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Some Finish Lines
Don’t Come With a Medal
Finish Line Moments aren’t just about races or medals. They’re the milestones we reach when we decide to keep going – in work, in leadership, and in life. They count because you keep going, even when it takes more out of you than you expect.
If you want more traction, more steadiness, and a reminder of what you’re capable of, there are ways to get there.
Explore How We Can Work Together
ELEVATE
your leadership skills and personal impact.
TRANSFORM
your organization’s performance and culture.
CONNECT
with real stories of resilience on the Finish Line Moments Radio Show.
INSPIRE
your audience through stories of perseverance and purpose.
Unleash
Your
Strengths
Reaching your next level begins with understanding and harnessing your strengths. That’s why we deeply integrate Gallup Clifton Strengths Finder into our coaching methodology, corporate facilitation, and leadership development.
Strengths, Not Weaknesses
We focus on your natural talents, not your weaknesses, to help you shine.
Go Deeper
We don’t stop at surface-level strengths. We dig deep into what makes you exceptional.
Leadership and Teamwork
We guide you on applying your strengths to become a great leader and build amazing teams.
Boost Wellbeing
Understand your strengths to boost your happiness and resilience at work.
Empathy and Kindness
Understanding your strengths brings more patience and empathy into your life.
You're One in a Billion
There’s no one quite like you. Our process celebrates your unique qualities.
Better You, Better Everything
Discovering your strengths makes you not only a better leader but also a fantastic colleague, parent, and partner.
Backed by Research
Our approach is all about proven methods, not hacks or quick fixes.
Set the Tone.
Keep the Energy.
Your event runs more smoothly when the room feels connected. People stay engaged when the energy is steady, and the message lands with heart and clarity. Gretchen brings that presence as an event MC and keynote speaker.
For Runners, Non-Runners, and Everyone Showing Up
Some days, you need a story that gives you your next step. Finish Line Moments is Gretchen’s LIVE radio show, with real conversations about resilience, purpose, and the finish line moments that change how you show up.
Live Tuesdays 4–5 PM PT on KSVY Sonoma 91.3 FM.
Episodes also available on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.
Success Stories:
Our Client’s Finish Line Moments
"I would recommend Gretchen to others because of her thoughtful, experienced approach to coaching executives. She works hard not to make assumptions about an executives skill, expertise, or approach until she gets to know who they are. She has an ability to connect with different types of personalities and work styles in a way that would benefit many different types of executives.
AMANDA CONLEE,
COO, Ignite
Gretchen is always a breath of fresh air. I’ve worked with her in a lot of different capacities and my most favorite has been my transition to CEO. She was a great soundboard and supported me throughout the process.
SARA GUILLERIMO
CEO, Ignite
From the moment we met, Gretchen exuded a confidence and warmth that made me relax. She is a wonderful teacher, mentor and so true to herself. She is very inspirational and leads with succinct and relevant examples. She pulls out the issues and then addresses them.
CATHERINE MATTERSON
General Counsel, ServiceRocket
Gretchen’s coaching sessions create a fun but challenging space for personal and professional growth: she seasons her listening, teaching and guidance with story and humor which helped me see beyond personal stagnation to new possibilities.
JEFF DEININGER
Principle Solutions Engineer, ExtraHop
Gretchen has the ability to make every person feel seen and heard and appreciated, and I always felt like she saw something more in me than others did or took the time to see. As a leader of an organization encouraging women to shoot for the audacious dream of running for office, that was a very valuable skill to have. I believe many women believed in themselves because you believed in them first. If not for her I would have been out there on my own with no support.
MARLA HARVEY
Associate Pastor of Worship and Creative Arts Director
Gretchen produced immediate results – I could see within the first week how her advice was helping me – and long-lasting results; the skills I gained have been valuable long after we stopped working together, surviving environment changes including a change in company ownership and a change in my own workplace.
TED DRIGGS
Director of Product Management, Cybersecurity company
The extraordinary life experience and professional work history alongside an uncanny knack to understand people is such a rare gift for a coach. I was always struck by your ability to dive right into our sessions and dive deep. Utilizing Strengths Finder as a tool to tap into my strengths during networking events and job interviews changed the way I saw myself. Your advice was pure gold. It gave me the confidence I needed to tackle the next steps in finding meaningful work.
MAY NAZZARENO
Senior Director, CCS Fundraising
Gretchen is a true partner when she works with her clients. She’s able to establish trust and confidence quickly which allows her to understand the challenges and opportunities of the situation. She is a natural collaborator and brings a wealth of experience to the table to help you build an action plan to move forward. Gretchen gets invested in her clients’ success, making her a true member of the team.
TANIA GALARZA
Senior Director, Marketing Strategy and Planning, Marriott International
Gretchen is by far the most incredible leadership coach I’ve ever met.
Beth Kester-Warner
VP People, Carbon Robotics
Gretchen’s support was amazing. She was excited and energized to ideate with me on my initial ideas for the meeting and provided great suggestions through a “here’s what I’m thinking” lens as opposed to “this is what you need to do”.
Andy Barrengos
Chair & CEO, Woodruff Sawyer
Meet Gretchen
Gretchen Schoenstein
Founder and CEO, Finish Line Moments
As an active half marathon runner with over 130 races under my feet, I am tenacious and see things through to the end. I bring this drive for goal setting, accountability, motivation, and fun to everything I do.
Whether speaking to audiences globally, guiding my clients through change management transformation, providing leadership and communication coaching, or facilitating best practices and synergy within a Board of Directors, my heart is in every moment of growth and transformation, helping individuals and organizations reach new heights.
I hold a profound belief in engaging with my clients in the most supportive ways to help them realize their significant and minor breakthroughs. I am not just a coach; I’m a partner on your journey toward realizing your full potential, celebrating your unique strengths, and achieving your Finish Line Moments.
Inspiring Collaborations and Clients
In the Media
Inspiring Stories and Achievements
April 15, 2026 | The Press Democrat
Sonoma’s KSVY host Gretchen Schoenstein to cover Boston Marathon
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March 11, 2026 | Sonoma Spiel Podcast
Napa to Sonoma Half Marathon + Rosé 5K Updates (w/ Gretchen Schoenstein)
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Mar 27, 2024 | KATU News
Everyday Heroes: 2 Halfs, 2 Coasts, 2 Days
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March 20, 2024 | KGW News
Seattle woman runs two half marathons on two coasts
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July 16, 2023 | Fox News San Francisco
Race Interview with Gretchen Schoenstein - 19th Annual Half Marathon in Sonoma
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