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Stop Creating Secrets

October 2, 2024

Are you still holding onto a secret? Maybe it’s a lie you’ve told, an abortion, debt or an affair that you’ve had.  Your secret may

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Flip The Story

August 8, 2024

What story do you find yourself stuck living in? You know…That internal narrative that has created your reality, based on the story that keeps whispering

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Let’s normalize outgrowing old versions of ourselves.

You’re allowed to evolve. You’re allowed to want different things now. You’re allowed to shift directions—without explanation.

What’s something you’ve outgrown in your business or mindset that you’re ready to leave behind? Share it. Naming it is powerful.

#coachingtruth #coachingforcoaches #mindsetshift #executivecoaching #coachingbusiness

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Let’s normalize outgrowing old versions of ourselves. You’re allowed to evolve. You’re allowed to want different things now. You’re allowed to shift directions—without explanation. What’s something you’ve outgrown in your business or mindset that you’re ready to leave behind? Share it. Naming it is powerful. #coachingtruth #coachingforcoaches #mindsetshift #executivecoaching #coachingbusiness

High achieving. Highly responsible. Highly exhausted.

There’s a version of you
that you haven’t met yet—
because you’ve been so busy
being everything to everyone else.

She’s not loud.
She’s not flashy.
But she’s persistent.

She’s the one who whispers,
“There’s more for you than this.”

She’s the one you silence when you’re
checking boxes,
scheduling the next thing,
pushing through the day,
smiling when you want to scream.

This is for the woman who’s done everything “right”—

but still doesn’t feel whole.

For the high-achieving leader, the mother, the woman everyone relies on…
who’s secretly wondering when it’ll be her turn to feel free.

The truth is:
You don’t need to blow up your life.
You just need to feel like it’s yours.

And that’s exactly what we’ll begin inside the BOLD AF (Activated & Free) Workshop.

This is your permission slip to pause.
To breathe.
To tell the truth—without judgment.
And to finally reconnect with the woman underneath the image.

Join me June 18 for one hour that might just change everything.
It’s for the woman who’s ready to stop performing—and start becoming.
Link in comments.
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#selflove #personalgrowth #leader #highachiever #perfectionist

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High achieving. Highly responsible. Highly exhausted. There’s a version of you that you haven’t met yet— because you’ve been so busy being everything to everyone else. She’s not loud. She’s not flashy. But she’s persistent. She’s the one who whispers, “There’s more for you than this.” She’s the one you silence when you’re checking boxes, scheduling the next thing, pushing through the day, smiling when you want to scream. This is for the woman who’s done everything “right”— but still doesn’t feel whole. For the high-achieving leader, the mother, the woman everyone relies on… who’s secretly wondering when it’ll be her turn to feel free. The truth is: You don’t need to blow up your life. You just need to feel like it’s yours. And that’s exactly what we’ll begin inside the BOLD AF (Activated & Free) Workshop. This is your permission slip to pause. To breathe. To tell the truth—without judgment. And to finally reconnect with the woman underneath the image. Join me June 18 for one hour that might just change everything. It’s for the woman who’s ready to stop performing—and start becoming. Link in comments. . . #selflove #personalgrowth #leader #highachiever #perfectionist

Next Wednesday, June 5 from 5–6 PM PT, join guest coach Nick D`Agostino for our First Wednesday Community Call—and we’re getting into the real stuff.

Topic: The Inner Work of Client Creation
This session is for coaches who feel stuck, even though they “know what to do.”

We’ll dig into:

Fear, perfectionism, and imposter syndrome

Emotional undercharging and money mindset

The internal narratives that block your business

This isn’t about another strategy—it’s about rewiring your thinking so your actions actually work.

Mark your calendar. Bring a coach friend.

Zoom link in the Coaching for Coaches Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/coachingforcoachescommunity

#CoachingBusiness #ClientCreation #FirstWednesday #MindsetMatters #CoachSupport

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Next Wednesday, June 5 from 5–6 PM PT, join guest coach Nick D'Agostino for our First Wednesday Community Call—and we’re getting into the real stuff. Topic: The Inner Work of Client Creation This session is for coaches who feel stuck, even though they “know what to do.” We’ll dig into: Fear, perfectionism, and imposter syndrome Emotional undercharging and money mindset The internal narratives that block your business This isn’t about another strategy—it’s about rewiring your thinking so your actions actually work. Mark your calendar. Bring a coach friend. Zoom link in the Coaching for Coaches Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/coachingforcoachescommunity #CoachingBusiness #ClientCreation #FirstWednesday #MindsetMatters #CoachSupport

My latest newsletter is live—read it here: https://gretchenhydo.com/blog/

This one hits deep.

