Testimonials

Sometimes professionally we are given the opportunity to work with someone that profoundly impacts you and those around you – Joy is one of those people. I would strongly recommend Joy Taylor Consulting & Coaching to any business undertaking a journey of defining the corporate values that align with their purpose, vision and strategy. The Values Implementation Program designed by Joy was engaging, inspirational, created an environment of authentic listening and trust within the Values Working Group. The Values Working Group completed Joy’s “Leading Success Through Change” program initially prior to commencing the Values Project. This developed and enhanced their leadership skills and along with Joy’s mentoring and coaching gave them the skills to define our corporate values. The corporate values and value statements defined by the working group were aligned with our purpose, vision and strategy, after receiving board sign off they were launched and are now being lived daily within our organisation.

Faye Fleming

Head of People and Culture – Unity Bank

Joy came into our organisation to facilitate group sessions and one on one coaching which focused on developing management skills and achieving personal and professional growth. The one-on-one sessions were extremely valuable for my personal growth and the group sessions encouraged and fostered team building which resulted in many new positive relationships in our organisation. Joy is extremely passionate about her work in helping others be the best they can be. I have no hesitation in recommending her training program to other organisations.

Felicity King

Executive Manager – Credit & Process Improvement Unity Bank

Joy came into our organisation with a clear vision to build on our strengths, to actively listen and to encourage us to define our individual career opportunities to help the bank as a whole. Her approach was to give us leadership skills in a tailored manner to suit our unique situation whilst actively listening and providing one-on-one advice and encouragement. I found the program to be an immensely valuable team building and personal growth experience. Joy has given me a greater sense of purpose and helped to solidify my career path. She is an amazing woman and mentor and I highly recommend her to any organisation large or small that wishes to foster a healthy, happy and productive work environment.

Anita Schultz

Head of Legal Governance and Compliance – Unity Bank

Joy is a fabulous executive coach and really great to work with. The right balance of constructive feedback, advice, compassion and empathy, she really understands your individual needs and works with and supports you in recognising and achieving your goals. Joy is very skilled at empowering you to overcome your barriers and push you outside your comfort zone.

Rachael Brigham

Head of Cards, Payments & Fraud – Cuscal

Joy Taylor is a women and leader I respect, admire and reach out to for personal and professional guidance. Over the many years I have known Joy as my Manager, friend and more recently my mentor she is a woman that is incredibly passionate for helping women with self-doubt, like myself to start believing in ourselves, recognising and acknowledging our strengths and identifying our opportunities for growth. Her compassionate, empathetic and constructive coaching has helped me learn to take ownership of my own personal and professional development. I have also attended her Empower Women workshop which I found very uplifting and valuable. Joy is a beautiful woman and a true professional who does not judge but accepts each individual for who they are, which is the one lesson I learnt early on after a coaching session with Joy as her direct report, I will never forget that moment because it helped me become a better person today. I now share this story with my children to help their relationships with people by avoiding judgement and accepting people for their differences.

Jenny Stathopolous

Senior Partnership Manager – CBA

I was fortunate to be introduced to Joy through a family member and I attended one of Joy's Empowering Women workshops. The day focused on woman understanding their true potential and stepping outside of their comfort zone in order to achieve life, career vision and purpose. Joy is an excellent facilitator who knows how to create an atmosphere where everyone feels connected, encouraged and supported. The workshop increased my confidence and assisted me to take the leap from being employed to starting my own business. Joy was beside me during my transition and provided the coaching and support I needed."

Katherine Lefevre

Buyers Agent

Joy Taylor is an amazing person and from the first time you meet her you understand her passion for helping businesswomen succeed. Joy has been inspirational in empowering me to succeed and grow both personally and professionally. The Joy Taylor Leadership program along with the one-on-one coaching is amazing which helped me unlock my potential and step out of my comfort zone. I cannot thank Joy enough for her genuine approach, focusing on my individual needs while providing support and empowerment to be the person I am today.

Kellie Tait

Chief Risk Officer – Unity Bank

Joy is an inspirational leader and coach, who has a unique ability to see the potential that you don’t always see in yourself. She then respectfully challenges you in order for you to achieve personal and professional growth.

I worked with Joy as my outplacement and career coach after my leadership role was made redundant. Joy provided me with tools to increase my self-belief, step out of my comfort zone and apply for and accept a challenging role at Westpac.

