Inside Personal Growth with Greg Voisen

Episodes

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  Podcast 1346: Human Magic: Leading with Wisdom in an Age of Algorithms by Johan Roos 18.08.2026 51m

  In this podcast, Greg Voisen sits down with Johan Roos, author of Human Magic: Leading with Wisdom in an Age of Algorithms, to confront the defining dilemma of the modern workplace: as artificial intelligence, massive data analytics, and hyper-automation rapidly take over daily business operations, what becomes of our uniquely human capacity to lead? While most organizations race to automate every process imaginable, Roos delivers an urgent wake-up call, exposing how relying strictly on algorithms is a hidden trap that leads to sterile, fragile, and disconnected leadership. Throughout this conversation, he uncovers why the ultimate competitive advantage in the digital era isn't faster processing power or better code—it's unlocking the irreplaceable "magic" of human intuition, moral courage, and shared wisdom. If you have ever wondered how to stay relevant, lead with genuine purpose, and keep your organization human-centered in a world obsessed with technological efficiency, this episode provides the crucial blueprint to balancing cutting-edge tech with empathy, resilience, and true strategic vision. 🎯 What Listeners Will Learn: - Why algorithm-driven decision-making reaches a critical ceiling when forced to navigate complex human dynamics - The foundational principles behind "Human Magic" and how leaders can actively cultivate them alongside AI systems - How to balance cutting-edge digital transformation with empathy, ethics, and long-term strategic vision - Actionable, human-first leadership frameworks that foster team creativity, resilience, and deep engagement - Strategies for leveraging high-tech tools without sacrificing your organization's core soul and purpose Our Guest, Johan Roos: ➥ Book: Human Magic: Leading with Wisdom in an Age of Algorithms ➥ Buy Now: https://a.co/d/04XBOx71 ➡️LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drjohanroos/ Learn more about your Inside Personal Growth host, Greg Voisen: ➥ gregvoisen.com ➡️Instagram: www.instagram.com/insidepersonalgrowth/ ➡️Facebook: www.facebook.com/InsidePersonalGrowth/ ➡️LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/gregvoisen/
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  Podcast 1345: Effective: How to Do Great Work in a Fast-Changing World by Melissa Swift 13.08.2026 40m

  In this podcast, Greg Voisen sits down with workplace strategy expert and author Melissa Swift to unpack the radical ideas behind her book, Effective: How to Do Great Work in a Fast-Changing World. In an era dominated by burnout, endless Zoom calls, and constant technological disruption, Swift challenges the conventional push for mere "productivity" and offers a far more sustainable path: true workplace effectiveness. Drawing from high-stakes professions—from the meteorologist who predicted catastrophic fires to air traffic controllers and ER doctors—she reveals why the secret to thriving isn't constantly innovating or trying to fix all your weaknesses, but rather leaning into your core strengths and embracing the "boring" routines that free up vital cognitive space. Whether you are an overwhelmed employee swimming in an overflowing inbox or a leader trying to manage an unpredictable team, this conversation uncovers a refreshing "third way" forward where both companies and individuals can actually win together. 🎯 What Listeners Will Learn: - The 4 Pillars of Effectiveness: Discover whether your personal superpower is Knowledge, Methods, People, or Technology—and why doubling down on your primary strength beats trying to fix all your weaknesses. - The "High-Stakes" Playbook: How high-stress professionals like air traffic controllers and emergency room doctors use routine and repetitive systems to free up vital cognitive space for chaotic surprises. - Escaping Work Intensification: How to spot the three main drivers of workplace overwhelm (too many tasks, heavy interdependencies, and emotional toll) and cut through the noise. - A Realist's Guide to AI: How to view AI as an augmenting tool rather than a total replacement, while recognizing its operational strengths and high hallucination limits. - Reclaiming Your Inbox and Focus: Practical strategies for entering your workday with an intent-driven filter, allowing you to prioritize what truly matters over endless busywork. Our Guest, Melissa Swift: ➥ Book: Effective: How to Do Great Work in a Fast-Changing World ➥ Buy Now: https://a.co/d/0j5RMa8N ➡️LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/swiftmelissa/ Learn more about your Inside Personal Growth host, Greg Voisen: ➥ gregvoisen.com ➡️Instagram: www.instagram.com/insidepersonalgrowth/ ➡️Facebook: www.facebook.com/InsidePersonalGrowth/ ➡️LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/gregvoisen/
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  Podcast 1344: How Whole Brain Thinking Can Save the Future by James Olson 10.08.2026 48m

  In this podcast, Greg Voisen sits down with author and philosopher James Olson to explore his award-winning book, How Whole Brain Thinking Can Save the Future: Why Left Hemisphere Dominance Has Brought Humanity to the Brink of Disaster and How We Can Think Our Way to Peace and Healing. Returning 15 years after their first discussion, Olson unravels why controversial hemispheric brain research was silenced and reveals how left-brain dominance fuels the deep political polarization, conflict, and "us vs. them" mentality dividing our modern world. From explaining how women process perception and response across both hemispheres to introducing a revolutionary model mapping 32 variations of orientation, Olson exposes our mental blind spots and shares how leveraging whole-brain thinking can diffuse anger, bridge cultural divides, and unlock a true path to personal and global peace. 🎯 What Listeners Will Learn: - Perception vs. Response: How the brain splits input and output, explaining why many women are right-brain dominant for perceiving information and left-brain dominant for responding. - The Root of Social Division: How left-brain dualism creates competitive "us vs. them" thinking, whereas right-brain holism drives cooperation and unity. - Conquering Mental Blind Spots: How tapping into your recessive hemisphere builds empathy for people with opposing viewpoints. - The 32 Gender/Orientation Combinations: How genetic dominance forms 16 distinct combinations in men and 16 in women, showing orientation is biologically inherited. - A Practical Strategy for Peace: How recognizing that genetics and environment dictate behavior helps you replace anger with sympathy during heated debates. Our Guest, James Olson: ➥ Book: How Whole Brain Thinking Can Save the Future ➥ Buy Now: https://a.co/d/04B5fCHt https://thewholebrainpath.com/ ➡️LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-olson-285b8424/ Learn more about your Inside Personal Growth host, Greg Voisen: ➥ gregvoisen.com ➡️Instagram: www.instagram.com/insidepersonalgrowth/ ➡️Facebook: www.facebook.com/InsidePersonalGrowth/ ➡️LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/gregvoisen/
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  Podcast 1343: The Hypnotic path to Healing: A mind body journey that reframes Cancer by Greg Pizza 07.08.2026 43m

