Give your team the mindset tools

they were never taught—

so they can lead with clarity, composure, and credibility under pressure.

These workshops are built for:

High-performing teams on the edge of overload
Emerging leaders unsure how to “own the room”
Managers who avoid the tough conversations
Organizations that want to retain talent before they disengage

Workshops & Series

Created by Gretchen DeKnikker—former tech COO, Berkeley MBA, certified mindset coach, and highly-rated speaker at hundreds of organizations across tech, legal, financial services, media, transportation and more.

High achieving women all have one thing in common - an inner voice that is constantly evaluating their efforts. It painstakingly assesses our decisions, holds our work to the highest standards, and drives us to perform at our peak levels.
This voice can also lead to paralyzing indecision, crippling self-doubt, and lead to burnout from living in a hypervigilant state of anxiety, worry, fear and shame.
Some of us think that if we quiet that voice, we’ll no longer bring our best to every challenge.
Others have all the awards and accolades and wonder why they still don’t feel satisfied.
In this workshop we will find the line between high standards and counterproductive self-criticism with the goal of not only enjoying the satisfaction of a job well done but also all the moments in between while we’re creating it. And through this we’ll discover how extending grace to ourselves gives us the ability to extend it to others as well.
“Burnout is all in your head.” For many, that can feel invalidating—like a modern-day pat on the head. But there’s truth to it: burnout is created not just by ridiculous workloads, impossible expectations, and toxic bosses, but also by the endless mental tax from dealing with those things. In this interactive workshop, we’ll dive into how your brain responds to stress and what you can do about it. You’ll learn to set and maintain boundaries, stop the constant mental spin cycle, and clear out the negative thoughts taking up space, giving you more energy and focus.
Key Takeaways:
- Understand how your workload and thoughts both contribute to burnout.
- Set mental boundaries to regain control of your time and energy.
- Learn practical tools to stop overthinking and take back your mental space.
Finding your voice and speaking up isn’t just a matter of deciding what you want and from whom, it’s also about believing you have the authority to do so.
“The nail that sticks out gets hammered down” says a Japanese proverb. In America, “the squeaky wheel gets the grease.” And while speaking up is the advice for getting ahead in dominant Western culture, for many it can be dicey territory.
Women and people with marginalized identities not only have to traverse nagging self doubt and ever-shifting office politics, but also second-guessing how their words will hit with those in power.
Socialization and that pesky inner critic team up to keep us undecided, often to the point of paralysis -- abdicating decisions to the loudest voice in the room.
Join us as we expose the deeply rooted reasons we hesitate to speak up or take control, along with a decision-making toolkit that will help you trust and develop confidence in your own ability and authority!
Scheduling your recharge time as a priority isn’t just a luxury reserved for the non-partnered, child- and mortgage-free jet set. We all know for long-term productivity, it’s important to take care of ourselves, but we never get around to it. And we tell ourselves it's because we’re too busy while simultaneously beating ourselves up for scrolling social media and procrastinating.
So much of the time we are on autopilot, working our way through the week’s tasks and obligations, cat herding the humans in our lives, and blocking and tackling the seemingly endless tasks that inevitably pop up and throw us off track.
But what if we approached it all with a conscious and deliberate attention that allowed us to accomplish what was important AND still have time for ourselves to rest, recharge and restore? Or even more revolutionary, not get it all done and still feel great!
Learn tips to get more done in less time (no Hogwart’s required) so that your needs aren’t always last on the list, consistently carve out time for yourself without feeling guilty and stop letting last-minute obligations blow up your plans.
Tired of freezing up in high-stakes moments? It’s time to take charge and handle those nerve-wracking conversations like the powerhouse you are! In this one-hour interactive workshop, we’re breaking down how to master any high-stakes interaction—whether it’s asking for a raise, speaking up in a meeting, or navigating conflict with a difficult colleague. You’ll learn bold strategies to calm your nerves, stay grounded, and communicate with confidence. Say goodbye to stress and second-guessing, and hello to owning every room you walk into. This is your moment, and it’s time to show up like the boss you are!
Big Scary Audacious Goals is all about ditching the small stuff and going after the career and life you really want. In this high-energy session, you’ll learn how to break through the fear and self-doubt that keep you playing small and start setting goals that feel as bold as you are. We'll dive into actionable strategies to turn those wild dreams into tangible outcomes and show you how to harness your ambition without burning out. If you're ready to claim your power unapologetically and rewrite your success story, this is the session for you!
Takeaways:
- A clear roadmap to set bold, audacious goals that feel true to you
- Practical tips to overcome self-doubt and fear of failure
- Strategies to balance ambition with self-compassion (so you don’t burn out)
- A newfound sense of clarity and confidence to go after what you really want

After these workshops, your people will:

✅ Speak up with clarity—even when it’s uncomfortable

✅ Lead without overthinking or overworking

✅ Stay focused, grounded, and effective under pressure