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My Story

Heather is an award-winning business coach and keynote speaker who partners with entrepreneurs and leaders to help grow their business in a sustainable way.

Heather’s experience includes more than 20 years with global Fortune 100 companies and Big 4 Consulting. She has led multi-billion dollar companies in the areas of strategy, growth, international sales and marketing, supply chain/operations, team building and mentoring. Highlights of her corporate career include leading the Arthur Andersen Supply Chain Consulting team and her role as Vice President of Corporate Strategy & Purchasing for Leggett & Platt-CVP, a $5B publicly traded conglomerate. She has coached companies in multiple industries and understands the diverse needs and challenges of each type and size of organization.

When you need a professional motivational speaker, trust award-winning business coach Heather Yakes to deliver a dynamic and power-packed presentation that will leave your team inspired and ready to take action.

Highlights

2016, 2018-2022 Coach of the Year
2022 BizX Best Bank or Financial Service Provider 
2022 BizX Best Import/Export Business 
2021-2022 North American Region Coach of the Year
Coach of the 2021 Best Service-Based Business
2021 Top 3 United States Coach Award
2021 Top 10 Worldwide Coach Award
2021 BizX Best Business Speaker or Presenter Finalist
2020 Top 5 United States Coach Award
2020 Top 20 Worldwide Coach Award
2020, 2019 Coach of the Year
2020 BizX Business Influencer Award
2019 Northeastern Territory Partner of the Year Award
2019, 2018, 2017, 2016 ActionMan Award
2018 IFA Franchisee of the Year
Top Gun Award, Columbus Chamber of Commerce

Active Clients

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Businesses Helped

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Heather’s Speaking Services

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1. Keynote Speaking (Large Groups)

2. Seminars/Workshops (Small Groups)

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3. Strategic Planning Sessions

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4. Full/Multi Day Trainings

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“Her presentation holds the attention of the audience as she provides useful information. We will certainly be working with Heather again in the future.’
– Travis Markwood | President | Lancaster/Fairfield County

“The energy and expertise that Heather brought to the room during our team retreat was incredible.”
Megan Shroy | Founder | Approach Marketing

“Heather’s power-packed seminars will equip your group – regardless of size or experience – with effective ideas and actions to improve your business immediately.”
Cheryl Browsky | HR Executive

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