Alex was drafted in the 1st round (11th overall) of the 1996 NFL draft. He played 8-years (Saints, Chargers & Lions) battling some of the best athletes on EARTH. Because of injuries, he was forced to retire from the game that he loved in 2005. Playing for 7 different head coaches in 8-years in the NFL Alex knows a thing or two about change, culture, influence & how to navigate the pitfall of having your identity intertwined with your platform & ability.

Alex is now a Personal Development/Leadership Speaker and Coach. He is a published author (The Ultimate Playbook for High Achievement) and Podcast host (The Shark Effect). His main focus is to strengthen individuals' personal and professional influence using his leadership blueprint. His blueprint has given many individuals, organizations, and executives PROVEN SOLUTIONS to help them build a more galvanized team. It starts with knowing the foundational principles of leadership which is influence; nothing more….nothing less.