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Empowered Team Podcast
by Kari Schneider
Vitality and peak performance coach Kari Schneider and her world-class guests explore how to optimize your performance in leadership, business, and life.
Episodes
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3 Things You Want By 40 - And Need By 50
What do you really need to build a life worth living? It’s probably not the car, the job title, the retirement account, or another milestone you can check off a list. In this episode of the Empowered Team Podcast, Kari Schneider explores three things she believes you want by 40—but absolutely…
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Love It. Hate It. Built It Anyway: Entrepreneurial Friction
Why do entrepreneurs love what they do... and sometimes want to burn it all down? In this solo episode of the Empowered Team Podcast, Kari Schneider explores the hidden tension behind entrepreneurship—the paradox that the greatest strengths of entrepreneurs often become their greatest sources of...
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The Completion Trap - “Always Almost Done”
Have you ever hit the deadline, met the standard, and still felt like the project wasn't actually finished? In this episode of the Empowered Team Podcast, Kari Schneider explores "The Completion Trap"—the frustrating cycle where goals, projects, and dreams remain perpetually 90% complete. Drawing...
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Barry Moline Interview: Raise Your Hand Before You Are Ready
What if the biggest opportunities in your career don't come from being the most qualified—but from being willing to step forward before you feel completely ready? Barry Moline spent 29 years as a CEO leading two organizations, but his leadership journey didn't begin in the boardroom. It began as…
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What if Quitting Was the Only Failure?
We've all heard the advice: Never quit. But what if that's exactly what's keeping you from the life and leadership you want? In this episode of the Empowered Team Podcast, Kari Schneider challenges one of the most deeply held beliefs about success. Drawing from leadership psychology,...
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The #1 Skill No One Teaches You: Fact vs. Thought
In this powerful short episode of the Empowered Team Podcast, host Kari Schneider explores what may be the most important skill for leadership, emotional intelligence, and self-mastery: learning to separate facts from thoughts. Most people unknowingly treat their thoughts as truth. But thoughts…
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Kelsey Aida Interview: Why High Achievers Self-Sabotage
In this powerful episode of the Empowered Team Podcast, Kari Schneider sits down with Kelsey Aida—best-selling author, energetic alignment coach, and co-host of the top 1% podcast High Vibin’ It. Kelsey helps people uncover the hidden resistance keeping them stuck so they can align with the life...
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End Strong. Finish Like It Matters - Because it Does.
End Strong. Finish Like It Matters—Because It Does. What if the way you end a conversation matters more than everything that happened before it? In this solo episode of the Empowered Team Podcast, Kari Schneider explores the powerful psychology behind the Peak-End Rule, a research-backed…
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Clean Pain Series Episode 3: You’re Not in Pain - You’re Creating Suffering
We all experience pain. Physical pain. Emotional pain. Loss. Grief. Fear. Disappointment. But what if much of what keeps us stuck isn't the pain itself? In this final episode of the Clean Pain Series, Kari Schneider explores the critical distinction between clean pain and suffering, revealing why...
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Clean Pain Series - Episode 2: Why Emotional Pain Might Be Your Greatest Asset
In Part 2 of the Clean Pain Series, Kari Schneider explores the hidden cost of emotional suppression — and why avoiding difficult emotions may be creating more suffering, stress, and even physical illness than we realize. Drawing from personal experience, leadership coaching, neuroscience, and…
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Clean Pain Series Episode 1: Pain is Data- How to Listen Instead of Fight
In this deeply personal and eye-opening solo episode of the Empowered Team Podcast, host Kari Schneider shares a harrowing experience after being kicked by a horse—and the profound lessons it revealed about pain, awareness, and self-leadership. Drawing from both lived experience and her…
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Vision vs Reality: Leadership Lessons from Rebuilding Wick Cliff Lodge
What happens when the dream you've carried for years finally becomes reality? After the grand opening of Wick Cliff Lodge, Kari Schneider reflects on the six-year journey that transformed far more than a lakeside property—it transformed the leader behind it. Through honest stories, unexpected...
