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The world of leadership is rife with information, listicles and re-hashed advice. We all know that we need to have more difficult conversations, be kinder and more empathetic with those we lead, and walk the path of servant leadership.
And yet we rarely seem to get any closer to developing ourselves as the leaders we wish to be. Instead, we clutter our brains with more information, enact a new promise to ourselves and those around us to lean in and show up more powerfully than we did last time, and somehow remain running around in circles.
There's no shortage of advice available to create incremental change, and they provide exactly that: create incremental change. You get better at doing what you already do, but slightly faster and slightly better. Boring.
This podcast will NOT provide you with incremental change. It will expose your hidden genius, unlock a new level of mastery in yourself, and, provide you paths to creating exponential power and growth.
And yet we rarely seem to get any closer to developing ourselves as the leaders we wish to be. Instead, we clutter our brains with more information, enact a new promise to ourselves and those around us to lean in and show up more powerfully than we did last time, and somehow remain running around in circles.
There's no shortage of advice available to create incremental change, and they provide exactly that: create incremental change. You get better at doing what you already do, but slightly faster and slightly better. Boring.
This podcast will NOT provide you with incremental change. It will expose your hidden genius, unlock a new level of mastery in yourself, and, provide you paths to creating exponential power and growth.
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Learning isn't about getting faster; it's about getting deeper. In our rush to master new skills or achieve transformation, we often turn learning into another race against time. But true growth doesn't come from speed; it comes from surrender, patience, and staying present through the discomfort of not knowing.
On this week's live episode, join Adam Quiney for an exploration of leadership in action - and in avoidance. Adam dives into the distinctions between stage one, two, and three leadership, the intersection of compassion and condonation, and how spirituality can so easily turn into dogma. Along the way, he and guests unpack topics as wide-ranging as Ozempic, Charlie Kirk, and the discomfort of leading up when your leaders are the ones in your way. Tune in for a conversation that weaves humor, inquiry, and depth into questions of what it truly means to lead, and what happens when we optimize for the wrong things.
Dogma gives us comfort, but it also limits our growth. In leadership, it often hides behind best practices, catchy quotes, or rules about how a leader should show up. While these frameworks make decisions easier, they can quietly disconnect us from trust, intuition, and real impact.
In this episode, Adam Quiney breaks down a popular leadership post and exposes what most advice misses: the cost of real growth. He explains why true leadership isn't about rushing from control to impact but learning to face what keeps us stuck, slow down, and be present with the discomfort we avoid.
On this week's mid-week episode, join Adam Quiney along with special guest Monica Borrell for a discussion on leadership and the fine line between supporting your staff and unintentionally creating a high-maintenance culture. Together they explore what it means to "catch" an experience for your team, how coddling can sometimes hinder growth, and the challenges leaders face in balancing empathy with accountability. Adam also shares updates from his own life and his work with the Intensive before diving into this insightful conversation with Monica.
True transformation doesn't come from avoiding discomfort, it comes from facing it. In this episode, Adam Quiney unpacks the Zen idea that "you cannot leave a place until you've been there" and explores how both ontological coaching and Ayahuasca reveal the same truth: real healing happens when we stop resisting and finally touch the very thing we fear.
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.
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