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The One Question That Drives Me Crazy

April 30, 2025

What’s for dinner?It’s such a simple question.And yet… it drives me crazy. I hate this topic. Before I had kids, dinner was just something you

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Are You Settling for Emotional Breadcrumbs?

March 26, 2025

I once had a friendship that, on the surface, seemed great. Our families spent time together, we shared laughs, and there were moments that felt

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How to Find Clients – Lead Generation

January 27, 2025

Many coaches are great at coaching but have no idea how to build a business. They feel confused about where to start finding clients. That

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The Power of Speaking Your Truth

January 20, 2025

Are your secrets holding you back from living your best life? Many of us carry the weight of shame, regret, and lies from our past,

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How to Be Present in a World Full of Distractions

January 8, 2025

It can be so hard to be fully present in the moment that you’re in. Even right now, as you’re reading this, you might be

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How to Be a Maverick

January 2, 2025

As a master coach, I’ve worked with hundreds of people and have found that there is something we all have in common: we take on

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I was mad.
Like—deep in my feelings, rehearsing clapbacks in my head—mad.

Someone crossed a line. Took what didn’t belong to them.

And for a moment, all I wanted was to take something back.

My value.

Because when someone disrespects you, it’s easy to feel like something’s been snatched from you.
Like the only way to restore it is to prove, defend, or retaliate.

But here’s the truth:
Nothing I could say or do would change their perception.

It would just change mine.
Of myself.

So I paused.
Took a breath.
And reminded myself:
Being triggered is human. But how I respond? That’s mine to own.

I asked:
“Where am I letting their behavior define my worth?”
“Is this about them—or what it activated in me?”

That moment of pause saved me.
From reacting in ways that would’ve felt good for 5 minutes…
And haunted me for 5 weeks.

This isn’t about being passive.
It’s about being powerful without performing.

Because when you stop personalizing everything—you reclaim your peace, your presence, and your power.

🎥 Sharing more in this video. Watch it. And tell me—
💬 What’s helped you hold your power when someone crossed a line?
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#PersonalGrowth #Leadership #WomenInLeadership #EmotionalIntelligence

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I was mad.
Like—deep in my feelings, rehearsing clapbacks in my head—mad.

Someone crossed a line. Took what didn’t belong to them.

And for a moment, all I wanted was to take something back.

My value.

Because when someone disrespects you, it’s easy to feel like something’s been snatched from you.
Like the only way to restore it is to prove, defend, or retaliate.

But here’s the truth:
Nothing I could say or do would change their perception.

It would just change mine.
Of myself.

So I paused.
Took a breath.
And reminded myself:
Being triggered is human. But how I respond? That’s mine to own.

I asked:
“Where am I letting their behavior define my worth?”
“Is this about them—or what it activated in me?”

That moment of pause saved me.
From reacting in ways that would’ve felt good for 5 minutes…
And haunted me for 5 weeks.

This isn’t about being passive.
It’s about being powerful without performing.

Because when you stop personalizing everything—you reclaim your peace, your presence, and your power.

🎥 Sharing more in this video. Watch it. And tell me—
💬 What’s helped you hold your power when someone crossed a line?
.
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#PersonalGrowth #Leadership #WomenInLeadership #EmotionalIntelligence

Success on paper. Numb in real life.

She had the title, the house, the calendar packed with meetings and milestones.

From the outside? She looked like she had it all.

But inside, a quiet voice kept asking:
“Why doesn’t this feel like enough?”

She didn’t join Break Free to BOLD because she was falling apart.
She joined because something wasn’t right and she couldn’t quite name it.

And it wasn’t until the retreat—away from the noise, the roles, and the pressure to “have it together”—that the truth finally surfaced:

She was afraid to be seen.
Shrinking in meetings.
Downplaying her brilliance.
Avoiding the spotlight to stay safe.

That fear was running the show and she hadn’t even realized it.

But in a room full of powerful women, where no one was competing…

She faced it.
She named it.
And she broke free from it.

She left the retreat different.
Not because she added anything new—
But because she reclaimed the parts of herself she’d buried to survive.

This is what happens inside BOLD.
You don’t just reflect. You reconnect with who you really are.
And that woman? She’s unstoppable.

Drop a 🙋‍♀️ if you’re ready for space to just be, no mask, no performance, no pressure.

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Success on paper. Numb in real life.

She had the title, the house, the calendar packed with meetings and milestones.

From the outside? She looked like she had it all.

But inside, a quiet voice kept asking:
“Why doesn’t this feel like enough?”

She didn’t join Break Free to BOLD because she was falling apart.
She joined because something wasn’t right and she couldn’t quite name it.

And it wasn’t until the retreat—away from the noise, the roles, and the pressure to “have it together”—that the truth finally surfaced:

She was afraid to be seen.
Shrinking in meetings.
Downplaying her brilliance.
Avoiding the spotlight to stay safe.

That fear was running the show and she hadn’t even realized it.

But in a room full of powerful women, where no one was competing…

She faced it.
She named it.
And she broke free from it.

She left the retreat different.
Not because she added anything new—
But because she reclaimed the parts of herself she’d buried to survive.

This is what happens inside BOLD.
You don’t just reflect. You reconnect with who you really are.
And that woman? She’s unstoppable.

Drop a 🙋‍♀️ if you’re ready for space to just be, no mask, no performance, no pressure.

You keep it together. But inside? You’re one text away from unraveling.

You’re the one people rely on.
At work. At home. In every room you enter.

And most days, you carry it all just fine—until something small sets you off.

A short email.
An offhand comment.
A feeling that you’re being dismissed, again.

You know it’s not really about that moment.

It’s about the weight you’ve been carrying silently—while looking like you’ve got it all under control.

That’s what I call a Tripwire Emotion:
The breakdown that comes from years of holding back, shutting down, and pushing forward.

