In this Inside Personal Growth episode, Greg Voisen welcomes back Leo Bottary to discuss his latest book, Peernovation Second Edition: Forged by CEO Forums. Leo unpacks the evolution from “me” to “we” in modern leadership, offering practical strategies for building high-performing, psychologically safe teams. Drawing on years of experience with peer advisory groups, Leo reveals how collaboration, intentional learning, and celebration fuel innovation—and why companies that embrace these principles outperform those that don’t. He also explores how AI is shaping the future of teamwork and how leaders can meet the needs of a Gen Z-driven workforce.

What Listeners Will Learn:

-Why psychological safety is essential for innovation and accountability

-How the learning-achieving-celebrating cycle boosts team momentum

-The difference between peer groups vs. functional teams, and when to use each

-How cross-functional collaboration eliminates workplace silos

-The impact of AI and hybrid work on team dynamics and collective intelligence

Our Guest, Leo Bottary:

➥ Book: Peernovation Second Edition: Forged by CEO Forums. Perfected for Teams.

➥ Buy Now: https://a.co/d/9hPdx5O

➥https://leobottary.com/

➡️Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leobottary/

➡️Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/leobottary/

➡️YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/leobottary

➡️LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leobottary

Learn more about your Inside Personal Growth host, Greg Voisen:

➥ https://gregvoisen.com

➡️Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/insidepersonalgrowth/

➡️Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/InsidePersonalGrowth/

➡️LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gregvoisen/

➡️Twitter/ X: https://twitter.com/lvoisen/

In this powerful episode, Dr. Jim Loehr, renowned performance psychologist and co-author of Wise Decisions, joins the show to explore how we can radically improve the way we make decisions. He introduces the concept of Y.O.D.A. (Your Own Decision Advisor), explaining how our physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual health influence decision-making. Together with host Greg Voisen, Dr. Loehr dives into topics like intuition, emotional triggers, the importance of storytelling, and how early conditioning shapes our internal voice. Listeners will walk away with actionable strategies to sharpen their decision-making lens and lead with greater purpose and character.

Main Topics Discussed:

-The origin and purpose of Wise Decisions

-How health and performance are interlinked with wise choices

-The Y.O.D.A. framework for conscious decision making

-The power of storytelling and training your inner voice

-Seven lenses to evaluate important life decisions

-Emotional vs. rational decision dynamics

-Why decision-making should be taught from a young age

Our Guest, Dr. Jim Loehr:

➥ Book: Wise Decisions: A Science-Based Approach to Making Better Choices

➥ Buy Now: https://a.co/d/iLkwIbL

➥https://www.jim-loehr.com/

➡️LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jim-loehr

Learn more about your Inside Personal Growth host, Greg Voisen:

➥ https://gregvoisen.com

➡️Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/insidepersonalgrowth/

➡️Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/InsidePersonalGrowth/

➡️LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gregvoisen/

➡️Twitter/ X: https://twitter.com/lvoisen/

In this powerful and moving episode of Inside Personal Growth, Greg Voisen welcomes back Dr. Rick Stevenson—filmmaker, philanthropist, and creator of the 5000 Days Project—to explore the deep healing potential of storytelling. Drawing from his groundbreaking book, How to Be a Personal Story Mentor, Rick shares how personal narratives hold the key to emotional intelligence, self-awareness, and human connection.

Listeners will discover how Rick’s StoryQ Method and verbal journaling unlock what he calls the "emotional immune system"—a vital part of our mental health. Through real-life stories, Rick explains how naming our experiences gives us power over them and why every person’s story—no matter how ordinary it may seem—is a legacy worth preserving. From childhood trauma to the grief of losing loved ones, Rick reminds us: “You own nothing more valuable than your story.”

Whether you're a parent, educator, leader, or simply someone seeking clarity, this episode will help you understand your story as your roadmap to purpose and wholeness.

