Leadership Development for Organizations & Teams

Your people are capable.
They are also running on empty.

Leadership with JOY gives your leaders a research-informed, human-centered system for leading under pressure — with pre/post measurement, so you can show your executive team exactly what changed.

Start with the Free Needs Survey → See the Team Diagnostic demo ↗

What Your Organization Gets

Development you can measure — not a one-off event.

  • 1
    A baselineJOY Team Assessment maps every leader across Spirit, Mind, Heart, and Body.
  • 2
    A targeted experienceWorkshops built around where your team actually is.
  • 3
    An impact reportBaseline vs. post data, participant voice, and next-step recommendations.
See Partnerships & Pricing

Partnerships from $4,000 · Workshops from $3,000

97%
average participant satisfaction
2,150+
participants reached
27
logged workshops, trainings & engagements
30+
years in education & leadership
Workshop partnersALASNevAEYCCOALASTALASAZTESOLTESOL InternationalMujer Inc.PerkUp Leadership

The Organizational Reality

Burnout is not a personal failing. It is a leadership system problem.

Most leadership training adds skills on top of an exhausted operating system. Leadership with JOY works on the operating system itself — how leaders think, choose, relate, and sustain their energy under pressure.

The result: leaders who make intentional decisions, build psychologically safe teams, and stay well enough to keep leading.

21%
of employees worldwide are engaged at work
Gallup, State of the Global Workplace, 2025
27%
of managers are engaged — down from 30% the year before
Gallup, State of the Global Workplace, 2025
70%
of the variance in team engagement is explained by the manager
Gallup, 2015
$8.9T
lost to low engagement globally — about 9% of global GDP
Gallup, State of the Global Workplace, 2024

The JOY Leadership Model

Leading from the inside out.

JOY Leadership is the intentional practice of leading with purpose, authenticity, resilience, and wholistic wellness — making conscious choices aligned with your values, strengths, and desired impact. It is built around three connected pathways.

Pathway 1

L.E.A.D. with JOY®

Develop the leader within

  • LLive Your Values
  • EEmbrace Resilience
  • AAlign Wellness & Work
  • DDecide with Intention

Pathway 2

S.H.I.N.E. with JOY™

Lead and elevate others

  • SServe with Purpose
  • HHonor Your Journey
  • IInvest in Self & Others
  • NNavigate with Wisdom
  • EEmbrace Resilience

Pathway 3

R.I.S.E. with Confidence™

Expand authentic influence

  • RReclaim Your Story
  • IInvest in Self & Others
  • SStep Forward with Vision & Strength
  • EElevate Your Impact
Every pathway develops the whole person: Spirit Mind Heart Body

Signature Workshops

Workshops organizations book.

Every workshop is customized to your people and goals, and each one is built on a JOY Leadership pathway.

L.E.A.D.

Finding JOY in Stressful Times: Educator Wellness & Emotional Regulation

Stress, burnout, and nervous-system regulation tools for educators.

Delivered for AZTESOL, 2026

S.H.I.N.E.

Courageous Conversations™

Trust, psychological safety, and honest dialogue across roles and generations.

Delivered for COALAS, 2026

L.E.A.D.

Leading from Within: The JOY Mindset® for Executive Leadership

Self-leadership and intentional decision-making for senior leaders.

ALAS National Summit on Education, 2026

R.I.S.E.

Influence with Intention: How Internal Beliefs Shape Leadership Communication

Clear, credible communication in high-stakes moments.

ALAS National Summit on Education, 2026

L.E.A.D.

Fragile or Functional? Fix the Systems Running in Your Organization

Find fragile systems and build structures that hold under pressure.

With iLeads, 2026

S.H.I.N.E.

Leading Through Transition: Reviving Member Engagement

Rebuild engagement and sustainable structures in associations and teams.

Delivered for AZTESOL leadership, 2026

L.E.A.D.

