Joyful, resilient, and intentional early childhood experiences begin with the adults who guide them, and we're here for them every step of the way.
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We believe that joyful, resilient adults are the key to nurturing emotionally strong children. That's why our services focus on the joy, well-being, and confidence of the adults who care for and educate children. By supporting educators, leaders, and families to thrive, we help them respond to children with intention, empathy, and consistency, fostering emotionally safe environments where everyone can grow.
High-impact trainings that nourish the well-being of educators, spark joy in the learning process, and equip adults to show up with clarity and care for the children and families they serve. Each session is customized to meet the real needs of your team and filled with strategies you can use right away.
Coaching that honors the person behind the profession. Our one-on-one and group coaching sessions provide space for reflection, clarity, and personalized support, helping adults lead with intention and respond to children with confidence, calm, and compassion.
The emotional well-being of the adult is the soil from which strong, secure children grow. That's why we begin there.
At the core of our work is a simple but powerful belief: when adults experience joy in what they do, children benefit in every way. The Joy in the Work Framework is designed to help early educators, leaders, and caregivers reconnect with purpose, build meaningful relationships, and create emotionally safe environments. It's not just about what we teach children, but how the adults feel while teaching, leading, and caring. When joy is present, so is impact!
Joy is not a luxury; it's a leadership strategy.
Lead with clarity and conviction by shaping workplace cultures where joy, care, and well-being are foundational. We support leaders in building systems that prioritize people, not just performance.
Strengthen the bridge between vision and action. We help middle managers bring the Joy in the Work Framework to life in everyday routines and team interactions, so joy becomes embedded, not added on.
Experience a renewed sense of purpose and presence in your work. We help educators feel more grounded, valued, and joyful, so they can show up with consistency, creativity, and compassion in their daily interactions with children.
"I walked into that room exhausted and feeling like I had nothing left, to give. By the end, I remembered why I became an educator in the first place. Dr. Poyner reminded me that my work matters."
"The coaching sessions gave me tools I actually use every day. More importantly, they helped me see that taking care of myself isn't selfish, it's essential for the children I serve."
"This wasn't just another workshop. It was a reminder that we're not just managing behaviors, we're nurturing hearts and minds. I left feeling hopeful and equipped."
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