Inside Personal Growth with Greg Voisen

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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."

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.

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.

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.

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

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?

In this podcast, Greg Voisen sits down with corporate consultant turned hypnotherapist and author Pratiqk Jaani to dismantle a heavy, low-grade truth most of us carry: why does climbing one mountain of success only reveal another mountain to climb, leaving us perpetually unsatisfied? If you've ever felt that life's heavy pressure isn't coming from your endless to-do list, but from the actual lens through which you view reality, this episode is your wake-up call. Jaani introduces the profound concept of Dhrasti—the point of perception from which you experience external events—and shares how he transitioned from balancing corporate spreadsheets to unlocking the human subconscious. Together, they explore how we unknowingly live under a "quiet agreement" of societal conditioning inherited from generations before us. By shifting from a "doing being" to a "being being," Jaani reveals how you can break free from familiar emotional pain, locate the silent inner observer, and finally stop misusing your imagination for anxiety.

In this podcast, Greg Voisen sits down with Chester Elton to dismantle the "soft and fluffy" myth of gratitude and dive deep into his book, "Leading with Gratitude: Eight Leadership Practices for Extraordinary Business Results." Most bosses think they're great at saying thanks; most employees feel completely invisible. Chester calls this the "Gratitude Gap," and it's costing companies a fortune in burnout and turnover. If you're tired of "Seagull Managers"—those who fly in, crap on everything, and fly away—this episode is your survival guide for a more human, high-performance way to work.

In this podcast, Greg Voisen sits down with Kurt Krueger, a true "Renaissance man" whose life story reads like an adventure novel—from record-breaking All-American swimmer and water polo coach to a high-stakes survivor of a 1977 airplane hijacking. As the author of "Winning Ways for Living: Get Smarter ~ Perform Better," Kurt shares how 45 years of researching peak performance led him to a startling conclusion: the ultimate "peak" isn't found in a trophy, but in a global vision of peace. Throughout this gripping conversation, Kurt reveals the "Peacemaker's Miracle Meditation"—an elegantly simple practice he used to transform gang-heavy inner-city schools and transmute his own life-threatening experiences into a mission for harmony. He challenges the notion that peace is a passive state, instead presenting it as an active, creative force that can be scaled from a single classroom to the world stage. If you've ever felt paralyzed by the conflict in the news, Kurt's journey from elite athletics to the Peacemaker Circles Network offers a radical, science-backed shift in perspective that proves "peak peace" is the highest performance level of all.

In this podcast, Greg Voisen sits down with transpersonal psychologist and author Dr. Colleen Quinn to explore her spiritual memoir, Essence Merging. The book chronicles her journey from being a "floating head" disconnected from her body to finding divine transformation through two near-death experiences and sacred breathwork. Dr. Quinn reveals how we can dissolve the "wounded child" ego to experience radical soul-to-soul connections and return home to our most authentic, sacred selves.

In this podcast, Greg Voisen sits down with Dr. Sheila Gujrathi, a powerhouse physician and biotech entrepreneur who reached the top of the corporate ladder only to find an "inner glass ceiling" made of fear. Despite an elite career at McKinsey and Genentech, Sheila realized her greatest battles were internal. In this episode, she breaks down the roadmap from her book, The Mirror Effect: A Transformative Approach to Growth for the Next Generation of Female Leaders, revealing how high-achievers can dismantle the hidden fears that sabotage their success. If you've ever felt like an impostor while winning, this conversation will show you how to finally flip the script.

In this podcast, Greg Voisen sits down with Dr. Sheila Gujrathi, a powerhouse physician and biotech entrepreneur who reached the top of the corporate ladder only to find an "inner glass ceiling" made of fear. Despite an elite career at McKinsey and Genentech, Sheila realized her greatest battles were internal. In this episode, she breaks down the roadmap from her book, The Mirror Effect: A Transformative Approach to Growth for the Next Generation of Female Leaders, revealing how high-achievers can dismantle the hidden fears that sabotage their success. If you've ever felt like an impostor while winning, this conversation will show you how to finally flip the script.