  In this podcast, Greg Voisen sits down with Greg Pizza, author of The Hypnotic Path to Healing: A Mind-Body Journey That Reframes Cancer, to uncover a radical perspective on facing life’s toughest diagnoses. What if the most powerful tool for healing isn't just found in a prescription, but deep within the subconscious mind? Pizza shares his personal journey and reveals how reframing cancer through mind-body connection and self-hypnosis can completely change the way we experience pain, fear, and recovery. If you’ve ever wondered about the untapped power of the human mind when backed into a corner, this conversation will completely shift your perspective. 🎯 What Listeners Will Learn: - The Mind-Body Connection: Discover how your subconscious state directly impacts physical healing and resilience. - Reframing Diagnosis: Learn how shifting your mental perspective can change your relationship with illness, fear, and pain. - The Role of Self-Hypnosis: Understand how hypnotherapy techniques can be practically applied as a complementary healing tool. - Overcoming Fear: Insights on navigating the emotional turbulence of a critical health journey with inner calm. - Practical Self-Healing Strategies: How to harness mental focus to actively support your body's natural recovery process. Our Guest, Greg Pizza: ➥ Book: The Hypnotic path to Healing: A mind body journey that reframes Cancer ➥ Buy Now: https://a.co/0cndIZ66 ➡️LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/greg-pizza-905b15b/ Learn more about your Inside Personal Growth host, Greg Voisen: ➥ gregvoisen.com ➡️Instagram: www.instagram.com/insidepersonalgrowth/ ➡️Facebook: www.facebook.com/InsidePersonalGrowth/ ➡️LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/gregvoisen/
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  Podcast 1342: AI At Work: A Step-By-Step Foundational Guide For Implementing AI by Kate Marshall 03.08.2026 50m

  In this podcast, Greg Voisen sits down with Kate Marshall, author of AI at Work: A Step-By-Step Foundational Guide for Implementing AI (2026 Edition), to unpack why so many smart, capable professionals feel paralyzed by artificial intelligence. Rather than offering another piece of tech hype, Kate reveals how her 18-year background in cybersecurity and AI governance exposed the real culprit behind failed workplace adoption: bad data habits, messy systems, and fear of the unknown. Discover why moving away from generic prompt libraries, training models on your actual workflow, and conducting an honest "Trust, Check, Reject" audit can eliminate machine noise and give you back your time—without losing the human magic that makes your work unique. 🎯 What Listeners Will Learn: - Overcoming Digital Debt & Data Clutter: Why most AI frustration isn't a model failure, but a data organization problem—and how to clean up your digital file systems so AI tools can actually work for you. - The "Trust, Check, Reject" Judgment Model: How to evaluate AI outputs in real-time, ask the one critical safety question before using any output, and maintain total accountability as an orchestrator. - Advanced Model Personalization: How pointing AI tools toward your sent emails and existing communication history dramatically outperforms generic prompt libraries to capture your authentic voice. - The "5-Minute Friday" Reflection Practice: How to set up simple weekly automations to audit where your time went, combat endless digital busywork, and realign daily tasks with your actual priorities. - Human-Centric Tech Integration: How to use AI to eliminate mundane, repetitive tasks while avoiding the trap of confusing acceleration with aliveness. Our Guest, Kate Marshall: ➥ Book: AI At Work: A Step-By-Step Foundational Guide For Implementing AI ➥ Buy Now: https://a.co/d/0eh0AMPJ ➡️LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kate-b-marshall/ Learn more about your Inside Personal Growth host, Greg Voisen: ➥ gregvoisen.com ➡️Instagram: www.instagram.com/insidepersonalgrowth/ ➡️Facebook: www.facebook.com/InsidePersonalGrowth/ ➡️LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/gregvoisen/
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  Podcast 1341: AI and I: Merging the Horizon of Human Ingenuity and Artificial Intelligence by Eduardo M. Arroyo 28.07.2026 48m

