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 upcoming author of Reclaim the Plot.

Kelly has spent the last decade studying the intersection of AI, leadership, and human behavior—and what she reveals is both urgent and deeply human.

From witnessing the collapse of Kodak as a child to leading workforce transformations herself, Kelly brings a rare, lived perspective on what happens when organizations fail to adapt to technological change—and how we can do better this time.

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If you’re leading a team, building a business, or navigating change—this episode will challenge how you think about work, people, and what truly matters next.

 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 taught her—lessons that challenge the common belief that discipline and willpower are the answer.

This episode goes beyond surface-level advice and dives into the psychology, research, and lived experience behind sustainable high performance. You’ll discover why consistency alone doesn’t guarantee success, how to build self-trust through follow-through, and why purpose—not motivation—is the foundation for long-term growth.

Whether you're leading a team, building a business, or trying to show up stronger in your own life, this episode will reshape how you approach consistency—and what’s actually required to sustain it.

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Then commit—fully—for a defined period of time, and build from there.

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ANGELA DUCKWORTH — GRIT

JAMES CLEAR — ATOMIC HABITS

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 began as a normal day quickly turned into a fight for survival—and ultimately, a masterclass in leadership under pressure.

In this episode, Kari unpacks 5 powerful lessons:

Leadership isn’t about having all the answers—it’s about trusting yourself, questioning what doesn’t feel right, and having the courage to ask for help when it matters most.

#Leadership #SelfTrust #Resilience #EmpoweredTeams #PersonalGrowth #LeadershipDevelopment

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. Backed by research and real-life experience, Kari unpacks how identity-based thinking shapes behavior, influences long-term success, and determines whether you follow through or stay stuck.

Drawing from her own recent life transitions and recovery from serious injury, Kari shares how shifting her identity helped her navigate one of the hardest seasons of her life—and how you can do the same.

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James Clear — Identity-Based Habits

Hal Hershfield — Future Self Research

William Swann — Self-Verification Theory

Amy Cuddy — Embodiment (use with caveat above)

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 to burnout, frustration, and self-abandonment.

This episode is part of the Action Game Series, designed to help you reclaim your time, energy, and leadership.

You’re not overwhelmed because you’re doing too much—you’re overwhelmed because you’re doing too much of what doesn’t matter to you.

Audit your time. Protect your priorities. And start building a life that reflects what actually matters.

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 what to do about it.

High performance isn’t about more motivation—it’s about clarity, structure, and making decisions your brain can execute.

“Overthinking isn’t weakness—it’s intelligence without a deadline.”

Before you finish this episode, choose ONE thing you’ve been delaying—and decide exactly when and what action you’ll take.

If you’re ready to stop circling and start executing, this episode will give you the clarity and momentum you’ve been missing.

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Peter Gollwitzer — Implementation Intentions

Flett & Hewitt — Perfectionism & Procrastination

#LeadershipDevelopment #HighPerformance #MindsetShift #Productivity #SelfMastery

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 theater and documentary storytelling to building a seven-figure global creative agency without investors. Along the way, she discovered that success is not always built through having the perfect plan. Sometimes, it comes from following your intuition, saying yes before you feel fully ready, and choosing human connection over formulas.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

✔️ How “a lot of little yeses” can create massive momentum in business

One standout moment comes when Arielle shares the turning point where she realized that even the biggest and most established companies are still “figuring it out.” That realization gave her a new level of confidence and helped her step more fully into leadership.

The biggest takeaway? There is no single “right way” to build a business. Trust your gut, lead with connection, and don’t wait until you feel fully ready — because nobody has it all figured out.

As Arielle reminds us:

“Nobody knows what they’re doing — and the people who win are the ones willing to go out and try anyway.”

If you’ve been holding back, waiting for clarity or confidence, this episode is your permission to move. Start with one yes.

Get in touch with Arielle here:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/arielletayar

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 actually mean—and in this conversation, she reveals why most workplace dysfunction isn’t about people… it’s about clarity.

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🎧 Tune in and discover how better communication can unlock your team’s full potential.

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 emotional intelligence—and why it’s not about controlling emotions, but learning how to interpret and use them as data to make better decisions and build stronger relationships.

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🎧 Listen now and start leading with greater awareness, intention, and impact.

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

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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 reveals the three hidden physiological and psychological triggers that quietly drive impatience, irritability, and reactive behavior — especially in high performers who care deeply about showing up at their best.

Drawing from her experience working with Olympic and national-level athletes, Kari explains why these reactions are rarely about the other person—and almost always about what’s happening inside your brain, body, and nervous system.

If you’ve ever felt frustrated by your own reactions, this conversation will give you a new lens to understand what’s really going on.

Your impatience isn’t a personality problem.

When you learn to read that signal, you can start showing up with more clarity, patience, and leadership presence—at work and at home.

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🎧 Listen now and discover why the moments you feel least like yourself might actually be the biggest clues to performing at your best.

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

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