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Inside Personal Growth provides listeners with over 1000 high quality interviews featuring leading authors in the field of personal development. This online podcast program is curated with content from international experts in the art of transformation. It is our mission here to tune listeners into an audio experience that will entertain and educate to help improve every facet of their lives. Since 2007, Inside Personal Growth has connected people with the wisdom and resources they need to work through challenges and strengthen their internal compass on the pursuit toward wellness and mastery. Our archive features over 800+ podcasts. Each show offers insight into the minds of writers behind leading book titles. Visit the website to browse our archive. We hope you enjoy this important, public resource. Are you an author, speaker or publisher in the field of personal growth? Contact us to learn more about how to get interviewed, advertise on our site and become an affiliate member. Find more information on our website: www.insidepersonalgrowth.com

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August 24, 202645 min

Podcast 1348: The Janus Plan: A No-Resolutions Path to Begin Your Year with Intention by Jobert E. Abueva

In this podcast, Greg Voisen sits down with award-winning author and global marketer Jobert E. Abueva to discuss his transformational book, The Janus Plan: A No-Resolutions Path to Begin Your Year with Intention. Ever wondered why 90% of New Year's resolutions crash and burn by "Quitter's Day"? What if the secret to breaking free from soul-crushing burnout isn't making more empty promises, but standing at life's thresholds with dual vision? From waking up immobilized in a Hong Kong hotel room at the peak of a high-flying corporate career to discovering the ancient wisdom of the two-faced Roman god Janus, Abueva reveals how confronting your past with brutal honesty can completely reshape your future. 🎯 What Listeners Will Learn - The 6-Step Intentional Framework: How to cycle through Pondering the Past, Framing the Future, Nudging the Now, Cleaning & Clearing, Revealing & Ritualizing, and Revisiting & Reigniting to achieve lasting growth. - The "Life Pie" Exercise: A method to map satisfaction across neglected life sectors like community, family, and personal passions rather than focusing narrowly on standard career or fitness metrics. - Why Traditional Resolutions Fail: Why jumping straight into goal-setting without deep reflection leads to cycle repetition, and how to set sustainable, SMART goals instead. - Overcoming Procrastination Through Environment: How targeting one long-neglected "junk space" or task unlocks mental momentum and lightens your psychological load. - Global Renewal Rituals & Micro-Practices: How simple international clearing practices and daily micro-habits—like a 60-second morning gratitude list—keep long-term momentum alive. Our Guest, Jobert E. Abueva : ➥ Book: The Janus Plan: A No-Resolutions Path to Begin Your Year with Intention ➥ Buy Now: https://a.co/d/05Wci1Y8 https://joberteabueva.com/ ➡️LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jobertabueva/ 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/

August 21, 202652 min

Podcast 1347: Empathy Leadership: The Powerful Skill That Drives Winning Results by Douglas E. Noll

In this podcast, Greg Voisen sits down with trial-lawyer-turned-peacemaker Douglas E. Noll to uncover the radical truth about effective leadership: rationality is a myth. What if the very thing 72% of leaders avoid—empathy—is actually the ultimate neuroscience-backed superpower for performance, conflict resolution, and psychological safety? In this captivating discussion, Noll breaks down his upcoming book, Empathy Leadership: The Powerful Skill That Drives Winning Results, challenging decades of conventional management wisdom and introducing a simple two-word tool that can instantly quiet an enraged room or save a failing team. 🎯 What Listeners Will Learn - The Neuroscience of Affect Labeling: How direct "You Statement" emotional recognition deactivates the brain's threat-response system and restores prefrontal cortex thinking within 90 to 120 seconds. -Why Traditional Active Listening Fails: The physiological reason standard "I Statements" and complex reframing techniques actually increase cognitive overwhelm in dysregulated people. - The "You Feel" Mantra: A practical, three-step formula—Acknowledge, Reflect, Ask—that allows leaders to calm high-stakes conflict, de-escalate tension, and build authentic trust. - Data-Driven Empathy KPIs: How to measure emotional intelligence using transcripts, AI analysis, and retention metrics without reducing empathy to a superficial corporate checkbox. - Bridging Generational Friction: How to navigate workplace divides across four generations by addressing core emotional needs and life-stage perspectives rather than relying on age stereotypes. Our Guest, Douglas E. Noll: ➥ Book: Empathy Leadership: The Powerful Skill That Drives Winning Results ➥ Buy Now: https://a.co/d/00v5W9MO https://dougnoll.com/ ➡️LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dougnoll/ 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/

August 18, 202651 min

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

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/

August 13, 202640 min

Podcast 1345: Effective: How to Do Great Work in a Fast-Changing World by Melissa Swift

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/

August 10, 202648 min

Podcast 1344: How Whole Brain Thinking Can Save the Future by James Olson

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/

August 7, 202643 min

Podcast 1343: The Hypnotic path to Healing: A mind body journey that reframes Cancer by Greg Pizza

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/

August 3, 202650 min

Podcast 1342: AI At Work: A Step-By-Step Foundational Guide For Implementing AI by Kate Marshall

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/

July 28, 202648 min

Podcast 1341: AI and I: Merging the Horizon of Human Ingenuity and Artificial Intelligence by Eduardo M. Arroyo

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/

July 21, 202646 min

Podcast 1340: The Men's Group: A Novel of Messy Friendships by Nicholaos Papadopoulos and Jacob Fishbein

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/

July 14, 202640 min

Podcast 1339: The Power of Positive Habits: Proven Strategies to Exponentially Grow You by Jon Gordon

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/