Empowered Team Podcast

The Miserable Maybe: Why You’re Stuck and How to Break Free

Have you felt like you’re doing all the right things—setting goals, taking action, staying motivated—but something still isn’t clicking? Welcome to what I call the Miserable Maybe—the frustrating space between knowing what you want and actually getting there.  It is NOT the Messy Middle. 

The “messy middle” means the messy chaotic action is happening and forward momentum is starting.  The “miserable maybe” is more like spinning your wheels.

In this episode, we dive deep into:

✔️ Why your hidden values might be sabotaging your success (without you realizing it)
✔️ How past patterns and "zombie programs" shape your decisions today
✔️ The #1 mistake high achievers make that keeps them trapped in struggle
✔️ A simple but powerful way to spot and break free from the Miserable Maybe!

If you’ve ever felt stuck, overwhelmed, or caught in a cycle of overworking without real progress—this episode is for you.

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

Chris Dyer Interview: The Secrets to Building an Unstoppable Team

What separates great leaders from the rest?

Chris Dyer, a top culture expert, leadership coach, and high-performance consultant, joins us to break it down.

In this episode, we explore:
✅ The surprising trait that makes entrepreneurs and CEOs stand out
✅ Why failure is a secret weapon (if you know how to use it)
✅ The moment Chris realized he had built the wrong culture—and how he fixed it
✅ The future of AI and why businesses that don’t adapt will be left behind
✅ How to lead through uncertainty and empower your team to take ownership

If you’re serious about growing as a leader and mastering change, this episode is a must-listen.

Find Chris on your favorite platform!

https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisdyer7/ 

https://www.tiktok.com/@chrisdyer.com 

https://www.instagram.com/chrispdyer7/ 

https://x.com/ChrisPDyer 

https://chrisdyer.com/ 

https://www.facebook.com/chrispdyer7 

https://youtu.be/NtgtkAoGgT4

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

Think Like a Wealthy Person: 3 Keys To Master Your Money Mindset

Your money mindset affects everything—how you earn, save, and spend. But what if you could make financial decisions with zero stress and full confidence?

In this episode, Kari Schneider shares 3 powerful strategies to shift your money mindset so you can:
✅ Make aligned financial choices—without guilt or second-guessing.
✅ Overcome scarcity thinking and step into an abundant mindset.
✅ Pre-decide your financial moves so you stop feeling overwhelmed.

Plus, Kari shares personal insights (including a surprising lesson from a pair of Crocs 🩴) and the critical mindset shift that changed her relationship with money forever.

Tune in now and start mastering your money mindset today!

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

Ishali Mulchandani Interview: Stop Tipping the Government - A CFO’s Guide to Keeping More of Your Money

In this episode of The Empowered Team Podcast, we sit down with Ishali Mulchandani—CPA and powerhouse CFO with expertise spanning Canada, the U.S., and the U.K.

She’s on a mission to help business owners master their numbers, protect their cash flow, and stop overpaying on taxes.

Here’s what we dive into:

✅ The biggest financial leaks draining your profits—and how to stop them.
✅ Why so many business owners ask, “Where’s my profit?” (and the answer that changes everything).
✅ Common tax write-offs people miss (yes, you’re probably paying more than you need to!).
✅ How small shifts in pricing and payment terms can double your bottom line.
✅ Why financial fear is keeping you stuck—and how to break free.

Ishali shares real-world examples of business owners transforming their financial game, plus the mindset shifts that take you from financial stress to financial freedom.

👉 Want to connect with Ishali? Check her out on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ishalimulchandani?
👉 Ready to go deeper? Join the Empowered Team and take your leadership to the next level: https://theempowered.ca/

The Middle Finger of Growth: Overcoming the Tyranny of How

You’ve got big goals. A vision. A place you want to be. But then, like quicksand, you get stuck in the question: How do I do this? Welcome to the tyranny of how—a silent killer of progress, momentum, and dreams.

In this episode, Kari Schneider breaks down why “how” is often the wrong question and what to ask instead.

She introduces the concept of Triple Vision (now, next, and far vision) and reveals why most people get paralyzed at the “next” step. You’ll also learn:

✅ Why overthinking and perfectionism are keeping you from real success
✅ How the “middle finger” (yes, really) is the key to growth
✅ The surprising science behind happiness and how it relates to your biggest goals
✅ Three actionable steps to break free from analysis paralysis and start moving

If you’ve ever felt stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure about your next step, this episode is a must-listen. The path to success is clearer than you think—you just need to take the first step.

 

Listen to a blast from the past - Episode 132 Triple Vision: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/triple-vision/id1439022418?i=1000521065996

Gaelle Deschamps Interview: Confidence Killers - How To Eliminate Them For Good

What holds you back from stepping into your full potential? Confidence is the key, and yet, most of us unknowingly sabotage it.

