
Workforce Futurist And Passionate Humanist
Unleashing the potential of humans in the workplace, transforming how leaders lead – and how teams thrive.
Tina Schust Robinson, MBA, is a globally respected voice on leadership in the workplace and the founder of WorkJoy, a firm dedicated to helping leaders at all levels unleash their potential. With nearly three decades of experience spanning sales operations, technology consulting, and talent strategy, Tina transforms how leaders lead and how teams thrive. Named a top 100 human resources influencer, Tina is a professional certified coach (PCC) through the International Coaching Federation and a trusted partner to executives across industries. Her clients range from international brands like FOX Sports to national nonprofits like the National Wildlife Federation and esteemed institutions like UCLA, where she serves as a leadership coach for the executive MBA program.
Tina’s insights on the human side of strategy have been featured in industry publications and on multiple podcasts. Her no-fluff, high-impact approach makes her a favorite on the national conference circuit and a go-to speaker for organizations ready for transformation and not just theory. Tina holds degrees from the University of Virginia (BA) and the University of Michigan (MBA) and completed her coaching training with the renowned Co-Active Training Institute. She has taught in the business schools of Loyola Marymount University and California State University Long Beach.
Tina lives in Los Angeles with her writer husband, rescue puppy, and two beloved parrots, who keep her humble and honest.
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Client Testimonials
It was amazing!
“Great session and very informative.“
High energy presenter with easy to apply concepts!
“Tina does a great job bringing humor, relatable examples, and easy to process information.“
One of the best I attended!
“Great presentation and valuable information.“
Recommend to Those Ready to Reimagine Their Lives!
“Working with Tina was a true pleasure. She was able to tailor our sessions to the issues and struggles I was working through, offering different angles and perspectives for me to consider. It was such a joy to talk through situations that at first seemed unsolvable, realizing that I had the courage and expertise to navigate even the most difficult problems. I am looking forward to working with her in the future when I need to recalibrate and recommend her as a coach to all those ready to reimagine their lives.“
Empowered for What’s Next!
“My session with Tina felt like an integration of all of the things happening in my life, but with a mirror that helped give me a new way of reflecting and thinking about everything. I left feeling seen, validated, and empowered for what’s next.“
Dynamic, Practical, and Fun!
“We engaged Tina to deliver performance management and goal-setting workshops across North America. Tina is easy to partner with and truly cares about the success of our programs, and I am grateful for her creativity, passion, and deep knowledge of the learning space.“
Head of Learning and Development and Consumer Products Industry
Abundance of Content Expertly Delivered!
“Tina has empowered us to show up stronger as individual leaders and an executive team with thought-provoking questions, rejuvenating workshops, and an abundance of content expertly delivered both virtually and in person. Tina is a treasure!“
CEO and eCommerce Industry
Powerful Insights and Renewed Energy!
“During my [professional transformation] from full-time nonprofit and corporate roles to becoming an entrepreneur, I sought Tina’s coaching. She used tarot cards to help me unlock my own inner wisdom about my professional fears and challenges, leading to powerful insights and a renewed energy to pursue my founder aspirations. I recommend WorkJoy’s spiritual coaching for leaders who are ready to listen to and trust their intuition and expand their potential.“
Former management consultant and university director
The Best, Hands Down!
“I have had the opportunity to work with Tina as my executive coach since 2018. Tina brings diverse professional experience / perspective to her coaching role and continues to provide great insight / perspective / challenge to me as I seek to balance professional and personal interests. Having worked with several executive coaches over the past 25yrs, I have found Tina to be the best, hands down.“
Turnaround CEO
Construction And Commercial Building IndustryA True Partner!
“I engaged Tina to co-create a customized development program for our people managers and am thrilled with the results! She was quick to understand our culture and the kind of content and approach that would work best for our employees…She was a true partner during the process, hearing our goals, offering fresh ideas, and quickly building on feedback…Tina has a pragmatic approach to learning, which shined through the program presentations and activities.“
Head of Learning and Development
Market Research IndustryGreatly Value Her Counsel!
“Tina is an absolute pro whose range includes multi-week leadership course facilitation, executive level conflict resolution workshops, and large group (100+) leadership skills training sessions. I greatly value her counsel.“