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Deep down we all have internalized rules and old beliefs holding us back from being our most powerful selves. They keep us trapped in a false sense of who we are, one that plays it safe and lives a small unremarkable life.

Our programs help you break free of the rules, shed the secrets that hold you back, and forge a new truer identity. One that reflects your strengths and your most powerful self.

Only then can you have the impact that you were meant to have.

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Gretchen Hydo holds the highest designation of Master Certified Coach through the International Coaching Federation, is a keynote speaker, facilitator, and trainer. Considered by many to be one of Los Angeles’ top coaches, she specializes in guiding individuals and organizations to make high-level transformations by breaking the rules, shedding their secrets, and changing their lives. Her 10-Stage Secret-Breaking System™ helps people step away from their default legacies and lean into a created future. As author of the book Break Free from Your Dirty Little Secrets: A New You in 10 Secret-Breaking Stages, she is dedicated to helping women break free from the lies their false Self whispers about who they are and what they’ve done, and step into bigger living.
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Meet Gretchen Hydo

Gretchen Hydo holds the highest designation of Master Certified Coach through the International Coaching Federation, is a keynote speaker, facilitator, and trainer. Considered by many to be one of Los Angeles’ top coaches, she specializes in guiding individuals and organizations to make high-level transformations by breaking the rules, shedding their secrets, and changing their lives. Her 10-Stage Secret-Breaking System™ helps people step away from their default legacies and lean into a created future. As author of the book Break Free from Your Dirty Little Secrets: A New You in 10 Secret-Breaking Stages, she is dedicated to helping women break free from the lies their false Self whispers about who they are and what they’ve done, and step into bigger living.

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“Anyone who needs a life change or who is looking to go to the next level should work with Gretchen. She is the best. I've been around a lot of ‘experts’ and they don't hold a candle to her intuition, knowledge, communication and ideas. Best money I've ever invested in my career!!!!”
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Dirty Little Secrets
Millions of women suffer daily under shame and guilt from their secrets, often nasty, thoughts they have about others, the hidden dislike they have towards themselves, or actions they have taken like the abortion, the bankruptcy, or the affair. This life-altering book shares the 10-Stage Secret-Breaking System that will help you break free from the rules and beliefs that hold you back and handcuff you to living safe and small at work and in life. Break Free from Your Dirty Little Secrets: A New You in 10 Secret-Breaking Stages is the female guidebook for the next era, and the key to health, wealth, and a newfound love affair… with yourself.
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An intimate 8-month journey for high-achieving women ready to rewrite the stories, release the rules, and live in alignment with their deepest truth. Limited to 12 women ready to live Activated and Free.

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What would change if you stopped performing and started believing you were enough?

You’ve been showing up for everyone.
Holding space. Meeting deadlines. Managing expectations.

You’ve played every role to perfection.
Leader. Partner. Fixer. Mom.
And somewhere in there… you got lost.

You don’t want to escape your life—
You just want to feel like you’re in it.

That’s where the BOLD AF (Activated & Free) Workshop comes in.

In one powerful hour, we’ll:
Identify the inner narratives running your life
Name the labels that no longer fit
Uncover the silent rules that keep you stuck
And reconnect you with the voice you’ve been silencing for too long

This isn’t about burning it all down.
It’s about breaking through.

BOLD AF Workshop — June 18 | 5p PT

Come meet the version of you that’s been waiting.

Link in comments.
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#WomenInLeadership #mindsetmatters #HighAchievingWomen #ExecutiveCoaching #SelfAwareness

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What would change if you stopped performing and started believing you were enough? You’ve been showing up for everyone. Holding space. Meeting deadlines. Managing expectations. You’ve played every role to perfection. Leader. Partner. Fixer. Mom. And somewhere in there… you got lost. You don’t want to escape your life— You just want to feel like you’re in it. That’s where the BOLD AF (Activated & Free) Workshop comes in. In one powerful hour, we’ll: Identify the inner narratives running your life Name the labels that no longer fit Uncover the silent rules that keep you stuck And reconnect you with the voice you’ve been silencing for too long This isn’t about burning it all down. It’s about breaking through. BOLD AF Workshop — June 18 | 5p PT Come meet the version of you that’s been waiting. Link in comments. . . #WomenInLeadership #mindsetmatters #HighAchievingWomen #ExecutiveCoaching #SelfAwareness

“I didn’t know how much I was holding in—until I finally let go.”

I held it in for years:
▪️ The pressure to always be “on”
▪️ The fear of being too much
▪️ The guilt of wanting more

I thought I had to be grateful.
Polished.
Unshakable.

But underneath all of that?
I was exhausted.

