The Joyful Leader
Discover Resilience through Joy and Manage Stress to Elevate Your Leadership and Organizational Culture.
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Discover Resilience through Joy and Manage Stress to Elevate Your Leadership and Organizational Culture.
Are you giving less than your all at work, calling in sick more often, or dreading going to your job? Are you living an unfulfilling life designed by others? In today’s fast-paced corporate world, reclaiming control of your career and transforming personal challenges into opportunities are essential! Discover a path beyond workplace stress and burnout in this transformative guide to reclaiming your energy and purpose. Escaping burnout doesn’t always mean leaving your job – it’s about cultivating resilience from within.
Drawing parallels to managing toxic relationships, the author advocates for a strategy rooted in self-discovery and personal empowerment. Through stories and practical advice, you’ll learn to identify stressors, nurture joy, and influence your environment to support better mental health and increase productivity. The book introduces a unique and powerful three-stage model for building resilience and finding joy personally and professionally: Ready, Set, Go. In the Ready stage, you’ll deepen self-awareness, uncover stress triggers, and explore what brings you peace. Moving to Set, you’ll navigate workplace dynamics more effectively, fostering a positive culture around you.
Finally, in the Go stage, you’ll align personal goals with proactive actions, taking charge of your destiny with renewed vigor. This holistic approach empowers you to design a resilient life, equipped to tackle challenges with a growth mindset and sustained enthusiasm.
Whether you’re seeking to regain control of your career or transform personal challenges into opportunities, this book will inspire you to rediscover, redesign, and realign your life. It’s a call to embark on a journey of resilience, where joy becomes a catalyst for thriving amidst adversity. Discover your path to resilience today and start living a life aligned with your true aspirations.
Leadership Experiences & Collector Editions
Looking to go deeper than the book? These curated experiences are designed for leaders, teams, and organizations.
Essential Experience
- Signed Hardcover
- Limited-Edition Bookmark
- Shipping within the US included
- KEY FEATURES:
- Personally signed by the author, perfect for collectors.
- Keep your place in style with an exclusive bookmark.
- Ideal for those who want the core experience.
VIP Access
- Signed Hardcover
- Limited-Edition Bookmark
- Exclusive Launch Party Invite
- Digital Workbook
- Shipping within the US included
- KEY FEATURES:
- Join an exclusive virtual launch event with the author.
- Dive deeper with a comprehensive digital workbook.
- A perfect blend of tangible and digital resources to enhance your journey.
Ultimate Leadership Bundle
- Signed Hardcover
- Limited-Edition Bookmark
- Exclusive Launch Party Invite
- Digital Workbook
- Access to Nicole’s Online Course
- Shipping within the US included
- KEY FEATURES:
- Unlock full access to Nicole’s online course, expanding your leadership skills.
- The complete package for those committed to transforming their leadership.
- Join an elite group of leaders on this transformative journey.
For enterprise pricing, let’s talk! Includes keynote presentation, books, resilience gift boxes, and a weekly brand video for continued learning.
About The Author
Nicole Van Valen, M.S., L.M.F.T., SHRM-SCP, is a distinguished leader and speaker with over two decades of experience in healthcare, behavioral health, and entertainment. As Chief Executive Officer and Founder of Keane Insights, she drives growth and vibrant cultures in social service and healthcare organizations. Her transformative leadership focuses on enhancing resilience, belonging, and inclusion, making her a sought-after expert in her field.
With a unique background in dance, including roles with the Miami Dolphins Cheerleaders, University of Miami and Miami HEAT dance teams, Nicole inspires resilience in and out of the workplace.
She has a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and a Master of Science in Marriage and Family Therapy, and also studied Organizational Leadership specializing in Human Resources. Her commitment to inclusive leadership is highlighted by her Senior Certified Professional credentials from SHRM and expertise in Inclusive Workplace Culture, Coaching and Mentoring, and Conflict Mediation.
Originally from the Bahamas and residing in South Florida, Nicole is a wife and mother of three, navigating complex challenges with grace. Her leadership style, rooted in empathy and effectiveness, shapes organizational cultures with love, joy, and spirit.