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.”

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The Power of a Mastermind Group with Danny Bauer

In this episode, we sit down with Rob Acton, CEO of Core Strategy Partners and author of Becoming a Causie: Champion Your Cause through Nonprofit Board Leadership. Rob shares his decades of experience helping thousands of professionals discover their purpose and make a real impact by serving on nonprofit boards.

You’ll learn:
-What it means to be a “Causie” and why it matters
-How busy professionals can find and champion a cause they care about
-The 4 cause styles (Helping Hand, People Developer, Reformer, Disruptor) and how to discover yours
-The role of nonprofit board members beyond just donating money
-The “3 T’s” of board commitment: time, talent, and treasure
-How cross-generational leadership strengthens the nonprofit world
-Practical steps to identify your cause and start making an impact today

Whether you’re an executive, an emerging professional, or someone simply looking to serve, this conversation offers a roadmap for transforming passion into meaningful advocacy.

Our Guest, Rob Acton:
➥ Book: Becoming a Causie: Champion Your Cause through Nonprofit Board Leadership 
➥ Buy Now: https://a.co/d/bDUE1GJ
➡️LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-acton-33833735/

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 1249: Becoming a Causie: Champion Your Cause through Nonprofit Board Leadership By Rob Acton

In this episode of Inside Personal Growth, Greg Voisen sits down with Steve Jaffe, author of The Layoff Journey: From Dismissal to Discovery. Drawing on his 25-year career in advertising and his personal experience of being laid off four times, Steve shares how job loss can be transformed from a devastating setback into an opportunity for self-discovery, renewal, and growth.

Listeners will learn:
-How to navigate the seven stages of grief after a layoff.
-Why layoffs aren’t personal and how to separate identity from career.
-Practical strategies for managing stress, building resilience, and finding new purpose.
-The truth behind the myth of meritocracy and why hard work alone doesn’t protect against layoffs.
-Tips for negotiating severance agreements and preparing for an uncertain job market.

This conversation is filled with empathy, encouragement, and actionable insights for anyone navigating career transitions.

Our Guest, Steve Jaffe:
➥ Book: The Layoff Journey From Dismissal to Discovery: Navigating the Stages of Grief After Job Loss
➥ Buy Now: https://a.co/d/auR1RNp
➥https://thestevejaffe.com/
➡️Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stevejaffethelayoffjourney/
➡️LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaffesteve/

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 1250: The Layoff Journey From Dismissal to Discovery: Navigating the Stages of Grief After Job Loss

In this inspiring episode of Inside Personal Growth, Greg Voisen sits down with Donzel Leggett, author of Make Your Destiny Happen. Drawing from decades of leadership at Fortune 500 companies and powerful personal stories, Donzel reveals how anyone can break free from limitations and authentically design the life they want.

Listeners will learn:
-How to move from feeling stuck to taking control of your destiny
-The importance of being mindful and creating an authentic life plan
-Why transformation - not just change - is the key to lasting success
-Lessons from Denzel’s family, mentors, and career about resilience and character
-Practical daily habits (like his 147-minute growth routine) to accelerate personal and professional growth

Whether you’re seeking clarity in your career, striving for balance in life, or simply ready to rise after setbacks, this episode offers a blueprint to make your destiny happen—starting today

Our Guest, Donzel Leggett:
➥ Book: Make Your Destiny Happen: Take Control of Your Life with the Destiny Development Delta Model for Transformational Success
➥ Buy Now: https://a.co/d/gdOKufA
➥https://destinydevdelta.com/
➡️Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/donzel4mnhouse
➡️LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/donzelleggett
➡️YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DonzelLeggett

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 1251: How to Take Control of Your Life | Make Your Destiny Happen by Donzel Leggett

In this Inside Personal Growth conversation, Greg Voisen welcomes Jeff DeGraff, University of Michigan professor, innovation expert, and co-author of The Art of Change: Transforming Paradoxes into Breakthroughs. Jeff shares his powerful framework for embracing contradictions as catalysts for transformation. Drawing on real-life experiences—from helping lead the accelerated development of COVID-19 vaccines to lessons in business, leadership, and personal growth—Jeff explains why paradoxes like “achieving more by doing less” or “resistance becoming a driver of change” are key to breakthrough innovation. Listeners will discover practical strategies to move beyond “change theater,” adopt a paradoxical mindset, and apply experiments, intuition, and collaboration to accelerate real transformation in their lives and organizations

Listeners will learn:
- Why contradictions and paradoxes are the real drivers of transformation.
- How to spot the difference between “change theater” and genuine transformation.
- Why facts rarely change minds—and what actually does.
- How to experiment with small, low-risk steps to accelerate real breakthroughs.
- Practical strategies for balancing stability with innovation inside organizations.

