We’ve all done it — made a mistake, promised ourselves it would never happen again… and then bam, we’re right back in the same pattern. 😩

In this solo episode, Kari breaks down the real reasons we keep making the same frustrating mistakes and what to do about it.

🔥 What you'll hear:

• The 3 big traps that keep you stuck in mistake-mode
• Why 70% of people repeat their mistakes — and how to not be one of them
• A powerful strategy called the "Implementation Intention" that helps you follow through
• The difference between guilt and shame — and why it matters for your growth
• Coaching-style questions you can ask yourself right now to get unstuck

Whether it’s in your leadership, relationships, or everyday habits — this episode gives you the tools to finally break the cycle.

Key Quote: "Mistakes are not who you are — they’re data. Use them."

💡 If you're ready to level up your self-mastery and create better outcomes faster, this one’s for you.

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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/

Episode 354: Champion it. Challenge it. To Get the Best Results https://bit.ly/ChampionIt-ChallengeIt-BestResults-ETP-Spotify

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

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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

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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

The Leadership Blind Spot That’s Costing You More Than You Know Leaders make one costly mistake over and over: they polish broken systems. In this episode, Kari Schneider shows you how to tell if you’re facing a harmless refinement or a high-impact red flag that demands urgent action. With stories from real business transformations, jaw-dropping stats, and her 3-step “Red Flag Radar” method, you’ll learn how to:

• Diagnose problems without wasting months (or millions)
• Avoid the 70% failure rate of most “improvement” projects
• Stop energy leaks before they crush morale and profitability If you want to protect your resources and make changes that actually move the needle — in business, relationships, and life — this episode is your non-negotiable listen.

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"You can’t be in performance mode all the time… unless your goal is burnout."

In this solo episode, Kari pulls back the curtain on a quiet epidemic: burnout in high performers. While everything may look "successful" on the outside, many high-performing leaders and professionals are running on fumes behind the scenes.

What You’ll Learn:

• The crucial difference between a high performer and a high achiever (and why it matters)
• The internal shift that helps avoid burnout while still crushing your goals
• Real-life red flags: behavioral, physical, emotional, and cognitive signs of hidden burnout
• Stories from Olympic athletes, top executives, and Kari’s own experience with pushing too hard
• 3 powerful reframes to start feeling progress, peace, and purpose again

📌 Whether you're a founder, leader, or relentless go-getter, this episode will help you spot the burnout signs before they cost you your health, relationships, or impact.

👉 Listen now and share it with someone who really needs to hear this!

💬 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

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Are you falling into the delegation trap? You hand it off. It seems handled. But weeks—or months—later, it turns out it’s a total mess. Sound familiar?

In this episode, Kari Schneider unpacks why even well-intentioned delegation can go sideways—and shares a powerful, research-backed 1-2-3 framework that helps leaders delegate smarter. Whether you're leading a team, managing a household, or running a business, this framework helps you know when to step back, when to stay close, and how often to check in.

🧠 Learn:

• The 3 biggest delegation pitfalls: unclear expectations, poor risk assessment, and neglected follow-up.
• A quadrant-based system that helps you assess risk + resources before assigning a task.
• Real-world stories of delegation gone wrong—and what would have prevented disaster.
• How to shift from “I should’ve done it myself” to empowered, scalable leadership.
• This framework is what research supports
  • https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/8144810/
  • https://medium.com/disruptive-leaders-journal/understanding-the-impact-delegation-framework-and-raci-a9ab0bb4192a
  • https://www.researchgate.net/figure/Delegation-frequency-and-desired-vs-perceived-risk-level-of-principals-Panel-A_fig2_337740336

✨Plus: Get Kari’s top tip for choosing the right follow-up cadence—so you avoid micromanaging without dropping the ball.

This is your go-to guide to effective, confident, and empowering delegation.

📢 Share this episode with anyone who's growing a team or scaling their leadership.

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

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In this solo episode, Kari tackles a challenge that plagues even the most driven leaders — procrastination. But it's not what you think. It’s not about time management or laziness — it's an emotional trap that quietly sabotages your progress.

Kari breaks down:

• The surprising science behind why we delay important actions
• The true cost of procrastination (hint: it's deeper than missed deadlines)
• The 3D Detox: Disrupt, Decide, Design — a practical system to get moving again
• The link between procrastination and self-trust
• How to shift your emotional state to reclaim momentum and confidence

If you've been stuck, stalled, or just “waiting for the right moment,” this episode will reframe everything.

Key Takeaway: Procrastination isn't about what you're avoiding — it's about what you're feeling. Master your emotions, and you’ll master your follow-through.

🔗 Want more? Join the Empowered Team Mastermind to create momentum with real accountability and support.

💬 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

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