Empowering
Tomorrow's
Leaders
Empowering Tomorrow's Leaders
Empowering Tomorrow's Leaders
A life dedicated to empowering tomorrow leaders with emotional resilience.
Meet Joy Deborah Essien
Meet Joy Deborah Essien
Joy Essien, fondly called “Aunty Joy” by her teenage community, is a life Coach with core expertise in adolescent relations. With over 8 years experience working with adolescents, she founded 'The Teenage White Hat Initiative', a coaching and consulting company with it's mission to partner with schools and individual parents on educating teenagers on adolescent related matters.
She also chaperones a teen girl's ministry called 'Ecclesia Queens' where she equips girls to be women of purpose and sound reasoning. Aunty Joy believes firmly in building strong teenagers by helping them thrive above challenging situations and foster friendlier relationships between them and their parents.
A certified mental health first aider, she is a graduate of Mass Communication from Babcock University, a Certified Teens Coach from Lead Impact University, Colorado, USA and the Institute of Family Systems Engineering (IFED). She is currently undertaking graduate studies in Developmental Psychology. Together with her Husband, they run a youth ministry called Young Ecclesia Nation that has impacted over thousands of Teenagers.
Joy Essien, fondly called “Aunty Joy” by her teenage community, is a life Coach with core expertise in adolescent relations. With over 8 years experience working with adolescents, she founded 'The Teenage White Hat Initiative', a coaching and consulting company with it's mission to partner with schools and individual parents on educating teenagers on adolescent related matters.
She also chaperones a teen girl's ministry called 'Ecclesia Queens' where she equips girls to be women of purpose and sound reasoning. Aunty Joy believes firmly in building strong teenagers by helping them thrive above challenging situations and foster friendlier relationships between them and their parents.
A certified mental health first aider, she is a graduate of Mass Communication from Babcock University, a Certified Teens Coach from Lead Impact University, Colorado, USA and the Institute of Family Systems Engineering (IFED). She is currently undertaking graduate studies in Developmental Psychology. Together with her Husband, they run a youth ministry called Young Ecclesia Nation that has impacted over thousands of Teenagers.
Knowledge translated into books
Knowledge translated into books
My Services
How to work with me
How to work with me
One-on-one-Coaching
One-on-one-Coaching
Is your teen going through a tough phase, suddenly become withdrawn or struggling with academic pressures? Then my one to one coaching might be just right for you. My sessions are designed to provide teens with the clarity they need to excel and overcome difficult situations. As a certified teens coach with multiple trainings in mental health and behavioral modification, I use proven techniques to access and provide an intervention strategy that is just right for your teen.
As a certified teens coach with multiple trainings in mental health and behaviourial, I use proven techniques to create a calm and supportive space for them to express their feelings. Whether your teen is acting defiant or simply needs guidance, my coaching helps them introspect and make positive changes."
Is your teen going through a tough phase, suddenly become withdrawn or struggling with academic pressures? Then my one to one coaching might be just right for you. My sessions are designed to provide teens with the clarity they need to excel and overcome difficult situations. As a certified teens coach with multiple trainings in mental health and behavioral modification, I use proven techniques to access and provide an intervention strategy that is just right for your teen.
As a certified teens coach with multiple trainings in mental health and behaviourial, I use proven techniques to create a calm and supportive space for them to express their feelings. Whether your teen is acting defiant or simply needs guidance, my coaching helps them introspect and make positive changes."
Emotional Intelligence and Group Leadership Training
Emotional Intelligence and Group Leadership Training
Equip your students with the skills they need to excel not only academically but also in life by engaging me for your Student's Emotional Intelligence and Leadership Training needs.
I firmly believe that every student has the potential to be a leader, and I can provide them with the tools and confidence to step into this role in a fun, interactive and engaging way.
Ignite inspiration in your teens, teachers and parents by engaging my services as a speaker at your next student forum or Parents Teachers Conference.
Equip your students with the skills they need to excel not only academically but also in life by engaging me for your Student's Emotional Intelligence and Leadership Training needs.
I firmly believe that every student has the potential to be a leader, and I can provide them with the tools and confidence to step into this role in a fun, interactive and engaging way.
Ignite inspiration in your teens, teachers and parents by engaging my services as a speaker at your next student forum or Parents Teachers Conference.
Ignite inspiration in your teens, teachers and parents by engaging my services as a Speaker.
Ignite inspiration in your teens, teachers and parents by engaging my services as a Speaker.
A journey with Aunty Joy, your trusted Teen Coach
A journey with Aunty Joy, your trusted Teen Coach
Here are some empowering programs I've held
Here are some empowering programs I've held
Here are some empowering programs I've held
Sketch it
Sketch it
A year planning and goal setting workshop for teens
A year planning and goal setting workshop for teens
High School Ready
High School Ready
A transitional program that empowers preteens mentally to thrive in High School.
A transitional program that empowers preteens mentally to thrive in High School.
Over 1,000 teenagers cannot be wrong.
Over 1,000 teenagers cannot be wrong.
