ABOUT JOY

Elevating Professionals Beyond Performance Ceilings

Joy DeBolt speaks about how our greatest strengths—and the labels we wear with pride—can quietly become barriers to growth to help audiences break through self-imposed ceilings by reframing feedback, rediscovering untapped strengths, and stepping into their full potential.

I’m Joy DeBolt—a speaker, strategist, and someone who’s always been fascinated by what drives people to grow, lead, and connect more meaningfully.

Professionally, I’ve spent over a decade in corporate marketing and product strategy, helping organizations show up with clarity and evolve with intention. I’ve led go-to-market strategies, shaped product narratives, and mentored teams—all with a belief that the best marketing doesn’t just sell, it solves. But my work has never been just about strategy—it’s about people. And that’s what led me to the stage.

Personally, I’m the middle of five girls, which means I’ve been both a mentee and a mentor for as long as I can remember. Growing up in that dynamic taught me a lot about adaptability, identity, and the quiet power of labels—how the narratives we tell ourselves can shape our paths, and sometimes, unintentionally limit them. That insight fuels my passion for helping high achievers break through the ceilings they didn’t even know they’d built.

The narratives we tell ourselves can shape our paths—and sometimes, unintentionally limit them.

Today, I speak to audiences who are ready to challenge old narratives, reframe feedback, and reconnect with their full potential. I bring a blend of strategic clarity, personal insight, and a deep respect for the complexity of growth—because I’ve lived it, and I’m still living it.

Outside of work, I’m committed to building stronger and communities. I serve on nonprofit boards, support children’s programming, and lead local initiatives that create spaces where people feel seen, supported, and empowered.

Helping Audiences