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Not pretty enough. No skinny enough. Not good enough. Not smart enough. Not talented enough. Not popular enough. That's what on my mind all day...every day.

On a scale of 1-10, how’s your inner appearance?

It doesn’t matter how expensive your suit is or how coifed your haircut looks if your insides are in need of a makeover. Your inner appearance is a reflection of your mindset. And while your outer image is important, it’s…

The Art of Negotiation: Are you leaving money on the table?

Gretchen Hydo

Women are far less likely than men to negotiate at work, which typically costs women more than half a million dollars in earnings over the course of their respective careers, according to Linda Babcock and Sara Lashever, authors of the…

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Be a Negotiation Master: MESO Method

Gretchen Hydo

Have you ever wondered how to get the best results in a negotiation? Both parties come to the table with their needs and both want what they want. It can be easy to get flustered during the process. The key…

August #AskGretchen: The Ex, Left Out Kids, Negotiating Your Worth, and Coworker Conflict

Gretchen Hydo

Dear Gretchen: My boyfriend and I have been dating for three years. I can see from Google Analytics, that his ex visits my blog three or four times a day. She is still hung up on their relationship and because…

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Leading Like a Woman in a Man’s World

Gretchen Hydo

The issue of gender equality and supporting women in the workplace is more important than ever. With four out of 10 women being the primary earner or sole supporter for their family, both men and women are stepping up to…

21 Best Pieces of Business Advice from the Women at Universal Music

Gretchen Hydo

Receiving expert advice can change the trajectory and overall success of your career. Last week I had the pleasure of coaching a powerful group of professional women at Universal Music. During our time together, they shared the best pieces of…

July #AskGretchen: Politics, Bratty Kids, Single Again, Conflict at Work

Gretchen Hydo

Dear Gretchen: My boss is driving me crazy with his political opinions and it is starting to make things uncomfortable at work. He wants to know my thoughts on every political topic and gets really intense when talking about the…

Say what you mean, but don't say it mean.

The Essence of Tact: Did I say that out loud?

Gretchen Hydo

Have you ever found yourself in a situation where someone was upset by something you said? Your defense may have been, “Well it’s true.” Even if it was, you probably could have delivered the same message in a gentler way.…

4 Tips to Build Trust in the Workplace

Gretchen Hydo

Trust, it’s the glue that keeps us together. It creates transparency, thriving teams, and a solid foundation in relationships. Lack of trust, breeds’ resentment, creates fear and keeps us apart. A recent story in USA Today cited that Americans are…

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Navigating Challenging Conversations in the Workplace

Gretchen Hydo

Navigating challenging conversations can be downright anxiety provoking. The thinking that takes place before the actual conversation is usually much worse than the conversation itself. Employees spend a lot of time worrying about what to say, how the other person…