Training & Facilitation

“One of the best facilitator and trainers I have ever had the pleasure of working with in my 30+ years in management and in consulting. She is creative, adaptable, and fun. She is constantly learning and adapting as her business and the world around us changes.”

- Nikki Nicholau, President, Nicholau & Associates

“Joyce is an absolutely wonderful colleague. Her deep knowledge, ability to create an outstanding training experience and tailor it to the needs of this client, all contribute to an outstanding experience for participants. I would recommend Joyce to anyone who is looking for quality and excellent delivery within a training environment, without any hesitation.”

- Jean B. Gasen, PCC, PhD, Executive Director, Center for Corporate Education, VCU School of Business Foundation

Business Planning & Implementation

“I have worked with Joyce for a number of years. She worked with me and my staff to establish realistic goals and ways of measuring our performance, I feel the progress we have made is directly related to her advice. She had been a sounding board for me and I find Joyce can give me another frame of reference to consider in making decision. Her services have been invaluable to me.”

- Sandra R. Claytor, LLC CPA, Chesterfield, VA

Coaching & Personal Development

“Dear Joyce, I don’t know where to start, so I will start at at the end. Thank you! Today I received the last official step to fulfilling my dream to become a registered Nurse. The State Board issued licensing after completion of an associated degree program and NCLEX passing results. I give this glory to God first for placing you in my life. You are one of the first of many people to say, “You can do what you dream of doing”. I can not tell you how thankful I am to have you ask, “Well why not do--?” Thank you for encouraging me to allow my  heart and mind to lead me forward. To replace the “you can’t” of the world with “I can, just wait and see!” I can say that you will always hold a special place in my heart for your encouragement and leadership.

With an entire heart of gratitude,

Mandy B. Burrows, RN”

Retreat Planning & Facilitation

“Joyce Major was the Facilitator for my staff retreat.  She was very intentional in her approach to understanding my needs and goals for the retreat to be a success.  Joyce met with the retreat planning team prior to the event to offer recommendations, assistance and guidance.  She made herself available on multiple levels prior to the retreat to keep a pulse on the theme, goals and objectives.

At the retreat, Joyce was phenomenal!  She provided a variety of substantive activities where attendee participation was essential.  Participants thoroughly enjoyed the “team” activities.  Although they were fun, they set the stage for the training and/or session that followed. Her sessions complemented the theme and goals of the Retreat, thus were very valuable.  As requested, Joyce provided an employee development component that took place near the beginning of the retreat.  It was wonderful to see attendees using the tools she provided during the employee development session in subsequent portions of the retreat.  It was an immediate payoff!

 As Retreats can sometimes go, some attendees were somewhat skeptical at the beginning.  By the mid-way point of the Retreat, the entire tenor of the room changed and was very positive.  Attendees received tools to help them perform their jobs more effectively and had fun in the process.  I received numerous compliments on Joyce, her style and content.  The Retreat was very successful, due in large part to Joyce.  I wholeheartedly recommend her for Retreat Planning and Facilitation!”

-Lisa A. Atkinson, Deputy Director for Community Development, Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development