Joyce Talag

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ABOUT JOYCE TALAG

You’re already accomplished, respected in your field, and had a thriving career before coming to the US, but in meetings, you still hold back. You second-guess your words, worry about your accent, and replay every conversation afterward. You’ve been called “quiet” or “reserved,” even though you have more credentials than most people in the room.You’re not alone—and you’re not the problem.Many of my clients first try accent coaches, grammar apps, or YouTube videos, thinking they need to “fix” how they sound to be taken seriously. They believe fluency will make them sound more intelligent and that their accent is what’s holding them back.But the real issue isn’t how you sound.It’s how you see yourself.And it’s how the workplace makes you feel—small, unsure, and unseen.I’m Joyce Talag, a Leadership and Business Communication Coach and founder of Joyful Transformations®, where we help immigrant executives and multiculturals professionals find their authentic leadership voice and thrive in their US careers.With 20 years of experience in CSR, stakeholder engagement, and leadership development, I’ve led change across cultures and sectors. I designed and directed campaigns that won international awards from the International Association of Business Communicators and the Public Relations Society of the Philippines—experiences that sharpened my ability to guide transformation, build trust, and lead with impact.Since 2019, I’ve delivered more than coaching and English communication sessions, supporting over 1,500 engineers, scientists, and product managers at high-growth startups and Fortune 500 companies like Alphabet (Google), AirBNB, Meta, Snap, Accenture, Zillow, Visa, and American Express. What Makes My Approach Different?At Joyful Transformations®, we blend: Culturally responsive leadership coaching Strategic English communication and workplace fluency Customized learning plans that honor your identity and lived experienceThis isn’t just another fluency course or accent “neutralization” program. We will help you transfer the expertise you already have – in your mother tongue – and help you bring it into your English-speaking workplace. Curious how this could work for you?DM me to book a free introductory call or get my guide,“The Immigrant Executive’s Toolkit.”