Gretchen is brilliant. Before deciding to work with her I reached out to a few career coaches. It was very clear they were in it for themselves and were going to help me "their way." When I found Gretchen it was CLEAR she knew was she was doing, could identify areas I was struggling (that I wasn't completely oblivious to), and was going to be there for me in the ways I needed. She helped me... 1) Launch a business 2) Focus on my writing goals 3) Organize and prioritize my tasks 4) Help me detach myself from commitments that were big time wasters 5) Realize my own worth so I stopped undercutting myself with my own customers Even after our sessions were completed, she still checks in on me. Gretchen isn't just a life/career coach, she's an invested friend. Do not hesitate to use her services. Couldn't be happier. read more

A couple of months ago, I came to a point where I was burnt out at my current job, but I was confused about what direction I needed to go in and what careers I should be pursuing. I didn't want to go into another job and feel burnt out again. I knew that I needed help, so I started looking around Yelp and found Gretchen. There are a bunch of coaches out there. But Gretchen was different. In comparison to the others, she gets to know you, your situation, and your goals. Others, on the other hand, their first reply is how much they charge. While I was on my complimentary phone call with Gretchen, a ladybug landed on my arm. When a ladybug lands on you, it's considered good luck. I took that as a sign from the universe. To trust that this was what I needed. To let Gretchen help me with the areas of my life, I wanted to change. With her help, I figured out that where I was currently working didn't align with my passions and values. She helped me find the right career path and created a plan from where I was to where I wanted to go. My career path was that I was meant to be a writer. Being a writer was staring me in the face the whole time, but I wouldn't have ever been able to see it or accept it if it wasn't for the work I had done with Gretchen. She not only helped with my career, but she's helped me in other aspects of my life. She helped me realize that what I lacked in my life was confidence in myself. I didn't believe in myself and didn't do anything with certainty. Gretchen gave me the tools and techniques to build my confidence and to change my mindset. Now, I am excited about the new year coming and of all the goals that I am going to accomplish. My life is entirely different now, and it's all thanks to Gretchen and the work we've done together. I can honestly say that hiring Gretchen as my coach was the best investment I made for myself. She literally is the best. There is a reason she's a Master Certified Coach. If you're unhappy with your career, life, or confused about what steps you need to take, hire Gretchen. My review isn't a ladybug landing on you, but if you're looking for a sign, this is it. Invest in yourself and trust Gretchen to help you. You will not regret it. read more

Looking for a sharp, sensible, intuitive, engaging, EFFECTIVE and authentic Coach? You found her! I had the great fortune of attending a life coach certification class that was taught by Gretchen. I've been a coach for many years and have worked with a few coaches over the years. I honestly did not know a coach could be so amazing! Gretchen, is smart, savvy, no nonsense and super on point. She holds me accountable, celebrates my successes and has helped me see the opportunities at my feet. And I must say, Gretchen is just a delightful human, she is funny, caring and driven. She holds the space for me (and I'm sure all of her clients) to get out of my head, get out of my own way and to see the possibilities. If you're in the market for a great coach, teacher, speaker... check it off your list. You've found her. And you're welcome ;-) read more

YES! Without a doubt, Gretchen is a natural! After leaving a 14 year stint studio job, I had a great desire to embark on my life's calling and make a spiritually-centered decision that would not only affect me but also impact my husband and step daughters. Simply put, Gretchen embodies this innate ability to identify a person's strengths and brings a laser-beam focus to the challenges we face when we are overwhelmed by life. She held a sacred place for me to uncover, discover and discard what is really holding me back from reaching my fullest potential. Her visionary approach inspired me to see the big picture through the muddiness of my fear. Gretchen demonstrated dependable follow through that held me accountable for my actions, saw the details of my needs, helped me organize them by importance and then assisted me with executing a simple plan that gave me a sense of relief revealing I CAN accomplish my dreams. I was blown away every week at the underlining block paralyzing me from moving forward, transforming fear into faith, and finding the key to unlock what is truly in my heart: a deep desire to be of service to my family and to my community. Gretchen's empathetic and compassionate spirit was exactly what I needed to coach me through this season of my life. She gently guided me to unveil the truth of my fear. I highly encourage anyone who is seeking their life's purpose to work with Gretchen, her gifts will not be lost on you. read more

