"Broken Crayons Still Color - How I Turned My Pain Into Purpose" Dr. Keita Joy

Dr. Joy is the Leader’s Life Coach, National Corporate Coach, Motivational Speaker, Professor, Wife, and Mother, who channels her infectious energy and drive for life into being a safe space for high achievers to maximize their greatest potential. In this captivating opening keynote speech at the 2019 Conference on Bodu-Focused Repetitive Behaviors, Dr. Joy shares her trichotillomania journey.
Dr. Joy is a former counselor, mental health advocate, and currently, a professor at The University of Central Florida teaching Student Life Skills. She uses her past experiences and diverse counseling skill-set as a speaker and panelist for several conferences, as well as an expert life coach on news segments for WESH 2 and FOX News 35 in Orlando, FL.
Dr. Joy is a member of The Forbes Coaches Council and is well known for producing lasting change in companies and municipalities through her dynamic and engaging trainings on topics such as Conflict Resolution, Effective Customer Service, Diversity and Inclusion, and How to Achieve Success using her world-renowned Success Prescription. Entrepreneurs and small businesses increase their profit margin through her branding, marketing, and performance coaching programs. Dr. Joy has worked with well-known companies such as Lockheed Martin, Women of the NFL, Regions Bank, and The North Miami Police Department.
She is the author of the book, “Fabulous & Faithful”, a 31-day devotional for women who want to love God, look good & take over the world, and when she is not speaking and coaching, Dr. Joy is spending time and building memories with her husband of over 11 years and their two, rambunctious, and joyful children.
You will always hear Dr. Joy sharing her Success Prescription: “do you, do it well, and do it consistently.”