Do you dream of finding a job that aligns with your gifts and passions? Do you think about pivoting and walking dogs, tutoring young kids, working with non-profits, or creating content for another company? Over the course of my career, I’ve never defined myself by any of my full-time jobs or side hustles. It … Continued
Do you ever feel like you have a hard time creating time and space for yourself? Does it sometimes feel like self-care is another thing to add to your to-do list? Do you wonder if you’re hitting a point of burnout? You’re not alone. All of those questions are addressed in this episode of Don’t Tell … Continued
Are you considering taking on a side hustle? If you’re looking to make a little extra money without committing to a part-time job, then check out my list of ideas on King 5’s New Day NW.
How do you navigate all the advice — internally and externally — that comes during a huge life change? The Don’t Tell Me What To Do Podcast dives deep into conversations about pivoting from the advice you’re given and charting your own path. I had the awesome honor to be a guest on Don’t Tell … Continued
Today, I want to share with you a creative tool that has changed the way I solve problems and generate ideas. Mind mapping is a tool I have used for years in my creative process as a Marketing Executive as it employs nonlinear thinking opens the door for connections between thoughts which may not have existed … Continued
Hey Guys, This week we’re talking about resistance. Everyone battles with it but, we don’t talk about it a lot. Do you know that voice in your head that tells you to stay in bed instead of getting up and going for a run in the morning? Or that voice that tells you to stay … Continued
Do you ever get stuck in a creative thinking rut? Let’s be honest, this happens to all of us. Whether you’re currently feeling less than inspired or you want to keep the creative flow flowing, this week’s post has some ideas for you. Have you ever noticed how when you travel or go somewhere … Continued
Often, when working with clients, I hear leaders express a desire to feel more confident in themselves and their work. To build up self-confidence, we need to shift our internal dialogue to one of kindness. And, for those who have an overactive inner critic, it takes time to make change. The good news is, that … Continued
“I can’t meditate.” I hear this a lot from clients and I totally understand WHY people feel this way. What if we just started with being present? Meditation is not about thinking about nothing. “Contrary to popular misconception, meditation is more than just thinking about nothing (that’s reserved for Zen masters and dead people),” says … Continued
Working with Jen is what I’d call ‘easy-ish’. Her demeanor, presence and calming nature make the beginning of each meeting start off easy. Then, her sharp insight helps you get to the heart of the matter and suddenly the light bulbs go off along with the realization of all the hard work that will need to happen to get rid of years of built in defenses and habits (enter the ‘ish’ part). I liken the experience to having a partner hold your hand to the fire of accountability. You know they’re there for you but you also know to make any real, lasting headway you’ve got to keep moving forward.
Jen did a phenomenal job with our team’s DISC training. I loved watching her make space for all the different profiles to share, feel comfortable, and have a great experience. We came out with a better understanding and appreciation of ourselves, our team members, and how we’ll work together. Highly recommend!
Oh, Jen Hope. Where do I begin? As a 20-year software exec, I'm pretty set in my ways + have a realllly high bar for the people I collaborate with. Jen is, simply, the shit. She has a magical way of being able to (a) simultaneously call you out strategically when you're stuck in patterns or thinking too small, (b) dig down into the weeds of the execution details, AND (c) be completely in the moment--- including getting emotional with you when 'all the things' are stirred up because you care. So much. She cares too, people. And is whip-smart with laser beam insight. I can't imagine a better person to have in my corner, as I'm creating what I consider my legacy. Work with her, now.
I worked with Jen for almost 9 months on a weekly basis and she was instrumental in helping me navigate personal and professional life transitions. Jen helped me cultivate compassion for myself, think through things with a different lens and get clear on what I wanted and how I was going to get there. After every session, I felt like a weight was lifted off my shoulders. She helped me to really know how to help myself. Jen is great if you're looking to go deeper on thinking through what you want to do professionally. She is great at asking the tough questions and helping you connect dots in ways you haven't done before. I wholeheartedly recommend Jen for anyone that knows they are unsatisfied and has an idea about what they want to do -- but feels stuck knowing what to do next to get there.
Working with Jen has been a game-changer for my professional and personal development. She has an amazing ability to pick up on nuances of things I say or behaviors I repeat that help me to identify even just slight tweaks to my thought/work process that has made a big difference in how I work and the results I produce. She holds me accountable, helps me identify solid reasons to have confidence in myself plus identify what's sapping my confidence or energy. She helped me tremendously to get up and out of the day-to-day weeds to see the higher strategic thinking that's made such an impact on my efficiency, clarity, and the results I produce. I'd hire her again and again!
Jen has done a tremendous job working with me to help me find my true self. Coming into it with an open mind, she's allowed me to be the best version of myself all the while helping me find the hidden nuggets of understanding that was always trapped inside me! The work that we've done together has helped me immeasurably for my professional and personal future!
