Welcome to Joy Within Work!

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I’m Joy Brownridge, a dedicated advocate for cultivating joy, well-being, and professional growth in the workplace. My passion for personal and professional development has been a lifelong journey—one that began well before it became my full-time career.

In 2001, I graduated from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign with a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering. I started my career as a packaging engineer in the automotive industry, where I spent 15 years mastering design, functionality, and efficiency. But beyond the technical world, I was always drawn to personal growth, leadership development, and workplace well-being—topics I studied extensively on the side.

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For over 20 years, I have been on a continuous quest for knowledge, exploring mindfulness, meditation, effective communication, and professional development. Today, as an Assistant Director for Organizational Effectiveness for the University of Illinois System, I get to bring this passion to life by helping individuals and organizations create thriving, people-centered workplaces.

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I am also a certified Hogan Assessment facilitator and certified to administer the Center for Creative Leadership 360 Assessment, allowing me to provide deeper insights into leadership strengths, workplace dynamics, and areas for growth.

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Joy Within Work is an extension of my mission to help professionals and organizations build cultures of well-being, resilience, and joy. Through engaging presentations, insightful discussions, personal coaching, and leadership assessments, I aim to equip individuals and teams with the tools they need to flourish professionally and personally.

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Thank you for being here—let’s embark on this journey of growth, fulfillment, and joy within work together.