  In this podcast, Greg Voisen sits down with Eduardo M. Arroyo, author of AI and I: Merging the Horizon of Human Ingenuity and Artificial Intelligence, to tackle the high-stakes question keeping creators, professionals, and thinkers awake at night: Is artificial intelligence here to replace us, or to amplify who we truly are? Arroyo breaks past the sensationalized headlines to reveal what actually happens at the intersection of human creativity and machine intelligence. If you’ve ever wondered how to stay uniquely valuable in an automated world—or how to harness AI without losing your human edge—this conversation unlocks the mindsets and strategies you need to thrive on the new horizon. Together, they pull back the curtain on the subtle psychological shifts required to co-exist alongside hyper-intelligent systems rather than fear them. From practical daily applications to big-picture philosophy, Arroyo challenges us to rethink our definition of productivity and discover where true human brilliance resides. By the end of this episode, you’ll stop seeing AI as a threat and start viewing it as the ultimate force multiplier for your own potential. 🎯 What Listeners Will Learn: - The "Human + AI" Synergy: How to blend human intuition, empathy, and raw ingenuity with machine capabilities rather than competing against them. - Future-Proof Mindsets: Practical frameworks to keep your skillset, creativity, and career relevant as AI tools rapidly evolve. - Ethical & Mindful Integration: How to leverage smart technologies intentionally without surrendering your critical thinking or personal identity. - Navigating AI Anxiety: Concrete strategies to overcome the fear of automation and build confidence in your irreplaceable human values. - Redefining Productivity: How machine speed frees up space for deep problem-solving, high-level vision, and creative breakthroughs. Our Guest, Eduardo M. Arroyo: ➥ Book: AI and I: Merging the Horizon of Human Ingenuity and Artificial Intelligence ➥ Buy Now: https://a.co/d/08WYwW2u ➡️LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eduardoarroyo/ Learn more about your Inside Personal Growth host, Greg Voisen: ➥ gregvoisen.com ➡️Instagram: www.instagram.com/insidepersonalgrowth/ ➡️Facebook: www.facebook.com/InsidePersonalGrowth/ ➡️LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/gregvoisen/
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  Podcast 1340: The Men's Group: A Novel of Messy Friendships by Nicholaos Papadopoulos and Jacob Fishbein 21.07.2026 46m

  In this podcast, Greg Voisen sits down with authors Nicholaos Papadopoulos and Jacob Fishbein to pull back the curtain on a decade-long journey of writing their debut novel, The Men's Group: A Novel of Messy Friendships. What happens when a cynical, skeptical man walks into a room full of strangers—convinced he’s surrounded by losers in a cult—only to find his deepest masks ripped away? Instead of delivering another rigid self-help manual, Nicholaos and Jacob reveal why raw storytelling is the ultimate vehicle for dismantling male isolation, confronting hidden addiction, and facing the silent internal stories that quietly drive men toward self-sabotage. From facing terminal diagnoses to exploring why true strength lies in internal self-reflection, this conversation uncovers what actually happens when men dare to drop their guard and show up when it matters most. 🎯 What Listeners Will Learn: - Why Storytelling Trumps Self-Help: Discover why fiction allows readers to step into the characters' shoes, unpack their own personal relationships, and internalize life lessons far more deeply than traditional advice books. - The Power of the Inward Lens: Learn why switching from generic language ("you know how people get") to direct "I" statements forces radical self-ownership and emotional honesty. - Mastering the Art of "Noticing": Uncover C.P. Cavafy’s Ithaca mindset—shifting focus away from relentless external achievement to cultivating self-awareness on life's journey. - Confronting the "Minotaur": Understand the destructive internal narratives ("gremlins") that fuel isolation, male loneliness, and crisis, and learn how bringing them out into the open neutralizes their power. - Redefining Wealth & Legacy: Gain perspective on why deep, messy, and authentic human relationships—not just external success—are the true measure of a life well-lived. ➥ Book: The Men's Group: A Novel of Messy Friendships ➥ Buy Now: https://a.co/d/0ijzr3HD Our Guest, Nicholaos Papadopoulos: ➡️LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/coachnick/ ➥Website: https://www.arenamensgroup.com/mens-group-novel Our Guest, Jacob Fishbein ➡️LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jakefishbein/ ➥Website: https://www.jakefishbein.com/ Learn more about your Inside Personal Growth host, Greg Voisen: ➥ gregvoisen.com ➡️Instagram: www.instagram.com/insidepersonalgrowth/ ➡️Facebook: www.facebook.com/InsidePersonalGrowth/ ➡️LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/gregvoisen/ ➡️Twitter/ X: twitter.com/lvoisen/
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  Podcast 1339: The Power of Positive Habits: Proven Strategies to Exponentially Grow You by Jon Gordon 14.07.2026 40m

  In this podcast, Greg Voisen sits down with best-selling author Jon Gordon to unpack the game-changing principles behind his book, The Power of Positive Habits: Proven Strategies to Exponentially Grow You. What if the secret to transforming your performance, leadership, and personal life isn't doing more—but building the right habits? Most people struggle with consistency, letting negative mindsets quietly derail their biggest goals. In this candid conversation, Jon Gordon reveals how shifting your daily habits creates a ripple effect of massive growth. If you’ve ever felt stuck in a loop of untapped potential, this episode breaks down the exact strategies you need to reprogram your mindset and cultivate unstoppable momentum. 🎯 What Listeners Will Learn: - The Power of Compound Growth: How small, intentional daily habits snowball into massive, long-term success. - Overcoming Mindset Barriers: Practical ways to identify and replace self-defeating habits with empowering ones. - Building Unshakable Consistency: How to stay focused and resilient, even when motivation naturally fades. - Actionable Success Frameworks: Key strategies directly from The Power of Positive Habits to jumpstart your daily routine. - Mindset Optimization: Techniques to stay positive under pressure and lead yourself (and others) effectively. Our Guest, Jon Gordon: ➥ Book: The Power of Positive Habits: Proven Strategies to Exponentially Grow You ➥ Buy Now: https://a.co/d/0353BJCA https://jongordon.com/ ➡️LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jongordonenergy/ ➡️Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jongordon11/ ➡️Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jongordonpage/ ➡️Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@JonGordon11 Learn more about your Inside Personal Growth host, Greg Voisen: ➥ gregvoisen.com ➡️Instagram: www.instagram.com/insidepersonalgrowth/ ➡️Facebook: www.facebook.com/InsidePersonalGrowth/ ➡️LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/gregvoisen/
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  Podcast 1338: Outrageous Peace: A Practical Path to Real Peace—Even When Nothing Else Has Worked by Beatty Carmichael 10.07.2026 42m

