The Transformational Leader

On this week’s mid-week episode, join Adam Quiney for a discussion on Myers-briggs and other personality assessment tools, and why they limit us, how personal growth is often about avoidance of our own transformation and healing, letting go of the hypocrisy of others, and more!  

Every leader has a shadow side: the parts of ourselves we’d rather hide or deny. For many, that looks like judgment, frustration, or even the thought: “People are dumb and I hate them.” When we push these parts away, they don’t disappear. They slip into our blind spots and leak out sideways, often in the form of sarcasm, criticism, or subtle disconnection. The harder we try to shut them down, the more power they gain.

Arrogance can be one of the biggest blind spots for leaders. It shows up subtly in judgment, in righteousness, or in the need to be right, and it can quietly damage trust and impact. In this episode, Adam Quiney shares a personal story about being called out for his arrogance and the lessons that came with it. He explores why arrogance is often a survival mechanism, how to spot it in yourself, and what it takes to hold feedback with grace instead of defensiveness.

On this week’s mid-week episode, join Adam Quiney for a discussion on How We Train the World Around Us.  In this episode, Adam discuss ideas such as How we train people around us to behave the way we complain about, How our training of the world at large makes our own transformation challenging, How we can train our clients and customers for a more empowering experience; and How to shift all of this. .  

Leadership and transformation aren’t about adding more tools to your belt; they are about seeing how you get in your own way. And that starts with learning to accept what is true about how you show up, even when it’s uncomfortable. In this episode, Adam Quiney breaks down the three stages of acceptance that every leader moves through. From resisting feedback to intellectual acknowledgment, and finally fully letting the impact of your actions take hold, Adam explores how each stage unfolds and why most people get stuck before achieving real transformation.

On this week’s mid-week episode, join Adam Quiney as he explores topics such as how relational patterns show up everywhere, what to do when your leader isn’t leading well, and how to practice “leading up.” Adam also unpacks the concept of being at choice, and why it’s central to the work of both coaches and leaders.

Intellectual loneliness isn’t just about craving “deep talks.” It is the realization of how few people can truly tolerate complexity. It is noticeable how quickly others rush to have an answer, not to understand, but to be right. It is the silence that follows when what you say doesn’t fit neatly into someone’s script. In this episode, Adam Quiney dives into the experience of intellectual loneliness, why it often leaves us feeling isolated, and how the very mindset that makes us feel smarter can also deepen our disconnection. Listen and enjoy!

We often believe we are already doing the transformational work by reading books, watching videos, attending seminars, or having deep conversations with friends. These can look like transformation, but more often they skim the surface without truly shifting who we are. In this episode, Adam Quiney unpacks why our ego convinces us that we are “doing the work” when in reality, we are just reinforcing old patterns with new language. He shares how blind spots keep us stuck, why insights alone rarely lead to change, and why genuine transformation requires stepping into relationship and vulnerability.

Relationships are the foundation of powerful coaching. Yet, many clients and coaches lean heavily on methodology, certifications, or step-by-step processes, thinking that is what guarantees success. While methods can be useful, they can also become a shield that keeps real connection at arm’s length. In this insightful episode, Adam Quiney shares why true transformation happens when relationship takes priority over methodology, and how trust, presence, and genuine connection create breakthroughs that no system alone can deliver. Listen and enjoy the show!  

How does transformation lead to kinder, more compassionate, and more generous leaders? In this episode, Adam Quiney shares why the heart of transformational leadership begins with a simple question: What do you want? We often meet people at the surface, seeking money, power, or control, but true change happens when we meet them where they are instead of trying to stop them. That’s when deeper possibilities open and real leadership begins. Listen and enjoy the show!

On this week’s mid-week episode, join Adam Quiney along with special guest Seth Drugatz, who will be sharing about his experience inside The Forge.

The idea of being a product of your own product means that, in a setting or structure where you are both selling and using the product. That is the kind of idea of it.  You ought to be modeling or demonstrating that the products work, that your life is better. It’s easy to fake the results. But real leadership shows in how you live, not in what you say. In this episode, Adam breaks down what it means to be a product of your product, why trying to look perfect backfires, and how trust is built through authenticity, not appearances.

