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Why Is It So Hard to Say We’re Good at Something?

August 27, 2019

One of the first questions I ask when I begin working with a new client is “what are your gifts?” A long – very long

It's My Birthday - Gretchen Hydo International

Lessons I’ve Learned at 45

August 13, 2019

Today is my birthday. Happy birthday to me. I am 45-years-old. Damn. This birthday feels like a mixed bag. I don’t wish to be in

Why is it so hard to tell the truth?

Why is it so hard to tell the truth?

July 23, 2019

It sounds simple. Simple enough that it is one of the first “rules” we learn as children. Always tell the truth. And yet, so few

Another kind of Independence Day

Another Kind of Independence Day

July 9, 2019

Last week we celebrated the Fourth of July here in the United States, also known as “Independence Day.” It’s a holiday that most of us

Want a better life? Get better thoughts.

Want a better life? Get better thoughts.

June 25, 2019

Every single day, all day long, we are thinking. And let’s be honest: the thoughts that most of us have running through our heads as

Ending the Blame Game

Ending the Blame Game

June 11, 2019

Blame is a little like fast food – we know it’s not good for us, we know it won’t lead to anything healthy, but oh

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2 Reasons You Still Feel Unworthy (And Don’t Know It)

Most high-achieving women don’t walk around saying they feel unworthy.
They just live like it.

They second-guess the big moves like:
— Staying quiet in meetings, even when they know the answer.
— Talking themselves out of the book, the move, the dream…

Why?

Because of two silent drivers most don’t even realize are running the show:
1. The Secret You’ve Never Said Out Loud
Not to your best friend.
Not to your partner.
Maybe not even to yourself.
It lives in the back of your mind, tied to shame, and it whispers, “If they knew this about me… I’d lose everything.”

2. The Story You Were Taught to Survive
You were told: Be good. Be quiet. Be strong.
So now you shrink your truth and play roles to stay safe.

But that safety?
It’s costing you joy, rest, and real freedom.

You’re not alone if this hit deep. What’s the story you’ve been living by—without ever questioning it?

I’d love to hear it in the comments. Or if it’s too tender, just reply “I feel this” to let me know you’re with me.

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#MindsetMatters #PersonalGrowth #SelfWorth #HighAchievingWomen #GrowthMindset

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2 Reasons You Still Feel Unworthy (And Don’t Know It)

Most high-achieving women don’t walk around saying they feel unworthy.
They just live like it.

They second-guess the big moves like:
— Staying quiet in meetings, even when they know the answer.
— Talking themselves out of the book, the move, the dream…

Why?

Because of two silent drivers most don’t even realize are running the show:
1. The Secret You’ve Never Said Out Loud
Not to your best friend.
Not to your partner.
Maybe not even to yourself.
It lives in the back of your mind, tied to shame, and it whispers, “If they knew this about me… I’d lose everything.”

2. The Story You Were Taught to Survive
You were told: Be good. Be quiet. Be strong.
So now you shrink your truth and play roles to stay safe.

But that safety?
It’s costing you joy, rest, and real freedom.

You’re not alone if this hit deep. What’s the story you’ve been living by—without ever questioning it?

I’d love to hear it in the comments. Or if it’s too tender, just reply “I feel this” to let me know you’re with me.

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#MindsetMatters #PersonalGrowth #SelfWorth #HighAchievingWomen #GrowthMindset

6 Reasons Coaches Struggle to Land Clients
(And the one step most avoid…)

Which step are you missing in your coaching process?

Every time I walk my coaching group through the exact system I use to enroll clients with confidence—someone always admits:

“Step 4. That’s where I freeze.”

Here’s the full breakdown:
1️. Outreach – Build real connections.
2️. Connection Call – Get clear on what they truly want.
3️. Coaching – Let them experience your expertise.
4️. Propose – Offer your solution (and actually say the price).
5️. Enrollment – Lead them to a clear yes—or no.
6️. Onboarding – Start strong with structure and trust.

Most coaches think the magic is in Step 3.
But Step 4? That’s where most lose the sale.

If your voice shakes when you say the price…
If you downplay your offer or over-explain…
That’s not confidence. That’s hesitation.
And hesitation breaks trust.

These 6 steps aren’t just strategy—they’re a rhythm.
And when you know the rhythm…
You stop chasing.
You start leading.

You can coach. But can you close?
Drop the number that throws you off—or tell me which step you want to master next.
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#CoachingBusiness #ClientAttraction #EntrepreneurTips #GrowYourBusiness #BusinessCoach

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6 Reasons Coaches Struggle to Land Clients
(And the one step most avoid…)

Which step are you missing in your coaching process?

Every time I walk my coaching group through the exact system I use to enroll clients with confidence—someone always admits:

“Step 4. That’s where I freeze.”