Over 1,000 teenagers cannot be wrong.
Here are some testimonials of now adults who have encountered the mentoring magic of Joy Essien whom they fondly call 'Aunty Joy':
“I met Aunty Joy when I was 16, I had so many unfamiliar feelings and questions then and was very confused but she was always very welcoming and ready to help and answer.
I am currently in my second year of MPhil Social Work and also into content creation.
Since being associated with Aunty Joy, I have learnt how to be confident in myself and who God created me to be. I've also learnt to know, develop and manage my emotions as well as relationships with people around me.”
Simi Okusipe
“I was 15 years old when I met Aunty Joy and it’s been years of learning, unlearning and relearning.
I currently work as an Executive Assistant as well as an Entrepreneur.
Aunty Joy has helped me in so many ways, both directly and indirectly. I’ve learnt how to manage my emotions, build my self esteem and confidence and develop better people skills.
As someone who is also passionate about teenagers, I’ve been able to learn how to positively interact and impact those around me, thanks to my relationship with Aunty Joy.”
Favour Etukudoh
“Dealing with life struggles as a teenager is one of the most confusing phases in every teens life. Meeting aunty Joy at 16years, I was able to go through that phase without making life threatening decisions and still turn out just fine.
I’ve watched and worked with her over the years and I can for a fact say her interests and passion for teenagers around her is something that keeps driving me.
Every teenager is sure to develop and build not just their self esteem but their relationship with people around them. ”
Valerie Oduenyi
“I met Aunty Joy when I was 15 years old at an emotional intelligence conference held in my secondary school.
Being associated with Aunty Joy has taught me to be Patient and always keep my head up high no matter what and keep believing in God and myself.I think other teenagers can learn emotional intelligence, self control and confidence from Aunty. Joy.”
David Okafor
“I met Aunty Joy when I was 16, I had so many unfamiliar feelings and questions then and was very confused but she was always very welcoming and ready to help and answer.
I am currently in my second year of MPhil Social Work and also into content creation.
Since being associated with Aunty Joy, I have learnt how to be confident in myself and who God created me to be. I've also learnt to know, develop and manage my emotions as well as relationships with people around me.”
Simi Okusipe
“I was 15 years old when I met Aunty Joy and it’s been years of learning, unlearning and relearning.
I currently work as an Executive Assistant as well as an Entrepreneur.
Aunty Joy has helped me in so many ways, both directly and indirectly. I’ve learnt how to manage my emotions, build my self esteem and confidence and develop better people skills.
As someone who is also passionate about teenagers, I’ve been able to learn how to positively interact and impact those around me, thanks to my relationship with Aunty Joy.”
Favour Etukudoh
“Dealing with life struggles as a teenager is one of the most confusing phases in every teens life. Meeting aunty Joy at 16years, I was able to go through that phase without making life threatening decisions and still turn out just fine.
I’ve watched and worked with her over the years and I can for a fact say her interests and passion for teenagers around her is something that keeps driving me.
Every teenager is sure to develop and build not just their self esteem but their relationship with people around them. ”
Valerie Oduenyi
“I met Aunty Joy when I was 15 years old at an emotional intelligence conference held in my secondary school.
Being associated with Aunty Joy has taught me to be Patient and always keep my head up high no matter what and keep believing in God and myself.I think other teenagers can learn emotional intelligence, self control and confidence from Aunty. Joy.”
David Okafor
“I met Aunty Joy when I was 16, I had so many unfamiliar feelings and questions then and was very confused but she was always very welcoming and ready to help and answer.
I am currently in my second year of MPhil Social Work and also into content creation.
Since being associated with Aunty Joy, I have learnt how to be confident in myself and who God created me to be. I've also learnt to know, develop and manage my emotions as well as relationships with people around me.”
Simi Okusipe
“I was 15 years old when I met Aunty Joy and it’s been years of learning, unlearning and relearning.
I currently work as an Executive Assistant as well as an Entrepreneur.
Aunty Joy has helped me in so many ways, both directly and indirectly. I’ve learnt how to manage my emotions, build my self esteem and confidence and develop better people skills.
As someone who is also passionate about teenagers, I’ve been able to learn how to positively interact and impact those around me, thanks to my relationship with Aunty Joy.”
Favour Etukudoh
“Dealing with life struggles as a teenager is one of the most confusing phases in every teens life. Meeting aunty Joy at 16years, I was able to go through that phase without making life threatening decisions and still turn out just fine.
I’ve watched and worked with her over the years and I can for a fact say her interests and passion for teenagers around her is something that keeps driving me.
Every teenager is sure to develop and build not just their self esteem but their relationship with people around them. ”
Valerie Oduenyi
“I met Aunty Joy when I was 15 years old at an emotional intelligence conference held in my secondary school.
Being associated with Aunty Joy has taught me to be Patient and always keep my head up high no matter what and keep believing in God and myself.I think other teenagers can learn emotional intelligence, self control and confidence from Aunty. Joy.”
David Okafor