Rediscovering Your Why

Reconnect daily work with core values to renew motivation and well-being.

2026

R.I.S.E.

Leading with Purpose: Building Resilience & Confidence

Executive presence, mentorship, and resilience for emerging leaders.

Delivered for NevAEYC Leadership Day, 2025

R.I.S.E.

The Power of Our Story: Reclaiming Identity & Voice

Turn lived experience into confident, authentic leadership.

Delivered for Mujer Inc., 2025

L.E.A.D.

Restoring Balance: Securing Calm in a Changing Landscape

Mental clarity, emotional balance, and sustainable self-care for leaders.

ALAS Professional Learning, 2024

Request a workshop for your team →

Who We Serve

Built for organizations that develop people.

🏫 Schools & Districts

Teacher induction, leadership teams, early childhood programs, and family workshops that support educator retention.

🌎 Educator Placement Organizations

Preparation and ongoing coaching for international and J-1 educators. Dr. JOY has supported 800+ international educators placed in U.S. schools.

🏢 Corporate HR & L&D

Leadership development, burnout reduction, and team culture work with pre/post measurement your executives can trust.

🤝 Nonprofits & Associations

Member and staff development, conference workshops, and multi-session programs aligned to your mission.

Partnership Tiers

Invest in a cycle — not a one-time event.

Every partnership includes the needs survey, pre/post measurement, and an impact report, so you can show exactly what changed.

Tier 1

Single Cycle

Starting at

$4,000

For first-time partners testing the model

  • Needs survey + discovery call
  • Pre- and post-assessment
  • One workshop
  • Impact report + review meeting
  • 30-day pulse check-in
Start the Needs Survey

Tier 2 · Most Popular

Semester Partnership

Starting at

$12,000

For partners with a defined semester focus

  • Everything in Tier 1
  • Three workshops
  • Pre-, mid-, and post-assessment
  • Coaching touchpoints
  • Semester impact report
Start the Needs Survey

Tier 3

Annual Partnership

Starting at

$25,000

For districts and organizations building long-term capacity

  • Full-year development arc
  • Cohort coaching
  • Facilitator certification pathway
  • Quarterly impact reports
  • Priority scheduling
Start the Needs Survey

Prices are for virtual or Phoenix-metro delivery. In-person engagements elsewhere add airfare, lodging, ground transport, and per diem, billed at cost. · Encuesta en español →

For purchasing offices: NAICS 611710 (Educational Support Services) · D-U-N-S 007614250 · Invoicing available

Research-Informed Outcomes

Three results your executive team cares about.

Each pillar maps to a well-studied driver of performance and well-being.

📈 Sustained Performance

Leaders who act from their values and choose with intention work from intrinsic motivation — the strongest predictor of sustained effort.

Deci & Ryan, Self-Determination Theory · Lyubomirsky, King & Diener, Psychological Bulletin (2005)

🤝 Healthier Culture

Authentic, emotionally intelligent leadership builds the trust and psychological safety high-performing teams depend on.

Avolio & Gardner, The Leadership Quarterly (2005) · Goleman, Emotional Intelligence (1995)

🔋 Less Burnout

Burnout eases when people align values with work, experience a sense of control, and treat well-being as part of leading.

Maslach & Leiter (1997) · Bandura, American Psychologist (1982) · Shanafelt et al., Mayo Clinic Proceedings (2015)

How We Partner

An eight-stage partnership cycle — built for measurable impact.

You are not buying a single session. You are investing in a cycle that starts with your goals and ends with evidence.

1

Needs Survey

A short survey for your partner lead defines what success looks like. Free. Start it →

2

Discovery Call

30 minutes to clarify the survey answers and agree on measurable objectives.

3

Tiered Proposal

A clear plan with options, investment, and logistics.

4

Pre-Assessment

The JOY Team Assessment sets each participant’s baseline.

5

Workshop Delivery

Dr. JOY delivers an engaging, research-grounded experience with practical tools.

