Ep 51. Vision for Transition Within the Family Business with Guest Chris Yonker
Release Date: 02/17/2022
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Listen in as we talk to Chris Yonker, speaker & author, about creating a vision for transition within the family business.
OUR GUEST
Chris Yonker*
Chris Yonker is a world-leading expert in Vision creation. He and his team work with companies (big and small) as well as high achievers like executives, entrepreneurs, athletes, and celebrities to get clarity on what they really want—and then make the strategy mindset and behavior shifts to create that.
Chris embraces a uniquely collaborative and experiential approach of being in the “zone,” developing clarity and composure under fire, and discovering unlimited potential.
As a seventh-degree black belt, Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) Practitioner, and thought-leader on Personal Performance, Chris has built a refined strategy to create breakthrough results with clients who were unable to get a desired outcome with other consultants, coaches, and even therapists.
Chris combines this higher-power thinking with practical strategies that derive from his 21 years of experience of leading a sales team with a Fortune 500 company. As a seasoned veteran who has also worked with numerous mid-market business leaders from a variety of verticals, Chris has seen it all. His holistic approach aims to help improve the mindset, health, and communication of organizations from the top down.
Chris was the key driver behind a $6 million increase in revenue within one year for one business client, whose company’s year-over-year growth moved from 1.5% to 7%. The end result: an organization that is able to scale, retain valuable employees, and create a predictable client experience that is unparalleled.
As a highly sought-after speaker, Vision expert, and workshop facilitator, Chris’s programs are engineered to meet your demands and exceed your expectations. Chris is a regular contributor to the Coaches Council at Forbes.com and his book Soul Intention: An Executive’s Guide to Building a Life by Choice, Not by Chance is available on Amazon.
You can contact Chris at chrisyonker.com
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