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Gretchen is a wonderful life coach and so thorough. She does not give up until she has helped her client truly improve the areas of life that needed it. Her knowledge, wisdom, and ideas have helped push me to challenge my own long held ideas and truly emerge a more positive and empowered person. She has given me hope and the tools to change my life where I was lacking them. I will forever be grateful for her tutelage and am comforted in knowing that should I need help again, she will gladly be there to get me over the hurdle. read more

When I first started working with Gretchen, I was completely lost in every aspect of my life. I was stuck in a career that didn't fulfill me, had a mountain of debt, and relational issues. I yearned for a career with creativity and purpose, that would make me leap out of bed in the morning. After just a few sessions, we were able to figure out a simple game plan and quickly my life changed. Gretchen helped me pin point what was missing in my life and career and developed a road map to my future. In only a short time of coaching I decided to move states to be closer to my family and open up more possibilities for my future, I accepted an offer for a job that is in the creative world with a higher salary than I thought I would be given, I decided to go back to school and finish my degree, I have a game plan on how to get out of my debt and I have already paid off 1/3 of it, I am more spiritually fit than I have been in years, I have a better relationship with my family, a better relationship with myself, and I am armed with more tools than before to tackle life's road blocks. I have been stuck in a world that felt like ground hog day for over a year, and Gretchen's guidance is exactly what I needed to make the big life changes in order to have a more fulfilling life. She has a beautiful way of simplifying life's complexities. She was able to break tasks down for me so the changes and footwork needed didn't feel so overwhelming. She also helped me tackle negative beliefs I subconsciously play over and over in my head that get in the way of me going after what I want. She has also been my cheerleader full of positivity all along the way. She really has a gift at helping people live their lives to the fullest, and I would recommend her to anyone that feels unfulfilled in any way. You owe it to yourself. read more

I have recently completed a 5-day live coaching class for my Life Coach Certification and Gretchen was our instructor. I gotta say, the experience was mind blowing! Gretchen is a great listener and an amazing teacher/coach, she gets straight to the point and has a natural ability to "feel people", while providing a genuine guidance and support throughout the whole learning process. Gretchen, thank you for all your feedback and for making the class such highly transformative experience! You are an inspiration to me and a confirmation that I am moving in the right direction in my life journey. read more

Gretchen is an absolute rock star business coach! She helped me push my coaching practice to the next level and create new streams of revenue. She held me accountable and championed me every step of the way. Thank you Gretchen!!! read more

I have worked with many Business Coaches throughout my professional life. I believe in coaching because no matter how brilliant I might be- I still can't see the back of my head! Working with Gretchen Hydo at Any Lengths Coaching has been absolutely the best experience I have ever had with a Coach! She is very different than other coaches I've worked with. They may emphasis doing more tasks, accountability in tasks and goal setting, working harder etc. They seem to be working from a formula that sometimes doesn't fit me or motivate me. Gretchen has the ability to focus in on what I am struggling with in myself. It is an inside job! She has helped me to remove the blocks that keep me from moving ahead in all areas of my life. With her help, I have already created more business for myself. But more importantly, my whole life is getting more balanced. I have a Big life and she is helping me learn to live it and manage it with ease! She is amazing! I highly recommend her to Business people as well as Artists that struggle with procrastination & disorganization and the shame that comes from it, and maybe issues of self esteem and self worth. She works to help me be a Happy and productive citizen on this planet with joy and kindness to myself and the people around me! What a gift!! Thank you Gretchen! read more

I've worked with Gretchen for both personal and business for the better part of a year and the experience has been amazing! She is really able to powerfully pull things out of a conversation so that you can better understand, and take steps towards moving forward. Id refer anyone looking to transform their lives both personally or professionally with the utmost regard! read more

