Jillian Schecher delivering a keynote to a group – Joy-led speaking for teams and organizations

Speaking & Workshops

Joy-based keynotes, seminars & workshops for conferences, events, teams, and communities

Joy + Mindfulness for events companies, teams and communities

Joy + Mindfulness for events companies, teams and communities

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Jillian Schecher at workshop table – leading conversations on Joy, well-being, and leadership

Joy Is Not the Reward. It’s the Foundation.

Keynotes and interactive Joy Session Workshops that help people reconnect to themselves so they can lead, create, and live with clarity, purpose, and sustainable success.

For conferences, communities, and organizations ready for something deeper than motivation.

Whether speaking to a room of leaders, founders, or individuals navigating growth and change, Jillian’s work centers on one core truth:

The way you live, lead, and succeed is shaped by how you are operating internally.

These talks are designed to create more than inspiration.

They create:

  • Awareness

  • Reconnection

  • Real shifts in how people think, decide, and move forward

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  • “I would strongly recommend Jillian to anyone who is looking for a motivational speaker that will light the room up!

    Jillian recently spoke at an event that the Women in Residential Construction Committee put on and WOW! Just WOW! I thought I knew what to expect but she went above and beyond! It was so inspiring to listen to her and everyone was buzzing with joy and positive energy afterwards. You could feel the shift in the room. So much of what she said affected me personally and truly hit home. I've struggled to find joy in my life in the past, but after hearing her speak I am excited to start my practice of joy, to start the next leg of my growth journey.”

    TAYLOR M. VICKY’S HOMES

  • “I LOVED Jillian’s talk! It was such a pleasure to listen to her. She is a GIFTED speaker - within minutes, I could tell she was amazing!!

    She owned the stage confidently with ease AND made the audience feel equal and like we were in it together. She was REAL- and it was easy to connect with her. I just finished Jen Gottlieb’s Stage Leaders course- so I’ve really been “studying” what makes an amazing keynote- Jillian has it DIALLED in!!”

    DR. JENNIFER BUNZENMEYER, NATUROPATHIC DOCTOR & KEYNOTE SPEAKER

  • “Every single person shared how much they loved the session—especially that it wasn’t about work, but about connecting as humans.

    Jillian created a space that felt safe, joyful, and deeply impactful. The energy she brought made it fun, educational, and truly beautiful.

    What impressed me most was how open and vulnerable the team became—people shared deeply, and it sparked meaningful conversations that will have a lasting impact on morale and collaboration. The session created a domino effect of trust and connection. Absolutely wonderful!”

    KAMILA RAJENDRA - DIRECTOR, FINANCE ARCHITECTURE AND SYSTEM SUPPORT,ATB FINANCIAL

Signature Talk Categories

Identity, Purpose & Life Design

  • Wake Up to a Life You Love

  • The Practice of Joy

  • Designing a Life of Purpose

  • Real-Life Magic & Joy-Based Goals

Leadership & Performance

For corporate / leadership rooms

  • The Joy Advantage™

  • Joy-Based Leadership

  • Sustainable Success

  • Leading from Alignment

Human Experience & Well-Being

  • Set Up for Success

  • Joy as a Daily Practice

  • From Pressure to Presence

  • Joy-Based Values

Jillian’s keynotes meet people at the level they’re at whether that’s life, leadership, or the next evolution of who they’re becoming.

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A woman holding a clipboard stands next to a blackboard displaying the schedule for 'The Joy Sessions.' The board lists events: 'week one: the joy workshop, January 13,' 'week two: joy based values, January 20,' 'week three: the joy meter, January 27
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You’re In Good Company

  • Lululemon logo with red emblem and brand name.
  • TD Bank logo on green background
  • Saje Natural Wellness logo
  • NAIT logo on a blue shield
  • Fairmont Hotels & Resorts logo in black text on a white background.
  • Google logo in multicolored letters
  • Logo featuring a stylized red and green maple leaf with a house icon inside, next to the text "Scotiabank Arena."
Jillian Schecher leading a Lululemon workshop

These Are Not Motivational Talks

Jillian’s talks are experiences that support active transformation. This isn’t about hype or temporary inspiration.

It’s about:

  • Helping people come back to themselves

  • Creating clarity in moments of growth and change

  • Supporting sustainable success that doesn’t come at the cost of well-being

People don’t just leave feeling inspired. They leave seeing their lives, leadership and potential differently.

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  • "I’m so grateful for The Joy Sessions. I’ve learned to listen to myself, forgive myself, and most importantly I’ve learned how to protect my Joy!"

    Caroline

  • "The Joy Sessions were exactly what I needed to bring me out of the funk I found myself in. Jillian creates a safe, fun, expansive space to dive into your own wisdom and lift yourself up!"

    Elyse

  • "After The Joy Sessions I feel clear on what Joy means to me. I am aligned with my core values now and clear on how to practice Joy daily."

    Heather

Jillian Schecher seated in studio – Joy mentor, speaker, and guide for leaders and teams

Meet Jillian

Jillian Schecher is a speaker, Joy Leadership Coach, and founder of The Academy of Joyful Living.

She is the creator of The Joy Method™ and author of The Daily Joy Journal, known for her work helping individuals, leaders, and organizations integrate Joy as a foundation for clarity, well-being, and sustainable success.

Blending lived experience with practical tools and deep insight, Jillian’s work supports more aligned ways of living, leading with Joy at the center of it all.

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