Last month we talked about The Turn, that moment in a reconnection or connection call where you shift from surface-level small talk into something deeper. You got curious. You listened for the real story. You asked a bold question. Now here you are. They’re reflecting. They’re vulnerable. You’re at the edge of the offer. And […]
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My husband and I spent the last 10 months getting used to life as empty nesters. At first, we weren’t sure how to be in it. The house was quiet. The rhythm was different. It felt unfamiliar, even awkward. Not because we don’t like each other, but because we were in a new season, and
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I just got back from a trip of a lifetime with my family. We explored Greece, Egypt, and Turkey. We stood at the base of the Great Pyramid. We wandered the cliffside streets of Santorini. We climbed the steps of the Parthenon. We walked through ancient Turkish bazaars filled with spices, leather, and light. We
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Let’s talk about reconnection calls. Most coaches dread them—because they’re stuck in the same tired loop: Small talk. Career updates. Maybe a hopeful “Let me know if you think of anyone who needs coaching.” And then… crickets. Here’s the truth: reconnection calls only feel awkward when you stay surface-level. But when you know how to
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Over the last few weeks, I’ve had countless conversations with clients—current and past—about the state of the world. Airplane crashes, ICE raids, protests, political upheaval, job instability, the unpredictable stock market—all on top of the everyday stress we’re already juggling. It’s a lot. And many of us are feeling overwhelmed, powerless, and unsure of what
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I’m excited to announce that I’ll be speaking at the Women in Chemicals Conference 2025 in Chicago, September 3–5!
My session, “Own Your Image: Building and Elevating Your Personal Brand,” will give you the tools to define how you’re seen, communicate it clearly, and ensure your presence matches your potential.
I’ll share strategies to:
- Audit your current brand
- Clarify the image you want to project
- Reinforce it consistently in every interaction
This conference brings together 3,200+ women leaders from 600+ companies, don’t miss it.
Register at the link in the comments.
#WomenInLeadership #PersonalBranding #WomenInChemicals #ProfessionalPresence #VisibilityMatters
The lie that keeps high-achieving women stuck isn’t lack of confidence, it’s playing it safe and calling it success.
I believed it.
Until one day, backstage before one of my first public talks.
Palms sweaty. Throat dry.
And this voice in my head: “Who do you think you are?”
That voice was familiar.
It had stopped me from asking for opportunities.
It had kept me saying “yes” to things I didn’t want.
It had me performing, always performing, for everyone else’s comfort.
Here’s the thing about fear: it’s sneaky.
It doesn’t always show up as panic.
Sometimes it’s perfectionism.
Sometimes it’s over-preparing.
Sometimes it’s staying quiet so no one notices you’re different.
But here’s the truth:
The only way through fear is to name it, out loud, and move anyway.
That’s what we’ll do together in the BOLD AF Workshop on August 23.
We’ll pull the curtain back on the fears that keep you from being fully seen.
And you’ll walk out with the clarity and the courage to stop hiding.
If you’ve been waiting for “the right time,” this is it.
Because nothing changes until you decide it’s your moment.
Join me August 23 and let’s get you Activated and Free.
The link to register is in the comments.
If $5,000 feels “too high” to charge, read this.
You want to sign high-ticket clients.
But when it’s time to name your price?
Your voice drops.
Your confidence dips.
And you start wondering…
“Is this too much to ask?”
Here’s the truth:
If you believe $5,000 is too much for you to invest…
You’ll always hesitate to ask a client to pay that much.
This is the money block no one talks about.
You can’t close high-ticket clients if your own fear of investing is running the show.
This isn’t about greed.
It’s about integrity.
Because if you know your program delivers life-changing results,
why discount your impact?
I hosted a powerful training on, “How To Close Clients Who Are Freaking Out About Money.”
Inside, I walk you through how to confidently charge high-ticket prices—by first shifting the mindset that’s keeping you stuck.
Watch the full training here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ipXxEU1F6Lg
And if this hit home, share it. You’re not the only coach who needed to hear this.
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#highticketcoaching #salesmindset #selling #coachingbusiness #overcomingobjections
You weren’t “too emotional.” You were carrying years of silence.
You ever wonder why one tiny moment sets you off?
A sideways glance.
A tone that felt off.
A single piece of feedback that hits way too hard.
It’s not just about what happened today.
It’s about everything you’ve tucked away, for years.
Unspoken hurts.
Stories no one ever gave you space to process.
Times you were told to tone it down, be nice, hold it in.
What you felt was real.
But the volume? That came from a deeper place.
These are what I call Tripwire Emotions.
The emotional overreactions rooted in the past, not the present.
And if you’re the woman who always has it together…
You’ve probably judged yourself for feeling “too much.”
But what if that trigger isn’t something to be ashamed of
but something to be curious about?
In this video, I’m breaking down how Tripwire Emotions work,
and how you can stop being blindsided by your reactions.
Because silence doesn’t keep you safe.
It just keeps you stuck.
Repost this for the woman who needs to know:
She’s not too much. She’s just been holding too much.
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#emotionalintelligence #healingjourney #highachievingwomen #selfawareness #leadershipgrowth
You asked one question at the PTA and got labeled “difficult.”
I’ll never forget the day it happened to me.
I was helping with my son’s school play, volunteering, showing up, doing my part.
One of the moms asked me to handle something, and I simply asked a clarifying question.
Next thing I knew, a group email thread pinged.
And in it was a line I wasn’t meant to see:
“I just had a Gretchen Hydo moment.”
That was the moment. I realized asking for clarity had made me that mom.
The “difficult” one. The one they rolled their eyes at.
I was crushed.
Not because I wanted their approval but because I had done what I was taught to do:
Be helpful. Be agreeable. Be easy to work with.
That’s how you avoid rejection… right?
Here’s what I know now:
Sometimes the people labeling you “difficult” are just used to women staying quiet.
I didn’t clap back. I didn’t beg for belonging.
I faced the rejection.
And chose new people.
Drop “I feel this” if it’s happened to you.
Or repost this to remind someone: you’re allowed to ask questions without being cast aside.
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#PeoplePleasing #EmotionalHealing #WomenSupportingWomen #Rejection #HighAchievers