When I first started working with Gretchen I was pretty lost in regards to my career. I had recently lost my job and was dreading going back into the same field. Gretchen helped me see my potential, to be brave and step out of my comfort zone and identified what other jobs I qualified for. Even though work was our main focus Gretchen never shied away from helping me with my confidence, my relationship with my family and my partner. I was nervous starting with a life coach but after 10 minutes Gretchen made sure I knew I was in a judgement free zone and she was here to help me with whatever I needed to focus on. I will forever be grateful for time i've spent with Gretchen. read more

I just finished an intensive coaching class with Gretchen and it was amazing. Not only is she a phenomenal teacher but the coaching I got from her was outstanding. I have been a business owner and entrepreneur in the wellness industry for the last 19 years as well as a single mom of 4, so my life is very full. Gretchen was able to connect me to things that were holding me back as well as tools to make my life more positive and successful. I absolutely recommend her for anyone seeking clarity in their life or their career. read more

I hired two coaches before, but Gretchen is in a league of her own because she merges personal understanding with business savvy and operates with a smooth, assuring style. So the heavy lifting of getting me more prepared to grow my business feels more like having a cup of coffee with a good friend. Thank you, Gretchen! Also, Gretchen's Intake process is very thorough; it really helped me prioritize the areas for immediate attention versus those that wait a little. Rome wasn't built in a day after all. read more

Gretchen is a fabulous business coach! She keeps me motivated and on track in carrying out my goals. She also makes sure to heap on lots of praise and make sure I stop to reflect on how much I've accomplished, which I need to do more of. I love the way her mind works and the great creative suggestions she has for me every time we talk. I really love working with her. read more

I worked with Gretchen again this year and have found her help, coaching, brainstorming, planning, and resources to be invaluable. Thanks to her, I have made strides in my career, earned more money, planned for the future, and changed some old scripts that weren't serving me anymore. Worth every penny! read more

I recently completed a 5-day intensive Life Coach training at Life Purpose Institute, taught by the incredibly talented, Gretchen Hydo. Gretchen is the perfect blend of being a top-notch, no-nonsense kind of instructor, who is also an encouraging, compassionate and intuitive Coach. She is a teacher and a healer, and now also someone I consider a mentor. Gretchen gave each one of her students the opportunity to openly share, grow and walk away feeling confident that our individual success was truly important to her. I can say I'm grateful for the opportunity to have been taught by the best which is setting me up to be the best! read more

Gretchen is an excellent career coach. She is very energetic and passionate about what she does and it shows as soon as you start working with her. I explained my situation to her and she asked all the right probing questions to get the information she needed in order to give me her best possible advice. She is very thorough in that regard. She seems to have a lot of expertise in many different career paths. If you are thinking about a career change, she's the right person to talk to. read more

Gretchen is a wonderful business coach and I would recommend her to anyone looking to take their career to the next level. I know that she also does life coaching as well and it's clear from working with her that she can provide insight into personal matters as well. She understands that personal and work life are intertwined. Gretchen is an excellent listener and very intuitive. She helped me clarify areas that I could improve upon and also on what parts of my job I enjoy most. Not only did she help me make many important realizations, she also followed up with me and kept me accountable for next steps we had discussed. She is very professional and well-organized. I'm a business owner and Gretchen's experience in leadership and marketing were very helpful in our sessions. She's a wonderful role model and mentor! read more

Gretchen was recently my instructor for an intensive 5 day life coach training. Gretchen is laser focused and teaches the skills required to become a life coach with precision and purpose. She has intellectual rigor along with a deep desire to help future life coaches perfect the skills needed to help their clients. I could not have been happier and more prepared as a result of the training. We were a class of 16 yet every student had one on one time with Gretchen. An excellent and inspiring 5 days for sure! read more

