MEDIA: PODCAST
CHARGING UP LEADERSHIP
Energizing YOU from the inside out!
Welcome to the Charging Up Leadership Podcast, where the main focus is, you guessed it, LEADERSHIP. Ultimately, you are first and foremost a leader of yourself. Leadership starts with you, knowing yourself, stepping into your power, and while standing in that power—with full awareness—BE-ing the best version of YOU at your core. Personally and professionally.
With a variety of guests spanning from leaders with experience on various issues, topics, and aha’s, to experts in the field of leadership, development, motivation, health, and well-being. I promise, fun and insightful conversations to spark new thoughts, perspectives, and suggestions to help you to plug into your core.
Topics include transformation, change, accountability, people problems, emotional intelligence, action, strategy, and bottom-line results, as well as a few personal favorites like inspiration, energy, and intuition.
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The complete list of episodes and Special Guest Podcast Cover links provided below (highlighting bio’s!)
Special Guests & Topics:
Ep. 19 - Julie Parks & Kristi Haik, PhD: “A.I.101: INTRO TO ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE”
Class is in session! Join in a thought-provoking episode as we dive into the realm of Artificial Intelligence (AI) with two trailblazing leaders, Julie Parks and Kristie Haik. Join us for a captivating dialogue that explores the vast horizons of AI, its impact on education, the workplace, and the transformative possibilities it holds.
Ep. 18 - Lisa Nichols: “UNLOCKING POTENTIAL” - Tapping for Freedom using E.F.T.
Lisa Nichols, transformational business coach and certified Emotional Freedom Technique practitioner, helps clients unlock their potential— giving them the freedom to be the best versions of themselves—using various techniques and practices from Energy Psychology and Thought Field Therapy. Lisa’s niche is working with women entrepreneurs.
Ep. 17 - Anthony Chaffee, M.D.: “RAISING THE STEAKS”
Surgeon, Athlete, Speaker, Humanitarian, and Podcaster Dr. Anthony Chaffee, MD uses hard facts and a science-based approach to “optimize performance and health” as the Plant-free M.D. and a hardcore Carnivore.
Ep. 16 - Carlos Manzano, PhD.: “New York State of Mind—the Glass Ceiling, Communication, and Leadership Bias”
Join in for a rich and moving conversation on a variety of topics including the glass ceiling, bias in leadership, striving for equity, the impact of policy changes, communication, the power of words, public health, New York, and more.
Ep. 15 - Tracy Brower, PhD., MM, MCRW: “Happiness at Work”
Everyone wants to be happy at work, and in this episode, sociologist, Dr. Tracy Brower shares her research, stories, experience, and advice on how to make that happen!
Join in for this deep and meaningful conversation with Tracy.
Ep. 14 - Heidi Frye, Podcast Host: “BE-ing vs. Doing - Inspired in Lake Placid, NY”
In this 10 minute episode, Heidi discusses:
The importance of BE-ing vs. Doing,BE-ing while in Lake Placid, NY,How audience members responded, andTechniques & prompts to BE
Ep. 13 - Heidi Frye, Podcast Host: “Which Communication Style Are You?”
If you are experiencing awkwardness in your conversations/relationships, understanding this communication style might be the cause for the misalignment! Maybe one person speaks very quickly, cutting off the other person with constant interruptions, while the other person speaks slowly and deliberately, exhibiting (what seems to be) low energy or lack of interest?
Learn to appreciate one another, see eye-to-eye, and possibly save your relationship! At a minimum, understand each other's perspective by knowing your communication style.
Ep. 12 - Eric Goodman, PhD: “Leadership From a Neuroscience Perspective”
This rich and informative conversation is all about Leadership from a neuroscience perspective. Eric and Heidi discuss topics that ultimately help leaders be the best version of themselves.
To grow as a leader, how (and why) you need to work on your mindset, clean up old HABITS, stay open, and clear new (neuro) pathways. The neuroscience of TRUST - the importance of this important quality and how to increase the links to optimize your leadership potential.The incredible POWER OF THE MIND! A mind-defying event attended (and participated in) by both Eric and Heidi which highlights and underscores what the mind is capable of. Contact info: EricGoodman2 on LinkedIn
Ep. 11 - Eric Goodman, PhD: “Wise Words About Emotional Intelligence”
Heidi and Eric attempt to tackle a number of weighty topics, and land on "Emotional Intelligence" for Part 1.
Eric shares organizational side effects (and costs) when leaders are not emotionally intelligent
He also gives great tips for working on your EI/EQ - it is never too late!
Heidi & Eric lean into personality and values-bases assessments
Eric provides a few memorable key phrases
Info on signing up for Eric's newsletter - EricGoodman2 on LinkedIn.
