Dear Gretchen: What are some good book options or approaches for elementary school children to discuss Black History Month? My kids are ages 5 and 7. My husband and I would like to have a larger discussion but not sure how or where to start. —Amanda from Hoboken, NJ
Dear Gretchen: I know I’ve met the right lady to get married too, but for some reason, I don’t pop the question. I’ve been divorced and have been single now for 18 years. I’ve found the right one, but I’m hesitant and not getting any younger. Can you help me with your advice? – Scared
January #AskGretchen: Fear of Commitment, Overcoming Bad Habits, and Homework Help Read More »
Dear Gretchen: My Eight- year- old daughter came home from school saying her friends told that Santa isn’t real. How do I explain this since she still believes? – Santa’s Helper in New Jersey Dear Santa’s Helper: Last year my nine-year—old son begged me to tell him if Santa was real. He had mentioned something
Dear Gretchen: I’m feeling anxious about seeing my family for Thanksgiving. I’m traveling from California to New York and my sister will be there. She has a drinking problem, and we do not get along. She turns every suggestion I give her into a verbal attack. I usually end up in tears and am resentful
Dear Gretchen: My dad is very important to me and also very sick. I live in another state and would like to live closer to him. I tried to speak to my man about moving. He doesn’t really want to. I don’t know how to convince him to come with me. I don’t want to
October #AskGretchen: Daddy’s Girl, Working Mom Woes, Aging Parents, Trick-or-Treat Read More »
What would change if you stopped performing and started believing you were enough?
You’ve been showing up for everyone.
Holding space. Meeting deadlines. Managing expectations.
You’ve played every role to perfection.
Leader. Partner. Fixer. Mom.
And somewhere in there… you got lost.
You don’t want to escape your life—
You just want to feel like you’re in it.
That’s where the BOLD AF (Activated & Free) Workshop comes in.
In one powerful hour, we’ll:
Identify the inner narratives running your life
Name the labels that no longer fit
Uncover the silent rules that keep you stuck
And reconnect you with the voice you’ve been silencing for too long
This isn’t about burning it all down.
It’s about breaking through.
BOLD AF Workshop — June 18 | 5p PT
Come meet the version of you that’s been waiting.
Link in comments.
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#WomenInLeadership #mindsetmatters #HighAchievingWomen #ExecutiveCoaching #SelfAwareness
“I didn’t know how much I was holding in—until I finally let go.”
I held it in for years:
▪️ The pressure to always be “on”
▪️ The fear of being too much
▪️ The guilt of wanting more
I thought I had to be grateful.
Polished.
Unshakable.
But underneath all of that?
I was exhausted.
Letting go didn’t mean falling apart.
It meant finally being honest.
It meant becoming free.
If something in this stirred something in you—
drop a or share this with someone who needs the reminder:
You don’t have to carry it all.
#leadership #mindset #personalgrowth #womeninbusiness #emotionalintelligence
What sets a high-value coaching package apart from a generic one?
Inside this month’s issue of Breakthrough Author Magazine, Master Coach Gretchen Hydo breaks it down in her feature article:
“Elevate Your Coaching Practice: Crafting High-Value Coaching Packages That Transform.”
If you’re a coach who wants to stand out, not just with strong delivery, but with a signature client experience that creates real, lasting transformation, this piece is a must-read.
You’ll learn:
🔹 Why package features matter more than session count
🔹 How to build tailored transformation journeys
🔹 What real support looks like between sessions
🔹 How to layer in engaging, experiential components that boost perceived (and real) value
This is for the coach who’s ready to move beyond good and become unforgettable.
Check out the full article in the comment below.
#coachingbusiness #highvaluecoaching #coachingpackages #thoughtleadership #mastercoach #breakthroughauthormagazine
Want to be a bolder, more effective coach? Start with this book.
This month’s pick: The Coaching Habit by Michael Bungay Stanier.
Short, practical, and refreshingly direct, this book will change the way you coach and how you think about coaching.
Why I recommend it:
It teaches you how to say less and ask more—so your clients get to the heart of their challenges faster.
It’ll sharpen your listening, strengthen your presence, and help you stay out of advice-giving mode (a trap even seasoned coaches fall into).
This one’s perfect for both new and experienced coaches who want to deepen their impact.
Have you read it? Thinking about it?
Drop a comment or tag a coach who should add this to their stack.
#CoachBooks #TheCoachingHabit #CoachingSkills #CoachingGrowth #C4CReads
Coaches, if client creation feels harder than it should, this one’s for you.
This month, we’re talking about the one thing that quietly shapes every conversation, every offer, and every result you get in your business.
Read the full article here: https://gretchenhydo.com/blog/
Then come join the convo in the Coaching for Coaches Facebook group, we’re keeping the momentum going all summer long.
#coachingforcoaches #clientcreation #gretchenhydo #newsletterdrop #coachgrowth
