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

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Workshop

Breakout

Keynote


Master Certified Coach
Named one of Los Angele's top coaches

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speaker, executive strategist, and mentor coach known for helping leaders, teams, and high-achieving women break outdated rules, unmask limiting narratives, and step into bold, lasting success.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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Personal BrandExecutive Presence

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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Leadership DevelopmentGender Equity

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

CoachingLeadership Development

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

StorytellingPersonal Brand

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

TeamworkCommunication

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

CommunicationTeamwork

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

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.

Absolutely!

I certainly do. I offer everything from coaching onsite, to book signings, to handouts, to bonus sessions, and live meet-and-greets.

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!

Transportation and hotel room depending on the event.


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