Ep. 10 - Heidi Frye, Podcast Host: “Use This Technique to Keep Your Cool”
In this episode Heidi shares a quick and easy technique for de-stressing, reseting, and preventing lose-your-cool-itis.
Ep. 9 - Heidi Frye, Podcast Host: “Leadership is Within Reach”
Heidi sees leadership metaphors, and her recent mountain climbing trip was no exception. Join in for a quick “mountain metaphor” discussing the parallel in leadership, and what employees need to be engaged and thriving.
Ep. 8 - Emily Kieliszewski, Municipal Empowerment Program Powerhouse & Former Miss Michigan: “The Emotions Behind the Mask”
Continuing the Convo - Part 2 with Municipal Empowerment Program Powerhouse & Former Miss Michigan, Emily Kieliszewski, as we discuss the emotions behind the mask.
In this episode, we finish the conversation we started, stopped, and started again in the last episode. After turning off the recording, there was more to be said about the hidden emotions, responsibilities, and comfort in wearing the mask.Emily talks about how playing the role and her own perspective handling the role, took her away from herself.
Emily Kieliszewski BIO: Emily Kieliszewski is the Michigan Municipal League’s Member Programs Manager where she coordinates services and programs for the League’s 525 member communities, including nearly 4000 local elected officials and over 10,000 appointed officials.
Emily leads initiatives including the League’s 16/50 Project and oversees the Elected Officials Academy, the Michigan Women in Municipal Government, executive search services, and member training and development programming.
Prior to joining the League in 2016, Emily began her career working with several nonprofit organizations and in a variety of roles in political campaigns. She’s also served as a staff member in the Michigan State Senate. Emily received her bachelor’s degree in political science from Michigan State University where she was selected as a Dean’s Assistant Fellow. She is also an alumna of the Michigan Political Leadership Program through the Institute of Public Policy and Social Research at Michigan State.
Emily participates on several boards and in a variety of nonprofit leadership positions, including as Vice President of the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) – Michigan, the NAMI Northeast Michigan formation committee, and as a certified family support group facilitator. She also served her home state as Miss Michigan in 2015.
Ep. 7 - Emily Kieliszewski, Municipal Empowerment Program Powerhouse & Former Miss Michigan: “Empowerment”
Municipal Empowerment Program Powerhouse & Former Miss Michigan, Emily Kieleszewski, talks about her front row seat to the spectrum of "empowerment".
In this episode, we explore both the empowerment program Emily manages, as well as her life in the spotlight. She talks candidly and vulnerably about her experience, giving us a behind-the-scenes view, and what it took to rediscover herself. She concludes by offering her (now) perspective and definition of empowerment.
Emily Kieliszewski BIO: Emily Kieliszewski is the Michigan Municipal League’s Member Programs Manager where she coordinates services and programs for the League’s 525 member communities, including nearly 4000 local elected officials and over 10,000 appointed officials.
Emily leads initiatives including the League’s 16/50 Project and oversees the Elected Officials Academy, the Michigan Women in Municipal Government, executive search services, and member training and development programming.
Prior to joining the League in 2016, Emily began her career working with several nonprofit organizations and in a variety of roles in political campaigns. She’s also served as a staff member in the Michigan State Senate. Emily received her bachelor’s degree in political science from Michigan State University where she was selected as a Dean’s Assistant Fellow. She is also an alumna of the Michigan Political Leadership Program through the Institute of Public Policy and Social Research at Michigan State.
Emily participates on several boards and in a variety of nonprofit leadership positions, including as Vice President of the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) – Michigan, the NAMI Northeast Michigan formation committee, and as a certified family support group facilitator. She also served her home state as Miss Michigan in 2015.
Ep. 6 - Therese Marie Smith, Executive Coach: “Coaching Execs Through Assimilation”
Therese is an executive business coach who specializes in coaching execs with addiction. In this episode, Therese brings to light:
The profile, population, and statistics of execs dealing with addiction
How the behaviors are the outward problem
The similarities with traditional (non-addictive) coaching
The #1 reason behind addiction (from her perspective)
Therese Marie Smith is an executive coach who works with high-accountability professionals focused on building their leadership skills and developing their careers. Her specialty, executive recovery coaching, serves individual executives, leaders or professionals whose lives and careers have been impacted by addiction or alcoholism. Learn more at www.meettherese.com.
Ep. 5 - Andy Havemeier, Business Owner: “On the Rise”
Andy's transformation story is pretty incredible - going from homeless to successful business owner in the span of 4 years.
