“Without a doubt, Sara Mueller is one of the most authentic and engaging facilitators I have ever seen.“
~ Tracy DiBiase, President & HR Director
At Joy Discovered, we believe in IMPACT, in making lasting change in the professional and personal lives of your audience.
That’s why Sara Mueller’s speaking engagements receive overwhelmingly positive reviews like, “Life-changing!” and “Best of the conference!” and “Tools I can ACTUALLY implement!”
Sara’s heartfelt storytelling, relatable anecdotes, and ability to simplify complex material into actionable takeaways will live on in your audience’s hearts and minds long after the cocktail reception is over. As a former conference producer and program director, Sara understands the pressure on your shoulders to choose the right speaker that understands your audience and will deliver a valuable “wow” experience (plus get them talking and networking with one another). Click here to schedule a time to discuss your event goals with Sara.
Experience a fresh approach to delivering authentic, remarkable service that connects and delights. Leadership data over the last three decades links emotional intelligence (EQ) to higher customer experience, employee satisfaction, and company creativity, among many other workplace and home-life benefits. As you journey through the four pillars of EQ, you’ll enhance your leadership abilities to engage your team, pull out their greatness, and inspire them to go above and beyond for your clients.
Key Takeaways:
Increase self-awareness to understand how your emotions and communication patterns impact your ability to engage your team
Identify the tools and mindset to align your habits and behavior with excellence, service, and consistency
Understand how to build a loyal, committed culture through empathy and better listening that inspires employees to go above and beyond for your clients and recognize opportunities to delight
Gain the foundation for managing conflict and improving accountability to excellence
According to Harvard, Yale, and many other research institutions, there’s a set of skills that can help us be more influential leaders. These self-awareness and relationship skills are called emotional intelligence (EQ). Not only does EQ help us communicate better, but it’s also linked to higher employee retention, engagement, productivity, revenue, well-being, and customer experience among many other workplace (and home-life) benefits.
Delivered by beloved keynote speaker Sara Mueller who helps hospitality, service-driven, and Fortune Global 500 leadership teams improve their communication and soft skills, you’ll journey through the four pillars of emotional intelligence to increase your confidence and ability to influence others.
Key Takeaways:
Learn to manage your emotions, communication patterns, and triggers so your intended communication is not hijacked
Identify strategies that ensure you show up consistently for those you lead – no matter what life has thrown at you
Apply simple practices that increase empathy, your team’s feeling of belonging, and your ability to understand and motivate others
Set the foundation and courage for having influential conversations that achieve your desired leadership goals
Leadership research from the past few decades cites emotional intelligence (EQ) as THE key factor for leadership success, more than IQ and industry expertise combined. Harvard, Yale, and many other sources link emotional intelligence to higher employee engagement, sense of purpose, productivity, revenue, and resilience and to lower turnover and burnout, among many other workplace (and home-life) benefits.
Delivered by sought-after keynote speaker Sara Mueller who supports leadership teams across the country, you’ll journey through the four pillars of emotional intelligence to become a courageous, influential leader of highly engaged teams that are loyal for the long-term and deliver remarkable results.
Key Takeaways:
Managing your emotions so they don’t hijack your intended behavior
Mastering your mindset and habits to show up consistently for your team and maximize their potential
Building a loyal-for-the-long-term, committed culture where your team is eager to go above and beyond for you and your clients
Improving listening, empathy, and validation skills that result in higher staff engagement and a feeling of belonging
Balance is real, and we CAN have it all. But you don’t need to hire a personal chef, change jobs, or add new routines to your already full plate to achieve it. True balance doesn’t require sacrifice; instead, it’s about making intentional choices that support both your success and well-being. Balance is the result of shifting your inner world and consciously choosing how you show up for yourself and your teams at work + home.
Key Takeaways:
Release irrelevant pressures and expectations to define balance uniquely for yourself and set your GPS to attain it
Identify the 4 true culprits that block balance and steal your time, energy, and success
Implement life balance techniques to manage stress, improve productivity, and reduce burnout
Embrace your authenticity to shine even brighter as the powerful, impactful leader that you are
“Your session was one of the most honest, helpful, and inspiring sessions I have seen.”
~ Michael Drury, General Manager,Shoreacres
“This session brought new observations and will help me grow.”
~ Merri Jo Cowen, Chief Executive Officer, Stellar MLS
“I found Sara’s session to be one of, if not the, best of the week. I made changes to the way I think and act within minutes of the session ending.”
~ Mark A. Lammi, PGA General Manager,Westhaven Golf Club
“The feedback we received on your session was overwhelmingly positive and I personally loved your presentation! Thank you for helping us put on an awesome event for our current and potential members!”
~ Heather C. Hetherington, President, Women In Healthcare Florida Chapter, Associate/Owner, Kimley-Horn
