In this solo episode, host Kari Schneider takes us into the world of self-talk—that subtle (or sometimes loud!) internal dialogue that shapes our emotions, behaviors, and ultimately, our results.

Sparked by earlier episodes on procrastination and the inner critic vs. champion, Kari pulls together research from experts like Kristin Neff, Ethan Kross, and Timothy Pychyl to show how self-talk influences everything from motivation to performance to emotional resilience.

💡 Key topics covered:

• How to identify negative self-talk even when it’s unconscious.
• Why critical self-talk increases procrastination by 25%.
• How to reframe internal language to take bold action.
• Simple strategies to turn your inner voice into your biggest ally.

🎯 Takeaway: When you intentionally shift your self-talk, you’re not just changing your mood—you’re building a foundation for consistent action, higher self-awareness, and true self-mastery.

If you’re committed to leadership, performance, and living empowered, this episode will change how you talk to yourself—starting today.

🔗 Resources Mentioned:

• “Chatter” by Ethan Kross https://www.ethankross.com/
• Self-compassion work by Kristin Neff https://self-compassion.org/
• Procrastination research by Timothy Pychyl https://carleton.ca/psychology/people/timothy-a-pychyl/
• Self-awareness studies by Tasha Eurich ​​https://www.tashaeurich.com/

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🎧 Tune in now and start changing the conversation in your head.

💬 Start a conversation with Kari’s AI → https://www.delphi.ai/karischneider

👉 Ready to go deeper? Join the Empowered Team and take your leadership to the next level: https://theempowered.ca/team-learn-more

👉 Want to use AI to amplify your leadership? Grab our free guide “The 50 Best AI Prompts for Executives” → https://thehumanalgorithm.ai/free-ai-guide

In this solo episode of The Empowered Team Podcast, host Kari Schneider shares a powerful reframe on a concept we often misunderstand — discipline. Drawing from her own entrepreneurial journey and years of coaching high performers, Kari explores why true freedom only comes when we have structure, systems, and boundaries in place.

Key topics in this episode:

• Why Kari turned down medical school to start her business — and how it nearly crushed her sense of freedom
• The hidden cost of having no discipline: decision fatigue, scattered priorities, and burnout
• The 3 critical elements of disciplined freedom:
  • Structure – your foundation for clarity
  • Systems – your path to sustainable momentum
  • Boundaries – your protection from distractions
• Why motivation will never save you, but momentum will
• How to identify the real reason you feel overwhelmed (hint: it’s not the work)

Powerful analogy: Discipline is like the yellow line on the highway — it’s what makes the journey feel safe, focused, and free.

Whether you're buried in emails, juggling too many priorities, or just want your brain space back — this episode gives you a practical lens to reclaim control.

🔗 Take action: Choose one area of your life where you’re feeling reactive — and apply structure, systems, or boundaries to get your freedom back.

🎧 Tune in and share it with someone who needs to feel free again.

💬 Start a conversation with Kari’s AI → https://www.delphi.ai/karischneider

👉 Ready to go deeper? Join the Empowered Team and take your leadership to the next level: https://theempowered.ca/team-learn-more

👉 Want to use AI to amplify your leadership? Grab our free guide “The 50 Best AI Prompts for Executives” → https://thehumanalgorithm.ai/free-ai-guide

Strength of Belief & Caveman Delegation with Dallas Burnett

In this episode of the Empowered Team Podcast, host Kari Schneider sits down with the multi-talented Dallas Burnett — bestselling author of Move, Lift, and Caveman Delegation, founder of Think Move & Thrive, and a speaker whose career has taken him from patenting water tech to speaking at the Pentagon.

Dallas opens up about what it takes to follow through on wildly different ideas, how to trust your gut when you're not sure of the path, and why grit without belief will never be enough. From seven years of failed patent attempts to building a publishing company and coaching performance teams, Dallas shares the real stories behind his wins — and the lessons you can apply to your own leadership journey.

We cover:

• Why most people give up too early — and how to know when it’s worth pushing through
• The dangerous myths of delegation (and the surprisingly simple fix)
• Why burnout isn’t caused by stress — and what’s really missing
• His 4-step “Caveman Delegation” method that makes letting go actually work
• How AI is actually transforming leadership and performance
• Plus: Enneagram insights, entrepreneurial grit, and the key to keeping your belief strong when everything flops

Key Takeaway: If you don’t deeply believe in what you’re doing, don’t bother. But if you do? Prepare to go all in.

Resources Mentioned: 🛒 Caveman Delegation — https://www.thinkmovethrive.com/caveman-delegation/ 📲 Connect with Dallas on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/dallasburnett/ 🌐 Learn more at Think Move & Thrive

💬 Start a conversation with Kari’s AI → https://www.delphi.ai/karischneider 👉 Ready to go deeper? Join the Empowered Team and take your leadership to the next level: https://theempowered.ca/team-learn-more 👉 Want to use AI to amplify your leadership? Grab our free guide “The 50 Best AI Prompts for Executives” → https://thehumanalgorithm.ai/free-ai-guide