Reviews
“Heather led our team through discussions of company values and morale, encouraging us to reflect on how we can best support one another and serve our clients. She is a phenomenal leader, listener, and encourager, and she asks thoughtful questions which provoke contemplative responses. We are so grateful for Heather’s wisdom and guidance! ”
— Gabriella Shury, Project Manager
Yellow Pine Consulting & Counselling (YPCC) provided pivotal support to Future of Africa (FOA), combining strategic expertise with a relational approach to assess FOA’s growth and strategic direction. Through thorough preparation, including a pre-arrival staff and Board survey, YPCC tailored their efforts to FOA’s unique needs. Their work included reviewing programs and operations, enhancing efficiency, guiding leadership through a three-year strategic plan, and strengthening a collaborative team culture. Key activities such as individual staff and Board members meetings, a team-building day, strategic visioning sessions, and a comprehensive SWOT analysis resulted in revised mission, vision, and values statements and clearly defined priorities. Their insightful and impactful contributions have left FOA better equipped to achieve its mission of transforming the lives of children and youth living in street situations.
— TK Mawuli Azaglo, President
“Heather recently did a workshop with our team. She has a wonderful ability to create warmth and vulnerability in a room while also encouraging strength and even change. She has an amazing wealth of knowledge while also great common sense. It was wonderful hearing our team’s responses to Heather being in and we would recommend her highly for any team as well as welcome her back. ”
— Favian Kleine, Co Founder and Director of Care
“Heather’s presentation on how to care for yourself while working to care for others was impactful and practical. She gave us the tools to identify when we were at risk of being overwhelmed or burned out and taught us how to take small steps every day to ensure we maintained a healthy balance. Many of our staff still talk about and use her tactics a year later. I’d highly recommend this workshop to everyone in the care field. Thanks, Heather!”
— Mike Wasyluk, Senior Pastor
“Even though they were only with us for a short time, Heather and her team, through their knowledge, care, and guidance, managed to ensure that the impact from the week they spent with my team will be felt well into the years to come. As a relatively new team recently growing into ourselves, Heather and her team met us right where we were, both metaphorically and physically. Not only were they able to be flexible and understanding and tailor certain ideas last minute to be responsive to our specific needs, but they were also willing to venture into a rugged, challenging, and at times downright uncomfortable context, deep in the Ecuadorian jungle, to do so. Their willingness to be physically present with our team and communities to better understand our realities demonstrates a relational and human-first approach to their work that reflects the genuine love for people in their hearts. This is more than just a job for them, it's a calling, and it shows. We are grateful for the foundation they have helped us build as a team, ensuring we can better serve our communities going forward. ”
— Carlos Vieira, Director - The Onzole River Project
“Even though they were only with us for a short time, Heather and her team, through their knowledge, care, and guidance, managed to ensure that the impact from the week they spent with my team will be felt well into the years to come. As a relatively new team recently growing into ourselves, Heather and her team met us right where we were, both metaphorically and physically. Not only were they able to be flexible and understanding and tailor certain ideas last minute to be responsive to our specific needs, but they were also willing to venture into a rugged, challenging, and at times downright uncomfortable context, deep in the Ecuadorian jungle, to do so. Their willingness to be physically present with our team and communities to better understand our realities demonstrates a relational and human-first approach to their work that reflects the genuine love for people in their hearts. This is more than just a job for them, it's a calling, and it shows. We are grateful for the foundation they have helped us build as a team, ensuring we can better serve our communities going forward. ”
— Carlos Vieira, Director - The Onzole River Project
“Heather’s workshop was very insightful and helped to foster deeper connection and trust within our team. Her engaging approach and practical strategies provided us with valuable tools for collaboration and communication that I’m sure we will take forward and integrate within our team. I would highly recommend her!”
— Jaana Wiebe, Executive Administrator