
The Executive Appeal with Alex D. Tremble
Leadership isn’t just a title—it’s an impact.
The Executive Appeal is the podcast for executive leaders and HR professionals who are serious about growth: their own, their teams’, and their organizations’. Hosted by Alex D. Tremble, bestselling author and leadership expert, this podcast delivers no-fluff strategies, real-world insights, and conversations that matter.
Each episode features top HR executives and senior leaders sharing their experiences, strategies, and lessons learned from the trenches of leadership. On solo episodes, Alex breaks down practical tools and actionable advice to help you:
-Navigate complex challenges with confidence.
-Develop yourself and those around you.
-Build influence, improve team performance, and drive measurable results.
And here’s the best part: we tackle these senior-level conversations with energy, authenticity, and a few laughs along the way. Because learning to lead better doesn’t have to feel like homework—it should inspire, energize, and maybe even make you smile.
If you’re ready to go beyond the buzzwords and lead with clarity, intention, and impact—this is your edge.
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Latest episodes

Nov 22, 2023 • 43min
Ep 110: Creating a Culture of Collaboration and Growth; The Power of Seeing Each Other as People with Jared Nypen
Guest Jared Nypen talks about his current role at Great Clips & his experiences in building human resource strategies & leading college recruiting teams.Jared Nypen leads the human resources and recruiting resources departments for Great Clips, Inc. as the Vice President of Talent. He is responsible for delivering on the Great Clips, Inc. employee promise: “We fuel your drive for greatness.” This includes strategically managing recruiting, community involvement, employee performance and development, employee relations, compensation and benefits, employee engagement and organizational effectiveness.As the head of recruiting resources, Jared leads best-in-class employer branding efforts for the entire Great Clips system. His team also provides salon owners with tools and resources to help them attract top stylists within their markets.Jared joined Great Clips Inc. in 2015 and was named Vice President of Talent in 2018. Previously, Jared spent 14 years at Target Corporation and Best Buy Co, Inc., where he led college recruiting teams, built human resources strategies and directed technology implementations for talent management.Jared has a bachelor’s degree in communications and business from Concordia College –Moorhead. He is certified as a Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR), as a Senior Certified Professional with the Society for Human Resources Management (SHRM-SCP), and as a Certified Franchise Executive (CFE). He also represents Great Clips, Inc. on the Minneapolis Chief Human Resources Officer Governing Board, the Talent Marketing Board and the Minnesota Business Coalition for Racial Equity (MBCRE).Outside of work, Jared enjoys traveling with his family, tackling home and yard projects and spending time on the lake. You can also find Jared on the sidelines, coaching one of his three children in their favorite sport of the moment.MAIN TAKEAWAYS:[00:01:57] Engaging with audience and algorithm.[00:04:19] Mohawk hairstyles and self-expression.[00:10:30] Million-dollar mistake.[00:12:05] Rounding error budgets.[00:15:01] Travel being a budget concern.[00:19:49] The meetings before the meetings.[00:23:10] Providing a safe space.[00:25:24] Leaders and employee relationships.[00:29:06] Blending recruitment and marketing.[00:36:49] Staying on trend through networking.[00:41:37] Bring this content to someone else.