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Your Energy is Won Before 9am: My 5 Morning Musts
What if the biggest factor influencing your leadership, focus, and emotional resilience happens before 9:00 AM? In this episode of the Empowered Team Podcast, Kari Schneider shares the five morning habits she refuses to skip because they directly impact her energy, mental clarity, physical…
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You're Not Distracted. You're Depleted. How to Get Your Focus Back
Everyone talks about managing time. But what if time is not the problem? In this episode of the Empowered Team Podcast, Kari Schneider explores one of the biggest challenges facing leaders, professionals, and high performers today: the erosion of attention. Research shows that our average screen...
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Want It. Hate It. Do It Anyway.
In this solo episode, Kari Schneider breaks down a powerful mindset shift that can transform your follow-through, leadership, and self-mastery: the critical difference between wanting something and liking the process of getting there. Drawing on neuroscience research from Kent Berridge and Terry...
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Dr Kelly Monahan Interview: AI Won't Replace Leaders - But Poor Leadership Will
What if the biggest risk of AI isn’t the technology—but how we lead through it? In this powerful episode of the Empowered Team Podcast, Kari Schneider sits down with Dr. Kelly Monahan—organizational psychologist, former leader at Meta, Deloitte, and Accenture, bestselling author of Essential, and...
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400 Episodes and Still Here: The Truth About Consistency No One Tells You
In this milestone 400th episode of the Empowered Team Podcast, Kari Schneider pulls back the curtain on what it really takes to stay consistent—not for weeks or months, but for years. Drawing from 8 years of showing up every single week, Kari shares the five most powerful lessons consistency has...
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What 8 Fractures and A Punctured Lung Taught Me About Leadership
In this deeply personal and unforgettable episode of the Empowered Team Podcast, host Kari Schneider shares the harrowing story of a life-threatening accident that left her with eight fractured ribs, a punctured lung, and a critical wake-up call about leadership, systems, and self-trust. What…
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Action Game Series: The Real Reason You aren’t Taking Action
What if the real reason you’re not taking action isn’t about motivation, time, or strategy—but about who you believe you are? In this powerful solo episode of the Empowered Team Podcast, Kari Schneider dives into the hidden force driving every action you take (or don’t take): your identity.…
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Action Game Series: Episode 2 - 3 Reasons Why You Finish Other People's Priorities 1st
Are you constantly busy, yet somehow not moving forward on what matters most to you? In this solo episode of the Empowered Team Podcast, Kari Schneider breaks down the three powerful (and often uncomfortable) reasons high performers prioritize others over themselves—and how it’s quietly leading…
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Action Game Series: E1: The 3 Reasons Why Smart People Don't Start
Welcome to the kickoff of the Action Game series on The Empowered Team Podcast—where Kari Schneider dives into what actually drives results: action. In this solo episode, Kari unpacks the surprising science behind why high achievers and intelligent leaders are more likely to procrastinate—and…
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Arielle Tayar Interview: The Power of Little Yeses
In this powerful episode of the Empowered Team Podcast, Kari Schneider sits down with Arielle Tayar to explore what it really takes to build a thriving, human-centered business in a world that often prioritizes strategy, scale, and rigid frameworks. Arielle shares her unconventional journey from...
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Lee Caraher Interview: Specificity Creates Energy- How Most Leaders are Draining Their Teams
In this episode of the Empowered Team Podcast, Kari Schneider sits down with Lee Caraher—CEO of Double Forte PR, bestselling author of Millennials & Management and The Boomerang Principle, and a leading expert in leadership communication. Lee has spent decades helping leaders say what they…
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Dr Robin Hills Interview: No One is Making You Feel Anything- That Changes Everything
In this powerful episode of the Empowered Team Podcast, Kari Schneider sits down with Dr. Robin Hills, business psychologist, Director of EI4Change, and global leader in emotional intelligence training with over 500,000 students across 200+ countries. Together, they unpack the real meaning of...
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Interactive Series: 3 Hidden Reasons You're Snapping and None of Them are the Other Person
Ever catch yourself being abrupt, impatient, or snapping at someone and think… “Where did that come from?” Most high-performing leaders assume it’s a personality flaw or a moment of poor control. But the truth is far more empowering. In this episode of the Empowered Team Podcast, Kari Schneider...
