About Us
Joie-de-Vivre offers a range of personal and professional development courses which are challenging, motivational, thought-provoking and insightful. They will leave you feeling inspired to face life with renewed optimism, a greater sense of self-worth and knowing that real happiness is an essential part of success.
If "the journey of a thousand miles begins with one step," why not take that first step today and let TODAY be the first day of the rest of your life?
For more information, have a look at our Courses page, or simply contact us.
Some recent testimonials
"Learning from Irene has been one of the best and most useful experiences of my life. I was the first person ever at the Western General in Edinburgh to benefit from a specific type of surgery.The doctors had never been able to carry out the type of surgery on anyone before. The trick was, I believed it possible---and so it was. If I could give all the important people in my life the best gift ever, it would be a session with Irene Hunter. She has truly helped me to change my life for the better. Thank you, Irene, for helping me see the way forward. Here`s to being happy and healthy!
Lynne Russell
Press and PR.Officer,
Queen Margaret University,
Edinburgh
"Great course, superb lecturer-warm, sincere, genuine and naturally gifted. Keep up the good work and thanks for the profound insights."
M. Macleod
"Very encouraging and thought-provoking. I look forward to being able to allow mysef to grow and help others."
Jacqueline.
"Excellent course. Thanks, Irene, for being such a warm course leader."
Anne Ross
"A heartfelt thanks for teaching me how to concentrate on the positive aspects of life! Your methods and encouragement have helped make my retirement both happy and fulfilled. Largely because of you, I have approached the challenges of my "third age" with confidence and enthusiasm.
May Smith
"When I first met Irene Hunter 6 years ago I was at a very low point in my life. I was in a loveless marriage, working in a dead end job with only anti-depressants to get me through the day. At this point in my life I could see no future.
A very good friend put me in touch with Irene and this was to be the turning point in my life. Irene has helped me regain my confidence and empowered me to take control of my life. 4 years ago I finally made the decision to move on with my life - I left my husband whom I had been with for over 20 years, the home which I loved and my job all in the same week.
I now make the decisions in my life and I have never been happier. I also know that I would not have made any of these changes had I not had the help and continual support of Irene. Life is for living and my life just continues to get better, better and better ......"
Marian
Latest News and Events
- Next Course Dates
18 February 2010
Our next course will be commencing on Saturday 20th March.........
read more >> - New Courses Available
02 December 2009
We have been very busy preparing courses for Kilmarnock College, however we have also produced a few new courses.........
read more >> - Personal and Professional Effectiveness
27 August 2009
Personal and Professional Effectiveness, Effective Time Management, Importance of Emotional Intelligence for Success.........
read more >> - Ongoing Courses, Optimum Success
07 May 2009
We are currently conducting some on-going training with a Further Education College.........
read more >> - March/April Courses
31 March 2009
Our next scheduled courses are planned for the 25th April.........
read more >> - New Website!
24 February 2009
Welcome to our new look website, after a few months in development it is finally completed.........
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