🎧 What Listeners Will Learn:

-Why your story is the most valuable asset you own

-How storytelling builds emotional intelligence and resilience

-Techniques from the StoryQ Method to reframe and heal personal experiences

-The power of naming painful emotions to gain mastery over them

-How to pass down meaningful wisdom and legacy through storytelling

Our Guest, Dr Rick Stevenson:

➥ Book: How to Be a Personal Story Mentor: Helping People Connect the Dots of Their Lives Using the StoryQ Method

➥ Buy Now: https://a.co/d/12Cr3OO

➥https://www.rickstevenson.com/

➡️Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drrickstevenson

➡️Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drrickstevenson/

➡️LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-rick-stevenson-263a2718b/

Learn more about your Inside Personal Growth host, Greg Voisen:

➥ https://gregvoisen.com

➡️Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/insidepersonalgrowth/

➡️Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/InsidePersonalGrowth/

➡️LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gregvoisen/

➡️Twitter/ X: https://twitter.com/lvoisen/

In this transformative episode of Inside Personal Growth, host Greg Voisen welcomes back renowned author and communication coach Cynthia Kane to explore the power of Buddhist-inspired practices in everyday life. Known for her impactful trilogy — How to Meditate Like a Buddhist, Talk to Yourself Like a Buddhist, and How to Communicate Like a Buddhist — Cynthia shares the deeply personal journey that led her to create the Kane Intentional Communication™ Practice.

Together, they discuss how simple tools like the 3 C’s of communication (Conscious, Clear, and Concise speech), intentional pauses, and breath awareness can help you speak with more compassion, silence negative self-talk, and bring presence into every interaction.

Whether you’re looking to repair a relationship, find peace within, or take your first step toward meditation, this episode will guide you with gentle clarity and practical wisdom.

🎧 What Listeners Will Learn:

-How to communicate consciously using the Buddhist “right speech” framework

-Simple ways to begin meditating without pressure or overwhelm

-How to transform negative self-talk using the 5 Practices: Listen, Explore, Question, Release, and Balance

-Why silence and playfulness are crucial to being present in conversations

-How breathwork and mindfulness can reduce anxiety and improve emotional clarity

Our Guest, Cynthia Kane:

➥ Book: How to Communicate Like a Buddhist

➥ Buy Now: https://a.co/d/d8NXSZT

➥ Book: Talk to Yourself Like a Buddhist: Five Mindful Practices to Silence Negative Self-Talk

➥ Buy Now: https://a.co/d/86ZVwVk

➥ Book: How to Meditate Like a Buddhist

➥ Buy Now: https://a.co/d/bdGKJBf

➥https://cynthiakane.com/

➡️Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cykane1/

➡️Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/p/Cynthia-Blair-Kane-100064197697098/

➡️LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cykane/

Learn more about your Inside Personal Growth host, Greg Voisen:

➥ https://gregvoisen.com

➡️Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/insidepersonalgrowth/

➡️Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/InsidePersonalGrowth/

➡️LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gregvoisen/

➡️Twitter/ X: https://twitter.com/lvoisen/

In this transformative episode of Inside Personal Growth, host Greg Voisen welcomes back Pankaj Singh for a deeper look into his acclaimed Inner Compass Journey program—an immersive 12-week experience designed to help high-performing professionals break free from burnout, rediscover their purpose, and align their identity with meaningful action.

Building on the foundations of Singh’s book Circle Up, the conversation dives into tools like the Purpose Factor Assessment, the HEART framework, and the Compass Circle, all designed to help listeners reconnect with what truly drives them. Whether you're a leader seeking clarity or someone feeling stuck and misaligned, this episode provides a roadmap for inner alignment and real-life transformation.

What You’ll Learn:

-What the Inner Compass Journey is and how it supports personal and professional growth

-Why burnout is often a result of misalignment—and how to fix it

-How the HEART framework helps reframe adversity into empowerment

-How the Purpose Factor Assessment uncovers your values and internal drivers

-Why clarity in purpose improves decision-making, relationships, and leadership presence

Our Guest, Pankaj Singh:

➥ Book: CIRCLE UP: Build a Life-Changing Inner Circle That Accelerates Your Purpose, Power, and Peace

➥ Programs: https://singhleadership.com/offerings

➥ Buy Now: https://a.co/d/hXytRpi

➥https://singhleadership.com/

➡️Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/singpowerupcoach/

➡️Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Singhpowerupcoach/100084704702189/