Im the co-founder and instructor at The Academy of Interior Design. I met Gretchen at a networking event, she was one if the speakers. I was very impressed with her and hired her to give a presentation to my graduating class about having the confidence to start their careers in design. She did a great job! My students left the class feeling inspired, confident and ready to begin their new careers. Thank you Gretchen. read more

I am glad to have Gretchen as my coach. She is intelligent, supportive, and caring. I have strengthened my confidence, found my interest, and got many inspirations throughout the sessions. Most importantly, the interview practice had successfully helped me to land a new job. Thank you so much Gretchen! read more

Gretchen has helped me along my entire career path, starting when I was in college, nearing graduation and unsure of what I wanted to do, to supporting me while I was at an agency that provided fantastic experience and learning opportunities, but ultimately wasn't for me. When I was questioning my decision of PR for a career, she worked with me to determine what my strengths and weaknesses were, what I enjoyed and disliked about my job, and helped me assess long term career goals. Together we were able to identify that perhaps I didn't need to change careers, just needed to change the type of PR I was doing. With her support, I was able to interview and land a job as a Senior Specialist in PR for a major automotive manufacturer. A year in, and I can confidentially say that I made the right decision, and have never been happier with my career. What I've come to appreciate about Gretchen is that she's a "big picture" person. She helps you identify goals you didn't even realize you had, by looking at things from all angles. She doesn't tell you what to do, she guides you through of processes of figuring out what is best for you, not just now but also in the future. Highly recommend her services! read more

Gretchen is an amazing coach! She got me going in the right direction from the very first meeting. All the things that were standing in my way are gone and I feel truly inspired and encouraged about where I'm headed.She is truly gifted at cutting right to the core of the problem and she does it in love. She asks the right questions to help you focus on what's right for you. She gives homework to keep you moving towards your goals and she makes herself available by phone and email when ever you have questions or need help. I can't say enough good things about her; she helped me so much! Thank you Gretchen, you are such a blessing! read more

The first time I saw a presentation by Gretchen was at a class I was taking, and she talked about confidence and core values. It was really inspiring and opened my mind to a new way of thinking. I loved her presentation so much I had to ask her to come into my work to give a similar presentation to my coworkers (pre school teachers). The next day at work, almost all our conversations involved Gretchen's teachings and advice because that's how powerful they are. Very uplifting, encouraging, and motivational. She knows her stuff and presents it with such grace and warmth. Highly recommend! read more

Gretchen is the best!!! Right away you can tell she really cares, understand you and will do all she can to help. I highly recommend her. Thank you Gretchen!!! I'm grateful. read more

Gretchen is absolutely amazing! I found Gretchen when I was searching on yelp for a business coach for my online business that I have eagerly been wanting to start. once working with her I realized I needed help to find balance with life and work. She made me feel so comfortable and helped me every step of the way. I have only been working with Gretchen for only a few short weeks and I feel better then ever. She is positive and empowering, not only is she an excellent listener but she helps you reach deeper within yourself and reach you're full potential. She will bring out you're true strengths. If you are looking for a life coach, business coach, guidance, or all of the above do yourself a favor and sign up with Gretchen you will not be disappointed. read more

Gretchen is pure magic. I am a master at overthinking, overanalyzing, overachieving, and through Gretchen's guidance, I am discovering the root of "what I want my life to be in the long haul," as she puts it! She has a unique gift of bringing light and focus to what it is that our heart's desire most in this life, to what brings us alive, and then, to what we are doing that is getting in the way of the living the lives of our dreams..... I cannot put into words how Gretchen does what she does... all I can say is that she is spectacular, and you'll just have to coach with her to find out!!!!!!!! The most lucid way I can explain it is to say that I feel so very alive after talking to her. I have worked with several life coaches in the past, and my experiences have been nothing like this. I feel my barriers breaking down, and the awareness growing in me, and I am so very excited to live my amazing life today, and continue on this journey with such an incredible guide!!! read more

