About Us
At The Academy of Joyful Living, we believe Joy is more than just a fleeting emotion. It is a practice, a way of being, and a conscious choice in how we live, lead, and relate to ourselves and others.
Our Mission
To empower individuals, companies and communities with practical tools, supportive mentorship, and transformative experiences that make Joy a sustainable way of living, leading, and thriving.
Our Foundation
At the heart of The Academy of Joyful Living is The Joy Method™, a practical and embodied framework designed to support real change from the inside out.
Through this work, you are supported to:
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Cultivate inner clarity and calm
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Release overwhelm and reconnect with what matters most
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Build habits and boundaries that support lasting wellbeing
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Integrate Joy into daily life and leadership practices
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Expand your impact while staying aligned with your purpose
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Honour your feelings, sharpen your focus, and create a life that feels good to live
Whether through personal practice, leadership development, or facilitator training, The Joy Method™ meets you where you are and gently guides you toward lasting, sustainable change.
Our Founder
Jillian Schecher
While the Academy of Joyful Living is now a collective movement, it began with one personal transformation.
“My journey has not always been joyful. I know what it feels like to feel lost, disconnected, and uncertain. After facing my own rock bottom with addiction, I rebuilt my life through intention, healing, and Joy. What I discovered is that Joy is not something you wait for. It is something you practice and nurture every day.” Listen to Jillian's Joy journey here
Jillian Schecher is a Joy Educator & mentor, author of The Daily Joy Journals, and creator of The Joy Method™. She founded The Academy of Joyful Living to share this work on a larger scale and to support others in finding clarity, ease, and purpose in their lives and leadership.
Through the Academy, Jillian also trains and mentors a growing community of Certified Joy Facilitators who are bringing Joy-based practices into organizations, communities, and everyday life around the world.
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Our Facilitators
Our Certified Joy Facilitators are heart-led leaders trained in The Joy Method™. They are guides for those seeking more ease, connection, and alignment in their lives and work.
Facilitators offer Joy Session™ Workshops, trainings, and experiences that meet people exactly where they are and support feeling better, gaining clarity, and moving forward with intention.
There is a Joy Session for every season, intention, and audience.
If you are ready to elevate well-being for yourself or for the people you serve, you are in the right place.
Explore our Facilitator Directory to find an aligned match for your next experience and let us raise the vibration of the world together.
FIND A FACILITATOROur Vision
We are building a world where Joy leads.
In how we live.
In how we lead.
In how we define success.
Not just achievement, but alignment.
Not just doing more, but feeling better.
We envision a world where Joy is the foundation, not the reward. A world where individuals remember their light, lead with presence, and create lives that feel as good as they look.
In this world, success is measured in energy, fulfilment, and the things that truly matter.
Join the Movement
This is not just a learning platform. It is a living, breathing movement toward Joy-led living and leadership.
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