#109 Lead With Hope: How Leaders Build Resilience, Joy, and Belief with Brandi Kelly
In this episode of Leadership on the Rocks, Bethany Rees sits down with Brandi Kelly to talk about something leadership circles rarely prioritize—but desperately need: hope.
Brandi shares her powerful personal story and introduces her HOPE Framework, a practical system leaders can use to build resilience, restore joy, and help people feel truly seen, heard, and valued.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
- What hope really means in leadership (and why it’s not fluff)
- How pain can be transformed into purpose
- The HOPE framework:
- Habits – grounding yourself daily
- Optimistic Outlook – reframing mindset and stress
- Purpose, Passion & Perseverance – sustaining momentum
- Excellence – getting 1% better every day
- Why leadership transformation must happen inside out
- Simple, no-cost ways to build trust, belief, and connection on your team
🔗 Connect with Brandi:
- Book: Lead with H.O.P.E.: Building a System of Self-Efficacy
- Website: https://sparkhopeedu.com/ - Click on Book a free consultation to learn more about the Leadership Kickstart program and the assessments within it (e.g. Enneagram)
- Social Media: LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook
- Freebie Values Assessment: Values are your north star—guiding your motivation, passion, and definition of success. When your actions align with your values, you are living with purpose and fulfillment.
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