Tina Schust Robinson 

Dynamic Speaker | Leadership Investor | Executive Coach | Personal Development Advisor

Tina Schust Robinson, founder of WorkJoy and named among Engagedly's Top 100 Human Resources influencers, brings 25 years of corporate operations, technology consulting, and leadership expertise to global enterprises ready to unleash the potential of their people. As a PCC-credentialed executive coach, dynamic facilitator, and keynote speaker, Tina inspires leaders at all levels to discover their purpose and follow their bliss.

How Tina Became a Speaker

As a freckled redhead, Tina stood out from the crowd as a child. Having a stutter made her wish she could hide. Terrified of not being able to say a specific word, she memorized dozens of synonyms. Unable to share her ideas out loud, she poured herself into writing. Tina began speech therapy in elementary school, sneaking out of class to sit with a specialist and practice sound elongation, tongue placement, and breathing exercises. Unwilling to squash her voice, Tina majored in English while at university, honoring her writing talent, and minored in Spanish - forcing her to confront her fears of public speaking. Syllable by syllable, her fluency increased - to the point where most of her clients couldn't imagine the little redheaded girl who silently begged teachers not to call on her. 

Tina knows what it's like to feel small, scared, and stuck. Today, through her energetic and empathetic speaking prowess, Tina helps others find their voice, celebrate their gifts, and unleash their greatest potential. 

Speaking Engagements and Recognition 

A sought-after keynote speaker, Tina regularly presents at prestigious conferences and organizations, including:

• Society for HR Management International Conference (SHRM) - multiple sessions reaching 25,000+ global attendees for the world's largest HR-focused professional association
• Association for Talent Development International Conference (ATD) - selected for publishing contract following 2023 presentation
• LinkedIn Talent Connect - featured speaker for 4,000+ global talent leaders
• DisruptHR Los Angeles - five-time featured speaker
• HR Virtual Summit - regular contributor reaching 500+ attendees per session at the world's largest virtual HR conference hosted by Bamboo HR
• University of Michigan Business School - Recurring alumni speaker
• Association for Animal Welfare Advancement - annual conference
• Allergan - keynote presentation for global pharmaceutical company
• Vivi - keynote at town hall for global education technology innovator

What People are Saying about Tina

• "Tina is a talented speaker and did an outstanding job engaging the audience. She has a great mix of humor and applicable content."
• "Facilitator was fun and engaging; I felt like I got to know her personality and her expertise in a natural way -- she was not preaching to us but rather creating a space for learning together."
• "Tina is engaging and knows her material well.  She is definitely passionate about the topic of leadership development."
• "Tina is bubbly and clearly passionate about her line of work. I liked that the session was a good mixture of group conversation and presentation."
• "Tina's expertise and passion showed through during this session. I was (still am) excited to bring this back to my team to begin implementing and making our leadership development programming more impactful."
• "Thank you for facilitating another great session for the firm and creating the space for our team to 'go there.'"
• "We used Tina's engaging and entertaining session to jumpstart the CEO's remarks and a broader conversation about organizational goals. I recommend Tina as a keynote speaker and learning partner."
• "Great energy!"

Education and Professional Credentials

• Master of Business Administration (MBA) - University of Michigan
• Bachelor of Arts (BA) - University of Virginia (Phi Beta Kappa)
• Professional Certified Coach (PCC) - International Coaching Federation
• Previous leadership roles at PwC, Toyota Financial Services, SAP, and Fabletics
• Former business school faculty for Loyola Marymount University and California State University Long Beach
• Under contract to write a book on leadership development for the global Association for Talent Development

Areas of Expertise

• Leadership investment through coaching and development
• Upleveling teams through coaching and skill enhancement
• Dynamic group facilitation and keynote speaking
• Developing and marketing your personal brand
• Leading cross-functional organizational transformation
• Inspiring employee engagement and evolving workplace culture
• Promoting women's leadership and empowerment
• Increasing self-awareness and managing imposter syndrome
• Integrating personal spiritual practices into self-care and resilience restoration

Notable Clients

Tina partners with leading brands and organizations including:

• Technology: SAP, Jellysmack
• Entertainment: FOX Sports, Law and Crime
• Retail: Fabletics, Savage X Fenty, Pressed Juicery
• Consumer Goods: PATTERN Beauty, Spin Master
• Professional Services: Frederick Fisher Architecture/Design
• Healthcare: Ingenovis Health
• Non-Profit: National Wildlife Federation
• Education: UCLA

Tina's Other Side

Yes, Tina went to business school and had a long corporate career. Yes, Tina has been fortunate to work for stellar global companies. But did you know that she's also a professional tarot card reader, having been hired by to read cards at workplace events? And did you know that she has been a student of astrology since buying her first zodiac key chain at age 8? Now you know - and you want to learn more!

Tina has made Los Angeles home for more than twenty years. She treasures time with her husband, a gifted writer and classic car enthusiast, two pampered pet parrots, and a scrappy shepherd husky mix named Beano. 

Call to Action

Bring Tina to your organization today! Watch Tina's speaker reel and explore partnership opportunities at https://www.workjoycoaching.com or connect on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/tinaschustrobinson/).