The Executive Appeal with Alex D. Tremble

What if the job you disliked the most taught you what you were actually built for?In the latest episode of The Executive Appeal Podcast, I sit down with Keith Parris, Vice President of Contact Center Operations and Technology at BCU, to explore one of the most underrated leadership accelerators: taking on roles that stretch—and sometimes frustrate—you.✅ How a finance role at BP revealed what wasn’t his zone of genius✅ Why early career “misfits” are often the clearest teachers✅ And how mentorship is more about perspective than prescriptions🎯 “Even if you don’t like it—it’s a lesson.”Keith shares how one of his toughest professional experiences became the foundation for discovering his true strengths—and how that clarity fuels his leadership today.But this conversation isn’t just about tough jobs and career pivots.Keith also opens up about how he builds high-performing teams, empowers others through mentorship, and balances tech strategy with heart-centered leadership.He reminds us that:Success doesn’t follow a straight lineGrowth often starts with discomfortAnd the best mentors don’t just guide—they walk with you through the chaos🎧Tune in to hear how Keith’s journey shaped his leadership—and how his insight can shape yours.👥 Know someone early in their career—or guiding someone who is? Tag them below.👇 What’s one role you struggled through that shaped your leadership?#LeadershipGrowth #ExecutiveAppeal #MentorshipMatters #KeithParris #BCU #CareerClarity #AlexTremble #GPSLeadership #LeadingWithGPS #ResilientLeadership

Want Real Change? Change Your Behavior First.Let’s cut through the noise:👉 If you want different results, you have to do something different.Too often, leaders chase mindset shifts or new strategies—while repeating the same daily habits.In the latest episode of The Executive Appeal Podcast, I (Alex D. Tremble, CEO of GPS Leadership Solutions) share why behavior change is the true foundation of transformation—in life and leadership.Here’s what you’ll walk away with:✅ Why slowing down your reactions can unlock better decision-making✅ How to lead from your ideal self, not your current habits✅ The power of small, consistent changes that lead to massive impact✅ A real-world story of a leader who transformed one habit—and everything else followedYou don’t need to do more. You need to act intentionally.🎯 Reflect & Reset:🔹 Start: Taking one intentional action daily🔹 Stop: Operating on autopilot🔹 Continue: Aligning your actions with your highest self🎧 This episode is for anyone serious about growth, leadership, and long-term success.Let’s lead the change—starting with what we do.Stay strong. Stay positive. And definitely—stay moving. 🚀#TheExecutiveAppeal #LeadershipGrowth #BehaviorChange #ExecutiveCoaching #AlexDTremble #LeadWithIntention #LeadershipDevelopment #GPSLeadershipSolutions #HabitsOfGreatLeaders #IntentionalLeadership #HighImpactHabits

Is Your Struggle a Sign You're About to Level Up?Let’s be real—no one enjoys tough times. But here’s the truth most leaders miss:👉 The struggle isn’t a setback—it’s a signal.A signal that you're on the edge of real growth.In the latest episode of The Executive Appeal Podcast, I (Alex D. Tremble, CEO of GPS Leadership Solutions) break down what separates the truly great leaders from everyone else during high-stress, high-stakes moments.If you're facing pressure right now—don’t shrink. Lean in.Here’s what you’ll gain from this episode:✅ The mindset shift that helps leaders stay focused when everything feels uncertain✅ Why fast, high-quality decisions beat perfection every time✅ How to turn crises into credibility and setbacks into strategy✅ Real-life proof that adversity isn’t the end—it’s the launchpadTough seasons reveal your leadership capacity.The question is: Will you ignore it, or will you rise?🎯 Reflect & Reset:🔹 Start: Leading the story—not reacting to it🔹 Stop: Letting hesitation stall progress🔹 Continue: Seeing adversity as fuel for transformation🎧 Tap into this episode now—and come out of your challenge stronger, smarter, and more confident.Stay strong. Stay positive. And definitely—stay moving. 🚀#TheExecutiveAppeal #LeadershipGrowth #ResilienceInLeadership #ExecutiveCoaching #AlexDTremble #LeadershipUnderPressure #LeadThroughCrisis #DecisionMaking #LeadershipMindset #KeynoteSpeaker #AdversityToAdvantage