  In this podcast, Greg Voisen sits down with Beatty Carmichael, an author, teacher, and peace alignment expert, to discuss his paradigm-shifting book, Outrageous Peace: A Practical Path to Real Peace—Even When Nothing Else Has Worked. Coming from seven consecutive generations of medical doctors, Beatty took a radically different path—investigating how spiritual misalignments directly manifest as physical and mental suffering. If you have ever felt like you are white-knuckling your way through life, forcing a sense of calm while carrying a heavy backpack of hidden tension, this conversation will upend everything you thought you knew about wellness. Beatty shares mind-boggling stories of chronic pain, anxiety, and seemingly incurable ailments instantly vanishing once the underlying spiritual roots are released. Skeptical? He welcomes it. Tune in to discover why trying harder never works, and how a simple shift from physical compensation to spiritual alignment can open the doorway to a life of undeniable clarity, freedom, and deep contentment. 🎯 What Listeners Will Learn - The Law of Peace: Why inner peace isn't just a fleeting state of mind, but a reality governed by spiritual laws as predictable and reliable as gravity. - Alignment vs. Adaptation: How to recognize when you are exhausting yourself by "white-knuckling" through life's circumstances instead of fixing the internal misalignment. - The Root of Persistent Issues: Why modern self-help tools and lifestyle changes often act as temporary Band-Aids, missing the deep-seated spiritual roots (like unreleased fear or unforgiveness) beneath chronic symptoms. - A Experiential Approach for Skeptics: How to approach spiritual healing as an empirical experiment by testing non-religious, practical prayer protocols to see real physical and emotional results. Our Guest, Beatty Carmichael : ➥ Book: Outrageous Peace: A Practical Path to Real Peace—Even When Nothing Else Has Worked ➥ Buy Now: https://a.co/d/08ifFIyX https://beattycarmichael.com/ ➡️LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/beattycarmichael/ Learn more about your Inside Personal Growth host, Greg Voisen: ➥ gregvoisen.com ➡️Instagram: www.instagram.com/insidepersonalgrowth/ ➡️Facebook: www.facebook.com/InsidePersonalGrowth/ ➡️LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/gregvoisen/
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  Podcast 1337: Change Your Questions, Change Your Life, Fifth Edition: 14 Powerful Tools for Leadership, Coaching, and Results by Marilee Adams Ph.D. 07.07.2026 49m

  In this podcast, Greg Voisen sits down with Marilee Adams, Ph.D., the bestselling author and founder of the Inquiry Institute, to deep dive into the fifth edition of her life-altering book, Change Your Questions, Change Your Life: 14 Powerful Tools for Leadership, Coaching, and Results. Have you ever considered that the quiet, unnoticed questions running through your mind are completely shaping your career, your relationships, and your entire reality? Dr. Adams reveals how a single, devastating moment in her advisor’s office unlocked a universal breakthrough: the choice between the reactive "Judger" mindset and the open "Learner" mindset. If you want to discover how to catch yourself before falling into the "Judger Pit," how to utilize a visual "Choice Map," and how to radically transform your communication style using uniquely human critical thinking in the age of AI, this conversation holds the master key. 🎯 What Listeners Will Learn - The Power of the Choice Map: How to visually identify whether your internal dialogue is taking you down the path of a Judger or a Learner, and how to actively choose your path moment by moment. - Mastering the "Switching Lane": Practical, go-to switching questions—such as "How else can I think about this?"—that instantly interrupt hurtful thoughts and redirect your brain toward solutions and connection. - Somatic Awareness and the Power of Pause: Why your body often notices a "Judger" reaction before your mind does, and how new tools like four-square breathing and hands-on-heart practices accelerate emotional intelligence. - Revolutionizing Relationships and Leadership: How to listen with "Learner ears" to transform marital communication and why the world's most successful leaders focus on asking curious questions rather than dictating rigid answers. - Navigating AI with Human Curiosity: How to maintain high-quality critical thinking and prompt engineering when collaborating with artificial intelligence, ensuring you don't just "swallow answers whole." Our Guest, Marilee Adams Ph.D.: ➥ Book: Change Your Questions, Change Your Life, Fifth Edition: 14 Powerful Tools for Leadership, Coaching, and Results ➥ Buy Now: https://a.co/d/09oTXubU https://inquiryinstitute.com/ ➡️LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marileeadams/ Learn more about your Inside Personal Growth host, Greg Voisen: ➥ gregvoisen.com ➡️Instagram: www.instagram.com/insidepersonalgrowth/ ➡️Facebook: www.facebook.com/InsidePersonalGrowth/ ➡️LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/gregvoisen/
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  Podcast 1336: Superteams: The Science and Secrets of High-Performing Teams by Ron Friedman 03.07.2026 42m

