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Episode 196

EP 196: Empowering Teams Through Inclusive Leadership and Authentic Connection with Celeste Warren

Have you ever noticed how much stronger teams become when people feel encouraged, valued, and supported?

In this episode of The Executive Appeal, Alex D. Tremble, CEO of GPS Leadership Solutions, sits down with Celeste Warren, former VP and Chief Diversity & Inclusion Officer at Merck and founder of Celeste Warren Consulting LLC, to explore how authentic leadership, encouragement, and inclusive practices shape team success and workplace culture.

🎯 In this episode, you’ll learn:

✅ Why leadership is about connection, not just delegation

✅ How creating a sense of belonging strengthens engagement and performance

✅ The importance of checking in and empowering your team every day

✅ Why leaders succeed when they build environments where people can show up fully

Because here’s the truth: leadership isn’t just about managing work.


It’s about showing up for your people, fostering trust, and helping them thrive.


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Alex D. Tremble

Alex Tremble is an executive leadership expert with over a decade of experience helping organizations develop leaders who influence with integrity and build cultures that last. He’s the CEO of GPS Leadership Solutions, a 3x best-selling author, and a recognized authority featured by the Aspen Institute and the International Association for Talent Development.

Alex has personally interviewed and coached hundreds of executives who are shaping industries, and he’s sharing those insights with you. His signature frameworks—The 4C Connection Model™ and The 3R Relationship Model™—have empowered leaders worldwide to achieve measurable success.

When Alex isn’t coaching executives or delivering keynote speeches, you’ll find him here—unpacking the secrets of leadership success and helping you unlock your executive advantage.

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