Struggling with the emotional weight of layoffs or tough team decisions?Letting someone go is never easy—especially when they’ve done good work.In my latest episode of The Executive Appeal Podcast, I sit down with Anne Tomkinson, Senior VP of People & Culture at the National Apartment Association, to unpack what it really feels like to navigate reductions in force—and how to do it with empathy, clarity, and integrity.We dive into the real cost of these conversations—the emotional toll on leaders and team members—and why the how matters just as much as the decision itself.🎧 Tune in now to learn:✅ How to communicate hard decisions without dehumanizing people✅ What to say (and what not to say) when someone's role is affected✅ Why empathy isn’t weakness—it’s leadershipIf you’re in a decision-making seat, this is required listening.👥 Know a leader who’s facing tough calls right now? Tag them below.👇 What’s the hardest part about managing layoffs with compassion?#ExecutiveAppeal #LeadershipWithHeart #Layoffs #DifficultDecisions #EmpathyInLeadership #AnneTomkinson #GPSLeadershipPod #PeopleFirstLeadership

Are You Ignoring the Leadership Advantage Hiding in Plain Sight?Most leaders don’t fail because they lack ambition—they fail because they resist the very thing that could take them to the next level: feedback.On today’s episode of The Executive Appeal Podcast, join Alex D. Tremble (CEO of GPS Leadership Solutions & #KeynoteSpeaker) as we explore how high-performing executives use feedback as a competitive advantage—and how you can too.Why You Need to Listen:Feedback isn't just about performance reviews—it's your most direct path to growth, credibility, and long-term influence. But only if you know how to receive it, apply it, and ask for it strategically.What You’ll Learn:✅ Why most leaders get feedback wrong—and how to shift your mindset✅ The power of “feedforward” and why it’s a game changer✅ How to give and receive feedback without damaging trust or confidence✅ The simple feedback habits that separate stagnant leaders from those who grow fastReal Talk, Real GrowthYour Next Move:🔹 Start: Embracing feedback as a strategic tool for your growth🔹 Stop: Taking feedback as a personal attack🔹 Continue: Asking for diverse input to uncover blind spots🎧 Listen now to turn feedback into your leadership superpower.Stay strong. Stay positive. And definitely—stay moving. 🚀#TheExecutiveAppeal #LeadershipDevelopment #FeedbackForGrowth #ExecutiveCoaching #AlexDTremble #Feedforward #LeadershipStrategy #KeynoteSpeaker #LeadershipPodcast #GrowthMindset

🚨 Executives: What if your greatest pain became your greatest catalyst?Most leaders don’t advertise their scars—but the ones who rise with purpose know how to:✅ Transform personal loss into leadership fuel✅ Build meaning from hard experiences✅ And lead in a way that pulls others up with themIn my latest episode of The Executive Appeal Podcast, I sit down with Chuck Thompson, AVP at Sutherland—a global leader in AI, automation, cloud engineering, and digital transformation.What began in grief evolved into clarity.Chuck reveals how her influence became the catalyst for everything he is today—and how he’s used that experience to weave a powerful, purpose-driven leadership story.🎧 Listen in now to learn how to:– Turn jading experiences into deep connection– Lead from a place of honesty, not armor– Make your journey the very thing that attracts others to followThis episode is your reminder: the struggles you’ve survived may be your greatest leadership asset.👥 Know a leader who needs to hear this? Tag them below.👇 What’s one hard experience that shaped your leadership?#ExecutiveLeadership #AuthenticLeadership #ResilientLeadership #TheExecutiveAppeal #ChuckThompson #AlexTremble #GPSLeadership #LeadingWithGPS #LeadershipWithHeart #LegacyLeadership #GreatPeopleStrategies