➡️LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pankaj-singh-390bb86/

Learn more about your Inside Personal Growth host, Greg Voisen:

➥ https://gregvoisen.com

➡️Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/insidepersonalgrowth/

➡️Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/InsidePersonalGrowth/

➡️LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gregvoisen/

➡️Twitter/ X: https://twitter.com/lvoisen/

In this empowering episode of Inside Personal Growth, Greg Voisen speaks with Radhika Paliwal, author of From Ramen Noodles to Riches. A former engineer turned real estate investor and personal finance advocate, Radhika unpacks the real-life money lessons no one teaches in school. Listeners will learn practical strategies for budgeting, investing, and reshaping their financial mindset—especially around saving, credit, house hacking, and alternative investments like REITs. Whether you’re just starting out or finally ready to take control, Radhika’s relatable advice will inspire you to make smart money moves with confidence.

🎯 What Listeners Can Learn:

-Why a high salary doesn't equal financial literacy

-How to overcome fear and start investing (even with just $20)

-The truth about assets vs. liabilities and your primary home

-How house hacking and REITs can build wealth passively

-Ways to develop healthy financial habits and resist instant gratification

Our Guest, Radhika Paliwal:

➥ Book: From Ramen Noodles to Riches: A Sarcastic Guide to Financial Independence

➥ Buy Now: https://a.co/d/aec1QzI

➥https://radhikapaliwal.com/

➡️Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/radhikaapaliwal/

➡️Twitter/ X: https://x.com/radhikaapaliwal

➡️LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/radhika-paliwal/

Learn more about your Inside Personal Growth host, Greg Voisen:

➥ https://gregvoisen.com

➡️Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/insidepersonalgrowth/

➡️Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/InsidePersonalGrowth/

➡️LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gregvoisen/

➡️Twitter/ X: https://twitter.com/lvoisen/

In this powerful episode of Inside Personal Growth, host Greg Voisen sits down with Todd Patkin, author of Finding Happiness: One Man’s Quest to Beat Depression and Anxiety and Finally Let the Sunshine In. Todd shares his deeply personal story of growing up as a perfectionist, facing relentless bullying, enduring a breakdown at the peak of his career, and ultimately transforming his life through self-compassion, exercise, affirmations, and connection.

Listeners will learn how Todd’s darkest moments became the catalyst for lasting happiness, why chasing perfection can be a trap, and how movement, mindset, and relationships are keys to emotional recovery. Todd also introduces his 12-Week Finding Happiness Boot Camp, a free resource designed to help anyone build habits for a healthier, more joyful life.

What Listeners Will Learn:

-Why perfectionism and success don’t always equal happiness

-How to break free from depression and burnout

-Simple practices like exercise, journaling, and self-talk that foster joy

-Why surrounding yourself with positive people is crucial

-How giving back and living in the present create lasting fulfillment

🎁 Todd’s Offer:

Download Todd’s book Finding Happiness and the 12-Week Workbook for NO - COST at www.toddpatkin.com.

🎤 Todd is also available to speak at your organization or event with no speaking fee, just cover travel and lodging.

Our Guest, Todd Patkin:

➥ Book: FINDING HAPPINESS: One Man’s Quest to Beat Depression and Anxiety and—Finally—Let the Sunshine In

➥https://toddpatkin.com/

➡️Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ToddPatkin/

➡️LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/toddpatkinthehappinesscoach

➡️Twitter/ X: https://x.com/toddpatkin

Learn more about your Inside Personal Growth host, Greg Voisen:

➥ https://gregvoisen.com

➡️Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/insidepersonalgrowth/

➡️Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/InsidePersonalGrowth/

➡️LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gregvoisen/

➡️Twitter/ X: https://twitter.com/lvoisen/

In this powerful episode, we sit down with Pankaj Singh—visionary founder, executive coach, and author of Circle Up—to explore how leaders and everyday individuals alike can overcome loneliness, emotional burnout, and disconnection by building intentional support circles. Drawing from decades of mindful practice and his own leadership journey, Singh unpacks the seven transformative relationship roles within his Compass Circle framework.