Nov 1, 2023 • 40min
Ep 109: Taking Risks and Building Confidence in Your Career with Rosanne Carmean
Rosanne is a collaborative leader focused on empowering teams to innovate solutions and seize new opportunities.Rosanne is committed to influencing strategic development of women and advocating for the advancement of high potential, diverse future leaders. As a lifelong learner, Rosanne is willing to rise to the challenge and embrace difficult tasks that foster personal and professional growth. Rosanne is currently the Senior Manager of Site Training for Constellation’s Peach Bottom Atomic Power Station. In this role, she is responsible for the oversight and management of the station’s Training Department, learning facilities, and providing principal training support for day-to-day site operations. She is accountable for providing competent personnel who can safely operate, maintain, and improve the performance of the plant. She leads a team of highly experienced instructional professionals and provides leadership in this area to ensure training and development opportunities are fully leveraged for improving knowledge, skills and behaviors of the workforce.Rosanne has over 17 years of nuclear experience with a diverse background of technical and leadership experience.Prior to her current position, Rosanne was the Nuclear Fuels Director of Core Design, where she was responsible for providing direction and oversight of reactor core designs for the Constellation (formerly Exelon) Nuclear Fleet of 21 nuclear power plants. She has also filled the roles of Senior Manager, Pressurized Water Reactor Core Design, Manager of Fuel Reliability, Spent Fuel and Decommissioning Senior Engineer, and Reactor Engineer at LaSalle Generating Station. Rosanne is an active member in various employee resource groups and has championed several development programs. Rosanne has served as Exelon’s Network of Exelon Women Kennett Square Chapter Treasurer, Women in Nuclear Kennett Square Chapter Sponsor, Meals on Wheels volunteer for the Coatesville area senior citizens, and active member of Chester County’s 100 Women of Downingtown. Rosanne has a passion for inspiring others to do their best by focusing on their strengths and being the connector that can align their interests to organizational opportunities. In this capacity, she has supported numerous mentoring programs and is an active mentor for several aspiring female professionals.Rosanne was born and raised in Chicago. She currently lives in Downingtown, Pennsylvania with her husband Andrew, raising their three daughters. Rosanne enjoys running, cooking, and is an avid reader.MAIN TAKEAWAYS:00:09:20 Take risks and advocate for yourself.00:14:30 Advocate for yourself, build relationships.00:17:38 Importance of organic relationships.00:27:20 Building relationships through common interests.00:28:23 Promoting clean energy through nuclear.00:34:45 Parenting can make you disgusting.Purchase your copy of "Relationships that Work" on Amazon today at https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CD2KJX17?ref_=pe_3052080_276849420

Oct 28, 2023 • 36min
Ep 108: Unveiling Reality: Inside Israel's Ground Assault – Understanding the Impact and Losses - Mick Mulroy
In this deeply insightful episode of The Executive Appeal, we delve into the heart of one of the most critical and pressing global issues: Israel's Ground Assault. Our distinguished guest, Michael Patrick (Mick) Mulroy, Co-founder of the Lobo Institute and a seasoned expert in national security, brings his wealth of experience as the Former Deputy Assistant Secretary for the U.S. Department of Defense, Retired CIA Paramilitary Officer, US Marine, ABC News National Security Analyst, and Senior Fellow at the Middle East Institute.Join us as we unravel the complex layers of the ongoing ground assault in Israel, gaining a comprehensive understanding of the situation's gravity and the human losses it entails. Mick Mulroy offers unique insights derived from his extensive background, shedding light on the geopolitical dynamics, military strategies, and the profound impact on the lives of those involved.In this episode, we not only explore the military aspects but also delve deep into the human side of the conflict. Mick Mulroy guides us through the harsh realities faced by the people living under dire circumstances in Palestine, illuminating the challenges and struggles they endure daily. We discuss how the ongoing conflict impacts the lives of countless individuals, families, and communities, emphasizing the urgent need for sustainable solutions and lasting peace.Through our conversation, gain a deeper understanding of the Israel's Ground Assault and its far-reaching implications for Palestine and its people. Mick Mulroy's expertise provides a nuanced perspective on the unfolding events, highlighting the interconnectedness of global security, stability, and the pursuit of justice.Tune in to this crucial episode to hear from one of the foremost experts in the field, offering invaluable insights that shape our understanding of the world's most pressing issues.Purchase your copy of "Relationships that Work" on Amazon today at https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CD2KJX17?ref_=pe_3052080_276849420