🚨 Executives: Think your high-performing team is “safe”? Think again.Strong results. Solid trust. High engagement.That’s when most teams start drifting—and leaders don’t see it coming.In my latest episode of The Executive Appeal Podcast, I break down the hidden danger in teams that are doing well—and why “good” is actually the most vulnerable state.🎙 Join me, Alex D. Tremble—CEO of GPS Leadership Solutions & #KeynoteSpeaker—as I reveal:✅ Why high performance decays when left unchecked✅ The 3 moves every exec must make to protect what’s working✅ Real-world insights from top orgs who caught decline too late🎧 Listen now to learn how to:- Strengthen trust before cracks appear- Design systems that reinforce what’s working- Keep your team aligned, engaged, and growingThis episode is your executive guide to sustaining peak performance—without waiting for problems to show up.👥 Know a leader who needs to hear this? Tag them below.👇 What’s one thing you proactively do to maintain team performance?#ExecutiveLeadership #HighPerformanceTeams #OrganizationalHealth #LeadershipStrategy #AlexDTremble #TheExecutiveAppeal #KeynoteSpeaker

🚨 Executives: Want to drive bigger results—even if you're not in marketing?Most execs aren’t marketers—but the ones who rise fastest understand how to: ✅ Position their ideas for buy-in✅ Build influence inside their org✅ And make their wins impossible to ignoreIn my latest episode of The Executive Appeal Podcast, I sit down with Allison Windon, Head of Marketing, Pre-Sales & GTM Strategy at Paylocity —one of the fastest-growing publicly traded HCM companies.We break down the marketing skills every non-marketing executive needs to stand out and lead at the next level.🎧 Listen in now to learn how to:-Amplify your leadership brand-Communicate value beyond your team-Get your work recognized at the topThis episode is your executive playbook for making more strategic noise—without sounding like you're selling.👥 Know a leader who needs to hear this? Tag them below.👇 What’s one marketing skill you’ve had to learn as a non-marketer?hashtag#ExecutiveLeadership hashtag#MarketingStrategy hashtag#Influence hashtag#LeadershipBrand hashtag#TheExecutiveAppeal

🎙️ New Podcast Episode: Navigating Change, Power, and Self-Interest in Executive Leadership with Janet M. Stovall, former Global Head of DEI at NeuroLeadership Institute.When you’re an executive leading through change, here’s one truth you must understand:People aren’t always working against you—they’re working for what they believe is in their own best interest.In this episode of The Executive Appeal, I sit down with Janet M. Stovall—one of the most respected voices in the space of DEI, leadership, and organizational behavior—to talk about the hard truths leaders face when navigating organizational shifts, resistance, and internal politics.We dig into:🔹 What to do when change feels personal, but it’s not🔹 How to recognize the motivations behind other people’s decisions🔹 Why assuming positive intent can still be strategic🔹 How to lead with clarity and courage—even when the ground is shifting beneath youThis episode is a must-listen for every executive navigating power dynamics, culture change, or political complexity at the highest levels.

💼 The leadership skill no one talks about—but everyone needs.Most leaders talk about managing teams. But what if the real game-changer in your career isn’t just managing down... it's managing up?🎙️ On today's episode of The Executive Appeal Podcast join Alex D. Tremble (CEO of GPS Leadership Solutions & #KeynoteSpeaker) learn how to build real influence with decision-makers.You’ll learn:✅ How to align your work with your boss’s goals✅ The secret to adapting to executive communication styles✅ What it really means to be a proactive problem-solver✅ How to position yourself as a trusted, indispensable asset💡 Plus, he shares real stories, practical tips, and strategies straight from his bestselling books like Unlocking the Executive Advantage.Listen. Learn. Lead up.Tune in now! 🎧#ExecutivePresence #LeadershipDevelopment #ManagingUp #Influence #TheExecutiveAppeal