Jeff’s stories—from building Domino’s Pizza into a fast-growing giant to advising NASA and Fortune 500 companies—bring these principles to life. This conversation will equip you with tools to embrace complexity, lead change with confidence, and create lasting breakthroughs in work and life.

Our Guest, Jeff DeGraff:
➥ Book: The Art of Change: Transforming Paradoxes into Breakthroughs
➥ Buy Now: https://a.co/d/biYYd5h
➥https://jeffdegraff.com/
➡️Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/deanofinnovation
➡️LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/degraffjeff/
➡️YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/JeffDeGraff1
➡️Twitter/ X:  https://twitter.com/JeffDeGraff/

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 1252: The Art of Change: Transforming Paradoxes into Breakthroughs | Jeff DeGraff Podcast

In this episode of Inside Personal Growth, host Greg Voisen welcomes Lynn Blades, author of The Quiet Burn: The Ambitious Woman's Guide to Recognizing and Preventing Burnout.

Lynn shares her deeply personal journey with burnout and the lessons she’s learned coaching high-performing women across industries. From the pressures of the “superwoman syndrome” to the realities of imposter syndrome, Lynn reveals how ambitious women can break free from unrealistic expectations, set healthy boundaries, and prioritize self-care without sacrificing their careers.

💡 Listeners will learn:
How to identify the early warning signs of burnout.
Why self-care is not selfish but essential.
The dangers of perfectionism and how to redefine success.
The importance of saying “no” and setting clear boundaries.
How sisterhood and allyship empower women in leadership.

Whether you’re a professional balancing multiple roles, a leader managing constant demands, or simply someone striving for sustainable success—this conversation offers practical strategies to thrive without burning out.

Our Guest, Lynn Blades:
➥ Book: The Quiet Burn: The Ambitious Woman's Guide to Recognizing and Preventing Burnout
➥ Buy Now: https://a.co/d/6Ew6vJy
➥https://lynnblades.com/
➡️Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lifecoachblades
➡️LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lynnblades

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 1253: The Quiet Burn: The Ambitious Woman's Guide to Recognizing and Preventing Burnout

In this Inside Personal Growth conversation, Greg Voisen interviews Ben Swire, award-winning designer, co-founder of Make Believe Works, and former IDEO design lead, about his upcoming book Safe Danger: An Unexpected Method for Sparking Connection, Finding Purpose, and Inspiring Innovation (Hardcover – October 14, 2025).

Swire introduces the concept of “safe danger,” a sweet spot between comfort and risk where trust, belonging, and creativity thrive. Drawing from his own journey—transitioning from corporate marketing into design and culture-building—he shares how playful, low-stakes activities help individuals open up, teams bond, and organizations foster innovation.

This episode is filled with stories, strategies, and real-world examples that show how Safe Danger can change not only the way teams work but also how people connect in their everyday lives.

🎧 What Listeners Can Learn
-How the idea of safe danger helps people embrace vulnerability and creative risk-taking.
-Why competition, passivity, and “old news” undermine team-building—and how to overcome them.
-The role of generosity and small gestures in shaping workplace culture.
-How to design activities that engage skeptics, introverts, and reluctant participants.
-Practical methods for combating workplace loneliness and fostering belonging.

Our Guest, Ben Swire:
➥ Book: Safe Danger: An Unexpected Method for Sparking Connection, Finding Purpose, and Inspiring Innovation
➥ Buy Now: https://a.co/d/4MaDKSp
➥https://www.benjaminswire.com/
➡️Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/now.and
➡️Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/benjaminswire
➡️LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/benswire

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 1254: Safe Danger: An Unexpected Method for Sparking Connection, Finding Purpose, and Inspiring Innovation

In this episode of Inside Personal Growth, host Greg Voisen sits down with award-winning playwright, performer, and psychotherapist Cynthia Moore to discuss her powerful memoir, Dancing on Coals: A Memoir of an Overperformer. Cynthia shares her extraordinary journey from being sent away to a Swiss finishing school at age 11, through the intensity of avant-garde theater in the Bay Area, to finding her true calling as a therapist weaving together spirituality, trauma healing, and authenticity.

Her story explores the hunger for external validation, the cost of overperformance, and the profound liberation that comes with turning inward. Listeners will be inspired by her candid reflections on motherhood, marriage, forgiveness, and the spiritual practices that helped her transform pain into peace.

🌱 What Listeners Can Learn
-How childhood trauma can serve as a doorway to spiritual awakening.
-The hidden costs of overperforming and seeking external validation.
-Why embracing emptiness and “enoughness” leads to deeper fulfillment.
-Practical insights from Cynthia’s Buddhist practice and psychotherapy work.
-How to reconcile creativity, ambition, and authenticity in your own life.

