&hope blog
"Does That Make Sense?" — The Four Words That Are Quietly Undermining You at Work
"Does that make sense?" sounds harmless. Executive coach Beth Hope on why senior leaders use it, what it costs them, and how to stop immediately.
September Is the Real New Year: How to Shake Off the Summer Fog and Get Back to It
August was quiet, Belgium was lovely, and the procrastination was real. Executive coach Beth Hope on coming back to work with intention rather than overwhelm.
Same Team, Same Job, Two Very Different Outcomes: A Customer Care Lesson
One bank, four phone calls, two completely different experiences. What the difference between them reveals about customer care training, and the simple shift that changes every call.
Can Solo Founders Actually Switch Off on Holiday? A Decade In, I Finally Cracked It
Are founders doomed to never truly holiday? After nearly a decade running &hope solo, executive coach Beth Hope shares what finally changed and how she did it.
Are We Going on Holiday or Just Working in a Better Location?
Most leaders say they'll just keep an eye on things while they're away. If your team can't function without you for two weeks, the problem probably isn't the holiday.
Can You Really Have It All? Why the Answer Depends on How You Define Success
Think you can't have it all? Executive coach Beth Hope argues you're asking the wrong question, and shares the three questions that actually matter.