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Be a Negotiation Master: MESO Method

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…

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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…

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…

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Communication: Your ego is not your amigo

Gretchen Hydo

You’ve heard the saying; there are no stupid questions. If that’s true, why is it so hard for people to ask? As a coach, I work with my clients to help them navigate challenging conversations. One of the biggest obstacles…

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Communication: It’s All About Fixing Your Face

Gretchen Hydo

Communication is all about connecting. Have you ever been in a situation where you found yourself saying, “That’s not what I meant,” or, “Things come out wrong through email.” Communication is the process of sharing information, thoughts, and feelings between…

Get your freak on! Defining your personal brand.

Gretchen Hydo

Before I was a coach, I was a publicist for many, many years. And I can tell you with certainty that personal branding is all about promoting your freak factor. It’s about standing out and being authentically different. If what…

Feeling Overwhelmed? Practical Tips to Ease an Overcrowded Mind

Gretchen Hydo

It’s a scientific fact that the average person has 68,000 thoughts per day. 90% of those thoughts are spent ruminating on all of the things that we don’t want to have in our lives. Modern causes of overwhelm are too…