EP 187: Presence, Choices, and Human-Centric Leadership with Tonya Cornileus

What makes a leader truly effective?

It’s not the packed calendar.

It’s not the ability to juggle ten things at once.

It’s the courage to slow down, choose intentionally, and show up as fully human.

In this episode of The Executive Appeal, I (Alex D. Tremble) talk with Tonya Cornileus, Senior Vice President of Learning & Talent Solutions at The Walt Disney Company, about what it means to lead with presence and humanity.

Here’s what we dive into:

✨ The surprising leadership power of meditation and mindfulness

✨ Letting go of the multitasking myth to become fully present

✨ Building equity through personalized leadership, not one-size-fits-all

✨ Creating space on your calendar for growth, connection, and reflection

💡 Tonya reminds us: leadership isn’t about perfection, but it’s about partnership, empathy, and conscious choices.

🎯 Reflect & Reset:

🔹 Start: Creating intentional space for mindfulness and reflection

🔹 Stop: Believing multitasking makes you more effective

🔹 Continue: Leading with empathy and equity, not one-size-fits-all

🎧 If you’ve ever struggled with slowing down in order to lead more effectively, this episode will show you why presence is your greatest leadership advantage.

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