The Space Between Hope and Fear

We all find ourselves in the space between hope and fear at some point in our lives. It shows up in the quiet moments of uncertainty. In the tough decisions, the setbacks, the self-doubt we rarely admit. It shapes how we lead, how we show up for others, how we navigate change, loss, and growth. And it often decides whether we stay stuck or keep moving.
In this raw, honest, and deeply personal and practical book, behavioral scientist and organizational culture strategist Dr. Liz Wilson shares what her relationship with hope and fear taught her about navigating life, work, and leadership when certainty is nowhere to be found, and how to turn hope into a strategy, not just a feeling. Hope isn’t about blind optimism or forcing positivity. It’s about creating the space for yourself and others to navigate uncertainty with clarity, courage, and choice.
Blending lived experience with decades of research and practice, Dr. Liz unpacks how fear shapes your decisions, performance, and relationships, and how to reclaim your agency in every space.
Whether you're rebuilding after loss, leading a team through change, supporting others through challenge, or simply ready to show up differently in your own life, you’ll discover how to:
Interrupt the subtle ways fear holds you backRecognize hope as a measurable, practical force in life and workNavigate challenges with more clarity, direction, and momentumCreate environments where others can operate with hope, not fearRebuild belief, progress, and possibility, even when the future feels uncertainThis isn’t a book about toxic positivity. It’s about showing up human. It’s about making hope part of how you live, lead, and create space for others, even when fear feels bigger than hope. Because hope isn’t something you wait for. It’s something you choose. And it’s something you build every day, in every space, and with every step you take.