Coaching
It's time to create change.
Most of us want to do work that makes a difference. We want to create change, use our voices, step into leadership, have a seat at the table.
Often we get a great start. We take on more responsibility, get promoted, launch a business, decide on a career change. We have a mission.
And then we get stuck, feel overwhelmed. We second-guess ourselves.
Do I have enough experience?
What will others think?
Can I balance it all?
I feel like a fraud.
On one level we’re sure of ourselves. We're passionate, committed, and frankly, damn good at what we do.
Yet we hesitate, avoid, or get distracted. Inside we feel chaotic, uncertain and frustrated. We don’t raise our hands. We don’t speak our truth.
If you’re going to make a bigger impact, grow your business or accelerate your career, you’ll need a new approach -- to both the internal and external challenges.
This is where coaching comes in.
With the support of coaching and a new set of skills, you can change the way you show up every day -- at work, with your family, and most of all, with yourself. You can calm the mental chatter and move forward with clarity and courage.
“Gretchen’s coaching and guidance empowered me to tap into my inner wisdom, recognize positive and non-productive behaviors, and take exciting risks and leaps of faith with confidence that have transformed me to be my authentic self.”
- MG, Danaher
You can do the work that you know will make a difference.
Imagine what it would be like to:
Quiet the self-doubt and circular thinking that keep you stuck
Learn how to reliably access your inner wisdom – whenever you need it
Experience less overwhelm and stress, more confidence and calm
Have a clear direction and solid plan for your career or your business
Grow your business or project in a way that is straight-forward and authentic
Step into a new job with personal presence and a strong vision
When you’re feeling unsure or overwhelmed, coaching feels like magic.
Coaching with me blends head and heart. With years of experience in large companies, as a business owner, and as a mom of three juggling career and family, my approach is whole-hearted as well as strategic and practical.
I won’t tell you what to do, but I’ll expertly create space for your exploration and offer frameworks to find new perspectives. I’ll be your thought partner, your ally, and your biggest champion, cheering you on at each step in your journey.
Each conversation is unique and will focus on what you want to accomplish. As a professionally trained coach, my role is to provide a process, with questions that generate new ideas and powerful insights to get to the heart of the issue you’re navigating.
You’ll reflect on patterns, explore new ideas, and discover new perspectives. You’ll find answers that are deeply true for you and you’ll begin to take risks that are perfectly aligned with your values and strengths. Ultimately, you’ll choose your path forward and plan your next steps.
“Gretchen addressed negative thoughts I had and facilitated my coming up with different, more positive ways of looking at things, so that I then had the clarity of mind plus determination to tackle those things on my own between our sessions.”
- Melissa Lawton, Attorney
Coaching for Groups in Organizations
I also provide coaching for groups of women in organizations. Leaders learn to speak up, take risks, become more visible and become prepared for bigger roles. Companies invest in their best talent, retaining and developing a larger cadre of women ready for promotion.
Coaching has been an invaluable experience. I have learned instant awareness. I have learned to hear my inner critic's voice and recognize when that voice needs to be quieted. I have learned tools that will help me in so many ways, and I have learned to control what I can, and to not dwell on what I cannot, but to take control of my path. I now feel better equipped to face what is thrown my way."
- Cecilia Parra, Human Resources Manager - Americas, Esko
Ready to Explore Coaching?
In 25 years of supporting individuals and groups, I have found coaching to be the single most powerful way to find clarity and create change. If you’re curious to know more about how it can help you, schedule a call with me below. We’ll have a 30-minute call so you can meet me, experience coaching, and I can learn more about your goals.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is your coaching only suited for people with experience or careers in certain industries?
No - I work with women around the world, in a wide variety of fields spanning from corporate and university professionals to entrepreneurs and creatives. Regardless of their professional calling or industry, my clients often share common goals: to grow their career or business in ways that are uncomplicated and authentic, to stop the circular thinking, and to stay on track with their projects and objectives.
What professional training and credentials do you have?
I'm an ICF Professional Certified Coach, a Certified Mentor Coach, and an ACE Certified coach. I've completed the Playing Big Facilitators Training with Tara Mohr and I'm a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania and SeattleCoach.
What is the format of your coaching sessions?
Typically, coaching sessions are conducted by phone or Zoom and last for 30-50 minutes. Coaching is tailored to meet your needs; some clients seek short-term coaching to spark some momentum or to get help with one specific issue, while others benefit from long-term support. We’ll choose length and cadence that will move you quickly toward your goals and give you the support you need for the long-term.
How do I know if we’ll be a good fit?
I offer a 30-minute call or Zoom that allows us to explore this very question. During this time, you’ll tell me about your goals and the challenges you’re navigating, I’ll answer your questions about coaching, and we’ll decide if it feels like a good fit.