In this podcast, Greg Voisen sits down with Dr. Stephen Fenton, author of The 5 CH Lifestyle: Lower Your Cholesterol Without Medication, Reduce Your Risk of Heart Attack and Achieve Long-term Wellness, to reveal why traditional medicine often misses the silent warning signs of heart disease. Dr. Fenton explains how the "Five CHs"—Chops, Cheese, Chips, Chicken Skin, and Chocolate—contribute to plaque buildup and why a simple CAC heart scan is more effective than standard risk calculators. Listeners will learn how to identify hidden risks, use the "Miserable Month" challenge to slash cholesterol, and adopt a holistic "Chill, Chat, and Chuckle" lifestyle to potentially reverse arterial damage and achieve lasting health.

In this podcast, Greg Voisen sits down with world-renowned motivation expert Susan Fowler to discuss the second edition of her groundbreaking book, Why Motivating People Doesn't Work...and What Does. Susan reveals a revolutionary truth: stop trying to motivate people. By shifting the focus from "carrots and sticks" to the science of psychological needs, she provides a blueprint to end "quiet quitting" and spark sustainable vitality in any organization.

In this podcast, Greg Voisen sits down with legendary author Peter Block to discuss the fourth edition of his seminal book, Flawless Consulting: A Guide to Getting Your Expertise Used. Moving beyond the "transactional" methods of the past, Block reveals why the secret to being a successful advisor isn't having the most data, but mastering the human relationship. Through a witty and insightful dialogue—including a live role-play of a "tough" CEO encounter—they explore how to build trust in 12 minutes, how to handle resistance, and how to stay authentic in an age of AI and virtual meetings.

In this podcast, Greg Voisen sits down with Dr. Richard Moss to discuss the 40th-anniversary release of his seminal book, The Black Butterfly: An Invitation to Radical Aliveness. Moss recounts his transition from a practicing physician to a spiritual guide following a spontaneous "illumination" that dissolved his sense of self. He challenges listeners to stop merely "rearranging the furniture" of their minds and instead embrace the "sacrament of ignorance" to experience true transformation. By exploring the profound difference between a psychological crisis and a spiritual opening, this conversation invites you to shift your life's focus to one central, revolutionary question: What does love want?

In this podcast, Greg Voisen sits down with Stacy Winsett, a high-level executive who reveals the raw truth behind her professional success: it was built on a foundation of childhood trauma and hyper-vigilance. Her book, From Ashes to Influence: Leadership Forged by Fire and Faith, serves as a powerful memoir and blueprint, tracing her journey from government housing and a literal house fire to the Chief People Officer seat. She challenges the traditional "strong at all costs" leadership model, offering instead a path toward "stewardship leadership" that replaces survival instincts with faith and presence.

In this podcast, Greg Voisen sits down with Hall of Fame speaker and business strategist Meredith Elliott Powell to uncover how to turn chronic uncertainty into a powerful competitive advantage. Drawing from her personal journey of overcoming family addiction to reaching the corporate C-suite, Meredith reveals why traditional success can feel hollow without a holistic foundation. She introduces her transformative work, The Confidence Plan: A Guided Journal, challenging the myth that confidence is innate and proving it is a buildable muscle. By shifting your perspective, focusing on what you can control, and "asking for change," you'll learn how to stop fearing the unknown and start thriving in it.

In this podcast, Greg Voisen sits down with Dr. Marcia Reynolds to discuss her groundbreaking book, "Coach the Person, Not the Problem." This guide introduces the concept of Reflective Inquiry, a method that moves beyond simple problem-solving to address a person's underlying beliefs and identity. By shifting the focus from the external issue to the internal human experience, Reynolds demonstrates how to spark profound, sustainable breakthroughs in both life and leadership.

In this podcast, Greg Voisen sits down with serial entrepreneur and executive coach Jim Bramlett to discuss his transformative new book, Cracking the Growth Code, a tactical manual designed to help leaders move beyond the "hustle" and build sustainable, scalable organizations. Bramlett deconstructs the hidden DNA of industry giants like Amazon to reveal the "Aligned Leadership Operating System," a framework that bridges the gap between deep industry expertise and the formal leadership training most executives lack. By focusing on four universal pillars—Convenience, Price, User Experience, and Trust—the book provides a high-impact 30-day action plan and a 90-day roadmap to shift companies from a rigid "Command and Control" style to a coaching-centric culture that maximizes employee engagement and customer loyalty.

