Hello Friend!
I’M AMY.
I believe work can be joyful and I’m on a mission to prove it. I’m a recovering workaholic turned Joy Strategist. I’m also the founder and CEO of The Center for Joyful Work who has helped over 100,000 leaders and teams - including Fortune 100 companies – lead with less stress and more joy.
Cheers to Monday
The Book
Cheers to Monday is for every employee exhausted by expectations, every team crushing goals while feeling crushed in the process, and every leader quietly falling apart. Whether you're starting your career, climbing the corporate ladder, or building your legacy, these three steps help you break free from stress, rediscover joy, and reclaim the life you were meant to live.
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RESEARCH
A Breakthrough National Study to Separate Myth from Truth About Stress, Joy, and Workplace Outcomes
The findings in this study point to a hard truth—and a hopeful one: stress is systematically undermining success, and joy is part of the solution. Download the full State of Stress & Joy at Work® 2026 report for practical, actionable, data-driven insights you can use right away.
PODCAST
Less Stress, More Joy Podcast
with Amy Leneker
Because you were meant for a joy-filled life, not a stress-filled workweek.
Less Stress, More Joy with Amy Leneker is the joyful rebellion you’ve been waiting for. If you’ve ever woken up on a Monday already exhausted, or spent Sunday night bracing yourself for the week ahead, the problem isn't you—the problem is work. But there’s a better way. A simpler way. Each week, Amy shares the same coaching she brings to Fortune 100 companies and public sector organizations —helping you understand your stress, break old patterns, and rediscover the joy you were meant for. Less stress, more joy, and zero toxic positivity - that’s the joyful rebellion.
Get Your Less
Stress Plan
In the Un-Stressing Assessment™, you'll be asked a series of questions to help identify which of the five types of work stress you may be experiencing.
FAST COMPANY
Alysa Liu’s Gold Medal Comeback is a Leadership Lesson About Joy, Not Grit
High performance isn’t built on endurance alone. It’s built on conditions that make joy possible. Anyone who knows me knows I’m an optimistic, joy-seeking, recovering workaholic committed to leading a joyful rebellion against stress and burnout....
INC
5 Things Leaders Must Know to Shift from Chronic Stress to Total Joy
If stress is stealing your joy, you’re not alone. Many high performers spend years moving at a relentless pace—working hard, pushing fast, and promising themselves they’ll slow down once the next big thing is over. But as soon as one deadline ends, another begins.
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FAST COMPANY
Alysa Liu’s Gold Medal Comeback is a Leadership Lesson About Joy, Not Grit
High performance isn’t built on endurance alone. It’s built on conditions that make joy possible. Anyone who knows me knows I’m an optimistic, joy-seeking, recovering workaholic committed to leading a joyful rebellion against stress and burnout....
NEXT BIG IDEA CLUB
The Next Big Idea Club’s March 2026 Must-Read Books
Each of these books has earned a spot on our longlist for Season 30 of the Next Big Idea Club. In the coming months, we will narrow our sights on a smaller pool of finalists. At the end of each season, we will announce the winner and distribute a hardcover (or ebook) copy to our members.
INC
5 Things Leaders Must Know to Shift from Chronic Stress to Total Joy
If stress is stealing your joy, you’re not alone. Many high performers spend years moving at a relentless pace—working hard, pushing fast, and promising themselves they’ll slow down once the next big thing is over. But as soon as one deadline ends, another begins.