Oct 18, 2023 • 38min
Ep 107: The Power of Perspective: Shifting Your Mindset for Success with Dr. Gary McGrath
In this episode of The Executive Appeal, host Alex Trimble welcomes Dr. Gary McGrath, a highly respected expert in executive leadership. They discuss the importance of developing diverse and effective executive leadership teams and how organizations can achieve their DEI and leadership development goals.“Dr. Gary” McGrath has been labeled a unicorn in leadership development. He is sought after for his knowledge and expertise developing leaders and creating intentional cultures within companies built on leadership effectiveness at all levels. His vast and diverse leadership, educational, and professional experiences create a unique skill set that he utilizes daily for the benefit of his clients. After serving in the United States Army he went into manufacturing for ten years then lead many corporate organizations before starting Statarius in 2009. Dr. Gary is a Certifies Speaking Professional with the National Speakers Association, a Certified Meditation Instructor with Chopra Global and is a Doctor of Business Administration in Marketing. He has authored two books:Mastering Sales Leadership – Learning to Herd CatsA CEOs Journey – The 7 Steps of Intentional LeadershipToday Dr. Gary coaches and develops executive leaders to be successful by balancing compassionate accountability.After living in nine states and two foreign countries, Dr. Gary has settled in Durham, NC.MAIN TAKEAWAYS:[00:01:24] The Executive Build Podcast[00:06:23] Struggle is not a bad thing.[00:08:38] Self-awareness and leadership.[00:11:35] Self-awareness and talents.[00:16:41] Learning about other people.[00:19:08] False limiting beliefs.[00:22:23] Our past shapes our personalities.[00:26:12] Small incremental improvements.[00:30:11] Building relationships for career growth.[00:34:36] Belonging and diversity.[00:36:31] Supporting the show and community.Purchase your copy of "Relationships that Work" on Amazon today at https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CD2KJX17?ref_=pe_3052080_276849420

Oct 11, 2023 • 45min
Ep 106: Navigating Leader Career Twists with Pete Sparber
Careers paths are often never linear. Hear how guest Pete Sparber navigated his path in Leadership as compass for those spearheading there own. Pete was originally educated in fine arts, earning an MFA from Cornell. After a complex career path, spanning a variety of fields, he began practicing human resources mid-career. He retired in 2022 after 20 years in HR leadership roles with Koch Industries. Throughout his HR career, Pete focused on working in the “servant leader” model and building ethics-centered human resources organizations. Roles included CHRO for Infor, a global, 17K employee, cloud-based ERP provider; as well as multi-year assignments in Tokyo and Shanghai as a division HR leader in electronics and chemical manufacturing subsidiaries. Pete is now devoting himself full time to development of the visual arts in Philadelphia and his personal pursuits as a painter.MAIN TAKEAWAYS:[00:02:08] New book release.[00:04:26] Transitioning from intense work.[00:10:22] Desire to contribute.[00:13:39] Recombining in art and life.[00:17:03] The importance of pattern recognition.[00:21:28] Blinding ourselves to possibilities.[00:26:11] The ultimate role, the CHR role.[00:32:38] Immersion in different cultures.[00:34:32] Profoundly changing a culture.[00:39:45] Traveling and cultural immersion.Purchase your copy of "Relationships that Work" on Amazon today at https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CD2KJX17?ref_=pe_3052080_276849420

