Activating Hope is a podcast where we dive deep into the essence of leadership, exploring what it truly means to inspire, guide, and elevate others with your host, me, Dr. Hope Zeller. Each episode, we'll chat with industry innovators about the latest trends, timeless principles, and transformative ideas that empower leaders to make a meaningful impact on their world. Whether you're at the helm of a large organization or steering a small team, these conversations are designed to not only spark new insights, but also reignite your passion for leading with purpose. So get ready to activate hope, embrace your potential and lead with confidence. Let's embark on this journey together. Find Activating Hope for Leaders wherever you get your podcasts.
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Signup to Generate a PitchActivating Hope is a podcast where we dive deep into the essence of leadership, exploring what it truly means to inspire, guide, and elevate others with your host, me, Dr. Hope Zeller. Each episode, we'll chat with industry innovators about the latest trends, timeless principles, and transformative ideas that empower leaders to make a meaningful impact on their world.
Recent episodes include "Boundaries that Build Balance - Redefining Success for Women at Work" (1 October 2026, 55 minutes), "The Clarity Game: A Leadership Tool" (1 September 2026, 84 minutes), and "Leading Your Way - Insights, Risk, and Resilience" (3 August 2026, 47 minutes).
Activating Hope publishes roughly monthly, with episodes averaging 56 minutes across 23 episodes.
Booking probability for Activating Hope is 28%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Activating Hope requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Activating Hope's contact route on record: public web form.
The strongest fits for Activating Hope are Business & Management Consulting. Activating Hope has a business audience.
Activating Hope is a business show with 23 episodes published.
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Activating Hope
Boundaries that build balance—discover how women’s desire for respect and predictability at work is reshaping leadership norms. If you’re a leader committed to fostering a sustainable, equitable culture, this episode is...
Activating Hope
In this episode, Hope Zoeller and Samir Geepee explore the concept of clarity in leadership through the lens of the Clarity Game. Samir shares his journey of discovering clarity and how he developed a game that...
Activating Hope
In this conversation, Vanessa Green Sinders shares her insights on starting a career, emphasizing that the first job is just a stepping stone. She encourages embracing opportunities, learning from experiences, and the...
Episode #2
In this engaging conversation, Hope Zoeller and Debra Clary explore the transformative power of curiosity in leadership and organizational culture. They discuss how curiosity can serve as a competitive advantage, drive...
Episode #1
In this episode of Activating Hope, we explore the intersection of artistry and leadership with Amelia Acosta-Powell and Emily Tarquin, co-leaders of Actors Theatre of Louisville. They discuss the challenges of leading...
Episode #8
During this episode of Activating HOPE with Dr. Luis Velasquez, we’ll dive into the true meaning of resilience—why it's not just about enduring challenges but growing through them. We'll explore the powerful connection...
Episode #7
In today’s fast-paced work environment, leaders often wear too many hats—resulting in burnout, decision fatigue, and disconnection from strategic priorities. In this episode of Activating HOPE, we’ll explore how...
Episode #6
One of the key responsibilities of leadership is finding and growing talented people to enable team and organizational success. And while we hear a lot about talent shortages these days, innovative organizations and...
Episode #5
Most people think you need a team, office, and round-the-clock hustle to run a successful marketing team. Todd Krise is here to challenge that. In this episode of Activating HOPE, he shares how he left traditional...
Episode #4
Leading in moments of crisis requires the higher-thinking part of your brain, your frontal cortex, to orchestrate all of your other brain components to find those stroke-of-genius thoughts that allow things to move...
Episode #3
In this episode of Activating HOPE , we take an honest and hopeful look at what it truly means to lead a nonprofit in today’s complex world. This conversation explores the passion that fuels nonprofit leaders—and the...
Episode #2
Clarity can mean different things to different people. For some, it arrives in the form of an answer or a direction. For others, it’s understanding the context of a complex situation. For most, however, clarity evokes a...
Episode #1
There’s a reason the movie Horrible Bosses was such a hit. When it comes to working for bad bosses, most of us have “been there and done that.” If you work long enough, you’re bound to end up working for a real tyrant —...
Episode #8
A strong professional brand differentiates you in a competitive job market, builds credibility and trust, positioning yourself as a thought leader and a go-to expert in your field. Utilizing tools like LinkedIn can help...
Episode #7
In this episode, we explore the essential skills and strategies leaders need to guide their teams through change, especially in today’s world where change fatigue is becoming increasingly common. Rebecca will share...
Episode #6
Facing unprecedented levels of disruption, anxiety, and ambiguity, leaders in your organization need more support and direction now than ever before. Coaching is critical. But “coaching” means different things to...
Episode #5
Emotional intelligence (EI) or emotional quotient (EQ) has become increasingly important in the age of AI. It is vital in fostering empathy, ethical decision-making, and collaboration. While AI is excellent at tasks...
Episode #4
With the ease of digital communication at anyone’s fingertips and many professionals transitioning to work-from-home, the way an individual communicates online is more important than ever before. In this episode of...
Episode #3
Disrespect is everywhere. It is often represented as powerful, liberating, and even fun. It has become the drug of choice for large parts of our culture, and it is amplified on digital social platforms. It is leaking...
Episode #2
Leaders and employees dread performance reviews and ways to check on progress to goals. What’s wrong with performance management? It’s not you – or the system. It’s how leaders and employees gather information, data...
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author of Ordinary Resilience: Rethinking How Effective Leaders Adapt and Thrive, Velas Coaching
Lead Facilitator, LeaderSkills
Managing Consultant, Professor of Coaching & Organisational Behaviour, Bridge Partners
Actors Theatre of Louisville
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