  In this podcast, Greg Voisen sits down with social psychologist and author Ron Friedman to crack the hidden code behind the world's most successful groups. Why do some teams ordinary on paper achieve extraordinary breakthroughs, while teams of superstars completely implode? It isn’t luck, and it isn’t chemistry—it is a science. Friedman pulls back the curtain on the counterintuitive secrets of Superteams: The Science and Secrets of High-Performing Teams, revealing the invisible forces that drive peak collaboration. If you think you know how to build a great team, prepare to have your assumptions completely overturned. Discover the surprising patterns that top-tier organizations use to out-innovate the competition, and learn why traditional leadership advice might actually be sabotaging your team's potential. 🎯 What Listeners Will Learn - The Decoupling of Talent and Success: Why assembling a group of "top performers" is often a recipe for failure, and what actually matters instead. - The Hidden Science of Collaboration: The specific, data-driven psychological triggers that transform a fragmented group into a high-performing unit. - The "Superteam" Blueprint: Actionable, evidence-based strategies that leaders and team members can immediately implement to elevate collective performance. - Overcoming Collaboration Traps: How to identify and neutralize the invisible biases and friction points that quietly tank team productivity. - Secrets of Sustainable Excellence: The specific behavioral shifts required to maintain high morale and peak execution over the long term without burning out. Our Guest,Ron Friedman: ➥ Book: Superteams: The Science and Secrets of High-Performing Teams ➥ Buy Now: https://a.co/d/0fpzA5EE https://superteamsinc.com/ ➡️LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ronfriedmanphd/ Learn more about your Inside Personal Growth host, Greg Voisen: ➥ gregvoisen.com ➡️Instagram: www.instagram.com/insidepersonalgrowth/ ➡️Facebook: www.facebook.com/InsidePersonalGrowth/ ➡️LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/gregvoisen/ ➡️Twitter/ X: twitter.com/lvoisen/
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  Podcast 1335: Habits of High Performers: Essential principles to thrive in life and work by James Laughlin 01.07.2026 49m

  In this podcast, Greg Voisen sits down with James Laughlin, a seven-time world champion drummer turned high-performance leadership strategist, to dissect the groundbreaking blueprint behind his bestselling book, Habits of High Performers: Essential Principles to Thrive in Life and Work. From surviving the violent chaos of "The Troubles" in Northern Ireland to coaching Fortune 500 CEOs, Olympic athletes, and former prime ministers, Laughlin shares the exact moment a grueling Tony Robbins event forced him to radically pivot his entire life. He pulls back the curtain on how to systematically rewire your subconscious hard drive, master the "seven pillars" of ultimate achievement, and weaponize your own psychology using extreme accountability tricks. If you have ever wondered why immensely talented people still stall out, this gripping conversation reveals the hidden, high-stakes trade-offs required to transition from merely good to undeniably greatest. 🎯 What Listeners Will Learn - The Power of Radical Clarity: Why true high performance requires answering three uncomfortable questions: What do you want? Why do you want it? and How much are you truly willing to suffer or sacrifice to get it? - The True Definition of High Performance: How to consistently exceed standard norms without destroying your personal relationships, health, and overall well-being. - Rewiring Your Financial Subconscious: How global childhood phrases like "money doesn't grow on trees" silently sabotage adult wealth, and how to shift your mindset to view your mind as the ultimate source of abundance. - The Hard Science of Longevity and Purpose: Insights drawn from Blue Zone research and epigenetics proving that having a community and a defined purpose physically alters gene expression and increases your cognitive lifespan. - The #1 Daily Habit for Transformation: A simple, zero-cost journaling strategy built around four specific daily questions designed to pull you out of your head and spark immediate forward momentum. Our Guest,James Laughlin: ➥ Book: Habits of High Performers: Essential principles to thrive in life and work, No.1 bestseller and new in 2025 for fans of ATOMIC HABITS and THE LET THEM THEORY ➥ Buy Now: https://a.co/d/04i1xwb6 https://www.jjlaughlin.com/ ➡️LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jameslaughlincoaching/ Learn more about your Inside Personal Growth host, Greg Voisen: ➥ gregvoisen.com ➡️Instagram: www.instagram.com/insidepersonalgrowth/ ➡️Facebook: www.facebook.com/InsidePersonalGrowth/ ➡️LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/gregvoisen/ ➡️Twitter/ X: twitter.com/lvoisen/
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  Podcast 1334: Why You Can't Defend Against Your Own Thoughts with Sage Rader and Christina Richter 25.06.2026 32m

  In this podcast, Greg Voisen sits down with Sage Rader and Christina Richter for a conversation that quietly dismantles everything you thought you knew about transformation. What happens when you treat a person not as a problem to fix, but as a world-class artist to produce? Sage Rader - recording artist, classical violinist, and creator of Neuro Acrobatics - reveals how he composes bespoke music from a client's own words, breath, and metaphors, then hands it back as a kind of self-directed self-hypnosis people simply can't defend against, because the thoughts are entirely their own. Christina Richter, an executive and communication coach with 25+ years alongside Fortune 500 leaders, shares what actually shifted inside her: the calm, the clarity, the strange new confidence that bled into every relationship in her life. Together they unpack why "the way you breathe is the way you do everything else," how sound can map consciousness in the body, and why even the most arms-crossed skeptic ends up converted. And in an age where AI can hand you knowledge in an instant, Sage reveals what becomes truly rare - cognitive overmatch: discernment, presence, and the ability to take one breath before you respond. This is an invitation to stop carrying suffering you were never required to hold. 🎯 What Listeners Will Learn - How breath, music, and metaphor combine to create rapid, lasting shifts in mindset and behavior - Why your own affirmations — in your own voice — are something you "cannot defend against" - The concept of cognitive overmatch and why presence beats knowledge in the age of AI - How sound can be used to map and shift states in the body - The difference between pain and suffering — and why the suffering is optional Our Guest,Christina Richter: ➡️LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christinarichter/ ➥Website : https://www.inspiritusnow.com/ Our Guest,Sage Rader: ➡️LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sage-rader-actual/ ➥Website : https://neuroacrobatics.com/ Learn more about your Inside Personal Growth host, Greg Voisen: ➥ gregvoisen.com ➡️Instagram: www.instagram.com/insidepersonalgrowth/ ➡️Facebook: www.facebook.com/InsidePersonalGrowth/ ➡️LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/gregvoisen/ ➡️Twitter/ X: twitter.com/lvoisen/
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  Podcast 1333: All the Difference: Six Leadership Actions to Bridge Perspectives, Strengthen Teams, and Create Value 24.06.2026 49m