Oct 4, 2023 • 37min
Ep 105: Using Assessments to Understand Yourself and Grow as a Leader with Dennis DMaggio
One of the biggest challenges faced by companies is the transition of younger, less experienced individuals into leadership positions and the navigation of organizational politics. This challenge was brought to light during a conversation with Dennis DMaggio a Chief Human Capital Officer of a Fortune 100 company.Dennis entered the Organizational Development field in 2002 after a 10-year career in Health Care Management. Currently serving as Vice President and Chief Learning Officer in the Beverage Alcohol industry, Dennis is a frequent speaker at the Long Island Society for Human Resource Management, a panelist on sales coaching by the Corporate Executive Board and interviewed on the subjects Organizational Learning and Empathy in the Workplace by T&D Magazine and The Wall Street Journal.Dennis is certified as a Master Trainer through Development Dimensions International (DDI) and the Association for Talent Development (ATD). In addition, Dennis is qualified as an Expert Coach through ATD and certified with Marshall Goldsmith’s Stakeholder Centered Coaching. In his coaching, Dennis employs Type, Style, Emotional Intelligence, 360 Feedback and Strengths tools and assessments.Dennis also serves as Board Chair for Heritage Instructional Services, an Educational Co Op in Maryland and volunteers with Better Angels, a nonpartisan group that strives to find common ground in today’s heated political environment.Dennis serves as our Pro Bono Consultant for non-profit and charitable organizations.MAIN TAKEAWAYS:[00:02:26] Building intentional connections in business.[00:06:29] Surrounding yourself with brilliant people.[00:07:14] Success and leadership development.[00:11:01] Leaders derailing by making things better.[00:14:20] Workforce of younger people.[00:19:24] Replicating learning and development.[00:24:07] Mentors and navigating politics.[00:25:23] Mentoring in the workplace. [00:30:59] Slow down and focus on finding out intention before you react.[00:33:04] Understanding yourself through assessments.Purchase your copy of "Relationships that Work" on Amazon today at https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CD2KJX17?ref_=pe_3052080_276849420

Sep 20, 2023 • 41min
Ep 104: The Power of Mentoring and Career Advancement with Steve Bacon
Steve is a world renown Master Life Coach. Hear key takeaways in this episode of The Executive Appeal. Steve found his calling as a life coach after becoming a successful entrepreneur. He felt a deep passionate calling for making a difference in other peoples’ lives and in his larger community. To help understand his calling, Steve became a student of the world learning and digesting teachings from some of the greatest teachers and coaches the world had to offer.Steve has spent the last 18 years sharing his learnings and helping busy and successful entrepreneurs, executives and celebrities to create balance in their life and reach the next level of success both professionally and personally. Steve founded community oriented coaching group Belief Theory in 2015. Belief Theory has used group coaching programs to coach state and local governments, nonprofits, and fortune 500 sales teams.MAIN TAKEAWAYS:[00:01:24] Determining the success of the program[00:07:15] The doubt comes from training[00:09:43] Lies about hard work[00:14:13] The unfairness of an eight-year-old courtroom[00:16:31] Being worthy or deserving[00:19:05] The difference between impossible and improbable[00:23:37] Fear of making decisions[00:26:24] Becoming childlike again[00:31:33] Being stuck in self-blame[00:34:38] Doubt is unnaturalPurchase your copy of "Relationships that Work" on Amazon today at https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CD2KJX17?ref_=pe_3052080_276849420

Sep 13, 2023 • 40min
Ep 103: Building Mutually Beneficial Relationships in the Workplace with Erica Rooney
Are you seeking to build mutually beneficial relationships in your workplace? Guest Erica Rooney shares her knowledge with listeners.Erica Rooney is the Chief People Officer at iCi, a keynote speaker, Executive Coach and HR Consultant, host of the podcast "From Now to Next" and a wife and mom to two little kids!Erica has over fifteen years of experience in varying areas of Human Resources, Employee Engagement, Health and Wellness, and Employee Experience. Her passion lies in elevating the employee experience through a holistic approach: focusing on growth and development, connecting passion with purpose, and aligning careers with core values. She lives in the Research Triangle Park area of North Carolina with her husband, Dan, and her two children, Hudson and Halle. She enjoys running half marathons and reading historical fiction novels.MAIN TAKEAWAYS:[00:01:51] The Executive Appeal's popularity.[00:06:24] Communication in the workplace. [00:08:28] Negative behaviors in the workplace. [00:13:16] The human experience. [00:15:09] Bad relationship baggage. [00:20:18] Building relationships with difficult people. [00:23:09] Being authentic in executive roles. [00:29:23] Having a choice in difficult situations.[00:32:24] Visualization and Manifestation[00:36:27] Serving others.[00:39:21] Relationships at Work.Purchase your copy of "Relationships that Work" on Amazon today at https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CD2KJX17?ref_=pe_3052080_276849420

