Welcome to the very first episode of Well Run—a weekly podcast for owners and operators of luxury fitness clubs, wellness centers, and recovery spaces. Hosted by Annie Adragna, a seasoned leader with 20+ years in the industry, this show explores how to build sustainable businesses, strong cultures, and high-performing teams.

In this kickoff episode, Annie dig into why emotional intelligence (EQ) in leadership is the most critical factor for long-term success. She explains how low EQ leadership can drive turnover, weaken member retention, and stall revenue growth—and why high EQ leaders consistently create respected clubs and motivated teams.

Key Takeaways

• What emotional quotient (EQ) really means in the context of fitness and wellness leadership.
• The cost of low EQ leadership in gyms, health clubs, and wellness businesses.
• How high EQ leadership drives member retention, employee engagement, and profitability.
• Practical strategies to improve culture and strengthen your leadership skills.
• A preview of upcoming episodes tackling real industry challenges and growth opportunities.

This is just the beginning of weekly conversations designed for leaders who want to transform their fitness or wellness business into a thriving, people-first operation.

📩 Connect with Annie: annie@oasisconsultingfirm.co

🌐 Learn more & grab free resources: www.oasisconsultingfirm.co

🔗 Follow Annie on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/annie-adragna

Welcome to "Well Run", the podcast dedicated to owners and operators of luxury fitness, wellness and recovery spaces. Hosted by industry veteran Annie Adragna, this podcast covers the essentials of creating a successful, people-first and performance-driven business.

Each episode offers practical strategies and real-world insights into high EQ leadership and developing profitable and respected clubs in 10-15 minute episodes.

Let's get to it!

Launch: 9/1/25