Gretchen Hydo
Awareness. Choice. Transformation. The framework for lasting change.
Travels from Los Angeles CA, USA
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Speaks on:
Leadership Development
Communication
Coaching
Personal Empowerment
Teamwork
Authentic Leadership
Speaks to:
Associations & Membership Orgs
Higher Education & Vocational
Formats:
Workshop
Breakout
Keynote
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Key Audience Outcomes
Participants gained practical and actionable advice for building relationships with potential clients and within organizations.
Attendees felt empowered to embrace their strengths and challenge limiting beliefs.
Individuals developed a clearer understanding of their personal brand and how they are perceived by others.
Participants learned strategies to become more visible and impactful in meetings and within their companies.
Attendees felt motivated to proactively create a positive and impactful professional image.
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Gretchen's Bio
Gretchen Hydo is considered one of Los Angeles’ top coaches and holds the highest designation of Master Certified Coach through the International Coaching Federation. She is a keynote speaker, executive strategist, and mentor coach known for helping leaders, teams, and high-achieving women break outdated rules, unmask limiting narratives, and step into bold, lasting success. Her coaching and speaking go beyond inspiration,they provide the practical frameworks and real conversations that shift culture, elevate trust, and create measurable results. Through her signature ACT Method™ (Awareness, Choice, Transformation), Gretchen guides individuals and organizations to move from default patterns into intentional, empowered futures. She is the author of Break Free from Your Dirty Little Secrets: A New You in 10 Secret-Breaking Stages and the creator of the 10-Stage Secret-Breaking System™, a proven process that helps women shed shame, reclaim identity, and lead lives of greater purpose and
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Gretchen Offers the Following Talks
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Own Your Image: Building and Elevating Your Personal Brand
Audit their current brand by identifying the signals they send through communication, presence, and interactions.
Clarify the brand they want to project and align it with their professional goals.
Craft a bold Power Statement that communicates their unique value with confidence and clarity.
Apply practical tools immediately to show up with intention in meetings, performance reviews, networking, and leadership opportunities.
Strengthen visibility and influence in ways that create upward mobility and lasting impact.
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Lead Like a Woman: The New Rules of Power, Presence, and Promotion
Reveal the core fear silently driving overperformance and burnout in high-achieving women
Identify the limiting narratives, labels, and leadership habits holding women back
Interrupt unconscious bias with real-world tools that create
Build authentic executive presence without sacrificing approachability or authority
Create a personalized roadmap to lead with clarity, confidence, and impact
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60 minutes
Stop Managing. Start Coaching: The Real Skill Your Leaders Are Missing
Understand why coaching—not managing—is the most scalable leadership strategy
Use a practical coaching framework to lead more strategic, empowering conversations
Leverage high-impact questions to drive ownership and accountability
Replace leadership habits that limit growth with those that build autonomy
Apply a proven playbook to unlock leadership potential across your organization
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60 minutes
The 7-Second Advantage Every Professional Needs
Understand the business cost of weak first impressions and generic responses
Learn a proven framework to transform “So, what do you do?” into a powerful positioning statement
Master the four elements of storytelling that build instant trust and influence
Practice in real time to ensure responses feel natural, polished, and memorable
Leave with ready-to-use stories and pitches to elevate their brand in high-stakes conversations
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60 minutes
The High-Trust Team Blueprint: Clear Expectations, Better Results
Uncover the hidden expectations silently fracturing your team’s culture
Turn assumptions into clear, intentional agreements
Define your team’s core purpose and align every role to it
Strengthen trust and ownership by replacing ambiguity with actionable clarity
Implement a framework for team cohesion, accountability, and high performance
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60 minutes
The People Puzzle: Cracking the Code on Team Communication with DISC
Understand their DISC communication profile and how it impacts team dynamics
Learn to decode teammates’ styles and flex your approach for clarity and connection
Identify patterns that cause unnecessary friction—and how to shift them
Walk away with a shared language for collaboration, trust, and performance
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60 minutes
Frequently Asked Questions on Working With Gretchen
What's included in your fee?
I will create a customized package for your organization or conference that will range in pricing and deliverables depending on what's needed. I offer speaking, keynotes, facilitation and trainings all customized for the outcomes of the specific organization.
Can you customize your presentation for our specific audience and event theme?
Absolutely!
Do you offer extras (book signings, meet-and-greets)?
I certainly do. I offer everything from coaching onsite, to book signings, to handouts, to bonus sessions, and live meet-and-greets.
My organization has a limited budget. Do you have any flexibility in your pricing?
Yes. I always want to know your budget, means, and needs to be sure we are a fit and I provide the best experience for your event and audience members. Let's talk!
What are your specific travel requirements?
Transportation and hotel room depending on the event.