Joy DeBolt
A fresh perspective on how self-given labels can limit potential even when they feel empowering. Tools to reframe feedback into a catalyst for growth. Strategies to grow authentically without becoming someone else. A mindset shift that prioritizes agility over rigiditym
What if the very thing that made you successful is now the thing holding you back?
We’re often told to “lean into our strengths.” Over time, we build an identity around them—a label we wear with pride. But what happens when those very strengths start holding us back? In today’s fast-paced, feedback-rich environments, many professionals unknowingly rely on outdated strengths and self-perceptions that once served them well but now quietly limit their growth. The version of ourselves we’ve worked so hard to perfect becomes a ceiling. Feedback feels personal. Change feels inauthentic. And breaking through that ceiling can feel impossible. That’s where Joy comes in.
Joy is a speaker and strategist who helps high achievers break through the hidden ceilings created by their own strengths. In her keynote, “The Hidden Cost of Being 'Good’,” she shows how the qualities we rely on most can quietly limit growth and how to reframe feedback and reconnect with untapped potential. With a background in product and marketing strategy and a passion for leadership development, she brings clarity, authenticity, and actionable insight to every stage.
What if the very thing that made you successful is now the thing holding you back?
We’re often told to “lean into our strengths.” Over time, we build an identity around them—a label we wear with pride. But what happens when those very strengths start holding us back? In today’s fast-paced, feedback-rich environments, many professionals unknowingly rely on outdated strengths and self-perceptions that once served them well but now quietly limit their growth. The version of ourselves we’ve worked so hard to perfect becomes a ceiling. Feedback feels personal. Change feels inauthentic. And breaking through that ceiling can feel impossible. That’s where Joy comes in.
Joy is a speaker and strategist who helps high achievers break through the hidden ceilings created by their own strengths. In her keynote, “The Hidden Cost of Being 'Good’,” she shows how the qualities we rely on most can quietly limit growth and how to reframe feedback and reconnect with untapped potential. With a background in product and marketing strategy and a passion for leadership development, she brings clarity, authenticity, and actionable insight to every stage.
The Hidden Cost of Being “Good": How your strengths became a ceiling and how to break through it
- Format: 60 minute keynote, 90 minute workshop, 20-40 minute breakout. **Presentation and workshop times can be adjusted depending on your needs.
This program is perfect for:
- Professionals navigating growth, new challenges
- ERGs focused on development, empowerment, and resilience
- Leadership development programs and corporate retreats
- Organizations building cultures of agility and...
From Strength to Stuck: Reframing Feedback for Growth
Format: Session or Workshop
Perfect for:
- Team leaders and managers navigating change
- High-performing professionals seeking personal growth
- Organizations focused on building resilient, feedback-friendly cultures
Session Overview:
This interactive session explores how self-perceptions and strengths can become blind spots. Attendees will learn to recognize limiting...
Uncovering Limits: When Strengths Hold You Back
Format: Workshop, breakout
Perfect for:
- Professionals navigating career transitions or leadership growth
- Teams seeking to improve adaptability and collaboration
- Organizations committed to fostering a culture of continuous learning
Workshop Overview:
In this hands-on workshop, participants will uncover how their strengths may be shaping their limits. Through guided...
Lead Like You: The Power of Authentic Influence
Format: Keynote, workshop, breakout
Perfect for:
- Emerging and mid-level leaders
- Employee resource groups (ERGs)
- Teams navigating hybrid or cross-cultural dynamics
Overview:
This session helps leaders tap into their unique values and communication styles to lead with authenticity. Participants will explore how being real—not ideal—builds trust, drives engagement, and...