Deborah

Westpac

Joy came highly recommended from a colleague and it has become one of the best recommendations I have received. I engaged with Joy at a time when I was thinking of progressing to a CEO role and I attribute my success in gaining this role to Joy’s unique blend of coaching, mentoring, informing, nurturing and challenging. Joy is genuinely interested in the success of her clients and my relationship with Joy has continued well beyond the formal coaching conclusion. My work with Joy will forever have a positive impact on my own self-belief and my approach to leadership. I found Joy to be incredibly insightful and empowering in her approach and I had full trust and confidence in Joy from the outset. I would highly recommend Joy to all women wanting to gain confidence and be the best they can be.

Helen Emmerson

Chief Executive Officer – Southern Cross Care NSW & ACT

I am extremely grateful to Joy as my career coach for supporting me to identify my values, strengths and capabilities, enhance my self-belief, discover my purpose and step out of my comfort zone with courage to take on a sustainability role where I feel that I am creating an impact. Joy assisted me through the complete process of applying for the role. She assisted me in preparing my resume and cover letter, we role played interviews, and ensured that my linkedin page promoted my brand and capabilities.

Lauren Hicks

Senior Manager Sustainability – QBE

Joy Taylor came highly recommended as a career coach specializing in supporting women in leadership. I worked with Joy over several months and looked forward to our regular coaching sessions together. I learned so much from working with Joy and gained from her expansive repertoire of skills and strategies. As an experienced leader, she knew precisely how to support, encourage and push me to achieve my leadership aspirations. Joy is generous with her suggestions and provides honest, straightforward feedback to support growth. She possesses the qualities of an exceptional coach; engaged listening, compassion, caring, insight, and professional knowledge. I highly recommend Joy to anyone embarking on a career search, especially those who wish to take their careers to the next level.

Daun Yorke

Principal/ Head of School – Hanoi International School

Joy Taylor’s approach to coaching brought me fast results and immediate benefits. I received meaningful feedback and insights that I could act on to make change.

Joy continues to encourage me to stay focused, believe in myself and strive for excellence. The coaching I have received has been practical and effective and has seen a positive difference in my professional success.

Linda Burgess

Business Manager – WIB Technology Westpac

As an experienced and respected educational leader I had been applying for opportunities for advancement for an extended period of time and kept coming second. I engaged Joy Taylor as a Career Coach to assist me in applying for Deputy Principal roles. This included identifying suitable opportunities; assisting in resume preparation and applications; and job interview preparation. Joy made me feel at ease, whilst challenging some of my thought processes and helped me to regain my confidence and realise my potential. I was successful in acquiring the first position I applied for as Deputy Principal at The McDonald College in Sydney. This was a brilliant outcome and I cannot thank Joy enough for her efforts in this process. Joy is incredible and I cannot recommend her highly enough.

David Warner

Deputy Principal – The McDonald College

Insightful, intelligent, and intuitive. This is how I describe Joy and her style of leadership development and coaching. What she has done for me in 12 months has been tremendous. With Joy’s coaching I was able to identify my value add, articulate it to others and feel genuine and authentic when I promoted myself. I have reached two of my goals and am on the way to achieving my third. Thank you, Joy for always questioning, listening, and challenging me to be my best self.

Suzie Ly

Before and After School Care Lead – NSW Government

Joy "steers" you to safety. Firstly, to step back and pause and breathe and respond by thinking of what you see now. Then providing mindfulness and keeping to a flexible structural strategy. Every session you become aware that you can look at the big picture with a whole lot of opportunity, confidence, wisdom, motivation, clarity, and excitement. Then you are suddenly alive and aware of a clear course of action presenting opportunity for business success. And you have made all these decisions, so you have personal ownership to follow through. I previously rested on my patience’s success as my way of influencing the team. I now have the challenge to build each of my employee’s careers. That is fulfilling me.

Matthew Craig

Director/ Owner Bounce Physio

This past year I, like many others, experienced one of my hardest years yet. My life changed into something I didn’t recognise and I found myself challenged by things I’d never struggled with before. With Joy’s guidance and support, I’ve been able to develop not only my personal life but also my academic/professional life. Joy’s combination of life coaching and career coaching has taught me how to pause, how to flex, and how to listen twice as much as I speak (something I’m still working on!) Joy has been my mentor, role model, and biggest cheerleader for the past year now and I can’t thank her enough for how much she has helped me!

Alana Greene

Canterbury University NZ