The Joy CEO - Blog

Feeling a little low on confidence? Nov 25, 2024

To all of my clients, non-clients, followers, non-followers, friends, colleagues and fellow women: 

I hear you loud and clear. The pressure is mounting. Your team is smaller, the expectations are greater, and the challenges feel daunting. It’s easy to feel like you’re about to...

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Why Joyful Leaders Are More Effective šŸ’„ Nov 15, 2024

We all know today’s fast-paced, high-pressure world of business requires some pretty thick skin. Results and performance are the primary focus with cost cutting the omnipotent threat to morale and job security. But, what if a leader could bring more than expertise and profit acumen to the...

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Are You A Unicorn? Jun 12, 2024

Let’s face it, there are plenty of ordinary people saying and doing rather ordinary things and finding great fame and fortune as a result. We see them all day long on social media. Influencers trying to influence, with little to no star power.

This week during a coaching session, my highly...

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Leaving Self-Doubt Behind at Canyon Ranch: My Personal Journey + A Personal Invitation to You May 08, 2024

The neatly dressed man held a familiar sign at the bottom of the Tucson airport escalator. “Canyon Ranch” was my cue that he would drive me to the coveted resort. As my bags arrived, he loaded them into the black Mercedes Sprinter van, gathered a few more arriving guests, and we made...

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How I Spent International Women's Day 2024 Mar 18, 2024

Did you happen to catch my LinkedIn post last week as I was prepping a talk for International Women’s Day?

I LOVE public speaking. The first time I ever gave a speech was for my 4th grade commencement.  I was ten years old. My whole family sat in the front row and I was my best...

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Nah! Who needs JOY? šŸ™ƒ Feb 22, 2024

Joy?  Let’s be honest, it’s not even in your top 10 things to do. You’ve got more important things to handle: the board meeting, the customer presentation, the imploding supply chain crisis (I mean shouldn’t we be done with this sh*& already?!), your boss wants to...

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My Valentineā€™s Gift to You: The Key to Unlocking Everyday Joy Feb 08, 2024

With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, I wanted to share something that would not only bring us love but also some JOY! For some, Valentine’s is a great day to celebrate someone they love, but for others it can be lonely and disheartening. I’ve definitely sat on both sides...

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Lessons from My Hometown: How My Roots Define My Purpose Jan 25, 2024

Picturesque Maine, known for a captivating coastline with world-class lobsters, a breathtaking mountain region, home to the Northeast’s greatest ski resorts and a portion of the Appalachian Trail.  People come from all over the world to visit and consume our little slice of God’s...

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From Small Beginnings to Big Dreams: My Journey to Becoming The Joy CEO Jan 11, 2024

Ever find yourself questioning your dreams and your own audacity to even have them?  Then running through a list of reasons to squash them yourself?

Yah. Me, too.  

My stream of conscious ramble goes something like this:

Who the heck do I think I am?  I grew up in a tiny...

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Identifying the ā€˜Thingā€ Thatā€™s Robbing You of Joy Dec 04, 2023

Imagine this: you’ve checked all the boxes.  You’ve reached some of your biggest goals: you just got the promotion with THE title, you now have THE pay, you’re finally in THE house. You’ve got the kids, the car, the Louis.  Life is pretty damn good. ...

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I got 57 women in the same room. Hereā€™s how it wentā€¦. Nov 08, 2023

Ever since I can remember, I had a longing, an ache.  I have worked from home for years, decades.  I would travel to see customers, bosses, teammates.  Planes, trains, and automobiles has always been a tagline.  I’ve never minded the busyness, but there were times when a...

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Hey, Summerā€¦I really loved you! Sep 01, 2023

Have you ever experienced such joy? Allow me to introduce Miss H, the daughter of a dear friend. Just this very photo of her brings me joy…. xo

I admit, I love summer.  Among all the seasons, it claims the crown with its elongated days, warm temps, unbridled laughter of carefree...

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