Pat Armitstead, the worlds first Joyologist says

"Joy in the workplace would once have been considered an oxymoron!  Not so today... how people feel is pivotal to performance and knowing how to create and sustain high performance is about managing states.    People thrive in an environment that provides recognition and appreciation "

Pat Armitstead ia an International Thoughtleader on Engagement, Wellbeing and Productivity, an Award winning journalist and film producer, best selling author and award winning radio anchor. She is one of Australasias foremost thinkers  on the role of humour, joy and compassion in business and life . She is a pioneer in new ways of revitalising and transforming individuals and teams and has many clients now who attest to her ability to  facilitate and engage others productively.  Formerly a Registered Nurse she is highly qualified in leadership, communications and performance and uses her understanding of emotional intelligence and positive psychology to transform lives

Robyn Stent, former Health and Disability Commissioner New Zealand said " Pat is one of the most positive, energetic people I have ever met. Pat's approach is always focussed on the particular environment in which she is speaking/training/entertaining. She can add enormous value to quality of the environment. It's high time we focussed on proactive prevention of health problems and stress.