His story begins in the Ottawa Hills neighborhood where he grew up, near the Hall Street Bakery location. Many of his early days were spent in the family business, Herman’s Boy, a bakery/restaurant in Rockford. Eventually he worked within the family business until 2017 when his addiction got the better of him and his life began to fall apart. The big turnaround began when he entered entered the Guiding Light Recovery program in 2019. After successfully working the program, Andy was given a chance by then bakery owner Jim McClurg, when he was offered the management position of Hall Street Bakery. 4 years later, after much hard work on himself, and in the bakery, Andy is the Owner/Operating Partner of both locations, Wealthy Street Bakery and Hall Street Bakery. Andy is now married, has a son, and is expecting another child soon.
Ep. 4 - Heidi Frye, Charging Up Leadership Host: “Presence”
Heidi presents the Topic of the day - “Presence”.
Presence is when you are in the moment, “in flow”, and completely engaged. Not thinking about the past or the future, you are IN THE ZONE and balanced. Presence is an attitude and a choice. When you are calm, present, and balanced, you receive the moment without any attachment or context. You trust yourself to handle the moment appropriately, and you are a better version of yourself.
Reduce your stress by practicing the presence exercise highlighted in the podcast.
"Presence" example excerpt is read from the book "the Light Switch".
Ep. 3 - Gretchen DeVault: Indie Music Maker // Web Strategist & Digital Marketing Leader - Interview BIO
Gretchen DeVault is a prolific songwriter and music creator with over 20 years in the music industry. Her indie bands include The Icicles, The Blue Herons, The Francine Odysseys, Voluptuous Panic and Hero No Hero. Her music has been licensed to Target and Motorola, as well as films and podcasts.
Additionally, she works with a small team of musicians to create music for film and television. Gretchen DeVault is also founder of award-winning digital marketing agency Tiny Blue Sky. Her *sweet spot* is being able to leverage data insights to design campaigns and websites that drive business. She has worked for 20+ years in online marketing, leading teams to redesign websites, create and execute successful digital marketing campaigns. Simply said, she makes sh*t happen.
Ep. 2 - Erich Baum, COO and EOS Integrator: “Ex-NICE Guy”
Erich is the COO and EOS Integrator at Revenue Arm, supporting businesses as a Fractional Integrator/FCOO. Prior to Revenue Arm he spent 5 years at Mobile Defenders as their Vice President and Integrator, and 9 years at the world’s largest distributor of arts and crafts products (Notions Marketing), as their Director of Operations. Prior to his time at Notions, he worked at a Tier 1, Fortune 500, automotive supplier, Johnson Controls, in various technical and leadership roles - starting as a Manufacturing Engineer, after graduating from Western Michigan University. Erich, his wife, and their 3 children are from Byron Center, Michigan.
Outside of RA much of his time is spent supporting the many activities of his 3 kids and his wife’s business, Genesis One Designs. When he has time to himself, he enjoys reading – mostly business-related books, but fiction and the occasional biography as well.
Fun fact: Erich loves being on and in the water. When the water is frozen, you can find him skiing or playing/coaching ice hockey. When the ice melts, he and his younger son enjoy SCUBA diving together. So far, their favorite diving spot has been the warm waters around Cozumel.
Ep. 1 - Julie Novak, MHSA, Principal: “Transition, Growth, and Leveraging Leadership”
Julie Novak's experience as a public policy executive helps her create cohesive teams, identify collaborative solutions, and lead organizational transformation. She brings a wealth of experience to HMA in policy development, strategic partnerships, organizational restructuring, culture and team building, leadership development and change management.
Julie previously served as Chief Executive Officer of the Michigan State Medical Society, a statewide professional association representing physicians and the patients they serve. During her 14 years in this role, she built teams that effectively served members through policy and advocacy work, education, and products and services delivered by three wholly owned subsidiaries, as well as leveraged the work of the staff to address reimbursement issues, regulatory requirements, quality and safety, and physician leadership development.
Julie earned her master's degree in health services administration from the University of Michigan, and her bachelor's degree in international relations from Michigan State University’s James Madison College. She was recognized in 2009 as one of Crain’s Detroit Women to Watch and received the Michigan State Medical Society Presidential Citationin 2007.
Ep. 0 - Heidi Frye, Charging Up Leadership Host: “Official Kick-off!—INTRODUCTION”
This is the official kick-off episode for the Charging UP Leadership podcast, hosted by Heidi Frye!
This episode features a brief description of the intended podcast format, content, and host bio...just so you know what you're getting yourself into ;).
The main focus of the Charging Up Leadership podcast is...LEADERSHIP! As a LEADER of yourSELF (whether or not you manage others), this podcast is intended to help you be the best version of YOU, personally and professionally...energizing and charging you up from the inside out.