6

Post-Assessment

The same measures plus application and next-step questions.

7

Impact Report

Baseline vs. post data across Spirit, Mind, Heart, and Body — with recommendations.

8

Renewal Conversation

We review the report together, plus a 30-day pulse check-in, and plan your next step.

Workshop Formats

Need a single workshop? Choose your format.

Available for L.E.A.D. with JOY®, S.H.I.N.E. with JOY™, and R.I.S.E. with Confidence™. Group rates cover up to 30 participants; larger teams receive custom pricing.

Workshop
Duration
Group Rate
Entry
Power Workshop
A focused introduction to one pathway. Ideal for kickoffs, retreats, and leadership resets.
2 hours
Virtual or in-person
$3,000
Up to 30 participants
Request
Deeper Practice
Momentum Workshop
Deeper immersion with guided leadership activities and tools for immediate application.
3 hours
Virtual or in-person
$4,500
Up to 30 participants
Request
Recommended
Half-Day Workshop
The full pathway with team alignment exercises, a JOY Reflection Workbook, and real-time application.
4 hours
Virtual or in-person
$6,000
Up to 30 participants
Request
Full Partnership
Full-Day Intensive
Leadership labs, strategy mapping, team building, and personalized roadmaps, with pre-assessment and coaching guide.
8 hours
In-person preferred
$8,000
Up to 30 participants
Request

Prices exclude travel outside the Phoenix metro (billed at cost). Multi-session programs and team assessment packages are also available. Start with a discovery call →

Programs & Add-Ons

Support that continues after the workshop.

Add these to any partnership or request them on their own.

🧭 Sponsored Leader Coaching

1:1 coaching for the leaders your organization invests in, aligned to your partnership goals and your team’s JOY Team Assessment results.

  • JOY Momentum™$500
  • JOY Breakthrough™$997
  • JOY Leadership Elevation™$1,997
  • JOY Success Journey™$2,997

🌎 International Teacher Program

Pathway courses and ongoing coaching for districts and educator placement organizations supporting international and J-1 teachers — from preparing for the U.S. classroom to growing as a U.S. educator.

  • Pathway coursesfrom $25 / educator / course
  • Monthly coachingfrom $100 / educator / month

📚 Resource Licenses for Education Institutions

For schools, districts, and educator training programs: license JOY educator resources for use across your campus or in your professional learning.

  • JOY Resource Site License$397
  • JOY Resource Training License$597

Request any program through the Needs Survey →

JOY Team Diagnostics

See where your team actually operates.

Every engagement is grounded in data. Each leader is placed on the JOY Mindset® Quadrant by awareness and applied skills, and the team map shows where to invest first.

🧭

Team Diagnostic Demo

Load a sample team and see the full report: culture health score, quadrant map, domain averages, and development recommendations.

Try the Demo →
📋

JOY Team Assessment

For participants: a 25-question, 8-minute assessment across Spirit, Mind, Heart, Body, and Application, with instant personalized results.

Take the Assessment →
📊

Executive Debrief

Dr. JOY walks your leadership team through your real results and recommends the right next investment for your people.

Schedule a Debrief →

What Participants Are Saying

From the rooms where Dr. JOY has delivered.

“Dr. Delphina JOY shared a positive and mindful approach to leadership anchored in sound principles that support mental health and well-being for those who choose to lead.”

Dr. LeAnne Salazar MontoyaAssistant Professor, Educational Policy & Leadership, UNLV

“I felt validated in my feelings about myself, my leadership style and my purpose in life.”

Aida KlineDPS · February 2025

“Exceeded expectations — made me reflect on personal self and characteristics.”

Karla CastroCSN · February 2025

“It surpassed my expectations. I did not expect all the self-reflection… it was much needed.”

Meghan McQuillanFebruary 2025

“I felt the passion and joy… bringing my vision to light with the confidence that I can achieve that vision.”

