As a keynote speaker and trainer, bestselling author, and coach, I help audiences and leaders in the private club, luxury hospitality, and service-based industries create engaged teams that deliver remarkable service through hands-on emotional intelligence (EQ) development that connects and unites.
I’ve been inspiring others from the stage for nearly my entire career. From producing Fortune Global 500 service training programs to teaching yoga for the NFL Combine and behavioral health centers to delivering keynotes and facilitating workshops at private clubs, I thrive on giving your audience an experience that will live on in their hearts and minds long after your event is over.
My most important work took place over a decade ago. I was burnt out in my career, struggling to find balance, and then hit rock bottom in my marriage. Faced with the raw truth that I was the common denominator in all of these challenges, I underwent an intense journey of emotional intelligence. With the help of many mindset coaches, business mentors, and teachers, I discovered resilience, authentic power, and joy. (Hence the name of my business, Joy Discovered.)
I complimented this hard-won wisdom with Harvard University’s Certificate of Leadership Excellence with an emphasis on EQ and executive coaching. I also obtained Florida State University’s Professional Certification In Resilience and a Certified Coach designation from the Conscious Coaching Institute.
In 2021, I was invited to be an Executive Contributor on Leadership for Brainz Magazine where I was awarded the Global 500 Success Coaching Award. I currently serve as the Secretary on the Board of Directors for HR Collier, a SHRM affiliate, and as a subject matter expert on mental well-being for Florida’s State Health Improvement Plan (SHIP).
Geeking out on all things EQ, communication, and leadership means I always have fresh content and relatable stories for your audience, from line-level staff to executive managers. In 2024, my first book, The Balanced Life Blueprint: Revive Your Marriage, Parent With Presence, and Create Feel-Good Success At Work + Home was published to rave reviews and hit multiple Top New Release and #1 Bestseller lists on Amazon. Get your copy here!
What Is Emotional Intelligence?
Emotional intelligence (often abbreviated at EQ or EI) is the ability to understand and manage yourself so you can positively influence others and have meaningful relationships at work and home. It’s the process of first mastering our own thoughts, emotions, habits, and unconscious communication patterns so they don’t hijack our intended behavior. Emotional intelligence requires empathy, vulnerability, and being able to put ourselves in someone else’s shoes so we can connect with them. It asks us to summon the courage to have tough-love conversations, hold others (and ourselves) accountable, and lead from inspiration and human-centeredness rather than from fear.
EQ is broken down into four linear pillars:
- Self-Awareness
- Self-Management
- Others-Awareness
- Relationship Management
Emotional intelligence is linked to higher retention, revenue, productivity, and customer service and to lower burnout and lost-time accidents. (Get a snapshot of this data here.) When we develop emotional intelligence, our businesses, families, and relationships flourish AND we get to enjoy this one precious life we’ve been given.
How Our Work Is Different:
We believe in IMPACT, not just entertainment and inspiration. This means all our keynotes, training, and coaching are delivered in a way that maximizes learning retention and unforgettable experiences. I leverage an interactive learning format of personal inquiry, small-group discussion, and apply-now exercises to increase engagement and wisdom (while also building team trust and meaningful audience networking).
Why We Do This Work:
We believe it is our birthright to SHINE and express our greatness. In my decades of doing this work, it’s clear that we are ALL capable of WAY more than we initially believe is possible for ourselves — the majority of us aren’t even close to realizing our full potential yet. And since we spend most of our lives working, we’ve chosen to start in the workplace to build human-centered leaders. These leaders not only create extraordinary business results and member/customer experiences but also build high-performing, united teams who are excited to come to work in the morning. High-EQ leaders help to cultivate greatness in others.
The EQ challenges that hold us back at work are the same challenges that limit success in the way we partner with our spouses, parent our children, and contribute to our community. From hundreds of testimonials over the years, we know that Joy Discovered’s work makes an impact on your team at both work AND home. And that makes us jump for JOY!
You see, we believe that we really CAN #haveitall.
Services We Offer:
Keynote Speaking & Workshop Facilitation
Leadership + Staff Training & Development
Coaching (Executive, Communication & Success)
The Mindful Balanced Life (MBL) Coaching Program For Women
Free EQ Resources:
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