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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

  • 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019 Coach of the Year
  • 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 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

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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 | HR Executive

Keynote Speaking

Seminars/Workshops

Strategic Planning Sessions

Full-Day/Multi-Day Trainings

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