Own Your Outlier: Courage & Authentic Leadership with Niiamah Ashong
In this episode, Niiamah Ashong from California shares how moving away from traditional, logic-only-driven leadership toward a more authentic, intuitive style transformed his results. By leading with ease and alignment, he achieved impactful outcomes while maintaining his well-being and strengthening connections with his team.
The conversation also highlights how courage and better decision-making arise when leaders embrace their full selves. Niiamah and Regina explore how integrating care for people with a focus on results creates harmony, showing that compassion and effectiveness can work hand in hand.
Niiamah reflects on the importance of bold action and iteration in business and life. He emphasizes that the first attempt at something is rarely perfect, but that it's important to create space for experimentation. He also discusses the shift in his priorities after becoming a parent, realizing that while core values remain constant, the order in which they are prioritized can change. This realization helped him make different decisions and find creative solutions. The discussion also touches on the idea of courageous, authentic leadership, emphasizing the uniqueness of each individual and the challenges of stepping into that leadership. Niiamah also explores the concept of being "too much" and the importance of embracing one's full self. He reflects on how shifting his perspective helped him not only accept but also leverage his intensity and uniqueness in leadership and life.
About Niiamah Ashong:
Niiamah is a Transformational Leadership Coach and Founder of the Outlier's Edge, where he empowers high-performing individuals break through barriers and achieve their fullest potential. With a focus on authenticity and fearless leadership, Niiamah guides his clients to embrace vulnerability and step beyond conventional limits. He has created a thriving community within the Outlier's Edge Guild, where leaders and entrepreneurs connect, collaborate, and support one another in achieving bold visions. Known for his dynamic roundtable discussions, Niiamah fosters environments where real conversations spark transformational insights. His coaching approach blends deep, personalized guidance with actionable strategies, helping clients build systems that drive sustainable growth.
Whether it's through hot-seat coaching or guiding leaders to explore new ways of making an impact, Niiamah’s work centers on helping individuals lead with intention, create meaningful businesses, and build a life that's fully aligned with their core values.
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