In this powerful conversation, Gaëlle Deschamps, executive coach, TEDx speaker, and founder of G Force, breaks down:

✅ The 17 Confidence Killers—and why 16 of them are self-inflicted 😳
✅ Why women opt out of leadership—and how to change it
✅ The hidden power of sports and competition in shaping leaders
✅ Why confidence isn’t arrogance—but a game-changing leadership skills
✅ How men can support women in leadership and benefit from it

 

If you're a driven founder, leader, or high performer looking to expand your impact and lead with confidence, this episode is a must-listen!

🔗 Connect with Gaëlle:
🔹 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ga%C3%ABlledeschampsleadershipcoach?
🔹 Chateau IG: https://www.instagram.com/chateaudevezins?
🔹 Reach out: gaelle@gforceco.co.uk
🔹 TEDxTalk YouTube Episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cma9Y1V9qQg

 

Hidden Values - The Fuel for Self Sabotage

In this episode of The Empowered Team Podcast, Kari dives into the concept of hidden values—the subconscious beliefs that shape your decisions, often without you realizing it.

While you may consciously value things like peace, freedom, or connection, hidden values such as control, suffering, or self-righteousness might actually be dictating your actions.

Kari explains how to identify hidden values by recognizing self-sabotaging patterns and moments of emotional intensity.

She also discusses how these hidden values create inner conflicts that pull you away from your goals. By bringing these values into the light, you can release them and realign your life with your true values.

Key Takeaways:
✅ How hidden values show up in your actions and decisions
✅ The impact of hidden values on self-sabotage and inner conflict
✅ Practical steps to uncover and release these invisible forces

Don’t let hidden values run your life! Tune in and take back control of your future.

Repairing Rapport: How to Stop Relationship Wreckage

Have you ever experienced a conversation that's gone completely sideways—causing tension, misunderstandings, and damaged rapport? We’ve all been there, and we know how much it can negatively affect our happiness, productivity, and even our bottom line.

In this episode of The Empowered Team Podcast, Kari Schneider delivers powerful strategies to rescue relationships and repair damaged rapport, so you can experience deeper connections, stronger collaborations, and exponential growth.

Listen in as Kari reveals:

• The top 10 "Rapport Ruiners" to avoid at all costs.
• The 3 crucial steps you need to effectively repair broken rapport.
• The secret sauce that makes all rapport repair efforts genuinely effective and lasting.

Whether it's strained communication with your coworkers, tension at home, or challenging conversations with your team—discover how to move from awkwardness and frustration to trust, clarity, and deeper understanding.

Get ready to stop relationship wreckage in its tracks and create the connected, impactful relationships essential for your business growth, personal happiness, and overall fulfillment.

 

🎧 Podcast Links Mentioned in Episode:

• Do I Owe You an Apology Episode Link: https://bit.ly/DoIOweYouAnApology-ETP-iTunes

Tune in now, your relationships (and your future self!) will thank you!

Avoid False Proxies - How to Stop Chasing the Wrong Goals

Have you ever reached a milestone only to feel like something essential is missing? In this episode, we dive deep into the trap of false proxies, those easy-to-measure numbers that look great on paper but can steer you away from your true goals.

I share personal insights and real-life examples on how chasing metrics like a weight on the scale, a fancy job title, or social media likes might distract you from what genuinely matters.

Discover practical tips to:

• Spot the Red Flags: Understand why those flashy numbers might be a trap.
• Align with Your Values: Learn how to set goals that reflect your true self.
• Measure What Counts: Mix and match metrics to track real progress in life and leadership.

Tune in to get the clarity you need to redefine success on your own terms and live a life that’s truly empowered. 🎧

Kari's Interview on the What's Working Now Podcast

AI is revolutionizing business, but are you leading with integrity in this new landscape?

In this special episode of What’s Working Now with Katie Richardson, we dive deep into how AI is reshaping leadership, the ethical challenges it presents, and the mindset shifts CEOs must embrace to navigate this era effectively.

Here’s what we cover:
✅ The AI revolution in leadership—what every CEO needs to know.
✅ Ethical AI integration—how to harness AI without losing the human touch.
✅ Costly mistakes leaders are making with AI—and how to sidestep them.
✅ Why AI should be trained like a strategic team member, not just a tool.
✅ Self-mastery—the secret to leading effectively in an AI-driven world.

Leaders who ignore AI risk falling behind—but those who embrace it ethically will thrive. If you want to stay ahead of the curve and lead with confidence in an AI-driven future, this episode is a must-listen.

P.S. We also explore insights from my new book, The Human Algorithm: Leadership and Ethics in the AI Era, where I break down how leaders can navigate AI with clarity, purpose, and integrity.