On this week’s mid-week episode, join Adam Quiney for a discussion about the trap of "I know what I need to do, I just need to do it", as well as ontology, dancing and leadership.

Most people market coaching like they’re selling windshield wipers; quick, generic, and low trust. But transformational work doesn’t work that way. In this episode of The Transformational Leader, we dive into why coaching is a relationship-based business and not a sales-based one. We’ll explore how to shift from lead generation to genuine service, and why trust and patience create clients. If you want to build a meaningful practice that actually works, this one’s for you.

On this week’s mid-week episode, join Adam Quiney along with his wife and partner in this work, Bay, for an honest conversation about transformation - what it truly looks like, the very real challenges, and the immense rewards on the other side. They’ll also dive into The Forge (https://evergrowthcoaching.com/the-forge/), their signature container designed to support people in doing this deep, life-shifting work.

Most people say they want transformation, but when it’s time to take action, resistance shows up. In this episode, Adam Quiney explores why the path to real change always feels tilted against us, and how our strategies to avoid discomfort often make perfect sense but keep us stuck. Listen as we explore the hidden role fear plays, why you can’t outrun it, and what it takes to move forward. If you’re serious about creating something new, this one’s for you.

Accountability: a common term yet essential for a company and leader. But really, what does it means for leaders, and how can it be developed? What does it mean if someone is held accountable? Let’s find out. In this episode, the talk will focus on accountability and developing it in your people -- what accountability is, the relationship towards it and people, what we think of when we have to develop it, what we want to do, how do you practice the quality of yourself and more of that. In this episode, listeners are encouraged to join The Forge. It runs from September through May that comes with a four-day retreat and is mostly immersive. It has limited virtual seats to fill. These are the expected takeaways from the training: how to be a leader, the art and skill of coaching, and the art and skill of enrollment. It is undeniable that accountability is part of being a leader. Learn more about it in this episode. Listen and enjoy!

Today’s show opens up a new series called Leadership Sandtrap. These are ways to get people to show up in their leadership, as the sticky quicksand traps, providing short-term results, compelling for leaders or those practicing leadership. These short-term results make it hard to reflect on what they lack or their breakdown or next-edge leadership, brought about by the fear of what they created when they stopped doing the things they have always done, hindering them from making breakthroughs, leaving them stuck in the Sandtrap. This episode is the debut of the Leadership Sandtrap series, entitled I Just Need To Grind. It is a common Sandtrap for leaders with a great deal of passion in their being. These leaders tend to swing into a hardcore work mode and a hardcore play mode and cycle back to hardcore work mode after playing hard. How it came to be, and more, will be discussed to know more about this kind of Sandtrap. In this episode, listeners are encouraged to join The Forge. It is a coaching and leadership group that runs from September through May. It has limited virtual seats to fill. This opportunity will train joiners on the art of coaching, seeing the being, seeing who is present and showing up, stuff that gets on the way, or leading the light from within and drawing it out of people to step into the leadership. Our hands are full of valuable inputs from this episode. Learn about Leadership Sandtrap through this series. Make sure not to skip a part of it. Enjoy while learning!

While the zone of genius seems like a straightforward thing, there’s more to it than meets the eye. For instance, it’s easy to mistake your zone of excellence for your zone of genius. What occurs when this happens? For starters, you get to work more and more with whatever it is that you’re already comfortable with. This means you are stuck. There is no expansion. So how do you go about stepping into your zone of genius as opposed to shying away from it? I’ll cover all you need to know about the zone of genius in this episode, so please don’t forget to join me!

In most cases, the conversations people have with each other revolve around content as opposed to context. Simply put, context is what lies beneath the content. Most people spot the content but miss the context. In this episode, I’ll tackle what context really is, how to spot it, and why it is challenging to create any significant shift when you can’t see it. I’ll also tackle how it impacts your teams and your leadership as well as your personal life. This is another discussion that will let you to see things from a totally different perspective so I hope you won’t miss it!