In this podcast, Greg Voisen sits down with Yesenia Sevilla, an accomplished leader, TEDx speaker, and author of the provocative memoir The Milkman's Daughter, to explore what happens when the family "joke" that you don't belong turns out to be a shattering biological truth. From being literally leashed to her father following a "death prophecy" to becoming a social pariah in the seventh grade for choosing truth over a crush, Yesenia's journey is a masterclass in reclaiming authority over one's narrative and finding belonging in the healing silence of nature and the unconditional love of dogs. She speaks candidly about the myths of "purity," the devastating impact of family secrets, and how she transformed a childhood of isolation into a life defined by "micro-acts of kindness," offering a haunting yet hopeful invitation to look at your own scars and ask: What if the story everyone told about you was wrong, and you were the hero all along?

In this podcast, Greg Voisen sits down with the legendary Dr. Brian Alman—a mind-body healing pioneer and clinical psychologist—to discuss his groundbreaking new book, From Trauma to Enlightenment. Have you ever wondered why, despite your best efforts, you remain stuck in cycles of chronic pain, stress, or weight gain? Dr. Alman reveals a revolutionary 4-step framework for unconditional self-acceptance, rooted in his landmark ACE (Adverse Childhood Experiences) research with the CDC and Kaiser Permanente. From a personal 5:00 AM epiphany that saved him from a "crippling" spinal diagnosis to high-level corporate success stories, this episode uncovers how to use unique "non-dominant hand" journaling and "committee meeting" strategies to silence your inner critic. It's time to stop letting your past run your present and finally let your "enlightened" wisdom take the wheel.

In this podcast, Greg Voisen sits down with the legendary Garry Ridge to explore his provocative and insightful book, Any Dumb Ass Can Do It, revealing how a "consciously incompetent" leader transformed WD-40 from a simple product into a $3.5 billion global powerhouse. Ridge pulls back the curtain on his 25-year journey as CEO, sharing the "learning moments" that replaced a culture of fear with a "fearless tribe" and a staggering 93% employee engagement score. By trading the title of "Manager" for "Coach" and shifting the company's purpose from selling lubricant to creating "positive lasting memories," Ridge proves that true leadership isn't about being the smartest person in the room—it's about having the heart of a servant and the backbone of steel. Whether discussing the "Maniac Pledge" to kill victim mentality or the secret to keeping employees happy during a global pandemic, this conversation is a masterclass for anyone ready to stop managing and start building a culture of belonging.

In this podcast, Greg Voisen sits down with the legendary Peter Block to explore the third edition of his seminal book, Community: The Structure of Belonging. Challenging the "colonial culture" of speed and scale that fuels our modern epidemic of isolation, Block reveals how we can move from being passive consumers to active creators of our communities. Through provocative "inversions"—like the idea that students actually create the teacher—this conversation serves as a masterclass in the linguistic transformation required to build genuine connection. If you have ever felt like an outsider in your own workplace or neighborhood, this episode offers the architectural blueprints to finally shift from a narrative of fear to one of possibility and belonging.

In this podcast, Greg Voisen sits down with New York Times bestselling author Daniel Coyle to discuss his latest work, Flourish: The Art of Building Meaning, Joy, and Fulfillment, a book born from a personal crossroads after the loss of his parents. Moving beyond his famous research on performance in The Talent Code and The Culture Code, Coyle reveals why the "success mountain" often feels empty and how to shift from "treasure hunting" for future goals to "treasure creating" in the present. From the wilderness of Alaska to the lessons of the Chilean miners, this conversation explores how messy rituals, "awakening cues," and the power of community can transform a flat, restless existence into a life of genuine aliveness.

In this podcast, Greg Voisin sits down with Ron Schultz and Sarah Lovett to explore the haunting intersection of human rights and high-stakes fiction in their new novel, Metal Viper. Triggered by the true story of a 12-year-old boy arrested in Myanmar for "seditious poetry," the duo discusses how they merged Ron's background in social innovation and Buddhism with Sarah's expertise in forensic psychology to create a thriller rooted in chilling reality. They reveal the secrets behind "Article 5," a fictional team inspired by real-world heroes who risk everything to uphold the rule of law in post-coup Myanmar. From the tension of motherhood in dangerous zones to the use of "magical realism" as a tool for justice, this conversation is a deep dive into how storytelling can illuminate the darkest corners of global oppression while searching for a path toward peace.