It’s not weakness. It’s not overreaction.
It’s a sign something deeper is asking to be seen.

You don’t have to keep walking through fire pretending it doesn’t burn.

Drop a comment if this hits you—and I’ll send you a resource to help you untangle the emotions that keep catching you off guard.

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You keep it together. But inside? You’re one text away from unraveling.

You’re the one people rely on.
At work. At home. In every room you enter.

And most days, you carry it all just fine—until something small sets you off.

A short email.
An offhand comment.
A feeling that you’re being dismissed, again.

You know it’s not really about that moment.

It’s about the weight you’ve been carrying silently—while looking like you’ve got it all under control.

That’s what I call a Tripwire Emotion:
The breakdown that comes from years of holding back, shutting down, and pushing forward.

It’s not weakness. It’s not overreaction.
It’s a sign something deeper is asking to be seen.

You don’t have to keep walking through fire pretending it doesn’t burn.

Drop a comment if this hits you—and I’ll send you a resource to help you untangle the emotions that keep catching you off guard.

Turning Catch-Ups into Clients

You close the Zoom window and think: ‘Well… that was nice, but… now what?’ If you’ve ever said, “Let’s catch up!” and ended the call wondering why nothing came of it—this one’s for you.

This month’s Coaching For Coaches Newsletter breaks down how to turn reconnection calls into powerful coaching conversations (without being awkward or salesy).

Inside, I’m sharing:

- Why most coaches stay stuck in small talk
- The subtle mindset shift that changes the entire tone
- 3 steps to go from friendly → focused
- Sample questions + exact language for making “the turn”

If you’ve been avoiding outreach or feeling flat in your business, this is the game-changer you need.

Coaches are already using this strategy to turn dormant contacts into dream clients. Don’t miss it—read the newsletter now. The link is in the comments below.
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#ClientCreation #CoachingBusiness #ProfessionalPresence #ReconnectAndLead #GretchenHydoInternationals

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Turning Catch-Ups into Clients

You close the Zoom window and think: ‘Well… that was nice, but… now what?’ If you’ve ever said, “Let’s catch up!” and ended the call wondering why nothing came of it—this one’s for you.

This month’s Coaching For Coaches Newsletter breaks down how to turn reconnection calls into powerful coaching conversations (without being awkward or salesy).

Inside, I’m sharing:

- Why most coaches stay stuck in small talk
- The subtle mindset shift that changes the entire tone
- 3 steps to go from friendly → focused
- Sample questions + exact language for making “the turn”

If you’ve been avoiding outreach or feeling flat in your business, this is the game-changer you need.

Coaches are already using this strategy to turn dormant contacts into dream clients. Don’t miss it—read the newsletter now. The link is in the comments below.
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#ClientCreation #CoachingBusiness #ProfessionalPresence #ReconnectAndLead #GretchenHydoInternationals

3 Ways to Raise Your Coaching Rates (Without Adding More Calls)

You want to hit your income goals as a coach?
Start with a coaching package that’s built to convert.

Because high-value doesn’t mean more stuff.

It means more intention, more clarity, and more transformation.

Here’s where to focus:
1. Build a Real Roadmap
“Let’s see where this goes” isn’t a strategy—it’s a stall.

Create a step-by-step plan with your client. Know what they want, what’s in the way, and how you’ll get there.

2. Deliver Value Between the Sessions
Transformation doesn’t just happen on Zoom.

It happens in their real life.
Stay connected. Offer tools, check-ins, and support that keeps them moving.

3. Add a Bold, Experiential Component
Want to be unforgettable? Create moments they’ll never forget.

That’s how you build loyalty and referrals.

🔹Retreats
🔹VIP Days
🔹Quarterly Workshops
🔹Bold Challenges

These give your coaching weight. And they make your offer irresistible.

Quick Self-Check:
– What’s the transformation I really deliver?
– Where am I playing small in my offers?
– What would make this unforgettable to the right client?

Don’t just package time.
Package results.
And then Profit!

If this helped you think differently about your offer, it’ll help someone else too.

Want to see how I’ve helped coaches turn this into $10K+ months?

Comment ‘ROADMAP’ and I’ll show you the system.
Repost this to your network.
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#BusinessCoach #EntrepreneurLife #ClientAttraction #HighTicketSales #moneymindset

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3 Ways to Raise Your Coaching Rates (Without Adding More Calls)

You want to hit your income goals as a coach?
Start with a coaching package that’s built to convert.

Because high-value doesn’t mean more stuff.

It means more intention, more clarity, and more transformation.

Here’s where to focus:
1. Build a Real Roadmap
“Let’s see where this goes” isn’t a strategy—it’s a stall.

Create a step-by-step plan with your client. Know what they want, what’s in the way, and how you’ll get there.

2. Deliver Value Between the Sessions
Transformation doesn’t just happen on Zoom.

It happens in their real life.
Stay connected. Offer tools, check-ins, and support that keeps them moving.

3. Add a Bold, Experiential Component
Want to be unforgettable? Create moments they’ll never forget.

That’s how you build loyalty and referrals.

🔹Retreats
🔹VIP Days
🔹Quarterly Workshops
🔹Bold Challenges

These give your coaching weight. And they make your offer irresistible.

Quick Self-Check:
– What’s the transformation I really deliver?
– Where am I playing small in my offers?
– What would make this unforgettable to the right client?

Don’t just package time.
Package results.
And then Profit!

If this helped you think differently about your offer, it’ll help someone else too.

Want to see how I’ve helped coaches turn this into $10K+ months?

Comment ‘ROADMAP’ and I’ll show you the system.
Repost this to your network.
.
#BusinessCoach #EntrepreneurLife #ClientAttraction #HighTicketSales #moneymindset

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