Learn more about Danny Bauer

Daniel Bauer is an unorthodox Ruckus Maker who has mentored thousands of school leaders through his Better Leaders Better Schools blog, books, podcasts, and powerful coaching experiences. 

His new book, The Mastermind: Unlocking the Talent Within Every School Leader introduces a proprietary process called the ABCs of powerful professional development™ which is changing the landscape of how school leaders experience professional development. 

Key Thoughts from Our Interview with Danny Bauer
Danny wastes no time about the harsh reality that 90% of school leaders who leave their school, leave the profession. The cost of retention is too high, which is why joining a community of dedicated professionals is paramount.

Listen to Danny explore the imposter syndrome--how it limits our abilities, why it kicks in, and how we can push past our self-defeating behaviors when we are a member of the right community.

Danny shares a quote: What’s ordinary for you is extraordinary for me. ~ Derek Sivers. Check out entrepreneur and founder of CD Baby, Derek Sivers, you won't be disappointed.

A big part of the Mastermind process is the “hotseat” protocol. It’s where we challenge one another to do and be better. Listen to what Danny says about the collective IQ. 

Danny mentions Dr. Benjamin Hardy as someone who he follows to learn and grow. Dr. Hardy is an organizational psychologist and author of Willpower Doesn’t Work and Personality Isn’t Permanent.

What is Danny looking forward to in his future? Eventually, he wants to serve 1200+ leaders in his Mastermind. This is where the interview gets very tangible, and Danny tells about what he learned from The Strangest Secret by Earl Nightingale.

Teaching others is what leads to his growth because it helps to make the learning stick. He is always looking for something that stretches his thinking. Check out the altMBA, an investment that he made in his own leadership. 

Lastly, listen to what he says about “just cause.”

Let us know what you’re reading and who else you want us to bring on the show by contacting us at contact@theschoolhouse302.com. 

We can’t wait to hear from you. 

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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/

Podcast 1229: How to Communicate, Meditate & Heal Like a Buddhist - Cynthia Kane on Mindful Speech, Self-Talk & Everyday Transformation

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/

Podcast 1230: Dr. Rick Stevenson Reveals How to Be a Personal Story Mentor - and Why It Will Change Your Life

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/

Podcast 1231: Wise Decisions: A Science-Based Approach to Making Better Choices | Dr. Jim Loehr

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/

Podcast 1232: Peernovation Second Edition: Forged by CEO Forums - How Teams Thrive Through Collective Intelligence

In this transformative episode of Inside Personal Growth, Greg Voisen welcomes Anthony Abbagnano, visionary breathwork facilitator and author of Outer Chaos, Inner Calm. From his remarkable personal healing journey—including a near-death experience due to an undiagnosed parasite—to the development of his global breathwork movement Alchemy of Breath, Anthony shares powerful insights on trauma, forgiveness, and the role of conscious breathing in unlocking self-awareness.

Listeners will explore:
-The deep connection between breath and inner peace
-How early childhood trauma shapes adult behavior and how to heal it using “The Bridge” technique
-The life-changing power of surrender and letting go
-His reflections on family wounds, forgiveness, and emotional liberation
-How breath can be a doorway to spiritual growth and a tool for transforming chaos into calm

Whether you're curious about breathwork or on a path of personal healing, Anthony's story offers both practical tools and profound wisdom.

Our Guest, Anthony Abbagnano:
➥ Book: Outer Chaos Inner Calm
➥ Buy Now: https://a.co/d/g8TXcgB
➥ https://linktr.ee/alchemyofbreath?
➥https://alchemyofbreath.com/anthony-abbagnano/
➡️Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alchemyofbreath/?hl=en
➡️YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0njdf4251SyrFoVHeXdq5w/videos
➡️LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anthony-nigel-abbagnano-dunkley/

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/

Podcast 1233: Outer Chaos, Inner Calm: Anthony Abbagnano on Healing Through Breathwork & Forgiveness

In this powerful episode of Inside Personal Growth, Greg Voisen speaks with award-winning coach and entrepreneur Tino Dietrich, author of The False Kings: How MENipulated Men Get Trapped in a Rigged Life That Looks Like Success. Drawing from his near-death experience during COVID, Tino unpacks how men often chase hollow ideals of success—homes without heart, careers without meaning—driven by what he calls "cruels" (crappy rules handed to us without consent).