Gretchen's coaching is as good as it gets. Through meeting with Gretchen once a week my entire life really did transform in an internal and external way. I had come to Gretchen because I needed help making more sales, I wanted to be making money honey. And I did get all the tools to be a better salesperson and business savvy woman. But the unexpected and remarkable result through my work with Gretchen was the inner change that happened for me over the course of our work together. I ended up changing careers after insisting for several sessions that I was meant to be in sales, which she very gladly helped me improve upon. However, with my permission, she helped me see my greatest strengths and talents as well as the things that bring joy and richness to my life and after a few weeks it was very clear to me that I was ready and happy to move in the direction of those strengths and talents, and away from a career that under-utilized my capabilities. And when I came to that conclusion she fearlessly helped me transition from my old job to the next. I've been experiencing ten times more joy in the past couple months since making that change. Gretchen also helped me put practices in place that brought me closer to my family, improved my physical health and helped me set aside the time I needed to take care of myself to make myself happy and satisfied. She really will guide you through towards anything you desire, and she plugged me into my own intuition. Every single session I left feeling more empowered, and more self confident, she just showed me the path to get there. She did not cover my challenges with a band aid, she gave me the tools to find my way onto my own path again after being very far off course. Yet, the most remarkable change as the result of my work with Gretchen was in my relationships, which was the last thing on my mind when starting our sessions. I wasn't ready or willing to look at the way I operated in that realm but as more and more of my pressing problems were lifted, there came a time when I was willing to look under the hood. When I came to her ready to go there, Gretchen had yet more tools to give me. I let go of a relationships that had absolutely ruled my life going on for years and have been able to maintain my intuitive dignity since. We were able to identify and stop simple habits that I had never before been able to stop, which blew my mind. As a result, more and more positive and inspiring influence has rushed into my life, and that to me has been the best gift of all. I feel free on the inside, and I suggest anyone that feels stuck (or doesn't want to acknowledge that they feel stuck) to take a leap of faith and make an appointment. If you come to Gretchen as I did for a more profitable business, there's no doubt she is a very experienced and knowledgeable coach who knows how to build a business from the ground up, because she has experienced it (she's not blind leading the blind - she knows how it's done). But my hope is if you're open to it, you'll leave with something worth much, much more. read more

Gretchen is amazingly gifted at holding space for her clients. During those tough decisions she was right there to walk with me. She is kind and patient, yet firm and always has my best interest at heart. I just finished my 9 week session with Gretchen and I went from tossing around a million business ideas to one solid plan that I feel great about. She has made a big impact on my life and I can't wait to work with her again. read more

This review is for a 30-minute consultation. I learned about Gretchen's services through a webinar she conducted for Levo League - although I missed the live event, I received a follow up email from Levo recapping the high-points, providing some offline materials and advertising a free 30 minute one-on-one consulting session with Gretchen over the phone. The materials alone were enough to pull me in and I was able to schedule easily on her website Thursday afternoon. I heard back by the next morning, and was provided 3-4 questions to answer in advance of the session, so that we could dive right in. Without getting too far into the specific issues we addressed, I have to say that as skeptical as I can be, I was amazed by Gretchen's immediate insights and what she could read from just a few sentences in an email, and my manner over the phone. She quickly identified the most beneficial issue to focus on in our brief session, prior to a big interview I had the next day, and she offered insights, exercises, and fresh perspective around my mental blocks. I spent time with these exercises and reflections on Monday afternoon and found them not only liberating in the sense of pre-interview anxiety, but also a bit emotionally liberating at a deeper level. I connect very personally with my work, so what causes me angst there is never mutually exclusive from my own self assessment or "issues". And it wasn't just an exercise for preparing in advance, I walked through it again on my drive to the meeting and afterward, as I waited for the call. The interview, though high-stakes, was one of the most relaxed that I've ever experienced. Dare I say, I even had fun. Despite the disappointment of not being offered the role, I've been able to process that with the positivity of knowing that I *nailed* that conversation, made a good impression, and that the issues were a matter of quantitative years of experience on my resume, nothing more. That said, I followed up with Gretchen just to let her know how things resolved and wasn't expecting a response (I only booked a 30 minute free session, after all, my time was up) - but she responded the next day with words of wisdom and a couple suggestions of how to follow up and maintain the relationship for future opportunities. Couple that extra effort with the time spent reviewing my responses to the email question and preparing for our chat, there is so much more investment on her part than just a 30 minute conversation. No matter the duration/expense (or lack thereof), Gretchen is 100% connected and invested and I'm amazed by her generosity and connectedness. I also finally got a link to the webinar replay a few days later, and it was fantastic! Even if you're not in a position for long-term coaching, don't miss a chance to connect with her on social media or to hear her speak or present online. For my part, I can't wait to nail down an income stream so I can transform my next career with her help! read more