I accomplished more with Jen in just the first 3 sessions than I have with other coaches in 3 months. She did an outstanding job of helping me clarify priorities and break down big goals into concrete actions I could take now, not later. Jen refers to herself a bullsh*t-slayer, and it’s true—in an impressively efficient way, she helped me see how the stories I had been telling myself about the limits of my time, my talent, and my potential could be broken down and reframed. In a nutshell, Jen gets the mix of listening, asking, and giving candid feedback just right, so that each session was energizing, clarifying, and a clear step forward. If you’re ready to slay the BS and move your business forward, you need Jen in your corner.
Jen helped me develop personally as a leader, supporting me in areas needing growth, suggesting new approaches for managing our team and issues, and helping me play to my strengths. Last (but not least!) Jen has a super positive attitude that raises the bar, builds confidence and encourages all around her to achieve excellence. If you get a chance to work with Jen, do it!
Jen is amazing! My work with her was truly life-changing. She pushed me to my edge when I needed it, helped me create the structure I needed for growth, and supported me with genuine empathy when I hit my lows. I have found Increased confidence in myself and my abilities. I've improved communication with others, focused on the right structures, and created healthy boundaries. I highly recommend Jen for anyone looking for a coach!
I was thrilled to have found Jen Hope and within a short introductory call, I felt that she was the missing piece I had been looking for. Not only did Jen's program help me identify a successful path forward with my business - but I was able to identify and take action against the weaknesses found in my business, build a stronger plan, learn more preventing downturns like this in the future, become more in tune with my personal health - how it aligns with the health of the business. I ultimately regained control of my business and have a renewed insight that I've never had before.
Working with Jen has been a game-changer for me and my business! In less than three months, I've developed a new program for my clients, already implemented it and have also found a lot of personal fulfillment and more balance through our work together. I cannot say enough good things about Jen!
I started working with Jen about 4 months after opening my own physical therapy practice. I had spent my entire career and education working within a strict external structure with very little downtime. When I opened my own business, it was suddenly up to me to figure out what worked for me. She held a mirror up to what was going on and asked all the questions I needed to answer to create a system that worked for who I am as a person, PT, and owner. Jen provides a lot of insight into the long-term needs as well as gives short term assignments and experiments. I left each meeting with something tangible to work on. She is excellent at connecting people and providing resources as well. I was able to reach my 6-month goals thanks to her support. I highly recommend you work with Jen Hope! She will assist you in becoming your best self.
If you're looking for a business coach who truly understands small business and marketing strategies, look no further! Jen was exactly who I needed to brainstorm and strategize with so that I could set myself up for sustainable success in a competitive Seattle market. She is straightforward, encouraging and realistic when it comes to setting goals and expectations for yourself as an owner, and for the business as a whole. Jen brought up important points of consideration that will propel me into the next level of success as a small business owner. Her experience and wealth of knowledge is superior to the large marketing companies that I had considered previously and her networking suggestions and connections are so valuable that I don't know what I would do without them. She is personable, professional and truly authentic. I left our strategy session feeling like I was on top of the world, and it doesn't stop there! A working relationship with Jen includes check-ins and accountability to maintain a steady flow of momentum to ensure that fire doesn't burn out. I can't sing her praises enough! You need a Jen Hope in your life! More importantly, your business needs a Jen Hope!
I had reached a point in my life where joy was hard to find, and I had stopped making music. Changes in my job situation and the grind of everyday life had pretty much emptied my creative well. I knew that I needed something, some kind of a boost to help me get back on my way. Enter Jen! The impact of her guidance has been priceless and far-reaching. With her help, I found the confidence to make the changes needed to course-correct my life back to the direction I envisioned; I now have a job that I truly love and also have a small business in the works. I returned to writing music again, and am in the process of redefining myself in that realm. In a nutshell, she gave me the tools to dig myself out of a deep creative rut and I'm once again growing as an artist. I might have gotten to all of this on my own eventually, but working with Jen put me on the fast-track to living my best life! Life is too short to wait -- it was 100% worth it.
Jen has helped me tremendously over the past 6 months. I have more clarity and focus on my business goals. Jen has taught me how to best structure my days which has increased my productivity and allowed me to grow my business. She is well connected and has suggested many great resources that are tremendously valuable. After our calls I have a new energy, Jen gives me the tools I need to be successful in my business. I appreciated Jen so much, she is a true bullshit slayer and I would recommend her as a business or life coach to anyone.
During our coaching sessions, Jen challenges me to think and act as an entrepreneur and stretch my comfort zone as an artist. I literally owe my self-confidence, as well as business success to her.
Working with Jen has been invaluable for both my career and also my personal life. Jen sees me as a whole human and pushes me to see myself that way as well. She helps me uncover solutions to the challenges I'm facing, and also nudges me forward towards my goals.
Within the first few minutes of our session, Jen was able to answer so many questions about my business and marketing. She was also able to ask me questions that guided me to see what I needed to do next. She really helped me see the potential for what my business could become. She has so much understanding of marketing and was such a comforting listener, repeating back what I was saying in a way that helped me to really hear my own thinking. I left feeling clear, inspired, spacious and knew just what I needed to do next.