Letting go didn’t mean falling apart.
It meant finally being honest.
It meant becoming free.

If something in this stirred something in you—
drop a or share this with someone who needs the reminder:
You don’t have to carry it all.

#leadership #mindset #personalgrowth #womeninbusiness #emotionalintelligence

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“I didn’t know how much I was holding in—until I finally let go.” I held it in for years: ▪️ The pressure to always be “on” ▪️ The fear of being too much ▪️ The guilt of wanting more I thought I had to be grateful. Polished. Unshakable. But underneath all of that? I was exhausted. Letting go didn’t mean falling apart. It meant finally being honest. It meant becoming free. If something in this stirred something in you— drop a or share this with someone who needs the reminder: You don’t have to carry it all. #leadership #mindset #personalgrowth #womeninbusiness #emotionalintelligence

What sets a high-value coaching package apart from a generic one?

Inside this month’s issue of Breakthrough Author Magazine, Master Coach Gretchen Hydo breaks it down in her feature article:
“Elevate Your Coaching Practice: Crafting High-Value Coaching Packages That Transform.”

If you’re a coach who wants to stand out, not just with strong delivery, but with a signature client experience that creates real, lasting transformation, this piece is a must-read.

You’ll learn:
🔹 Why package features matter more than session count
🔹 How to build tailored transformation journeys
🔹 What real support looks like between sessions
🔹 How to layer in engaging, experiential components that boost perceived (and real) value

This is for the coach who’s ready to move beyond good and become unforgettable.
Check out the full article in the comment below.

#coachingbusiness #highvaluecoaching #coachingpackages #thoughtleadership #mastercoach #breakthroughauthormagazine

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What sets a high-value coaching package apart from a generic one? Inside this month’s issue of Breakthrough Author Magazine, Master Coach Gretchen Hydo breaks it down in her feature article: “Elevate Your Coaching Practice: Crafting High-Value Coaching Packages That Transform.” If you’re a coach who wants to stand out, not just with strong delivery, but with a signature client experience that creates real, lasting transformation, this piece is a must-read. You’ll learn: 🔹 Why package features matter more than session count 🔹 How to build tailored transformation journeys 🔹 What real support looks like between sessions 🔹 How to layer in engaging, experiential components that boost perceived (and real) value This is for the coach who’s ready to move beyond good and become unforgettable. Check out the full article in the comment below. #coachingbusiness #highvaluecoaching #coachingpackages #thoughtleadership #mastercoach #breakthroughauthormagazine

Want to be a bolder, more effective coach? Start with this book.

This month’s pick: The Coaching Habit by Michael Bungay Stanier.
Short, practical, and refreshingly direct, this book will change the way you coach and how you think about coaching.

Why I recommend it:
It teaches you how to say less and ask more—so your clients get to the heart of their challenges faster.
It’ll sharpen your listening, strengthen your presence, and help you stay out of advice-giving mode (a trap even seasoned coaches fall into).

This one’s perfect for both new and experienced coaches who want to deepen their impact.

Have you read it? Thinking about it?
Drop a comment or tag a coach who should add this to their stack.

#CoachBooks #TheCoachingHabit #CoachingSkills #CoachingGrowth #C4CReads

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Want to be a bolder, more effective coach? Start with this book. This month’s pick: The Coaching Habit by Michael Bungay Stanier. Short, practical, and refreshingly direct, this book will change the way you coach and how you think about coaching. Why I recommend it: It teaches you how to say less and ask more—so your clients get to the heart of their challenges faster. It’ll sharpen your listening, strengthen your presence, and help you stay out of advice-giving mode (a trap even seasoned coaches fall into). This one’s perfect for both new and experienced coaches who want to deepen their impact. Have you read it? Thinking about it? Drop a comment or tag a coach who should add this to their stack. #CoachBooks #TheCoachingHabit #CoachingSkills #CoachingGrowth #C4CReads

Coaches, if client creation feels harder than it should, this one’s for you.

This month, we’re talking about the one thing that quietly shapes every conversation, every offer, and every result you get in your business.

Read the full article here: https://gretchenhydo.com/blog/

Then come join the convo in the Coaching for Coaches Facebook group, we’re keeping the momentum going all summer long.

#coachingforcoaches #clientcreation #gretchenhydo #newsletterdrop #coachgrowth

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Coaches, if client creation feels harder than it should, this one’s for you. This month, we’re talking about the one thing that quietly shapes every conversation, every offer, and every result you get in your business. Read the full article here: https://gretchenhydo.com/blog/ Then come join the convo in the Coaching for Coaches Facebook group, we’re keeping the momentum going all summer long. #coachingforcoaches #clientcreation #gretchenhydo #newsletterdrop #coachgrowth
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