Welcome to H.O.P.S.
Helping Other People Succeed (H.O.P.S.) is a leadership development and professional training organization that partners with businesses and organizations to strengthen leaders, develop teams, and improve performance. Through corporate training, leadership development programs, group coaching, and strategic consulting, H.O.P.S. helps organizations build strong cultures, effective leaders, and sustainable results.
Our mission encompasses
Empowering individuals, regardless of age or gender, globally and within organizations by delivering consultancy, coaching, and speaking engagements. Our primary objective is to embolden our clientele to seize command of their financial destinies, and fostering enduring triumphs. We extend a comprehensive array of tools and services tailored to budding scholars, seasoned professionals, and enterprises. Through personalized and collective instruction, we endeavor to cultivate proficiency in financial stewardship for all. With our wealth of expertise and resources, we stand committed to guiding our clients toward economic prosperity.
H.O.P.S. President and CEO
Tearra Dotson is a visionary business coach, entrepreneur, speaker, and corporate trainer committed to helping individuals and organizations achieve sustainable, measurable success. As the Founder and CEO of H.O.P.S. (Helping Other People Succeed), Tearra partners directly with companies, leaders, and teams to deliver impactful leadership development, professional training, and group coaching experiences designed to strengthen culture, elevate performance, and drive results.
With a dynamic, real-world approach, Tearra works inside organizations to develop confident leaders, improve communication, and align teams with strategic goals. She brings strategic insight, practical leadership frameworks, and motivational energy to every room, helping organizations turn potential into performance and vision into execution.
Originally from South Bend, IN, Tearra embarked on a transformative journey, relocating to Indianapolis in 2008. Amidst this transition, she recommitted herself to education, earning her Bachelor’s in Science in 2012 and her Master’s in Science in 2014. Her professional evolution has been enriched by years of experience in life coaching and mentoring and a diverse career trajectory.
At the helm of H.O.P.S. and H.O.P.S. Heart of Charity, Tearra serves as President and Founder, channeling her passion for empowerment into tangible initiatives. Concurrently, Tearra imparts her wealth of knowledge as a Professor of Entrepreneurship at Ivy Tech Community College, complementing over two decades of expertise in Property Management, Development, Finance, and Construction.
Personal trials have imbued Tearra with an unwavering commitment to assisting others facing adversity. Through nationwide engagements, she educates, motivates, and empowers individuals to cultivate leadership skills and realize their full potential, emphasizing the practical application of customer service principles.
Tearra’s integrity, reliability, and perpetual learning ethos underscore her role as a trusted educator and lifelong advocate for personal growth. In 2012, she founded Helping Other People Succeed (HOPS), a beacon of support offering consultancy, coaching, training, and motivational resources. In 2022, the inception of HOPS Heart of Charity (5013c) further exemplified Tearra’s dedication, extending tailored programs to women and students and equipping them with the tools essential for success.
In Tearra’s worldview, results speak louder than rhetoric, underscoring her commitment to tangible outcomes in every endeavor. Through her multifaceted contributions, Tearra Dotson continues to redefine the narrative of triumph over adversity, inspiring others to embrace their potential and transcend perceived limitations.