Here’s the full breakdown:
1️. Outreach – Build real connections.
2️. Connection Call – Get clear on what they truly want.
3️. Coaching – Let them experience your expertise.
4️. Propose – Offer your solution (and actually say the price).
5️. Enrollment – Lead them to a clear yes—or no.
6️. Onboarding – Start strong with structure and trust.

Most coaches think the magic is in Step 3.
But Step 4? That’s where most lose the sale.

If your voice shakes when you say the price…
If you downplay your offer or over-explain…
That’s not confidence. That’s hesitation.
And hesitation breaks trust.

These 6 steps aren’t just strategy—they’re a rhythm.
And when you know the rhythm…
You stop chasing.
You start leading.

You can coach. But can you close?
Drop the number that throws you off—or tell me which step you want to master next.
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#CoachingBusiness #ClientAttraction #EntrepreneurTips #GrowYourBusiness #BusinessCoach

Overwhelmed by the World? Start Here.
Between the news, the noise, and the nonstop pressure to hold it all together—it’s no wonder we’re exhausted.

This month’s ACT On It Newsletter offers a lifeline.

Inside, I’m sharing:
4 steps to anchor yourself when everything feels chaotic
How to process big emotions without getting stuck
What it really means to take purposeful action in uncertain times

Plus, I’m offering a 4-session coaching experience for people who have something important that they are ready to move the needle on.

Read the full newsletter—the link is in the comments.
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#LeadershipDevelopment #EmotionalResilience #CoachLife #AnchorYourself #PurposeDrivenLiving

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Overwhelmed by the World? Start Here.
Between the news, the noise, and the nonstop pressure to hold it all together—it’s no wonder we’re exhausted.

This month’s ACT On It Newsletter offers a lifeline.

Inside, I’m sharing:
4 steps to anchor yourself when everything feels chaotic
How to process big emotions without getting stuck
What it really means to take purposeful action in uncertain times

Plus, I’m offering a 4-session coaching experience for people who have something important that they are ready to move the needle on.

Read the full newsletter—the link is in the comments.
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#LeadershipDevelopment #EmotionalResilience #CoachLife #AnchorYourself #PurposeDrivenLiving

You’re great at holding it together. But what about everything you’ve been holding in?

You’re the high-achieving coach holding in the fear that you’ll never reach the next level. You’re the founder holding in the pressure to keep everything running while silently burning out. You’re the senior executive exhausted from managing your image while quietly wondering…  “Is this really it?”

Most people won’t see it. But you feel it. And you’ve felt it long enough.

At some point, “high-performing” starts to feel like “high-pressure.” 
But here’s the truth:
You don’t have to carry it all alone. You’re allowed to want more—without guilt. And you’re allowed to let go—without losing your edge.

Growth starts the moment you stop pretending you`re fine.

Drop a 🔥 if one of these hit you Or share what you’ve been holding in that it’s time to release
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#executivecoach #leadershipdevelopment #highachievers #emotionalintelligence #stressmanagement #innerwork

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You’re great at holding it together. But what about everything you’ve been holding in?

You’re the high-achieving coach holding in the fear that you’ll never reach the next level. You’re the founder holding in the pressure to keep everything running while silently burning out. You’re the senior executive exhausted from managing your image while quietly wondering…  “Is this really it?”

Most people won’t see it. But you feel it. And you’ve felt it long enough.

At some point, “high-performing” starts to feel like “high-pressure.” 
But here’s the truth:
You don’t have to carry it all alone. You’re allowed to want more—without guilt. And you’re allowed to let go—without losing your edge.

Growth starts the moment you stop pretending you're fine.

Drop a 🔥 if one of these hit you Or share what you’ve been holding in that it’s time to release
.
.
#executivecoach #leadershipdevelopment #highachievers #emotionalintelligence #stressmanagement #innerwork

Ever feel like you’re doing everything “right”—but something still feels off?

You’re successful, present, capable… and somehow… a little disconnected from you.

In this video, I talk about what happens when we finally tell the truth we’ve been holding—and how sharing your story can set you free.

Tell Your Secrets: What Happens When Women Share What They`ve Been Hiding
Check it out in the comment below.

This isn’t about unraveling.
It’s about coming home to yourself.

If that line hits you somewhere deep—leave a ❤️ or say “I’m ready.”

Because naming the truth? That’s where the shift begins.

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Ever feel like you’re doing everything “right”—but something still feels off?

You’re successful, present, capable… and somehow… a little disconnected from you.

In this video, I talk about what happens when we finally tell the truth we’ve been holding—and how sharing your story can set you free.

Tell Your Secrets: What Happens When Women Share What They've Been Hiding
Check it out in the comment below.

This isn’t about unraveling.
It’s about coming home to yourself.

If that line hits you somewhere deep—leave a ❤️ or say “I’m ready.”

Because naming the truth? That’s where the shift begins.

Letters from Gretchen

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