In this podcast, Greg Voisen sits down with Bob Anderson, the visionary founder of The Leadership Circle, to discuss his move from traditional corporate metrics into the "deeper pond" of the Unity Academy. Anderson explains how "Unity-Informed Integral Leadership" transcends rational strategy by integrating subtle energetics, shadow work, and quantum principles to help leaders navigate a modern meta-crisis. By sharing a startling story of a Bell Labs engineer whose physical countenance changed after deep developmental work, Bob challenges listeners to move beyond being "good musicians" following a script to becoming "improv masters" who allow leadership to flow through them with a presence that is felt as much as it is heard.

In this podcast, Greg Voisen sits down with Peter Economy, the "Management Whistler" and prolific author, to discuss his transformative new book, Wait, You Need It When?!: The Essential Guide to Time Management, Productivity, and Powerful Habits That Get Things Done. If you've ever felt like your calendar is a battlefield and your to-do list is winning, this conversation is the tactical briefing you need. Peter pulls back the curtain on why traditional "busyness" is the enemy of true progress and reveals the specific, high-octane habits that allow world-class achievers to stay calm while the clock is ticking. Prepare to challenge everything you thought you knew about your workday.

In this podcast, Greg Voisen sits down with London Porter to dissect his provocative new book, "THINK LEAD REPEAT: 369 Daily Micro Master Classes For Leaders Who Influence, Inspire, and Get Sh#t Done." Designed as a "Personal Leadership Gym," this book rejects the traditional, dense management manual in favor of high-impact daily doses of wisdom. Porter explains that he chose the unique 369-day format—rather than the standard 365—to meet busy, over-stimulated leaders exactly where they are: in the "messy middle" of high-stakes conversations and the "pinnacle of complexity." This isn't just a book to be read; it is a repetitive daily practice designed to shift a leader's internal vibration, forcing them to choose courage over comfort and master the relentless art of execution.

In this podcast, Greg Voisen sits down with Dr. Anton Grosz to explore his transformative new book, Handbook for a New Consciousness. Moving beyond a "devout atheist" upbringing, Dr. Grosz shares how a harrowing near-death experience—feeling his body dissolve into the elemental stages of earth, water, and fire—revealed a reality of extra dimensions and a universal "I Am" that connects us all. This isn't just a philosophical discussion; it is a deep dive into a manual designed to move you from theoretical belief to a direct, personal experience of oneness through ingenious mind games and puzzles.

In this podcast, Greg Voisen sits down with world-renowned psychologist and author Dr. Elisha Goldstein to discuss his transformative book, Tiny Shifts. They dive into why even the most successful "high achievers" often feel stuck in an "overwhelm loop"—a state of chronic stress where productivity remains high, but internal peace is non-existent. Dr. Goldstein explains that while we obsess over physical hacks like diet and sleep, we often ignore the emotional health that holds everything together. Through vulnerable storytelling and clinical insight, he reveals how small, intentional emotional pivots can break the cycle of burnout and reconnect you to a life of genuine meaning.

In this podcast, Greg Voisen sits down with serial entrepreneur and "Chief Connector" Larry Kesslin to explore his transformative new book, The Joy Molecule: How to Unlock the Power of Human Connection. Kesslin dismantles the traditional, box-checking definition of success that leaves so many high-achievers feeling hollow. If you've ever reached the summit of your career only to ask, "Is this all there is?", this conversation is your wake-up call. Larry shares the harrowing and humbling pivot points of his life—from a high-stakes engineering career at GE to a soul-stirring encounter with inner-city kids in Aspen—to reveal why happiness is fleeting, but joy is a biological and spiritual certainty you can unlock.

In this podcast, Greg Voisen sits down with visionary thought leader Raj Sisodia to discuss his provocative and deeply personal new book, "Healing Leaders: 7 Steps to Recovery of Self." Shifting away from traditional business tactics, Sisodia reveals a startling truth: most corporate suffering is "unintentional," stemming from leaders who have yet to heal their own internal wounds. Drawing from his transformative experiences with indigenous shamans in the Amazon and silent retreats in the Himalayas, Sisodia explains how a leader's "cracked open" heart is actually the key to a thriving organization. This conversation serves as a wake-up call for anyone at the top who feels the weight of stress and burnout, offering a roadmap to trade ego-driven tyranny for a leadership style rooted in love and wholeness.

