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Great Life Experiment Podcast

Great Life Experiment Podcast

Written by: Monique Schafer
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Welcome to the Great Life Experiment Podcast! Join me, your host Monique Schafer as we grapple with the messy and beautiful, and ever-changing world of our personal and professional lives, and the business world around us. There is no one right way. Let’s experiment together.

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  • #47 The Quiet Worry: Why You’re Not Behind in the AI Race
    Apr 2 2026

    AI is moving fast, and the pressure to keep up can feel even faster.

    In this episode, Monique unpacks the quiet guilt many professionals are experiencing as AI reshapes workflows, product strategy, and the future of work. From internal company initiatives to the endless stream of LinkedIn hot takes, it’s easy to feel like everyone else has already figured out the tools, the language, and the pace of change.

    But the reality is far more nuanced.

    Monique shares what teams are actually seeing inside product and business environments — the gap between compelling demos and scalable execution, the tension between speed and business value, and why the real differentiator is not fluency alone but clarity on the outcomes you’re solving for.

    In this episode:

    (00:53) - March catch-up, full seasons, and operating through personal and professional intensity (03:15) - The growing pressure professionals feel around AI fluency (05:12) - The truth about AI adoption: everyone is still learning (07:11) - The difference between compelling demos and scalable enterprise execution (08:13) - Governance, trust, collaboration, and the reality of implementation (10:33) - Why outcomes and business value matter more than the tools themselves (11:41) - How leaders can build confidence through experimentation (12:43) - Progress not perfection

    Links and Resources:

    • AI Daily Podcast | https://open.spotify.com/show/32wqFTVolFKfKZ6kPVmHoD
    Connect with Monique:
    • Website | https://www.greatlifeexperiment.com
    • Instagram - thegreatlifeexperiment_podcast | https://www.instagram.com/thegreatlifeexperiment_podcast
    • Instagram - @itsmoniqueschafer | https://www.instagram.com/itsmoniqueschafer
    • YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/@GreatLifeExperiment
    Ask Monique

    Got a question that's keeping you up at night? Need a new way to look at a problem?

    'Ask Monique' is your chance to get personalized insights. Submit your questions about business, professional life, or personal development, and let's dive into the messy, beautiful, and ever-changing world together.

    https://forms.gle/iGZv2bVnhBSXbnbc8

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    14 mins
  • #46 Reclaiming Your Agency
    Feb 26 2026

    So often we find ourselves frustrated at work, in teams, in family, or in friendships, because someone else isn’t showing up the way we think they should. We get stuck waiting for them to act, to decide, and to fix things. And in that waiting, we surrender the control that’s always been ours.

    In this episode, Monique dives deep into the concept of reclaiming your agency, emphasizing the importance of reclaiming personal power in various aspects of life, including relationships and workplace dynamics. Whether it’s navigating constant urgent requests at work, negotiating expectations with a team, or stepping back from relationships that no longer align with your values, this episode is a reminder that you always have a choice, and real change comes when you take action.

    In this episode:

    (01:16) - Understanding “Agency”: The Power of Choice (02:18) - Waiting for Others to Change (And Why That Fails) (03:13) - Identifying and Addressing Agency in Group Dynamics (05:43) - Protecting Your Energy and Structuring Your Time (06:29) - Negotiation as a Leadership Tool (07:17) - Resentment as a Signal You’ve Lost Control (09:00) - When Values Are Fundamentally Misaligned (10:32) - Taking Action: Your Right to Change

    Links and Resources:
    • Book - Set Boundaries, Find Peace: A Guide to Reclaiming Yourself | https://a.co/d/01s96IQB
    Connect with Monique:
    • Website | https://www.thegreatlifeexperimentpodcast.com/
    • Instagram - thegreatlifeexperiment_podcast | https://www.instagram.com/thegreatlifeexperiment_podcast
    • Instagram - @itsmoniqueschafer | https://www.instagram.com/itsmoniqueschafer
    • YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/@GreatLifeExperiment
    Ask Monique

    Got a question that's keeping you up at night? Need a new way to look at a problem?

    'Ask Monique' is your chance to get personalized insights. Submit your questions about business, professional life, or personal development, and let's dive into the messy, beautiful, and ever-changing world together.

    https://forms.gle/iGZv2bVnhBSXbnbc8

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    12 mins
  • #45 Leading with Clarity: How to Manage Your Workload Without Burnout
    Feb 19 2026

    Leadership isn’t about doing it all. It’s about making clear decisions, defining accountability, and protecting your team’s energy.

    In this episode, Monique draws insights from a quarterly business review to explore how leaders can prevent cognitive overload while maximizing team performance. She highlights the power of clear roles, well-defined accountability, and strategic prioritization - not just to keep projects on track, but to protect people, sustain productivity, and drive meaningful outcomes.

    In this episode:

    (00:54) - Quarterly Business Review and Leadership Accountability (02:21) - Too Many Ideas, Not Enough Boundaries (03:52) - Action Steps for Clarity & Accountability (06:25) - Delegation and Ruthless Prioritization

    Connect with Monique:
    • Website | https://www.thegreatlifeexperimentpodcast.com/
    • Instagram - thegreatlifeexperiment_podcast | https://www.instagram.com/thegreatlifeexperiment_podcast
    • Instagram - @itsmoniqueschafer | https://www.instagram.com/itsmoniqueschafer
    • YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/@GreatLifeExperiment
    Ask Monique

    Got a question that's keeping you up at night? Need a new way to look at a problem?

    'Ask Monique' is your chance to get personalized insights. Submit your questions about business, professional life, or personal development, and let's dive into the messy, beautiful, and ever-changing world together.

    https://forms.gle/iGZv2bVnhBSXbnbc8

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    9 mins
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