  In this podcast, Greg Voisen sits down with three powerhouse co-authors — Susan MacKenty Brady, Stuart D. Kliman, and Lt. Gen. (Ret.) Leslie C. Smith — to explore their Harvard Business Review Press book, All the Difference: Six Leadership Actions to Bridge Perspectives, Strengthen Teams, and Create Value. Together, they bring perspectives from the academy, the boardroom, and the battlefield — and what they've uncovered might just change the way you lead forever. What if the biggest threat to your team isn't a lack of strategy — but a failure to lead through difference? These three authors make a bold case: managing difference may be the single most important leadership competency of our time — more critical than strategy itself, because it determines whether strategy ever gets implemented at all. They reveal the four hidden "landmines" — certainty, justification, inconsistency, and reactivity — that silently derail even well-intentioned leaders, and the six target actions that the best leaders use to turn those differences into extraordinary value. From why vulnerability is actually your greatest leadership strength, to why bias isn't a moral flaw but a feature of the human brain, to the real reason 85% of employees are withholding their concerns right now — this conversation is packed with insights that will make you rethink everything you thought you knew about leadership. 🎯 What Listeners Will Learn - The four leadership "landmines" — certainty, justification, inconsistency, and reactivity — and how to avoid them before they silently destroy team trust - Why managing difference is now more important than strategy, and how failing to lead through it costs organizations up to $8 trillion a year - The six target actions — Know Yourself, Return to Respect, Activate Honesty, See the Full Story, Ignite Togetherness, and Commit to Action — and how to apply them starting Monday morning - Why vulnerability is not a weakness but the #1 leadership strength required to implement real change - How to reframe bias as a human brain feature rather than a character flaw — and why treating it as shameful actually makes leaders worse at managing it - Why "difference intelligence" — not just emotional or artificial intelligence — is the new competitive edge in today's workforce Our Guest,Susan MacKenty Brady: ➡️LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/susan-mackenty-brady Our Guest,Stuart D. Kliman: ➡️LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stuart-kliman/ Our Guests,Lt. Gen. (Ret.) Leslie C. Smith: ➡️LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leslie-c-smith-ltg/ ➥ Book: All the Difference: Six Leadership Actions to Bridge Perspectives, Strengthen Teams, and Create Value ➥ Buy Now: https://a.co/d/0789Pqas https://www.leadingallthedifference.com/ Learn more about your Inside Personal Growth host, Greg Voisen: ➥ gregvoisen.com ➡️Instagram: www.instagram.com/insidepersonalgrowth/ ➡️Facebook: www.facebook.com/InsidePersonalGrowth/ ➡️LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/gregvoisen/ ➡️Twitter/ X: twitter.com/lvoisen/
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  Podcast 1332: Virx-Leonatus Culture: The Codex by Keenan L. McBride 22.06.2026 41m

  In this podcast, Greg Voisen sits down with Keenan L. McBride — certified professional training manager, corporate image consultant, and founder of the Virx-Leonatus Culture — to explore his groundbreaking book Virx-Leonatus Culture: The Codex. With nearly three decades of experience, Keenan unveils a philosophy that challenges everything you thought you knew about authority and influence. His framework, built on five powerful pillars — Refinement of Mind, Elegance in Expression, Courtesy & Charisma, Confidence & Command, and Cultural Appreciation — isn't just a leadership model, it's a complete way of being. What if the most powerful person in the room is the one saying the least? Keenan unpacks why quiet strength goes back centuries, how strategic empathy drives real results, and why true command comes from presence — not force. As Keenan puts it: "Your image sets the table, but it's your knowledge that serves the dish." 🎯 What Listeners Will Learn - Why real authority comes from presence, not force — and how to cultivate quiet strength - How strategic empathy directly impacts your team's performance and your bottom line - Which of the five pillars most leaders struggle with and how to overcome it - How art, history, and cultural appreciation can expand your leadership lens - How to use the Lion Pride framework to beat burnout and rediscover your role as a leader Our Guest,Keenan L. McBride: ➥ Book: Virx-Leonatus Culture: The Codex ➥ Buy Now: https://a.co/d/0hYMl9ue https://vxculture.com/ ➡️LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/learninganddevelopmentprovider/ Learn more about your Inside Personal Growth host, Greg Voisen: ➥ gregvoisen.com ➡️Instagram: www.instagram.com/insidepersonalgrowth/ ➡️Facebook: www.facebook.com/InsidePersonalGrowth/ ➡️LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/gregvoisen/ ➡️Twitter/ X: twitter.com/lvoisen/
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  Podcast 1331: The Emotional Side of Money: A Roadmap to Financial Wellness by Tari K. Vickery 17.06.2026 44m