Autumn AllenFebruary 2025

“We spoke with Dr. JOY after the NSHE Diversity Summit and immediately knew she was the right keynote speaker for our ECE Leadership Day. Her session was exactly what our audience needed.”

Denise Sidney & Mary ReganProfessional Development Chairs, Southern Nevada NevAEYC

“Insightful and visually educational. Thank you for your efforts to cultivate JOY in relation to DEI — it is truly meaningful work.”

Pierre BernardinoDiversity Relations Specialist, MGM Resorts International

“JOY Success Coaching™’s personalized approach and Dr. Delphina Avila helped me stay on track and book my first district! Dr. Avila’s expertise and tailored guidance have proven valuable in unlocking challenges and untapped potential.”

Dr. Nicole TeyecheaCEO, Finita

“The JOY Success Coaching™ program and Dr. Avila helped me meet my goals. The personalization Dr. Avila provided supported my growth and personal development.”

Dr. Venessa BarrettOwner, Thrive Accountability Partners

“She helped me to realize a different point of view of leadership — that it comes from within. As a childcare owner and director, I learned strategies to help overcome work challenges and balance my own family issues.”

Gloria PhillipsChildcare Owner & Director · February 2025

“It was an amazing experience. It helped me think about my journey as a leader, what brings me JOY, and what I want to keep working on.”

Olga MartinezDPS · February 2025

“Re-framing challenges as opportunities for leadership. I feel empowered to lead even in the face of adversity.”

London CamachoFebruary 2025

“Breaking down what makes you, you. This JOY experience was beyond what I expected. Emotional and powerful.”

Gina Clark-NelsonFebruary 2025

“The whole class really was on point with my journey! You helped me think through my challenges and choices.”

Beth HartFebruary 2025

“I loved how you broke things down for us to stop and think! I cannot think of a way to improve this training!”

Mary BeutelFebruary 2025

“Looking into my cultural experiences and background to see where I came from was the most valuable. Let’s defy our backgrounds to be more and who we want to be.”

Kimmy DiCarloFebruary 2025

“Helped me become a stronger director — looking through a different lens.”

Julie SmithJOY Workshop · February 2025

“How your journey can change along the way and build us into the leaders we become.”

Naomi CockburnFebruary 2025

“She was audible, organized, and responsive. She was able to use simple words and explain every complex statement in a way anyone could understand.”

Reinhard BoadiInternational Educator · February 2025

“It was amazing! Could have listened all day. Very interactive and lively.”

Shannon De La TorreFebruary 2025

“Empowering and inspiring leader. It was great!”

Jennifer ButlerFebruary 2025

“You have always checked on me, instilling hope and offering valuable insights on how to achieve my goals.”

International EducatorJune 2025
Dr. Delphina JOYce Avila, EdD, founder of JOY Journey Options YouChoose

About Dr. JOY

Dr. Delphina JOYce Avila, EdD

The Messenger of JOY® and founder of JOY Journey Options YouChoose®. Dr. JOY brings 30+ years in education, an EdD in Organizational Leadership, and executive experience as VP of Support Services — including HR — to every engagement.

She has supported more than 800 international educators placed in U.S. schools, and she believes every leader needs to understand people systems, not just strategy.

“JOY is your free will. It starts with self-leadership.”

— Dr. Delphina JOYce Avila, Messenger of JOY®

  • EdD, Organizational Leadership
  • Creator of the JOY Mindset® Assessment
  • Registered marks: L.E.A.D. with JOY®, JOY Mindset®, Messenger of JOY®
  • Keynote speaker for universities, summits, and leadership events

What could your leaders do with more JOY under pressure?

Start with the free 10-minute Needs Survey. Then we meet for a 30-minute discovery call and you receive a proposal built around your people, goals, and calendar.

Start the Free Needs Survey → Book a Discovery Call
Prefer email? info@leadershipwithjoy.com · 623.850.2459