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Tina Schust Robinson Author

Tina Schust Robinson, MBA, is a globally recognized voice on leadership and the founder of WorkJoy, a firm dedicated to helping leaders at every level unlock their potential. Drawing on nearly 30 years of multi-industry experience across sales operations, technology consulting, and talent development, Tina helps organizations translate strategy into behavior and potential into performance. Recognized as a top 100 human resources influencer and Professional Certified Coach (PCC), she is a trusted advisor to executives leading through complexity and change.

Her clients include global brands such as FOX Sports and SAP, national nonprofits like the National Wildlife Federation, and renowned institutions such as UCLA Anderson, where she coaches in the executive MBA program. She has also taught in the business schools at Loyola Marymount University and California State University Long Beach.

Her insights on the human side of strategy appear in leading industry publications and on multiple podcasts. Known for her no-fluff, high-impact style, she’s a sought-after speaker on the global conference stage and a go-to voice for organizations ready for transformation, not just theory.

Tina holds degrees from the University of Virginia (BA) and the University of Michigan (MBA). She lives in Los Angeles with her writer husband, rescue puppy, and two beloved parrots who keep her humble and honest.