Our Purpose
The Association of Transformational Leaders® is a community for learning, growth, networking and mutual support.
We initiate and sustain ongoing dialogue and education that enhances our transformational leadership capabilities. We support each other in serving humanity while creating a world that works for everyone. We are committed to maximizing the diversity of our community.
Our Bi-Annual Meetings
ATL SoCal® meets twice per year (September or October and March or April) at different locations throughout Southern California.
History
The Association of Transformational Leaders® grew in response to an identified interest emerging from the success of the Transformational Leadership Council (TLC). The TLC was originally convened in July, 2004 by Jack Canfield when he called a couple dozen colleagues together who were engaged in doing transformational work on the planet. The TLC was founded so leaders of personal and organizational transformation could support each other in their contributions to the world. Members of the TLC are leaders in their field and are composed of CEOs, trainers, facilitators, thought leaders, authors, movie producers and directors, and coaches. Members are focused on transformational leadership and deliver their work in the world through workshops, trainings, seminars, books, films, speaking engagements, coaching sessions, TV and radio shows, and special events. TLC meets twice a year to network, connect, and learn from each other in order to enhance our effectiveness and contribution in the world.
Since that time, membership in TLC has grown by invitation only, to approximately 150 individuals, and is strictly limited. Jack Canfield envisioned that TLC could emulate the YPO model and have other groups regionally located and ATL® was born.
Whereas TLC membership is limited to individuals who are owners of a transformational company or who have made a significant contribution to the transformation industry, ATL® is regionally organized and open to high-functioning individuals of influence who have a history of facilitating transformation in their fields.
The first regionally organized ATL® event was held in Minneapolis on Thursday, July 10, 2008. Stewart Emery, co-author of Success Built To Last, and founding member of the TLC, was the featured speaker. Paul Scheele, founding member of the Transformational Leadership Council, emceed the event. ATL SoCal® was the second ATL® group formed and had its first meeting September 18, 2010. Founded by TLC members Scott Coady, Terry Tillman and Robert MacPhee, ATL SoCal® now has over 125 members. Since then, other ATL® groups have formed in various locations around the world. For a complete list of ATL® Regional Groups, please see our FAQ page.
By attending ATL® events, transformational leaders interested in up-leveling their work have an opportunity to stay engaged with high-level information and processes while networking with other leaders who have made significant contributions in the world. The Association of Transformational Leaders® is open to high-functioning individuals that have been identified by their peers as having a history of facilitating transformation in their fields and invited by a current member. Participation is by invitation only.