About ActionCOACH Business Coaching

ActionCOACH emerged as an overnight success in 1993 when ActionCOACH’s founder Brad Sugars began conducting seminars and workshops for small to medium business owners throughout Australia and New Zealand. Since that time, more than hundreds of thousands of people have attended ActionCOACH’s popular seminars learning what past & present clients can now attest to… appointing an ActionCOACH Business Coach can be the single, most effective profit-making initiative any business owner can make in their business. ActionCOACH made the decision to franchise in 1997 after concluding the best way to service the needs of clients globally was to have local coaches spread across the world. ActionCOACH is now represented in 23 countries around the globe, has more than 1000 Franchisees, and is the #1 coaching franchise in the world.

About ActionCOACH Central Ohio

ActionCOACH Central Ohio works with business owners and executives to identify business challenges and apply practical and results-driven solutions. We help businesses increase their profits and their operating efficiencies. Our team is committed to helping businesses thrive. In the past six years, we have dedicated over 1,000 hours of free training and education to over 1,500 business owners and leaders locally, nationally, and globally.

ActionCOACH Central Ohio offers a variety of programs for owners, executives, and professionals that are customized to your business needs. Whether you need help in sales, marketing, management, team building, and more, our team of certified business and executive coaches will help you develop a customized approach to increase your business revenue and profit. On average, our clients experience 50% growth in revenue and 135% growth in profit year after year.

Meet Our Team

Heather Yakes

By working with business owners, executives and their teams, Heather helps create successful businesses that achieve high performance, productivity, and profits. On average, her clients experience 50% growth in revenue and 135% growth in profit year after year. “As a business and executive coach, my greatest reward is witnessing the transformation and freedom that my clients achieve.

When clients first start with us, they are usually working long hours, achieving less than desired profit, and struggling to keep a team in place that they can rely on. We transform their business into a profitable business that can work without them and we transform their lives by creating a passive income while they’re on the beach!”

Mark McNulty

Mark McNulty is an internationally recognized Hall of Fame business and executive coach, consistently ranking in the Top 100 worldwide, and the owner of an award-winning ActionCOACH Business Coaching firm. Mark was inducted into the ActionCOACH Hall of Fame in 2022 and has won numerous awards locally, regionally, and globally. He is an international conference speaker, a Top 50 Coach, and a North American Firm of the Year winner. His clients experience an average of 50% growth in revenue and 125% growth in profits annually.

Mark’s experience includes 20 years in the electronics industry with both closely held private companies and Fortune 500 companies. Mark led large international multi-disciplinary teams in the development of complex software products and systems across various sectors, including government, defense, oil & gas, and transportation. For the past two decades, he has coached businesses in a multitude of industries and sizes, from start-ups to multi-generational companies and those exceeding $300M in revenue, bringing a deep understanding of the diverse challenges each faces.

Hope Whitis

As the Client Experience Coordinator for ActionCOACH Central Ohio, Hope Whitis ensures that every client enjoys a smooth and high-quality experience throughout their ActionCOACH journey. Hope began her career in 2018 with the Walt Disney Company, where she advanced to Full-Time Coordinator of Recreation, overseeing training, safety compliance, and program development within the recreation department. After over three years of delivering exceptional guest service, Hope transitioned to an Estate Planning Coordinator position in 2021 where she guided families through the complex probate process. As the main point of contact for clients, she assisted the managing estate planning attorney by walking clients through the intake process, setting timelines, and managing their expectations.

Blair McClain

We are excited to share that Blair is back!

Blair McClain brings over a decade of experience in marketing, sales, and administration. Having worked in marketing for over four years at ActionCOACH Central Ohio, Blair excelled in direct and digital marketing, as well as content creation, managing multi-channel campaigns, and enhancing brand visibility. Nicknamed the “Jill of All Trades” in her field, Blair is thrilled to return to Action- COACH Central Ohio as Director of Marketing. With a Master’s in Education from Ohio University and a Bachelor’s in Public Relations from the University of Florida, Blair combines industry knowledge with practical expertise to drive impactful results.

Jeremy Vires

Jeremy Vires is the Development Coordinator at ActionCOACH Central. Jeremy’s role ensures the client is enrolled in the coaching or training program that best supports the client’s needs to ensure success. A 2017 graduate of The Ohio State University, Jeremy has focused much of his career on assisting small businesses. He has a diverse background that includes four years as an Account Executive at LexisNexis Legal, where he honed skills in account management, sales, customer relationship management, professional mentoring, and business strategy. Jeremy also worked asa Digital Marketing Consultant at RevLocal, where he specialized in digital strategy, SEO, and customer experience. With a track record of helping hundreds of businesses nationwide, Jeremy is now dedicated to driving growth and success for local business owners in central Ohio.