Sep 6, 2023 • 33min
Ep 102: Preparing High Performing Leaders for Executive Positions with Samia Qamar
In this episode, guest Samia Qamar emphasizes the importance of surrounding yourself with people who both challenge and support you and the need to strategically spend time with individuals who can provide valuable help, advice, and advocacy. Samia is a Pakistani citizen with a rich experience of more than 16 years in Human Resources of multinational companies with multiple industries, which includes Healthcare, Management Consultancy,Hospitality and Financial Services. In her most recent role, she’s working as a trusted partner for business.Her purpose is nurturing talent for scalable business and sustainable planet. She cultivates workplaces by guiding leaders to engage, lead high performance teams, create Employee Value Proposition by building a competitive advantage, drive cultural transformations, and develop talent and leadership pipeline to deliver sustainable profits.She has an innate passion for philanthropy through community outreach.Samia’s Awards and Recognitions Include: Listed in the “South Asia’s Top 100 Power Women” –South Asian Business Excellence Awards (2022) Inducted into the WAW Hall Of Fame at the 5th annual WAW – Women Appreciating Women prestigious conference (2021) Inducted into The Global Library of Female Authors with 99 inspirational women (2020). Recognized by Women Economic Forum as “Exceptional Woman of Excellence” in Cairo (2020). Appointed as Global Goodwill Ambassador for Pakistan (2019).Samia is a member of LEAD Alumni community for Stanford GSB. Also, she's a Senior CertifiedProfessional from Society for Human Resources Management, US.MAIN TAKEAWAYS:[00:01:30] Podcast's popularity and success.[00:04:37] Growing up in Pakistan[00:08:23] Disparity between men and women[00:13:41] Bigger sense of purpose[00:18:26] Confidence is your best accessory[00:20:09] Asking for opportunities[00:24:01] Professional development practices[00:27:59] Prioritizing time for career exploration[00:31:06] Taking action to reach goals.Purchase your copy of "Relationships that Work" on Amazon today at https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CD2KJX17?ref_=pe_3052080_276849420

Aug 16, 2023 • 39min
Ep 101: Unleashing Your Authentic Self in Business and Sales with Jillian Murphy
Ready to learn from the best? Join us as we interview Jillian Murphy, a sales and business mentor with a proven track record of success. Jillian Murphy is a highly sought after sales and business mentor who has mastered the art of sales and scaling not only her own business, but has helped hundreds of other online business owners as well.With over 22 years of business experience in sales/marketing and growing multiple businesses of her own, she has now made it her mission to help online business owners gain REAL results in sales and messaging. Sales is truly the oxygen of your business and the most important skill any business owner can acquire.She has been able to grow her own business from 0 to 6 figures in 1 year; hit her first 6 figure month in 18 months and just under a half million by year 2. All without any fancy systems, ads, or even a website. It was all done with the art of communication and the art of sales!MAIN TAKEAWAYS:00:04:19 - "I was just unapologetic about who I was even back then being 22 years old. Like I just, I blazed a trail back then."00:08:41 - "My superpower is like, I'm real as shit. I'm going to tell it to you like it is. I'm going to give you tough love, whether you like it or not. That's actually what sets me apart from 99% of the business coaches out there."00:10:40 - "if you want to be a leader in this space, quit being a follower."00:19:33 - "sales is truly the oxygen of your business and the most important skill any business owner can acquire."00:22:20 - "When it comes to sales, it is like we want to remember that we are truly trying to help somebody."00:24:39 - "Why does it feel easier to do these things when you are doing it on behalf of someone else versus yourself?"00:27:14 - "It took time for Mike and I to build a relationship. It took time for Mike and I to build rapport, but that was actually the differentiator was like now he was buying from me, not the brand anymore."00:30:59 - "AI will be able to help with content. Like that that's that is the reality."00:37:29 - "I know you are meant for more. I know that you are someone who wants something big, but don't just be a big dreamer, be a big action taker and go get it."Purchase your copy of "Relationships that Work" on Amazon today at https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CD2KJX17?ref_=pe_3052080_276849420