It’s about the ways we shrink ourselves to stay liked, keep the peace, or avoid conflictand how to start unlearning the patterns that are keeping you stuck.

If you’ve ever said yes when you meant no…
Held your tongue to avoid being “too much”…
Or made yourself smaller to make others comfortable…

You’re not alone.
And you’re allowed to take up space again.

I’m sharing my story, the truth about what shrinking really looks like, and a powerful journaling prompt to help you reconnect with your voice.

Go give it a read. And if it speaks to you, share it with someone who needs it.

#breakfreetoBOLD #reclaimyourpower #stopshrinking #womensvoices #boldAF #liveunfiltered

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My latest newsletter is live—read it here: https://gretchenhydo.com/blog/ This one hits deep. It’s about the ways we shrink ourselves to stay liked, keep the peace, or avoid conflictand how to start unlearning the patterns that are keeping you stuck. If you’ve ever said yes when you meant no… Held your tongue to avoid being “too much”… Or made yourself smaller to make others comfortable… You’re not alone. And you’re allowed to take up space again. I’m sharing my story, the truth about what shrinking really looks like, and a powerful journaling prompt to help you reconnect with your voice. Go give it a read. And if it speaks to you, share it with someone who needs it. #breakfreetoBOLD #reclaimyourpower #stopshrinking #womensvoices #boldAF #liveunfiltered

She didn’t yell.
She snapped.

In the middle of a team meeting—when someone questioned her pitch—
it was like a switch flipped.

Her chest got hot.
Her voice tightened.
And before she could think, she was defending herself like the room was a battlefield.

Later, she couldn’t stop replaying it.
Why did that one comment trigger that big of a reaction?

Here’s the truth:
If it’s hysterical, it’s historical.
That spike of emotion?
It likely wasn’t about the meeting at all.

It was about that time in college when she got shut down for “speaking too much.”
Or the moment in 8th grade when her teacher laughed at her answer.
Or the childhood pattern of being told she was “too intense.”

What she felt was real.
But the volume?

That came from a story that started a long time ago.
This is what I call a Tripwire Emotion—
an emotional overreaction that’s rooted in the past, not the present.

And if you’re a high-achieving woman who’s built her career on composure, control, and performance…
those outbursts can feel confusing.

Even shameful.

But they don’t make you “unprofessional.”
They make you human.
And they’re pointing you toward something that needs your attention.
Not your punishment.

Want to stop being blindsided by your reactions?
I created “The Emotions Cycle” Guide just for you.

It’ll help you spot the triggers,
name what’s actually happening beneath the surface,
and begin to shift your response with compassion and clarity.

Click the link in the comments to get your complementary guide.

#emotionalintelligence #executivecoaching #womeninleadership #highachievingwomen #selfawareness

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She didn’t yell. She snapped. In the middle of a team meeting—when someone questioned her pitch— it was like a switch flipped. Her chest got hot. Her voice tightened. And before she could think, she was defending herself like the room was a battlefield. Later, she couldn’t stop replaying it. Why did that one comment trigger that big of a reaction? Here’s the truth: If it’s hysterical, it’s historical. That spike of emotion? It likely wasn’t about the meeting at all. It was about that time in college when she got shut down for “speaking too much.” Or the moment in 8th grade when her teacher laughed at her answer. Or the childhood pattern of being told she was “too intense.” What she felt was real. But the volume? That came from a story that started a long time ago. This is what I call a Tripwire Emotion— an emotional overreaction that’s rooted in the past, not the present. And if you’re a high-achieving woman who’s built her career on composure, control, and performance… those outbursts can feel confusing. Even shameful. But they don’t make you “unprofessional.” They make you human. And they’re pointing you toward something that needs your attention. Not your punishment. Want to stop being blindsided by your reactions? I created “The Emotions Cycle” Guide just for you. It’ll help you spot the triggers, name what’s actually happening beneath the surface, and begin to shift your response with compassion and clarity. Click the link in the comments to get your complementary guide. #emotionalintelligence #executivecoaching #womeninleadership #highachievingwomen #selfawareness
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