Are You Living With Purpose—or Just Chasing Milestones?

You’re told to hustle.

Own the house. Land the title. Hit 6 figures by 30.

👉 But what if that pressure is stealing your peace and your long-term potential?

In this episode of The Executive Appeal, I (Alex D. Tremble, CEO of GPS Leadership Solutions) sit down with Jay Goninen, Co-Founder and President of WrenchWay, to talk about what real success looks like—and why chasing it too fast might be the very thing holding you back.

Because here’s the truth:

A strong foundation beats fast wins. Every time.

🎯 Here’s what you’ll take away:

✅ Why the pressure to “arrive early” can cause burnout

✅ What retirement really does to your sense of purpose

✅ How building slow and smart creates generational impact

✅ Why patience is the secret to playing the long game in leadership and life

Jay’s story goes beyond business—

It’s about knowing when to go hard… and when to go wise.

🎯 Reflect & Reset:

🔹 Start: Building from values, not just urgency

🔹 Stop: Equating speed with success

🔹 Continue: Stacking skills, savings, and stability brick by brick

🎧 If you’ve ever felt like you’re behind—or burning out trying to stay ahead—this one’s for you.

Stay patient. Stay purposeful. And lead for the long haul.

#TheExecutiveAppeal #AlexDTremble #JayGoninen #WrenchWay #PurposeDrivenLeadership #LeadershipGrowth #BuildSlowGrowStrong #LongGameLeadership #GPSLeadership #FinancialWisdom #BurnoutPrevention #RealSuccess

What if you could do 10x more without adding a single person to your team?

What if “better” was more important than “perfect”?

In this episode of The Executive Appeal, I (Alex D. Tremble, CEO of GPS Leadership Solutions) sit down with Evan J. Schwartz, Chief Innovation Officer at AMCS Group, to talk about the future of leadership in a world of agentic AI.

Evan breaks down how AI agents are transforming how we lead, make decisions, and scale impact:

➡️ It’s not about replacing people.

➡️ It’s about amplifying what already works — and multiplying it.

We dive into what it means to lead when your success isn’t based on perfection… but on agility, adaptability, and impact.

🎧 If you’re leading people or responsible for performance, you need to hear this.

#ExecutiveLeadership #AgenticAI #LeadershipProductivity #EvanJSchwartz #AlexTremble #TheExecutiveAppeal #LeadershipPodcast #AIinBusiness

Are You Really Empowering Your Leaders—or Just Checking the Training Box?

You’ve taught them the skills…

👉 But do they have the tools, the time, and the support to use them?

In this episode of The Executive Appeal, I (Alex D. Tremble, CEO of GPS Leadership Solutions) sit down with Regina Blair, Human Resources and Talent Strategy Executive, to explore what it actually takes to empower leaders—not just train them.

Because here’s the truth:

Leadership development doesn’t work if it ends at the workshop door.

Here’s what you’ll take away:

✅ Why good leadership training fails without the right support

✅ How to shift from information-sharing to actual empowerment

✅ What organizations must do to remove barriers to success

✅ How “perfection” might be slowing your team down

🎯 Reflect & Reset:

🔹 Start: Looking at what’s missing from your leadership programs

🔹 Stop: Assuming effort equals readiness

🔹 Continue: Creating environments where leaders can actually lead

🎧 This one’s for HR leaders, executives, and anyone ready to move from theory to transformation.

Stay sharp. Stay real. And above all—stay supportive. 🎯

#TheExecutiveAppeal #AlexDTremble #ReginaBlair #LeadershipSupport #GPSLeadership #PeopleDevelopment #HumanResources #RealLeadership #EmpoweredManagers #LeadershipTransformation #PerformanceMatters

You don’t need a title to lead. You need passion and follow-through.

In this powerful episode of The Executive Appeal, I sit down with Mathew Knowles—Founder & President of Music World Entertainment, brand architect of Beyoncé, Solange, Destiny’s Child, and dozens of award-winning artists—to talk about how real success is built from the inside out.

Real-world leadership insight:

✅ Passion is nothing without consistency

✅ The right habits are more powerful than hype

✅ Leaders don’t wait to be inspired—they create the energy

Mathew opens up about the mindset and work ethic behind his legacy—and how you can apply the same principles in your own leadership journey.

He breaks down:

💥 Why clarity on your passion leads to focused action

💥 How internal motivation beats external praise every time

💥 What separates those who try from those who train

🎧 If you’re serious about doing what you love—and doing it well—this episode is for you.

👇 Drop a 🔥 if you’re committed to becoming the best at what you love.

#MathewKnowles #ExecutiveAppeal #AlexTremble #GPSLeadership #BuiltFromWithin #LeadWithPurpose #WorkThatMatters #AuthenticLeadership #GrindWithGrace

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 line

Growth often starts with discomfort

And 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 followed

You 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 launchpad

Tough 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 leadership

If 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 fast

Real Talk, Real Growth

Your 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 them

In 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 follow

This 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