  In this podcast, Greg Voisen sits down with Stanford-trained sociologist, financial wellness coach, and author Tari K. Vickery to dive into her groundbreaking book, The Emotional Side of Money: A Roadmap to Financial Wellness. Have you ever felt your heart race just opening a bank account statement? Or wondered why certain spending habits feel absolutely impossible to break, no matter how much you try? If you’ve ever felt that money carries a heavy emotional weight that has very little to do with actual math and numbers, this conversation is your wake-up call. Pulling from over 25 years of experience sitting with people where their emotions and their money collide, Tari shares her personal journey from a childhood of "scarcity on steroids" to true financial wellness. Together, they peel back the hidden layers of our financial behaviors to expose a radical truth: money is emotional long before it is transactional. If you are ready to stop blaming yourself and finally heal your financial anxiety, listen in to discover how to rewrite your inherited money story. 🎯 What Listeners Will Learn: - The Truth About Money Trauma: Understand what money trauma actually is and how overheard arguments, silent treatments, and childhood observations create deeply seated biases that dictate adult financial choices. - Reframing the "What's Wrong with Me?" Mentality: Discover why struggling with money management is not a personal failure, but rather a lack of tools and unexamined childhood messaging. - Financial Wellness vs. Financial Wealth: Learn why hitting a specific number in your bank account will never automatically grant you security, and what true financial peace actually feels like. - Why Diets and Budgets Fail Alike: Explore the critical psychological shift between a restrictive "budget" and an empowering "spending plan," and how changing your vocabulary can cure financial anxiety. - The Path to Abundance: Discover how to use Tari’s practical exercises—like writing a raw, honest letter directly to your money—to uncover somatic cues, navigate family taboos, and heal your relationship with finances. Our Guest,Tari K. Vickery : ➥ Book: The Emotional Side of Money: A Roadmap to Financial Wellness ➥ Buy Now: https://a.co/d/0hKn86JF https://www.tarikvickeryauthor.com/ ➡️LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tari-k-vickery-09027a2/ ➡️Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Tari-K-Vickery-Author/61561349842621/ ➡️Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tarikvickeryauthor/ Learn more about your Inside Personal Growth host, Greg Voisen: ➥ gregvoisen.com ➡️Instagram: www.instagram.com/insidepersonalgrowth/ ➡️Facebook: www.facebook.com/InsidePersonalGrowth/ ➡️LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/gregvoisen/ ➡️Twitter/ X: twitter.com/lvoisen/
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  Podcast 1330: We Are as Gods: A Survival Guide for the Age of Abundance (Exponential Technology Series) by Steven Kotler 15.06.2026 54m

  In this podcast, Greg Voisen sits down with Steven Kotler, author of We Are as Gods: A Survival Guide for the Age of Abundance, to explore the hidden dark side of exponential technology. Kotler explains that while humanity now wields "godlike" powers capable of biblical-scale miracles, our Paleolithic brains are suffering from massive information overload, leading to decision fatigue and a dangerous, voluntary surrender of our own cognition to AI. This episode serves as a vital survival guide, leaning on cutting-edge neuroscience to prove how reclaiming our focus through flow states, creativity, and active play is no longer just a luxury—it is biologically mandatory to prevent our minds from atrophying in a world of overwhelming abundance. 🎯 What Listeners Will Learn: - The Danger of AI Offloading: Why outsourcing your thinking to AI can erode your critical thinking, grammar, and memory skills in just one month, and why you must always think first before seeking AI feedback. - The "Universe 25" Cautionary Tale: How unlimited abundance, comfort, and a lack of challenge can lead to severe social collapse, mental paralysis, and burnout. - The Neuroprotective Power of Flow: How getting 2 to 4 hours a week of your "primary flow activity" (like biking, skiing, or gardening) flushes stress hormones and protects against depression, anxiety, and PTSD. - Why You Must Hunt for Novelty: Why reading 25 pages a day completely outside your field is essential to inject the chaos and serendipity needed for true creative innovation. - How to Fight Overwhelm: A simple blueprint to defeat technological uncertainty and anxiety using tiny, agency-restoring environmental shifts and slow breath control. Our Guest, Steven Kotler: ➥ Book: We Are as Gods: A Survival Guide for the Age of Abundance (Exponential Technology Series) ➥ Buy Now: https://a.co/d/01bCukLd https://www.stevenkotler.com/ ➡️LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stevenkotler/ ➡️Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KotlerSteven/ ➡️Twitter/ X: https://x.com/steven_kotler ➡️Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kotler.steven/ Learn more about your Inside Personal Growth host, Greg Voisen: ➥ gregvoisen.com ➡️Instagram: www.instagram.com/insidepersonalgrowth/ ➡️Facebook: www.facebook.com/InsidePersonalGrowth/ ➡️LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/gregvoisen/ ➡️Twitter/ X: twitter.com/lvoisen/
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  Podcast 1329: Venture Mode: Escape the Administration Trap by Finding and Unleashing Entrepreneurial Leaders by Hunter Hastings 12.06.2026 38m

  In this podcast, Greg Voisen sits down with lifelong entrepreneur, venture capitalist, and author Hunter Hastings to dismantle the biggest sacred cow in modern business education: the MBA. If you’ve ever felt suffocated by endless corporate reporting, rigid five-year strategic plans, or red tape that stalls brilliant ideas, you are likely stuck in the "administration trap." Hastings, co-author of Venture Mode: Escape the Administration Trap by Finding and Unleashing Entrepreneurial Leaders, reveals how modern corporations and business schools have mistakenly turned potential trailblazers into process-focused bureaucrats. Drawing on radical principles of Austrian economics and hard-earned wisdom from Silicon Valley to Procter & Gamble, this conversation flips traditional corporate hierarchy on its head, advocating for a relentless obsession with the true boss of any business: the consumer. 🎯 What Listeners Will Learn: - The Antidote to the MBA Mindset: Discover why traditional business administration crushes innovation and how shifting to "Venture Mode" breathes entrepreneurial life back into any organization. - The Reality of Customer Sovereignty: Learn why revenue is merely a byproduct of customer satisfaction and why true value exists only as a perception in the mind of the consumer. - Action Over Strategy: Understand why trying to tightly control the future with five-year plans is a trap, and why rapid, experiential experimentation is the only real way to navigate uncertainty. - How to Bust Bureaucracy: Practical strategies for mid-career professionals to identify and root out internal administrative roles that fail to add actual value to the customer ecosystem. - Dynamic Coherence vs. Career Decisions: Insights into viewing your professional journey not as a rigid series of calculated steps, but as a continuous, organic development of capability and identity. Our Guest, Hunter Hastings: ➥ Book: Venture Mode: Escape the Administration Trap by Finding and Unleashing Entrepreneurial Leaders ➥ Buy Now: https://a.co/d/01sl9xw2 https://hunterhastings.substack.com/ ➡️LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hunterhastings/ Learn more about your Inside Personal Growth host, Greg Voisen: ➥ gregvoisen.com ➡️Instagram: www.instagram.com/insidepersonalgrowth/ ➡️Facebook: www.facebook.com/InsidePersonalGrowth/ ➡️LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/gregvoisen/ ➡️Twitter/ X: twitter.com/lvoisen/
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  Podcast 1328: Future-Proofing Leadership: Navigating Change & Disruption by Rosie Ward 08.06.2026 44m

