroup. Well on the track, when the gun goes off, Liam Mather is alone and that's the way he wants it. With wisdom beyond his years, Liam takes us thro...

Tryouts. The word can spark anxiety in any athlete looking to push themselves to the next level. Well what if you're trying out for one of the best teams in the World? And what if the process makes Survivor look like a beach vacation? Buckle up for an inside look at what it's like to be competing for a spot on the Women's National Hockey Team of Canada. Our guest is Bailey Bram and her story of is...

Grit. Some people have it, some don't, but everyone wants more of it. Doug Bruce may have a  few answers for you. After a stellar career on volleyball courts around the world, former National team setter Doug Bruce retired and settled into a career. Then through a chance encounter, he was exposed to the world of ultra running. Within the span of a year he had set his sights on entering - and tryin...