“I started working with Heidi about 18 months into my tenure as CEO, and …I soon realized it was essential to my growth as a leader. In the early days, she put a variety of concepts and tools in my path and they are things I go back to again and again. Now I use the time to problem solve, “unpack” my current challenges, and find a way to move forward on complex situations.”
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Testimonials
Larry Gibbons
“I have worked with many executive search firms across the USA and Canada. Upwords Inc. has proven to be among the best, coming through where others have failed to meet our needs…Heidi Frye has demonstrated her ability to understand our… Read more “Larry Gibbons”
Larry Gibbons
VP HR, Kinectrics Inc.
David Purpura
“I wanted to share this and tell you how much you have helped me in my career in so many ways. Your knowledge of the industry and mentoring is among the best and I hope that we remain professional contacts!!!!!! … Read more “David Purpura”
David Purpura
Director of U.S. Business Development
Juli B.
“Working with Heidi was one of the most rewarding experiences in my career. I am a better leader, co-worker and person…She has been one of the most influential people in my life. I would recommend her expertise to anyone inspired to invest in advancing their career… Read more “Juli B.”
Juli B.
C.F.O.
Matt Schad
“…Nucraft has worked with Heidi to create internal peer groups to improve our internal communications and teamwork skills…Heidi facilitates these groups and the feedback has been uniformly positive from the participants…Heidi and UPwords Inc. have become a trusted Nucraft advisor.”
Matt Schad
CEO, Nucraft Furniture
Suzette Jaskie
“What a great asset Heidi has been to our team…Heidi in essence became part of our team and was able to assist key leaders in advancing their leadership approach and in turn – able to produce better results for the… Read more “Suzette Jaskie”
Suzette Jaskie
President and CEO of MedAxiom Consulting (Former CEO at West Michigan Heart)
Stephan W. Waltman
“I’d like to take this opportunity to thank you for the service that you have provided Stiles Machinery for the last 15 years. Your contributions…have been immeasurable…Personally, I feel privileged to have had access to your advice and counsel. We… Read more “Stephan W. Waltman”
Stephan W. Waltman
Vice President of Sales & Marketing, Stiles Machinery, Inc.
Lori Stokes
“I have reached out to Heidi during the many phases of my management career for leadership coaching. Her advice and wisdom has helped me identify ways to grow professionally as a individual and leader. She is honest, professional, and highly… Read more “Lori Stokes”
Lori Stokes
Materials Manager
Linda M. Peasley, Ph.D. & Sally A. Camper
“The Department of Human Genetics would like to thank you for presenting the ‘Dealing with Conflicts’ workshop last weekend at our annual retreat…Our graduate students certainly appreciated the various exercises and, most of all, the role playing…The interactions with faculty,… Read more “Linda M. Peasley, Ph.D. & Sally A. Camper”
Linda M. Peasley, Ph.D. & Sally A. Camper
Department Administrator Prof. and Chair,The University of Michigan Medical School, Department of Human Genetics
Julie L. Novak
“I started working with Heidi about 18 months into my tenure as CEO, and …I soon realized it was essential to my growth as a leader. In the early days, she put a variety of concepts and tools in my… Read more “Julie L. Novak”
Julie L. Novak
Chief Executive Officer, Michigan State Medical Society
J.C.
“In one sentence: Heidi made me a better leader, employee, spouse and friend…Heidi is an outstanding coach that helped me achieve more than I thought I could, in a short period of time.”
J.C.
Director of Marketing, Meijer
Spectrum Health Physician
“I have to admit I was a little skeptical when I first learned that we were to have this type of team meeting [Open 360 Feedback Process], but it definitely exceeded my expectations…You did a fabulous job with us and… Read more “Spectrum Health Physician”
Physician
Spectrum Health
Melvin Gottschalk, Jr.
“Pat Riley said ‘Great effort springs naturally from great attitude.’ Heidi Frye’s executive coaching enlightened me to the truth behind these words…I would not be where I am today without Heidi and highly recommend her leadership coaching to anyone focused on… Read more “Melvin Gottschalk, Jr.”
Melvin Gottschalk, Jr.
UPWORDS INC.
4519 Cascade Road
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Grand Rapids, Michigan 49546
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