  In this podcast, Greg Voisen sits down with Rosie Ward, Ph.D., author of Future-Proofing Leadership: Navigating Change and Disruption to Thrive in an Uncertain World. Together, they expose the hidden "stuckness zone"—the widening gap between an increasingly chaotic world and the ancient, self-protective biological hardwiring that causes leaders to freeze, panic, or micromanage when disruption hits. Dr. Ward peels back the corporate mask to share a deeply personal look into her own journey, proving that no one is entirely immune to the subtle internal biases that quietly sabotage our best strategic intentions. If you have ever felt completely overwhelmed by rapid organizational shifts or wondered why your team defaults to a state of defensive paralysis when under pressure, this eye-opening conversation is your ultimate invitation to upgrade your inner operating system. By exploring the core human challenges beneath corporate strategies, this episode maps out a practical blueprint for stepping away from fear-based habits and moving confidently into authentic, resilient execution. Listen to Greg and Rosie's previous interview: https://insidepersonalgrowth.com/posts/podcast-909-rehumanizing-the-workplace-with-dr-rosie-ward 🎯 What Listeners Will Learn: - The Trap of Technical Fixes: Discover why treating complex, adaptive challenges with quick-fix checklists or standard training modules is a primary formula for leadership failure. - The Five Faulty Programs: Learn to identify the core fears behind the internal programs that hijack leadership—the Counterfeit, Overachiever, Perfectionist, People Pleaser, and Control Freak. - The 3x3x3 Challenge: Master an embarrassingly simple, 3-minute daily outreach practice that lowers cortisol, boosts oxytocin, and ensures your team feels seen and valued. - Upgrading Your Inner OS: Learn a practical three-step process—Name it, Own it, Challenge it—to intercept your "head trash" and build genuine resilience. Our Guest, Rosie Ward, Ph.D: ➥ Book: Future-Proofing Leadership: Navigating Change and Disruption to Thrive in an Uncertain World ➥ Buy Now: https://a.co/d/07ZfvgRD https://drrosieward.com/ ➡️LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rward/ ➡️Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drrosieward/ ➡️Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drrosieward/ Learn more about your Inside Personal Growth host, Greg Voisen: ➥ gregvoisen.com ➡️Instagram: www.instagram.com/insidepersonalgrowth/ ➡️Facebook: www.facebook.com/InsidePersonalGrowth/ ➡️LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/gregvoisen/ ➡️Twitter/ X: twitter.com/lvoisen/
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  Podcast 1327: The Exit Expedition: Why the "Deal" Is Only the Summit by Jerome Myers 05.06.2026 35m

  In this podcast, Greg Voisen sits down with author Jerome Myers to unpack his compelling book, The Exit Expedition: Why the "Deal" Is Only the Summit, exposing the jarring emotional vacuum that hits entrepreneurs after selling a business. While traditional exit planning obsesses over valuations and tax structures, Myers reveals the "founder’s exit paradox"—the simultaneous wave of financial relief and profound personal loss that catches high achievers completely off guard. Having walked away from a $20 million division at just 32 years old, he challenges listeners to face the dangerous psychological void that follows a liquidity event, proving that hitting the financial summit is just the beginning. If you've poured your life into your business, this conversation will force you to confront a critical, haunting question: who are you when the business is no longer yours? 🎯 What Listeners Will Learn: - The Founder's Exit Paradox: Discover why financial relief and a sense of empty loss occur at the same time, and why wealth alone cannot fill the sudden psychological void. - The Six Centers of Doubt: Learn how an exit radically disrupts your self-image, vanishes work-centered relationships, creates an unstructured schedule, and challenges your physical health and sense of significance. - The 8 Exits of a Founder: Understand the full entrepreneurial arc, from being the "chief everything officer" to stepping back as chairman, allowing you to separate your identity from the asset before selling. - The Transactional Illusion: Realize why hitting the deal summit is not the end of the journey, and why founders must learn a "descent protocol" to navigate life safely after the transaction. - Optimizing for Fulfillment: Learn how to transition into a meaningful phase two by becoming a resource allocator who uses time, talent, and treasure for lasting legacy and philanthropy instead of just chasing the next financial hit. Our Guest, Jerome Myers: ➥ Book: The Exit Expedition: Why the "Deal" Is Only the Summit ➥ Buy Now: https://a.co/d/02tQsFuP https://exittoexcellence.com/ ➡️LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeromemyers/ Learn more about your Inside Personal Growth host, Greg Voisen: ➥ gregvoisen.com ➡️Instagram: www.instagram.com/insidepersonalgrowth/ ➡️Facebook: www.facebook.com/InsidePersonalGrowth/ ➡️LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/gregvoisen/ ➡️Twitter/ X: twitter.com/lvoisen/