In this podcast, Greg Voisen sits down with Gabrielle Bosche, co-founder of The Purpose Company and bestselling author of The Purpose Factor, to unravel a mystery that haunts everyone from college students to Fortune 500 executives: Why am I here, and what am I supposed to do next? Gabrielle reveals that finding your purpose isn't about a "vague feeling" or "following your passion" into a dead end—it is a systematic, science-based process that can be reverse-engineered. After training over 120,000 people, including US military leaders and presidential campaigns, Gabrielle shares the "Purpose Factor" framework, a tool designed to move you from a "kid lost at Costco" to an individual with "unreasonable certainty" about your life's direction.

In this podcast, Greg Voisen sits down with Richard Orlando, author of "Legacy: The Hidden Keys to Optimizing Your Family Wealth Decisions," to dismantle everything you thought you knew about inheritance. While most financial planning stops at tax strategies and trust funds, Orlando reveals why the true "hidden keys" to family success have nothing to do with money at all. He challenges the conventional wisdom that legacy is something you leave behind when you die, arguing instead that it is something you must actively live every single day. If you've ever wondered why some families flourish for generations while others crumble under the weight of their own success, this conversation provides the blueprint for a legacy that lasts.

In this podcast, Greg Voisen sits down with the enigmatic Raphael Poirot, a man who bridges the gap between the precision of engineering and the soul of personal coaching. If you've ever felt like you're standing on the edge of a massive breakthrough but find yourself paralyzed by the "Ooh" of uncertainty, this conversation is your flight manual. Raphael introduces his "Ooh La La" framework—a methodology born in French culture but refined in the high-stakes world of billion-dollar corporate portfolios. Why do some people soar while others remain grounded? Poirot reveals that it isn't about being the smartest person in the room; it's about navigating the messy, transitional middle ground where most people give up.

In this podcast, Greg Voisen sits down with Bill Burnett, the Executive Director of the Design Program at Stanford University, to unravel the secrets of his upcoming book, How to Live a Meaningful Life: Using Design Thinking to Find Purpose, Joy, and Flow Every Day. If you've ever hit the milestones of success—the dream job, the impressive title, the paid bills—only to wake up at 3 a.m. wondering, "Is this all there is?"—this conversation is your wake-up call. Bill challenges the "impact mindset" that leaves so many high-achievers exhausted and replaces it with a designer's toolkit for becoming "fully alive" on a random Tuesday.

In this podcast, Greg Voisen sits down with world-renowned scholar and "founding member" of the show, Stephen G. Post, for a profound exploration of his latest work, Pure, Unlimited Love. Imagine a reality where the security and well-being of another is as real to you as your own—a concept so powerful it prompted the 92-year-old Dalai Lama to break his hiatus on writing forewords. From the biology of the "Giver's Glow" to a chilling, prophetic dream involving a stranger on the Golden Gate Bridge, Post bridges the gap between hard science and deep mysticism. He reveals how "carefrontation" can heal toxic workplaces and why the key to solving our global polarization isn't found in politics, but in a spiritual "One Mind." If you have ever wondered if love is more than just a fleeting emotion, this conversation provides the scientific and metaphysical proof that it is the very fabric of our survival.

In this podcast, Greg welcomes back Yosi Amram, PhD, a licensed clinical psychologist and CEO leadership coach whose background spans from an Israeli military sergeant major to an MIT and Harvard-educated tech CEO. His life took a radical, life-altering turn on a massage table when, after taking his first company public, he experienced a spontaneous spiritual awakening that "blew a fuze" in his mind. This traumatic catalyst—which led to him being pushed out of his own organization—inspired Yosi to pioneer research into Spiritual Intelligence (SI). He views SI as the critical missing piece for leaders who have achieved outward success but still face soaring rates of anxiety and polarization. Yosi's approach isn't about escaping to a cave in India; it is a "middle way" where the divine meets the boardroom to reveal the spiritual sparks in everything we do. He breaks down his award-winning framework of seven dimensions—including Grace, Truth, and Wisdom—to show how "ego-looseness" and intuitive leadership are not just feel-good concepts, but powerful drivers of massive financial performance and collective well-being.

