CHARGING UP LEADERSHIP
Ultimately, you are first and foremost a leader of yourself. Leadership starts within. It begins with knowing yourself, stepping into your power, and becoming the best version of YOU—personally and professionally.
Through conversations with a wide variety of guests, we explore leadership, growth, communication, health and well-being, and the stories that shape us. I am especially drawn to stories of transformation—those moments when someone sees themselves differently, makes a courageous choice, or discovers what they are truly capable of.
My hope is that each episode leaves you with a new perspective, a fresh insight, or a little spark that helps charge you up from the inside out.
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Ep. 24 - Mariah Walton: “HER CEILING IS NOW HER FLOOR”
Join me for an insightful conversation with the very authentic Mariah Walton, City Manager of East Pointe, as we discuss leadership, internal bias, the glass ceiling, personal power, and the journey of navigating local government. Mariah shares her personal and professional transformation, from participating in the MML 16/50 program to stepping into leadership roles with confidence and clarity.
Key Takeaways:
The Power of Validation: How seeking external validation shaped Mariah’s leadership journey and how she learned to own her value.
Breaking Internal Biases: The realization that self-imposed limitations can act as an internal glass ceiling.
Navigating Leadership as a Young Woman of Color: Insights into the challenges and triumphs of leading in local government.
The Role of Mentorship: How mentorship from key figures shaped her career and gave her the push she needed to take on leadership roles.
Embracing Change and Growth: Lessons from stepping into the unknown and trusting the journey.
Balancing Operations and Emotion: The importance of making fact-based decisions while managing emotions.
Taking Ownership of Your Career Path: Understanding that personal and professional growth starts from within.
Leadership Beyond the Workplace: How personal development plays a role in becoming a strong leader.
Looking Ahead: Mariah’s new role as Deputy City Administrator in Ann Arbor and what she hopes to bring to the position.
How the Michigan Municipal League's 16/50 Project program has impacted growth & development, leadership, new opportunities, and municipalities.
Listen & Learn: 🎧 Tune in to hear how Mariah Walton navigated leadership challenges, overcame internal biases, and embraced opportunities that led her to where she is today. #Leadership #WomenInLeadership
#LocalGovernment #PersonalGrowth #CareerDevelopment #EmpoweredLeadership #ChargingUpLeadership
Podcast Library Table of Contents
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Authenticity, resilience, and fearless leadership from one of Texas's pioneering women city managers.
www.HeidiFrye.com/podcast/karen-daly
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Service, humility, and leadership through a synodal lens—what it means to truly walk with others.
www.HeidiFrye.com/podcast/br-antony-julius-milton
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The bold vision behind the 16/50 Project and the future of women in municipal leadership.
www.HeidiFrye.com/podcast/dan-gilmartin-passion-project
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Sound, authenticity, and the role of energy, presence, and alignment in leadership.
www.HeidiFrye.com/podcast/geoff-lamden-leadership-vibes
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Breaking through self-imposed limits, embracing personal power, and leading with confidence and authenticity.
www.HeidiFrye.com/podcast/mariah-walton-her-ceiling-is-now-her-floor
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Authentic leadership, values-driven growth, and building a culture rooted in trust and excellence.
www.HeidiFrye.com/podcast/tim-volkema-percs-of-authentic-leadership
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Innovation, collaboration, and the leadership principles behind transforming modern medicine.
www.HeidiFrye.com/podcast/john-abele-vision-and-innovation
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The culture, people, and leadership principles that helped build Boston Scientific into a global healthcare leader.
www.HeidiFrye.com/podcast/michael-phalen-culture
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Research, resilience, and speaking up: a conversation on glyphosate, GMOs, and human health.
www.HeidiFrye.com/podcast/stephanie-seneff-phd-organically-herself
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Artificial Intelligence 101: opportunities, challenges, and the future impact of AI on education, business, and society.
www.HeidiFrye.com/podcast/ai-julie-parks-kristi-haik
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EFT tapping, overcoming limiting beliefs, and releasing the emotional baggage that keeps us stuck.
www.HeidiFrye.com/podcast/lisa-nichols-unlocking-potential
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The carnivore diet, human nutrition, and challenging conventional thinking about health and performance.
www.HeidiFrye.com/podcast/dr-anthony-chaffee-md-raising-the-steaks
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Bias, communication, and authentic leadership through the lens of gender equity.
www.HeidiFrye.com/podcast/carlos-manzano-new-york-state-of-mind
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The science of happiness at work, meaningful leadership, and creating cultures where people thrive.
www.HeidiFrye.com/podcast/tracybrower-happiness-at-work
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Reflections from Lake Placid on presence, perspective, and the often-overlooked power of simply being.
www.HeidiFrye.com/podcast/which-communication-style-are-you-n2fpx
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Understanding communication styles, improving relationships, and reducing unnecessary conflict and frustration.
www.HeidiFrye.com/podcast/which-communication-style-are-you
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The neuroscience of leadership, trust, mindset, and creating lasting personal and professional growth.
www.HeidiFrye.com/podcast/leadership-from-a-neuroscience-perspective
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Item descriptionEmotional intelligence, self-awareness, and the leadership skills that drive stronger relationships and results.
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A simple breathing technique to reduce stress, regain composure, and prevent lose-your-cool-itis.
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Leadership lessons from the mountain: perspective, perseverance, and the climb toward growth.
www.HeidiFrye.com/podcast/ep-9-heidi-frye-podcast-host-leadership-is-within-reach
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The emotions behind the mask, the weight of expectations, and the journey back to authentic self.
www.HeidiFrye.com/podcast/mily-kieliszewski-emotionsbehindthemask
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Empowerment, identity, and the lessons learned from life in the spotlight.
www.HeidiFrye.com/podcast/emily-kieliszewski-empowerment
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Addiction, leadership, and the deeper issues that often lie beneath high performance and success.
www.HeidiFrye.com/podcast/therese-marie-smith-executive-coach
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Owner & Operating Partner, Wealthy Street Bakery & Hall Street Bakery
www.HeidiFrye.com/andy-havemeier-on-the-rise
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A reflection on presence, stress reduction, and staying grounded in the moment, featuring an excerpt from The Light Switch.
www.HeidiFrye.com/podcast/heidi-frye-charging-up-leadership-host
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Creativity, entrepreneurship, and building a career at the intersection of art, music, and business.
www.HeidiFrye.com/podcast/gretchen-devault
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How great Integrators create alignment, accountability, and momentum within organizations.
www.heidifrye.com/podcast/erich-baum-coo-and-eos-integrator-interview-bio
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Organizational transformation, leadership development, and building high-performing teams with public policy executive Julie Novak.
www.heidifrye.com/podcast/julie-novak-mhsa-principal-nbspinterview-bio
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Introduction to Charging Up Leadership: the podcast's purpose, format, and Heidi Frye's vision for helping leaders grow from the inside out.
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