Listeners will learn:
-How false societal narratives about masculinity create internal and external imbalance
-Why work-life "balance" is a myth, and how alignment is the real key
-The role of the body in transformation, including breathwork like the "wolf breath"
-How to quiet the destructive inner voice and access true masculine leadership
-Why clarity, courage, and conscious choice are essential for breaking free from autopilot living

Tino also shares the influence of his family’s legacy of resistance in WWII and how awakening doesn't have to come through trauma—it can start with awareness.

Whether you're a high achiever, a husband, a father, or simply a man seeking something real, this episode offers a wake-up call to reclaim your life.

👉 Learn more about Tino: DietrichInstitute.com | TinoDietrich.com

Our Guest, Constantin (Tino) Dietrich:
➥ Book: THE FALSE KINGS: How MENipulated Men Get Trapped in a Rigged Life That Looks Like Success
➥ Buy Now: https://a.co/d/daabsqU
➥ https://dietrichinstitute.com/
➥ https://dietrichtino.com/
➡️Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dietrichinstitute/
➡️Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tinodietrichcoach
➡️LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tinodietrich/
➡️Twitter/ X:  https://www.twitter.com/Tino20144

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/

Podcast 1235: THE FALSE KINGS: How MENipulated Men Get Trapped in a Rigged Life That Looks Like Success

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In this inspiring episode of Inside Personal Growth, host Greg Voisen sits down with Taylor Scott, author of Give Hospitality and Lead with Hospitality, to explore how authentic generosity and emotional connection can transform both team culture and customer experience. Drawing on over 20 years of experience with brands like Disney, Gaylord Hotels, and the Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas, Taylor shares powerful stories, practical leadership lessons, and the core message of his newest book—how giving is not just a personal virtue, but a proven business strategy.

Listeners will discover:
-How hospitality goes beyond service to create lasting emotional connections
-Why generosity and empathy are key to leadership success
-How to transform toxic workplace cultures through compassion and storytelling
-The role of vulnerability and inclusion in building strong, resilient teams
-Practical tips for leading with values, empathy, and love in the modern workforce

From Hawaii’s spirit of “Aloha” to life-changing mentors and emotional intelligence at work, this conversation is a must-listen for leaders, HR professionals, and anyone passionate about making business more human.

Our Guest, Taylor Scott:
Pre-order Taylor’s new book Give Hospitality
➥ Book: Give Hospitality: A Hopeful Story of What Happens When We Live, Work, and Love from a Place of Generosity
➥ Buy Now: https://a.co/d/ibtddtv
➥ https://linktr.ee/TaylorScott 
➥ https://leadwithhospitality.com/
➡️LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tscott1502/
➡️Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tscott1502/
➡️Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TaylorScottOfficial

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/

Podcast 1234: Give Hospitality with Taylor Scott: Transforming Culture Through Compassion, Leadership, and Aloha

In this inspiring episode of Inside Personal Growth, host Greg Voisen welcomes visionary entrepreneur Ron Rubin, author of Gold in Your Backyard: Lessons in Life, Leadership and the Power of a Dream. Ron, owner of The Republic of Tea and River Road Family Vineyards, shares 50 powerful lessons drawn from decades of mindful leadership and entrepreneurial passion. From overcoming personal health challenges to turning dreams into certified B Corporations, Ron’s story is a roadmap for those seeking to lead with heart, vision, and impact.

🎧 What Listeners Will Learn
Why your dream already exists in your “backyard”—and how to recognize it
How mentorship, intention, and gratitude shape long-term success
What it means to lead as a “entrepreneur,” blending mindfulness with mission
How to balance profitability with purpose and social responsibility
How Ron’s heart emergency led to a statewide initiative to save lives in wineries

Our Guest, Ron Rubin:
➥ Book: Gold in Your Backyard: Lessons in Life, Leadership and the Power of a Dream
➥ Buy Now: https://a.co/d/6UBrYbz
➥https://goldinyourbackyard.com/
➥https://www.republicoftea.com/
➥https://www.republicoftea.com/

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/

Podcast 1236: Gold in Your Backyard: Lessons in Life, Leadership and the Power of a Dream | Ron Rubin

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