In this podcast, Greg Voisen hosts Rand Selig—a "relentlessly positive" entrepreneur, conservationist, and Stanford MBA—to explore the profound difference between simply succeeding and truly thriving. Selig, the author of Thriving: How to Create a Healthier, Happier and More Prosperous Life, challenges the "defeatist attitude" often fueled by modern chaos, offering instead a "powerful compass" for those facing transitions or seeking deeper fulfillment. Through the captivating metaphor of "driving your own bus," he dares listeners to stop living on autopilot and start deciding exactly where their journey goes, how fast it moves, and—most importantly—who is allowed to come along for the ride. If you have ever felt like the earth is constantly shaking beneath your feet, this episode reveals how to build a foundation of vitality that stands the test of time.

In this podcast, Greg Voisen sits down with four-time CHRO Dean E. Carter to dismantle the "command and control" ghosts of corporate past and reveal the blueprint for a workplace where people actually want to show up. Drawing from his transformative leadership at iconic brands like Patagonia, Airbnb, and even a "sinking" Sears, Carter explains why the secret to a thriving organization isn't found in a ping-pong table or a snack bar, but in the radical act of designing work with people rather than for them. Whether you are leading a team of ten or ten thousand, this conversation serves as a masterclass on how to bridge the growing trust gap between CEOs and employees by injecting wisdom, wonder, and wit back into the professional experience.

In this podcast, host Greg Voisen sits down with intuitive healer and mentor Hillary Faye to explore a journey that begins in the "mud" of childhood trauma and ascends to the highest reaches of galactic consciousness. After spending 22 years mastering traditional yoga and training over 4,000 energy healers , Hillary reveals a startling turning point in her career. Despite her success as a Reiki instructor at the largest yoga conference in North America , her guides gave her a direct command: stop teaching everything she had ever been taught and begin allowing direct transmissions to come through. This conversation dives deep into the "alchemy" of turning personal pain—including a failed suicide attempt and a turbulent upbringing—into a power that now serves humanity's awakening. Hillary explains how 9th to 12th-dimensional star beings use holographic fields of living light to literally rewire the human nervous system and protect the soul from the crushing weight of modern stress. It is a fascinating look at how advanced galactic protocols are being used today to combat the epidemic of chronic stress, anxiety, and loneliness.

In this podcast episode of Inside Personal Growth, host Greg Voisen sits down with Sylvia Benito, a woman who masterfully bridges the gap between the high-stakes world of global finance and the ancient depths of shamanic wisdom. As a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) who has managed massive wealth in family offices, Sylvia Benito is far from your typical spiritual guide. She has spent over two decades training with indigenous healers and has participated in over 200 Ayahuasca ceremonies, leading her to a radical realization: our most overwhelming moments—bankruptcy, divorce, or illness—are not obstacles to our growth, but the very medicine we need. In this captivating conversation, Sylvia previews her upcoming book, Soul Naked, and introduces her "Circadian Method" for transforming darkness into evolution. If you have ever felt trapped by the Western epidemic of "worthlessness" or the relentless pursuit of "more," Sylvia Benito provides a provocative, grounded operating system to help you strip away the ego and connect to the motherboard of consciousness.

In this podcast episode of *Inside Personal Growth*, host Greg Voisen sits down with Martha C. Lawrence**, the longtime collaborator, editor, and biographer of legendary leadership thinker Ken Blanchard. What begins as a conversation about her book *Catch People Doing Things Right* quickly unfolds into a deeply human story of intuition, optimism, faith, and a radically different way to lead. Through personal memories, behind-the-scenes moments, and powerful life lessons, Martha reveals how a man once told he couldn't write or lead went on to shape how millions of people understand leadership—by leading with love, humility, and service. This episode goes far beyond traditional business advice. From a championship basketball shot guided by an inner voice, to the quiet influence of Ken's parents, his partnership with his wife Margie, and his evolution from academic to spiritual servant-leader, listeners are invited into the moments that shaped a philosophy rooted in trust, acknowledgment, and values. If you've ever questioned whether leadership can be both effective *and* compassionate, this conversation offers a compelling, soul-level answer that lingers long after the episode ends.