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Good Leaders are Born AND Made!
Some people are natural-born leaders, but anyone can develop the skill set needed with some practice. You will find that developing in...

Vanessa Hope
Apr 7, 20212 min read


The Covid-19 Pandemic's Impact on Working Mothers
I wanted to find out how my experience over the past year compared to other working mothers, so I set out on a qualitative research...

Vanessa Hope
Apr 6, 20215 min read


How To Vanquish Imposter Syndrome
What if I told you investing in yourself is the BEST investment you can make? Would you believe me? Would you automatically say, "You're...

Vanessa Hope
Feb 11, 20215 min read


What Does it Take to Be a Great Leader?
"Be not afraid of greatness. Some are born great, some achieve greatness, and others have greatness thrust upon them." – William...

Vanessa Hope
Feb 1, 20216 min read


Denial - The Other Pandemic
Our society is suffering from two pandemics, the Covid-19 illness and denial. Denial is the refusal to admit the truth or reality of...

Vanessa Hope
Jan 25, 20215 min read


Leadership Lessons for 2021
2021 is certainly off to an eventful start. In just 24 hours from January 6 – January 7, 2021, the state of our democracy changed. On the...

Vanessa Hope
Jan 15, 20216 min read


The Secrets to Telling a Great Story
The number one way to get your audience to know, like, and trust you is with a personal story. Stories are ideal for inspiring action,...

Vanessa Hope
Jan 11, 20213 min read


What Makes a Speaker Engaging?
The secret ingredients to captivating an audience. What makes an engaging speaker is the number one question people who want to change...

Vanessa Hope
Jan 4, 20214 min read


Stop Surviving and Start Designing Your Life
If ever there was a year that sent most people into survival mode, it was 2020. We have been living with a constant threat to our lives...

Vanessa Hope
Dec 17, 20203 min read


The Working Woman's Dilemma
Authenticity vs. Likability As a working mother, I am no stranger to balancing acts. I manage my household, take care of my children, and...

Vanessa Hope
Dec 16, 20204 min read


My Top 10 Public Speaking Tips
Not your run of the mill “speak louder and move your hands more” tips. Real advice that will help you engage your audience. Have you ever...

Vanessa Hope
Dec 7, 20204 min read


Top 5 Must-Read Books for Women Who Want to Lead
As a Leadership Coach dedicated to helping women be more authentic, confident, and influential in their work and lives, I devour books on...

Vanessa Hope
Nov 25, 20204 min read


Give Her What She Really Wants This Year
2020 has been a year like no other, so our holiday season will be like no other. The Mothers in our lives have had an especially...

Vanessa Hope
Nov 23, 20204 min read


Why Storytelling Is So Important
Storytelling has become another buzz word in the business world. Another soft skill no one ever talked about in school or training but is...

Vanessa Hope
Nov 16, 20202 min read


5 Steps to Overcome Your Fear of Public Speaking
Did you know that three out of four adults say their #1 fear is public speaking? That’s right! 75% of adults fear public speaking more...

Vanessa Hope
Nov 16, 20204 min read


If You Want to Be a Successful Leader, Study Acting
You cannot be a successful leader without empathy and emotional intelligence. These are essential skills for navigating relationships,...

Vanessa Hope
Nov 16, 20204 min read


How I Became The Spotlight Coach
I was pretty much born to be in the spotlight. I started performing when I was three years old. As my mother tells the story, it all...

Vanessa Hope
Oct 29, 20203 min read
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