Client Results

What people say about us

Some testimonials about the services that we offer 

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Wellness Seminars

Hey Kathryn. Thanks for taking the time … to present. The feedback from the sessions [Navigating Time & Beating Stress] so far have been really great and it sounds like everyone has taken something away from them. Georgia Hubert, People & Culture, Ezyvet.

Thanks so much for the seminars this afternoon. They were fantastic. The team were buzzing with energy and ideas. Kara Hodgson, Deputy Principal, Hillsborough Primary School.

We had lots of positive feedback about the workshop last week [Kathryn], so thank you! Helen Watts, Thomson Reuters.

Thank you Kathryn so much for coming in last Friday [to present the ‘Beat Stress & Boost Mental Health’ seminar]. I think everyone took something valuable from your seminar and definitely got us talking in the office. Elizabeth Roberts, Safari Group.

Kathryn, thank you for coming and talking to the Practice Managers last Friday. The content was perfect and the feedback very positive. Heidi Bubendorfer, PMAANZ (Practice Managers and Administrators Association of NZ).

Thank you so much for coming in today and giving us all some strategies for beating stress and boosting mental health. I’ve had great feedback from today’s session that it was a good reminder of all the things we should be doing to reduce our stress!. Sarah Fair, Health & Safety Coordinator, Arnott’s NZ Ltd.

Thanks Kathryn for a great seminar. I have received good feedback and everyone seems to have really enjoyed it as well as getting something out of your session. Leanne Killgour, HR Manager, Catholic Diocese of Auckland.

It was lovely to meet you on Friday [Kathryn]. Thanks very much for a great, informative workshop [Beating Stress and Boosting Mental Health]. I’ve received nothing but positive feedback. Jessica Tutti, OSH Advisor, City Rail Link Project.

Many thanks for your presentation today – there was some great feedback from the team about the value of your presentation and am sure everyone took away something to help them handle stress. Katie Noble, Managing Director, Allied Medical Ltd.

JoyWorkz [presented two] courses for our branch on OOS/DPI and stress prevention. We felt the courses were well designed and helped us to develop positive habits and attitudes. On behalf of the team and on my personal behalf, thank you very much!” Qemajl Murati (Immigration Manager), Refugee Quota Branch, Department of Labour.

Kathryn Owler and Ross Thomson from JoyWorkz…were engaging and knowledgeable speakers who actively involved the class and gave a relevant and interesting presentation. They were professional, approachable and enthusiastic. I look forward to including their material in the syllabus in the future. Rachel Morrison Ph.D. (Lecturer), AUT Faculty of Business.

JoyWorkz key approach is fun based and with the use of visual, audio, hands on and humour the presentations made the day incredibly informative, constructive and enjoyable. I can certainly recommend their approach to any workplace. Steve Furlong (Accountant), Furlong and Associates.

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Ergonomics – Workstation Assessor Training

Ross was very methodical, informative, thorough and knowledgeable with current workstation training. Michelle Timmermans, Johnson Controls.

Ross provides a relaxed yet structured training course that breaks down the elements of the workstation assessments into easy to remember parts – from the ground up. Thanks Ross. Rachel Corbett, Alton Drilling Ltd.

[Enjoyed] learning new things to look for and how small changes can make a massive difference. Helen Fletcher-Hill, Riley Consultants.

Very detailed and thorough. The practical part of assessment (training) really helped the training process come to life. Thankyou Ross. This training has set me up to feel confident to deliver assessments effectively. Clara Cox, Tonkin and Taylor.

Ross was fantastic at conveying information and moved at a great pace which maintained a consistent level of attention. The Joyworkz website will be a great resource to me. Thanks for creating such a fantastic resource with a variety of information. Amy McNaught, Tower Insurance. 

Ross had great knowledge and was a great presenter. He was able to adapt to our learning styles. Sashtree Montgomery, Otorohanga District Council. 

The training was very enjoyable. I did have some basic previous knowledge, but Ross extended this extremely. Ross was awesome. Everyone could see how passionate he was, and when it came to the assessments he was so helpful. I can confidently carry out my assessments now. Rebecca Telfer, Keith Andrews Trucks. 

Good balance of both hands on [practice] and informative [theory]. Chelsea Zimmerman, Rangitikei District Council. 

Really enjoyed the training and it was very easy to talk to Ross who clearly is an expert who was able to answer all our questions. Kirsten Brown, Ignite Architects. 

Extremely informative, enjoyable and above all valuable session and looking forward to putting some of the techniques I’ve learned today into practice. The session was properly organised. Dennis Belleza, Southern Cross Travel Insurance. 

The [workstation assessor] training was conducted professionally and clearly. I learnt alot about how to help make the work space more comfortable, safe and pain manageable. Ross is a great teacher! The training is very informative. [The manual] is fantastic. Lisa Kendall, Taikura Trust.

Ross is a wealth of knowledge who provided sound information to all aspects of the workshop in a manner that was easy to learn and pick up. Agnes Paterson, Taikura Trust.

The [workstation assessor] training was great. There were so many areas that I had not thought about. Yvonne Walker, Hobbiton Movie Set Tours.

Ross was very helpful [during the workstation assessor training] and answered all our questions in an informative way. He was very hands on – which helped me to learn by experiencing. Reegan Hill, Woods Ltd.

Great [workstation assessor] training by Ross. He is a very knowledgeable trainer and the practical tips were very helpful. Hannes Strydom, Tower Insurance.

A fanastic course! Ross answered all questions really clearly and explained everything in an easy to understand way. His approach is fantastic. Kim Morris, Bevie.

Great training by Ross. He is a very knowledgeable trainer and the practical tips were very helpful. Hannes Strydom, Tower Insurance.

Thankyou Ross for the information. I have all the tools I need to start doing assessments! Training was informative and I learnt heaps! Ross was very thorough and very clear. Sheena Fatialofa, HealthWest.

Ross was very personable and had a great depth of knowledge. He was able to suggest options and alternatives easily and delivered the training in an interesting and engaging manner. I particularly like that he brought his anatomical spine model along which helped with understanding how we react to pain (Quite funny!). Jenny Williams, Dairy Nutraceuticals Limited.

Easy to understand presentation together with “hands-on” training afterwards. Ross kept it interesting and answered any querries we had as we went along. Karen Davies, Martelli McKegg Lawyers.

Ross certainly knew his stuff and this information was expressed very clearly. Thankyou for making it all so easy. Jan Lutze, THINK Hauora, Palmerston North.

I liked both sessions of the training but especially the practical part of it when clients adjusted to the (new) requirements. Joseph Wambia, PricewaterhouseCoopers New Zealand Ltd

Very easy to follow, Great hands-on session and guidance. Ngaire Clayton, Kristin School.

Really enjoyed this workshop. The facilitator kept us engaged throughout the session. I have come away confident that I can undertake a professional (workstation) assessment. Megan Ranford, South Taranaki District Council.

Excellent training session with a very knowledgeable tutor – Thankyou!. Liz Eyles, Auckland Radiology Group.

Thank your for the informative training session and guidance. Clear tools were provided to undertake and do our workplace assessments. Tanya Mulholland, HealthWest.

[The] Workstation Assessor Training was practical and enjoyable. Anne Kelderman, Grant Thornton.