Future Focused Now
Next Level Leadership for Civil Servants
As a joint venture between GPS Leadership Solutions and X Is Possible, LLC, Future Focused Now leadership development training incorporates real-world knowledge of challenges and opportunities facing government employees at the Federal, State and local levels.
X Is Possible, LLC and GPS Leadership Solutions partner to design customized leadership development training solutions for organizations, and also offer high-quality, affordable development options for individuals. We believe that individuals should be empowered to choose their own paths on their own schedules! To that end, the Future Focused Now Leadership Development Program offer different levels of engagement to support growing leaders.
Meet The Future Focused Now Trainers
Erica M. Roberts
Erica M. Roberts is a decorated executive, business owner, and certified executive and leadership coach with an enthusiasm for discovering and realizing potential for others, specifically pertaining to career change and advancement. During her public service career, Erica amassed a portfolio of organizational development solutions, talent development solutions (including leadership and management training) including serving as a national Training Director for a Federal enforcement agency. Erica participated as a Departmental liaison for a Cross-Agency Priority (CAP) customer service goal, and integrated customer experience into the strategic and operational framework for the U.S. Department of Labor, where she was a performance management leader; she also served for four years as a national Strategic Performance Manager for an enforcement agency. Erica is known for driving results and transforming organizational culture and practices within government agencies. She was approved for Senior Executive Service in 2018.
After leaving federal service, Erica repurposed her expertise in organizational development, capacity building, and program design to found X Is Possible, LLC – a personal and professional development consultancy. As a small business owner, she draws upon over 20 years of experience leading change, developing people, and delivering results to design, develop and implement leadership development programs that benefit civil servants and under-represented populations. Erica is currently the principal consultant and trainer for a Federal leadership development and employee engagement contract, and the principal training for a Maryland state leadership development contract.
Erica holds a Master of Business Administration degree and a Bachelor of Science degree, and is certified in executive coaching and the DISC assessment. She first earned the International Coaching Federation’s Associate Certified Coach (ACC) credential in 2019, and anticipates achieving the Professional Certified Coach (PCC) credential in 2023.
Erica M. Roberts is a decorated executive, business owner, and certified executive and leadership coach with an enthusiasm for discovering and realizing potential for others, specifically pertaining to career change and advancement. During her public service career, Erica amassed a portfolio of organizational development solutions, talent development solutions (including leadership and management training) including serving as a national Training Director for a Federal enforcement agency. Erica participated as a Departmental liaison for a Cross-Agency Priority (CAP) customer service goal, and integrated customer experience into the strategic and operational framework for the U.S. Department of Labor, where she was a performance management leader; she also served for four years as a national Strategic Performance Manager for an enforcement agency. Erica is known for driving results and transforming organizational culture and practices within government agencies. She was approved for Senior Executive Service in 2018.
After leaving federal service, Erica repurposed her expertise in organizational development, capacity building, and program design to found X Is Possible, LLC – a personal and professional development consultancy. As a small business owner, she draws upon over 20 years of experience leading change, developing people, and delivering results to design, develop and implement leadership development programs that benefit civil servants and under-represented populations. Erica is currently the principal consultant and trainer for a Federal leadership development and employee engagement contract, and the principal training for a Maryland state leadership development contract.
Erica holds a Master of Business Administration degree and a Bachelor of Science degree, and is certified in executive coaching and the DISC assessment. She first earned the International Coaching Federation’s Associate Certified Coach (ACC) credential in 2019, and anticipates achieving the Professional Certified Coach (PCC) credential in 2023.
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Alex D. Tremble
Alex D. Tremble is the Founder and CEO of GPS Leadership Solutions, a sought-after executive coach, speaker, author, and consultant with a passion for developing high-performing leaders. With a Master's degree in industrial and organizational psychology and experience creating and managing executive leadership programs for the Federal Government, Alex has a deep understanding of the challenges that ambitious leaders face.
Through his 4C Connection Model™, Alex teaches leaders how to build and maintain meaningful relationships with their peers, staff, senior leaders, stakeholders, mentors/mentees, customers, and others. His simple four-step methodology has helped countless leaders excel in senior and executive roles.
As the author of two bestselling books, "Reaching Senior Leadership," "The GPS Guide to Success," and a third forthcoming book, “Relationships That Work: 4 Simple Steps to Building Intentional Connections in Business and in Life.” Alex's work has also been recognized by prestigious organizations such as The Aspen Institute and the Leadership Center for Excellence. In addition to being honored as a 40 under 40 honoree by the Leadership Center for Excellence and spotlighted as a top leader to know by the International Association for Talent Development, Alex also hosts the internationally top 10% ranked podcast, The Executive Appeal.
In his free time, Alex enjoys reading, watching documentaries and anime, and going on long hikes with his wife. Visit GPSLeadership.org to learn more about how Alex can help your organization develop a culture of diverse and highly effective leaders.
Alex D. Tremble is the Founder and CEO of GPS Leadership Solutions, a sought-after executive coach, speaker, author, and consultant with a passion for developing high-performing leaders. With a Master's degree in industrial and organizational psychology and experience creating and managing executive leadership programs for the Federal Government, Alex has a deep understanding of the challenges that ambitious leaders face.
Through his 4C Connection Model™, Alex teaches leaders how to build and maintain meaningful relationships with their peers, staff, senior leaders, stakeholders, mentors/mentees, customers, and others. His simple four-step methodology has helped countless leaders excel in senior and executive roles.
As the author of two bestselling books, "Reaching Senior Leadership," "The GPS Guide to Success," and a third forthcoming book, “Relationships That Work: 4 Simple Steps to Building Intentional Connections in Business and in Life.” Alex's work has also been recognized by prestigious organizations such as The Aspen Institute and the Leadership Center for Excellence. In addition to being honored as a 40 under 40 honoree by the Leadership Center for Excellence and spotlighted as a top leader to know by the International Association for Talent Development, Alex also hosts the internationally top 10% ranked podcast, The Executive Appeal.
In his free time, Alex enjoys reading, watching documentaries and anime, and going on long hikes with his wife. Visit GPSLeadership.org to learn more about how Alex can help your organization develop a culture of diverse and highly effective leaders.
