Does Transformative Listening work if I am a skeptic?

Andre D. was initially a skeptic who grew up in a household where emotions weren't considered real. He recommends trying it just once to see how your body feels, noting that he felt an immediate shift from heavy to light after his first experience.

How does the practice help with interpersonal conflict?

Andre explains that he no longer has as much conflict because he can recognize when others are distressed and hold a 'listening space' for them to shed that distress, rather than reacting to it.

What happens during a Transformative Listening retreat?

Andre participated in 'rage sessions' where he used specific exercises to express bottled-up anger. He described a curated scene where he was held down by seven men, which led to a breakthrough about no longer wanting to carry other people's emotional loads.

Can coaching help if I feel like I don't belong in my new leadership role?

Yes. Christie Anderson felt she was 'unconsciously trying to earn belonging through perfection' and feared others would see through her insecurity. Through coaching with Ricky Scruggs, she learned she was invited into her role for her specific experience and character, allowing her to lead without feeling diminished.

How does faith integrate with professional performance coaching?

Christie found that grounding her identity as a 'child of God' rather than just a professional provided a solid foundation. Coach Ricky helped her realize that her worth is not built on performance, which allowed her to focus on serving others rather than proving herself.

Will childhood experiences affect my performance as an adult professional?

Christie noted that childhood wounds and traumas can affect you at any age unless dealt with. She found that working with Coach Ricky helped her address these underlying issues to operate from a place of acceptance rather than striving.

What do real people say about personal growth?

51 people recorded interviews about personal growth across 16 organisations. 12 of them mentioned feeling heard and supported by the provider in their own words. The most common timeframe people described was over a year. Every figure below is a count of what people said in their recorded interview — not a clinical trial or a survey.

First-hand accounts from people who talked about personal growth in their recorded interview.

What people said changed

Counts of interviews where the person described this in their own words.

Felt supported12 of 51 mentioned it
“Life before Transformative Listening was very heavy.”Andre D.
Family & relationships11 of 51 mentioned it
“We had tried a lot of things and had been in a pretty unhealthy relationship for, like, five and a half years before we found Transformative Listening.”Christina H.
Confidence7 of 51 mentioned it
“Transformative Listening really helped me sort of turn down the volume on that voice that's, you know, holding me back and allowing me to discharge some of those fears, some of that anger, so I can, like, be my full o…”Andre D.
Better systems7 of 51 mentioned it
“Working with Coach Ricky, I know how to feel more grounded, less reactive, a clear thought process.”Christie Anderson
More energy4 of 51 mentioned it
“I felt diminished in my new role, whereas before I was able to show up energetic and helpful and useful.”Christie Anderson
Mental clarity4 of 51 mentioned it
“This is a book to show people how to actually make that happen and show you the process of, of doing that and how we really can focus our efforts, get rid of all the pollution, and really help people, young people, be…”Brian Miller
Team & hiring3 of 51 mentioned it
“I think I'm going to be - oh geez, happily married with really great relationships at home, at work, kick-ass sort of team at work because I'm going to be a better leader and a better teammate.”Joanne Yammine
Weight change2 of 51 mentioned it
“I needed more tools to help me shed some of that weight.”Andre D.

See the full data tables for Personal Growth →Read the research write-up →

How long it took

Over a year · 4

Stories in this topic

Showing 12 of 51 interviews.

What people were sceptical about first

“Andre D. was initially a skeptic who grew up in a household where emotions weren't considered real. He recommends trying it just once to see how your body feels, noting that he felt an immediate shift from heavy to light after his first experience.”Andre D.
“But I felt like I was not showing up as my best self because I was worried that they would see through me and my insecurity.”Christie Anderson
“With this training now, I'm not battling myself as well as my other problems, whether they be self-doubt or feeling overwhelmed stress.”Heather Jelinek

Frequently asked

Does Transformative Listening work if I am a skeptic?: Andre D. was initially a skeptic who grew up in a household where emotions weren't considered real. He recommends trying it just once to see how your body feels, noting that he felt an immediate shift from heavy to light after his first experience. — Andre D.
How does the practice help with interpersonal conflict?: Andre explains that he no longer has as much conflict because he can recognize when others are distressed and hold a 'listening space' for them to shed that distress, rather than reacting to it. — Andre D.
What happens during a Transformative Listening retreat?: Andre participated in 'rage sessions' where he used specific exercises to express bottled-up anger. He described a curated scene where he was held down by seven men, which led to a breakthrough about no longer wanting to carry other people's emotional loads. — Andre D.
Can coaching help if I feel like I don't belong in my new leadership role?: Yes. Christie Anderson felt she was 'unconsciously trying to earn belonging through perfection' and feared others would see through her insecurity. Through coaching with Ricky Scruggs, she learned she was invited into her role for her specific experience and character, allowing her to lead without feeling diminished. — Christie Anderson
How does faith integrate with professional performance coaching?: Christie found that grounding her identity as a 'child of God' rather than just a professional provided a solid foundation. Coach Ricky helped her realize that her worth is not built on performance, which allowed her to focus on serving others rather than proving herself. — Christie Anderson
Will childhood experiences affect my performance as an adult professional?: Christie noted that childhood wounds and traumas can affect you at any age unless dealt with. She found that working with Coach Ricky helped her address these underlying issues to operate from a place of acceptance rather than striving. — Christie Anderson

Organisations in this topic

In depth

Written from the recorded interviews on this page.

Why do we keep having the same explosive fights even after years of therapy and personal-growth work?

Based on interviews with Transformative Listening customers · August 25, 2026

Transformative Listening customers have recorded 6 first-hand video interviews with Share One since May 2026. Every figure below is a count of what those people said on camera — not a survey, a clinical trial or a marketing claim.

Asked what changed for them, 6 of the 6 described feeling heard and supported by the provider, and 3 described better family or relationship life. One of them put it this way: “Before Transformative Listening, I was holding a tremendous amount on my own.”

In their own words:

“It was like we got through 10 years of therapy in one day because it wasn't a cutoff.” — Keira B.

“It felt like a very exhausting load that I was carrying every day.” — Andre D.

“Transformative Listening was our Hail Mary. We were on the brink of divorce.” — Christina H.

Every interview referenced here is a verified recording of a real person. The full set is on the Transformative Listening page, and each recording can be watched end to end.