Speaking
I don't observe high-conflict situations from a distance. I sit in them now, make decisions inside them, and teach what actually holds up when the pressure is real and the stakes are high. You will leave inspired. You will also leave with something to use tomorrow.
For organizers
Most of what your committee needs is on this page. If you have a date and an audience in mind, get in touch — we'll walk through the rest together.
Formats offered
Travel
Travels from city to be confirmed.
AV requirements
Standard keynote setup — lavalier or handheld mic, presenter monitor, HDMI input. Specific needs confirmed at booking.
Fees
Fees upon request. Get in touch with your date and audience size.
Where to catch Joyce
Sep 12, 2026
NGA
Anchorage, AK
May 22, 2026
CGA
Denver, CO
Jun 8, 2026
Private agency training
Boise, ID
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Boundaries
“You leave with scripts you can use the next day.”
Setting and holding boundaries in high-conflict environments.
When the room is volatile and the pressure is high, the words you choose either escalate the situation or steady it. This session gives professionals practical, tested language for setting boundaries that hold without creating more conflict. You leave with scripts you can use the next day.
II
The body
“Grounded in trauma-informed practice and twenty years in the field.”
Trauma, triggers, and dysregulation.
The professionals who show up for people in crisis are not immune to the effects of that work. This session explores what happens in your body when you're in a high-stakes situation, why smart people come apart under pressure, and what you can do about it. Grounded in trauma-informed practice and twenty years of experience in the field.
III
Culture
“Burnout doesn't always come from the work itself.”
Communication is key.
Burnout doesn't always come from the work itself. It often comes from feeling unseen, undervalued, or constantly in conflict with the people you work alongside. This session addresses the communication patterns that damage professional culture and offers concrete tools for building something better.
Book Joyce
Conferences, agency trainings, professional development events. Tell me what your team is up against and what date you're looking at — we'll go from there.
