Profile

Professional summary

In 2002, I exited the corporate world to launch my coaching and consulting business. Although I was making a positive impact in business, I was limited to those who worked with and for me.

I'm currently working with business leaders interested in business acceleration and professional success; with HR Partners who strive to be Strategic Business Partners and Resident Certified Coaches within their organization, and with groups, providing presentations and trainings with my proven 'Speed-to-Advancement' programs.

You probably know that one of the most prominent characteristics of successful people is that they take action. They take educated risks, are decisive, and they move forward towards success faster as a direct result of this. It’s

Engagement overview

Duration and cost of an engagement depends on the scope of work, identified during the initial consultation.

Clients

Over the past eleven years, the BBD team has been personally and professionally rewarded by the successes of our clients. We are always pleased to join in the applause as our client-companies achieve greater success in growth, market share, profitability and diversity.

Our Success is Measured by the Success of our Clients

BBD has supported the following clients by providing:

Strategic Visioning and Operational Consulting
Growth, Stabilization, and/or Re-structuring Strategies and Plans
Marketing and Business Plan Development
Performance Planning and Evaluation Processes
Leadership and Professional Development Workshops and Other Training Events
Executive-level Business Coaching

This list is not all-inclusive

• Towers Watson is a leading global professional services company that helps organizations improve performance through effective people, risk and financial management.
• Hilton Hotels, an international hotel and resort organization is committed to excellence and professionalism in customer service for its guests, team members and strategic partners.
• SICK is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of sensors, safety systems and automatic identification products for industrial applications. Whether automating factories or optimizing distribution centers, SICK provides cost-effective solutions.
• Animal Ark is Minnesota’s largest no-kill animal shelter committed to humane treatment of all animals.
• Subway is a 37,000+ strong restaurant chain dedicated to quality, innovative food choices for its customers and a strong, mutually-beneficial work environment for its employees.
• C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc. is one of the world’s largest third party logistics (3PL) providers, with 2011 gross revenues of $10.3 billion. They provide freight transportation and logistics, outsource solutions, produce sourcing and information services to over 37,000 customers through a global network of more than 230 offices.
• NACE: National Association for Catering and Events offers members, partners, and the public a variety of rich resources that support, promote and enhance the catering and special events industries.
• CrossFit: Constantly varied functional movements performed at high intensity. CrossFit is the methodology that we incorporate for group classes and is composed of constantly changing mix of bodyweight movements, gymnastics movements, Olympic Lifting, Power Lifting, and cardiovascular development. CrossFit is currently the fastest growing fitness movement in the world for a very good reason – RESULTS.
• AgVenture Feed and Seed Company is full-service feed and seed company working directly with independent dairy, crop and hobby farmers across southern Minnesota.
• Healthtel is a privately-held healthcare communications company based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, that provides unique solutions to improve communication between providers and consumers of healthcare.

Testimonials

When Joy and I started working together about 4 years ago, I was just beginning a transformation in my life.

Darrell Walker, Business Owner and Coach

Each day since success coaching I have the attitude that something good will happen to me, it has been like a train going downhill and gaining momentum.

Irwin G Michelman, Director of Sales & Marketing Seattle

With Joy's guidance, I've learned how to identify self defeating belief systems and language patterns, and replace them with new tools of empowerment.

Sally Chase, Artist

Hi Joy! I just wanted to say thank you! I will never be able to express with words how grateful I am. My life has changed to the positive because of you.

Nivya Barrera, Fitness Competitor

Before beginning my life coaching journey with Joy, I truly believed that "life coaching" was the quick fix to all of my life's problems.

Traver H. Boehm, Owner CrossFit Pacific Coast and Wellness Pacific Coast

During the short time that we have worked together, you have helped me in many respects. It's with your business coaching support that I am able to feel hopeful again; and safe enough to realize some of my issues.

Diane Schwartz, Certified Image, Etiquette & Protocol Consultant

How much and in what ways is my life improving or being impacted with my coach? I would have to say that each and every area and in many ways.

Jorge Melendez, International Trainer and Coach San Juan

Joy provided me with a very well organized approach to identifying my objectives and goals. Her ability to keep me focused and accountable provided a tremendous resource for me.

John Lewis, Chairman & CEO Verity Capital Group