Our Guest, Cynthia Moore:
➥ Book: Dancing on Coals: A Memoir of an Overperformer
➥ Buy Now: https://a.co/d/gWxKIek
➥https://www.cynthiamoorewrites.com/books

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 1255: Dancing on Coals: Cynthia Moore’s Memoir of Healing, Trauma, and Transformation

In this episode of Inside Personal Growth, Greg Voisen welcomes back leadership expert Simon Vetter, CEO of Stand Out International and co-author of Leading with Vision. Known as The Vision Architect, Simon shares how leaders can move beyond numbers and processes to create compelling, emotionally resonant visions that inspire teams and transform organizations.

Listeners will learn:
-Why storytelling is essential for leadership that connects both the head and the heart.
-How to apply Simon’s LIFT model to make the invisible visible and align teams around a shared purpose.
-The critical roles of courage, clarity, connectivity, and culture in visionary leadership.
-Why slowing down, reflecting, and tapping into intuition is vital for innovation and strategy.
-Practical exercises for visualizing success, balancing best-case vs worst-case thinking, and fostering trust.

Whether you’re a mid-level manager or a CEO, this conversation will show you how to ignite passion, foster alignment, and build trust in today’s fast-changing workplace.

Our Guest, Simon Vetter:
➥ Book: Leading with Vision: The Leader's Blueprint for Creating a Compelling Vision and Engaging the Workforce
➥ Buy Now: https://a.co/d/f3nua9v
➥https://simonvetter.com/
➡️Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/standoutwithsimon
➡️LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thevisionarchitect
➡️Twitter/ X:  https://twitter.com/simonvetter

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 1256: Leading with Vision: The Leader's Blueprint for Creating a Compelling Vision and Engaging the Workforce

In this episode of Inside Personal Growth, Greg sits down with Kasim Aslam, founder of Solutions 8 and author of You vs. Google: The Very Unauthorized Guide to Google Ads. Kasim is recognized as one of the top 50 digital marketing thought leaders in the U.S. and has managed over $70 million in annual ad spend for clients ranging from Harley-Davidson to the U.S. Army.

Together, they unpack the real story behind Google Ads—what works, what doesn’t, and why so many businesses waste money on campaigns that never convert. Kasim shares insights from his new book, practical strategies that go beyond Google’s official playbook, and candid advice on how entrepreneurs can gain the upper hand against the algorithms.

Whether you’re a startup founder, marketer, or business owner, this conversation offers a refreshing—and brutally honest—take on how to make Google Ads actually work for you.

🎧 What Listeners Will Learn
-Why most businesses fail at Google Ads and how to avoid their mistakes
-How to structure campaigns for maximum ROI without getting lost in the algorithm
-The “unwritten rules” of Google Ads that aren’t in the official manuals
-How AI and automation are changing the ad game—and how to stay ahead
-Practical tips and checklists to start optimizing your ad spend today

Our Guest, Kasim Aslam:
➥ Book: You vs. Google: The Very Unauthorized Guide to Google Ads
➥ Buy Now: https://amzn.eu/d/4ZHfZO6
➥https://kasimaslam.com/
➡️Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kasimaslam/
➡️Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kasimaslam
➡️LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kasimaslam/
➡️YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/kasimaslam

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 1257: You vs. Google: The Very Unauthorized Guide to Google Ads with Kasim Aslam

In this episode of Inside Personal Growth, Greg Voisen sits down with Eugene Choi, a transformational mindset coach, pharmacist turned entrepreneur, and founder of Destiny Hacks. Eugene shares his incredible journey from a six-figure pharmacy career to filmmaking, and ultimately to helping leaders and entrepreneurs rewire their brains for higher performance.

Listeners will hear how neuroscience and neuroplasticity reveal that 90–95% of our daily behavior runs on autopilot—often in survival mode—and how to shift into the executive state to make better decisions, access creativity, and improve well-being. Through powerful stories, including life-threatening experiences in Rio de Janeiro and lessons learned from his own family, Eugene illustrates how to overcome fight-flight-freeze responses, reduce stress, and live a more conscious, empowered life.

🎧 What Listeners Can Learn
-The science of how your brain switches between survival mode and executive mode
-Why emotional discomfort can trigger the same stress response as physical danger
-How autopilot habits form and how to reprogram them for success
-Practical tools like “Name it to tame it” to regulate emotions and reduce stress instantly
-The long-term health risks of chronic stress—and how to prevent burnout
-How self-talk and awareness can transform relationships, leadership, and performance

📅 Communication Date
September 16, 2025

Our Guest, Dr. Eugene K. Choi:

➥https://destinyhacks.co//
➡️Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eugenekchoi
➡️Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DestinyHacks/
➡️LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eugenekchoi/

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/

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