Gretchen Knode

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About Gretchen Knode

As a seasoned consultant and coach, I specialize in helping individuals, teams, and organizations thrive in dynamic and complex environments. With over 14 years of Agile experience and 25+ years in software and technology, I bring a deep understanding of how to navigate challenges, improve performance, and foster collaboration. Whether facilitating retrospectives, prioritization, or creative problem-solving workshops, I’m passionate and results oriented about empowering teams to achieve resiliency, efficiency, and innovation. As a certified ICF professional coach, I work 1:1 with clients and lead group coaching programs like Freedom Camp, focusing on personal growth, leadership development, and achieving freedom from limiting patterns. I partner with clients in a thought-provoking, creative process to help them maximize their potential. What sets me apart is my ability to connect complex concepts to simple, relatable ideas, uncovering connections others may miss. My coaching style is intuitive, creative, and down-to-earth, blending servant leadership, storytelling, and a focus on results with the joy of the journey. Key Services Agile Project Management & Facilitation Leadership, Career, Business, & Team Dynamics/ Performance Coaching Creative Problem-Solving & Collaboration Career Development & Professional Growth Conflict Resolution & Mindset Work Experience Highlights Facilitated over 350 retrospectives and workshops, helping teams identify next steps for continuous improvement, and following up to help them get the results they want. 500+ hours coaching teams and individuals on navigating career transitions, improving leadership skills, and achieving personal breakthroughs. Supported diverse industries from healthcare to solar power, working with organizations of all sizes, from startups to enterprise.