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Interactive Series: 3 Ways You're Communicating Without Saying a Word
In this powerful solo episode of the Empowered Team Podcast, host Kari Schneider — former high-performance coach working with Olympic and national-level teams — reveals the three silent ways you are communicating every single day… and what it’s costing you if you ignore them. Drawing from over 30...
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Interactive Series: E1: The Truth About Lying
In this powerful kickoff to a new series on communication and leadership interaction, Kari Schneider dives into a topic most leaders avoid: the psychology of lying — and how it impacts trust, credibility, and team performance. Drawing on research from: Dr. Robert Feldman (University of...
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Randy Lyman Interview: The Physicist's Guide to Emotional Leadership -That Scales Companies 40x
What if the thing holding back your leadership isn’t your strategy… but the emotions you’ve been trained to ignore? In this episode of The Empowered Team Podcast, host Kari Schneider sits down with Randy Lyman—physicist, entrepreneur, emotional intelligence teacher, patent holder, and builder of...
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The 10 WEs: From Apathy to Impact with Kyle McDowell
Kyle McDowell - Former Fortune 500 executive who led 30,000+ employees across multi-billion dollar P&Ls. Author of the USA Today and Wall Street Journal bestseller Begin With We and upcoming Win With We (2027). Now keynote speaker and leadership consultant focused on transforming organizational...
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Jason Shipley Interview: Not Quitting on Yourself and the Inner Game of High Achievement
What happens when a high-performing leader—someone wired for speed, scale, and big outcomes—gets forced to slow down? In this powerful interview, Kari Schneider sits down with American entrepreneur, engineer, and investor Jason Shipley, founder of Midwest Custom Engineering, to talk about...
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Inner Game Series - The Three Questions That Make Action Inevitable
Knowing what to do isn’t the problem—taking consistent action is. In this episode of the Empowered Team Podcast, host Kari Schneider continues the Inner Game series with a powerful focus on action. Building on the previous episodes about pausing and embracing change, Kari shares three deceptively...
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Inner Game Series - The 3 Questions for Change: How to Change Without Fighting Yourself
Why is change so hard—even when we know what to do? In this powerful episode of the Empowered Team Podcast, host Kari Schneider breaks down why awareness alone doesn’t lead to transformation—and what actually does. This episode is part of the Inner Game Series: The Power of Questions, and it...
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Inner Game Series - Pause Before You React: The 3 Questions that Change Everything
In this solo episode, host Kari Schneider dives deep into the inner game of leadership and self-mastery—starting with what may be the most underrated tool of all: the pause. This is part 1 of a new 3-part series called The Power of Questions, and it starts by rewiring your reactivity. Kari...
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Sandy Moll Interview: Silence, Systems and Self-Mastery
In this soul-stirring episode of the Empowered Team Podcast, host Kari Schneider sits down with seasoned entrepreneur Sandy Moll, a woman who has built multi-million dollar businesses, navigated financial collapse, and found peace and prosperity—not just in business, but in life. With a…
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Erika Sinner Interview: Pharma, Pets & Purpose- Real Human Leadership
In this episode of The Empowered Team Podcast, host Kari Schneider sits down with powerhouse leader Erica Sinner — multi 8-figure founder of Directory, CEO, and bestselling author of Pets Are Family. Erica’s mission? Revolutionizing leadership with empathy, operational compassion, and...
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Anthony Cudjo Interview: Let Go to Grow and Reclaim Your Power
Guest: Anthony Cudjo, aka Coach Cujo — human optimization expert, professional athlete, speaker, spiritual mentor, and 30+ year coach. In this powerful episode, we dive into the untapped potential already encoded in your DNA. From breaking free of societal conditioning to reversing illness and...
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Why A-Players Underperform
You hired an A-player who crushed it at first. Now they're disengaged, missing deadlines, producing mediocre work. Your first thought? "Motivation problem. Attitude issue." Wrong diagnosis. In this episode, I break down why A-players underperform—and it's almost never about the person. It's about...