Listeners will gain actionable tools for reflection, micro-journaling, and emotional repair—plus scripts to rekindle broken relationships, cultivate trust, and find clarity in times of uncertainty. This isn’t just about leadership—it’s about human connection in a digitally distracted world.

What Listeners Will Learn

-Why loneliness persists in a hyper-connected world

-How to identify and build your intentional Compass Circle

-The emotional cost of vague support vs. defined roles

-The science behind micro-practices and mindfulness in leadership

-Tools for repairing frayed relationships with empathy and intention

-How to balance high performance with well-being

Our Guest, Pankaj Singh:

➥ Book: CIRCLE UP: Build a Life-Changing Inner Circle That Accelerates Your Purpose, Power, and Peace

➥ Buy Now: https://a.co/d/hXytRpi

➥https://singhleadership.com/

➡️Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/singpowerupcoach/

➡️Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Singhpowerupcoach/100084704702189/

➡️LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pankaj-singh-390bb86/

Learn more about your Inside Personal Growth host, Greg Voisen:

➥ https://gregvoisen.com

➡️Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/insidepersonalgrowth/

➡️Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/InsidePersonalGrowth/

➡️LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gregvoisen/

➡️Twitter/ X: https://twitter.com/lvoisen/

In this heartfelt episode of Inside Personal Growth, Greg Voisen welcomes Jules, author of The N8 Self: You Are More Than Your Mind, Body, & Emotions, to explore what it truly means to live from your higher nature. Blending personal storytelling, coaching insights, and spiritual reflection, Jules shares how we can reconnect with our innate self beyond the limitations of the mind, body, and emotions.

Listeners will learn how to move past mental noise, tap into purpose and meaning, and recognize the spiritual thread that connects us all—whether in the boardroom or the quiet moments of life. Jules introduces the eight characteristics of the higher self and offers actionable strategies for replacing self-doubt with inner encouragement.

Perfect for seekers, leaders, and anyone craving more depth in their daily life, this conversation is an invitation to awaken to the fullness of who you are.

🎧 What Listeners Will Learn:

-The eight characteristics of the higher self and how to develop them

-How to recognize and reframe your inner critic, doubter, and blamer

-The difference between bravery and deep-rooted courage

-Why generosity of spirit is more powerful than transactional giving

-How discomfort and pain can lead to unexpected growth and gratitude

Our Guest, Jules Kuroda:

➥ Book: The N8 Self: You are more than your Mind, Body, & Emotions

➥ Buy Now: https://a.co/d/eI7xwtE

➥ https://www.n8self.com/

➡️Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/n8coach/

Learn more about your Inside Personal Growth host, Greg Voisen:

➥ https://gregvoisen.com

➡️Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/insidepersonalgrowth/

➡️Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/InsidePersonalGrowth/

➡️LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gregvoisen/

➡️Twitter/ X: https://twitter.com/lvoisen/

In this thought-provoking episode of Inside Personal Growth, host Greg Voisen welcomes back Charles Vogl, author of The Art of Community (Second Edition). Drawing from over a decade of experience and spiritual traditions, Charles explores the crisis of loneliness, why digital connections fall short, and how to truly cultivate belonging in our lives, workspaces, and neighborhoods.

From the Three Promises Framework—Freedom, Connection, and Growth—to the surprising power of simply inviting someone for a bowl of noodles, Charles offers both wisdom and real-world practices for building authentic, resilient communities. A must-listen for anyone feeling disconnected in our hyper-connected world.

Our Guest, Charles Vogl:

➥ Book: The Art of Community, Second Edition: 7 Principles for Belonging

➥ Buy Now: https://a.co/d/2iatYer

➥https://www.charlesvogl.com/

➡️Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/charlesvogl/

➡️Twitter/ X: https://x.com/charlesvogl

➡️LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/charlesvogl

Learn more about your Inside Personal Growth host, Greg Voisen:

➥ https://gregvoisen.com

➡️Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/insidepersonalgrowth/

➡️Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/InsidePersonalGrowth/

➡️LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gregvoisen/

➡️Twitter/ X: https://twitter.com/lvoisen/