About Joy Futures

 

Tired of hearing the same old tired careers advice? You’re in the right place…

At Joy Futures, we’re committed to delivering career development solutions with a difference. We know that prioritising joy in the workplace gives you the competitive edge you need to succeed in an ever-changing marketplace, and we know that there are a wealth of tools that can help you to thrive both in and out of work.

Our mission is to get those tools into your hands so that you can build a career and life you love.

Who we are

 

Joy Futures was founded by Sophie Cliff, aka The Joyful Coach. Sophie is a qualified coach, positive psychology practitioner and author who has helped thousands of people find more joy in their work.

Prior to retraining as a coach, Sophie spent a decade leading high performing teams at The Walt Disney Company and venture-backed tech start ups. She holds a Masters in Positive Psychology and Coaching Psychology, and her research about using positive psychology tools to support career changers has been published by the British Psychological Society.

Sophie has been featured in national titles, including The Independent, i News, Red Magazine, Stylist, Breathe, HuffPost, Marie Claire, Good Housekeeping, and Happiful, and is the author of Choose Joy: Relieve Burnout, Focus on Your Happiness, and Infuse More Joy into Your Everyday Life. Her second book will be published in January 2025.

The Joyful Way

We believe that how you do things is just as important as what you do.

That’s why no matter what solution we’re providing or who we’re providing it to, we’re committed to working in a way that is:

  • Evidence-based

    Our solutions are always evidence-based and informed by the latest research in positive psychology and behaviour change.

  • Practical

    We don’t just want to inspire, we want to facilitate change, so all of our solutions have a strong focus on practical implementation.

  • Human

    We know that perfection doesn’t exist, so our solutions and facilitation style are grounded in reality.

  • Positive

    We believe that when you focus on the good, the good gets better - and we help you to do just that.

  • Empowering

    We’re passionate about arming you and your teams with the knowledge needed to make change happen.

  • Fun

    We’re all about bringing the joy back to work, and we care about injecting some fun into the process!