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Identity Architecture: Who You Believe You Are Is Running Your Life
Who you believe you are determines how you lead, how you show up, and what results you create—whether you realize it or not. In this powerful solo episode, Kari Schneider introduces the concept of Identity Architecture—the science-backed framework that explains how thoughts become beliefs…
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Peter Swain Interview Part 2: The A.I. Tipping Point is Now
This is Part 2 of the interview with Peter Swain, where the conversation goes deeper into the real implications of AI. In this episode, Kari and Peter move beyond awareness and into consequence, exploring what the rapid acceleration of AI means for leadership, work, and how we find meaning in a...
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Peter Swain Interview Part 1: The A.I. Tipping Point is Now
Guest: Peter Swain — international speaker, bestselling author, and two-time tech pioneer. Founder of PSI, one of the first AI training companies helping individuals and businesses build real AI capability. Episode Highlights: • How Peter went from coding at age six to being personally retained…
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Hyper-Independence: The Armor That’s Crushing Us
In this deeply personal solo episode of the Empowered Team Podcast, host Kari Schneider explores the hidden cost of hyper independence — the pattern of doing everything alone while quietly carrying exhaustion, loneliness, and emotional weight. Drawing from her own lived experience as a leader,...
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Andrea Wanerstrand Interview: Leading Through Chaos
In this powerful conversation, Kari sits down with Andrea Wanerstrand, a leadership strategist and executive coach who’s shaped teams at Microsoft, Meta, and T-Mobile. With 25+ years of experience, Andrea shares why emotional intelligence is the new superpower, how leaders unknowingly create...
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A Goal Is Just A Dream That Learned to Respect Time
New Year energy is high, but what separates a feel-good intention from a real, life-changing result? In this solo episode, Kari unpacks why motivation alone won’t get you across the finish line—and how to turn dreams into reality with structure, deadlines, and identity shifts. You’ll hear: Why…
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How Divorce Brought Wisdom and a Fresh Start
In this deeply personal solo episode, host Kari Schneider opens up about navigating her divorce and the hardest year of her life — and the unexpected wisdom that came with it. From the grief of letting go to the powerful clarity that only hardship brings, Kari shares raw insights on: What grief...
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How to Create Abundance - When it Seems Impossible
What does abundance look like when your life feels like it’s crumbling? In this deeply personal solo episode, Kari pulls back the curtain and shares what’s really going on behind the scenes: an unexpected divorce, moving homes under pressure, and facing major uncertainty—while running a business...
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Reuven Shelef Interview: Untangling Complexity - The Path to Clarity
In this compelling conversation, host Kari Schneider welcomes Reuven Shelef, CEO of Out of the Box Consulting and creator of the Untangling Complex Challenges methodology. Reuven shares how a childhood of working citrus orchards and septic lines gave him an early relationship with quality,...
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Year-End Reflection: The Ritual That Resets Everything
This is the episode to reset, recalibrate, and intentionally step into your next year. In this solo episode, Kari walks you through the critical importance of end-of-year reflection — not for nostalgia, but for real transformation. Discover: Why top performers use reflection to elevate…
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Bridging the Interpersonal Gap: The Missing Link in Advanced Communication
Ever felt like your message didn’t land the way you intended? In this solo episode of The Empowered Team Podcast, host Kari Schneider breaks down one of the most overlooked (yet constant) challenges in leadership and relationships: the interpersonal gap—when what you mean and what’s heard don’t...
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Tara Landes Interview: The 3 Things That Are Breaking Your Business
In this episode of the Empowered Team Podcast, Kari sits down with Tara Landes – founder of Bellrock and a powerhouse behind the scenes of 300+ businesses – to unpack the real reasons small and mid-sized businesses get stuck. Tara breaks down: Why most managers are set up to fail (and how to fix...
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Top Dog or Underdog: The Power of Your Place in the Pack
Do you thrive as the top performer or grow more as the underdog? In this powerful solo episode, Kari breaks down how your position in a group—whether it’s your workplace, sports team, or leadership circle—shapes your motivation, confidence, identity, and trajectory. 🔥 Key Takeaways Why where you...
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Vitality and peak performance coach Kari Schneider and her world-class guests explore how to optimize your performance in leadership, business, and life.
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Vitality and peak performance coach Kari Schneider and her world-class guests explore how to optimize your performance in leadership, business, and life.
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