Just got done with a series of sessions with Gretchen and wow, it was way more than I expected. I was very skeptical of the whole life coach thing but I was feeling stuck and thought I'd take a chance. At the least I'd have someone giving me deadlines and accountability. It was WAY more than that. Gretchen focused a lot on the WHY as much as the HOW I do or don't get things done. It was like she pulled out the weeds of my issues from the root and now I'm seeing a ton of change. Every session I felt like I had a whole new revelation or new life change to report to Gretchen as a result of our work. I've found a way to greatly expand my existing business and am starting a whole new business in a new field. I feel like I'm finally doing what I've always wanted professionally and igniting long-dormant potential in myself. She even gave me some incredible new perspectives and advice on my marriage and relationships, and ways I can improve in those areas of my life as well. It's been a real game-changer for me. Run don't walk to sign up with Gretchen. Thanks Gretchen! read more

Found Gretchen through Yelp and am so happy I did. She was very easy to talk to, really understanding, very personable, and willing to listen. I was in flux career-wise and wanted to make a shift, but didn't know how or where to start. She not only offered great advice and insight, but walked me through brainstorming, options, and possibilities that I would not have thought of otherwise. It was a very well organized, sequential process and am happy I made the choice to use her services. Would definitely recommend her services. read more

Gretchen is the best Publicist and coach I've worked with. She is a joy to work with. She is positive, hardworking and comes through with her word. Through her I got articles published in the prestigious Hill newspaper in DC and Her.org that went to 170 countries and thats just a start. I would highly recommend her as a coach and for PR. She is outstanding! read more

I connected with Gretchen after signing up for a webinar she partnered on with Levo League. Graciously she offered a complimentary session and we covered a lot in the 30-minutes. As a young professional navigating what can be an frustrating career journey, Gretchen shared more about her journey and tips on creating a path that leads to a more fulfilling life. We also chatted about managing grief and other common stressors that tend to throw us off track. I really enjoyed speaking with Gretchen as she has such a wonderful personality and offered advice that helped me process some of what I am going through. I'd definitely recommend her services if you are looking to explore your passion or take the next step in your career. read more

Gretchen was a phenomenal instructor: warm, knowledgeable, engaging, compassionate, and always brought her A game to every class. As a life coach, she has an uncanny ability to get you to tap into your blocks and be fearless in pursuing your dreams. You gain the confidence to take action towards those life dreams and make it happen. Gretchen is simply wonderful. I'm excited to continue working with her and creating more/new possibilities! read more

I recently finished a series of Life Coaching sessions with Gretchen. I was looking for someone to talk to about the small business I had started, and was unsure if I even wanted to continue doing what I was doing. Gretchen was able to give me some great tips and ideas for my business that I would not have been able to find elsewhere. In addition to that, she helped me through the issues and the fear that I had which were holding me back. I never thought I would work with a Life Coach, but I was at a point where I realized I really needed some help to figure out what to do with my life, and from someone other than a therapist. When I look back at how I felt when I first found her, I had so much confusion and felt so unsure, and working with Gretchen helped me within 3 months to have more clarity. Now I have a sense of calm and faith in the path that I am on. She is great at bringing that out, I feel like I did the work myself but with Gretchen's help and guidance. I feel like I have had help with concrete business ideas as well as a bit of personal therapy. I truly am a changed person, thank you! read more