Hear What Past Students Have to Say About Empowered Performance
Getting real about Empowered Performance with Stacey Schaedler
Ivana · Personal Trainer
In a world where most seem afraid to share their knowledge and skills wanting to keep themselves above the rest, it seems like you gave us your EVERYTHING! Nothing seemed rushed, nothing seemed half-assed. And you shared it all on such a high professional level, in terms of content and delivery. A puzzle of biomechanics theory + training program + coaching mentorship + individual needs all within this specific approach. I literally had a feeling of puzzle pieces falling into place each week.
The name EMPOWERED PERFORMANCE fits! I felt empowered in so many moments!
I just wanted to tell you that this course has been so great for me. I haven’t really trained much since my kids were born — my oldest is almost 9. I really love this field and being a part of it. I like the nerdy science stuff, not just aesthetics.
I started following you and a few others, and it really sparked my desire to jump back in. Since starting your course, my confidence in my knowledge has been the biggest gain. I’m the type of person who really hates to feel — or sound — stupid (hence why I don’t ask many questions during your lectures), but I’m really comprehending this stuff and feel like I could put together legit programs.
I’m good at relationship building with clients, so I’ve always had great retention. Where I struggle is confidence in explaining why we’re doing things, and in recruiting clients. I feel so much more confident now — we’ll see how recruiting goes! Thank you so much!!
Lauren · Empowered Performance, February 2026
What Daniel had to say about Empowered Performance
Christal
I am extremely grateful for the Empowered Performance Program and all that I have learned while participating. Katie has this incredible ability to break down complex, principle-based strategies in a simplistic manner so it can be easily applied to movement. It has truly given me a whole new perspective of how I can assess and view movement. With the addition of the programming, I was able to feel the immediate impact by directly applying these strategies and techniques to my own body. The Empowered Performance Program is impacting more than just those who are participating — as Katie influences and challenges us, as coaches, we are able to make a more positive impact on our own clients. The passion she pours into this program is exceptional and will definitely light a fire under your ass to be a better coach, altogether!
How she took complex principle-based strategies and turned it into a simplistic system
Rali · Personal Trainer
This program has everything. Training, education, community, support. I have done many courses, but this one was the first which challenged me in a positive way. Katie is so good at teaching and explaining the why’s, even if things are very complicated. You also have access to an online group where you can always ask questions. I think this program is worth every penny.
How Empowered Performance helped me look deeper at the human in front of me and helped me heal my own body
I’ve been meaning to email you forever to thank you so much for all you’ve taught me through EP (self-paced 2025), the Academy, and the pelvic floor courses. Just did day one of the Spinal Motion course — fabulous! (Although those relative motions get a little tricky to understand, lol.)
I’ve been exploring the Fitness Membership programming, doing the Athletic phase, and my 58-year-old body feels better than it did 20 years ago. I credit that to you and learning to breathe, stack, and move! I’m a personal trainer, Pilates instructor, and physical therapist, and I just registered for the Lower Body course in Raleigh next month — looking forward to meeting you in real life!
Pam · Empowered Performance & The Academy
Laci Weeks · Fitness Coach
As a fitness professional myself, I understand coaches need coaches! I was drawn to your program because education was part of the package. I learn best when I can actively apply the material to my own training. Not only am I getting an awesome program, but I am learning material to help me as a fitness coach — can’t beat that! I also loved the fact that lifting heavy was part of the package. Your program design and philosophy spoke to me and did not disappoint! Being injured as a young athlete right out of college (2 hip surgeries and 1 shoulder surgery) led me to pursue a fitness and health career. I love the fact your program challenged me as an athlete, continued to reinforce a solid foundation, and allowed me to fit the program for my body type.
Biggest Takeaway: I was able to learn how to apply my new knowledge of the body to a real-life strength and conditioning program. It is much less overwhelming to me now.
I wanted to say a big thank you for the past six months. I’m so glad I decided to enroll in Empowered Performance — the lectures, the workouts, the Slack community, everything was so great. Definitely some lightbulb moments for me, as a coach and personally.
I didn’t enroll in the Academy at this time — I’m home with my two little kids this summer, and I know it’s just not feasible right now, but I’d like to join in the future. I’m assuming (hoping!) that’s always an option. Enjoy your summer — thanks again!
Kim · Empowered Performance, February 2026