Driving Results Through

Change & Cultural Transformation

Welcome to HYAC, where we empower organizations to thrive in the face of change and drive cultural transformation.


With a proven track record, we specialize in executive coaching, team facilitation, and leadership development to ensure your journey through organizational shifts is not just successful but transformative.

The Challenge: Overcoming the Odds

During organizational transformations, it's critical to recognize that when performance targets are unmet, a substantial 65% of the failure is linked to people and organizational issues. At HYAC, we understand the intricate challenges that accompany change and offer tailored solutions to overcome these obstacles effectively.

  • Anxiety and Uncertainty: Your people may be uncertain about what the change or growth means for them.

  • Role Ambiguity: Team members may lack clarity about their roles in the new scenario.

  • Burnout Risk: Employees could be on the brink of burnout, risking talent loss.

  • Knowledge Drain: Key individuals leaving may pose a threat to knowledge retention.

  • Engagement Hurdles: Keeping people engaged and committed to change can be challenging.

  • Distractions: A lack of clear information can lead to distractions and decreased productivity.

  • Assumption Pitfalls: People may be forming assumptions and drawing conclusions without accurate information.

Who We Are:

Change Experts with a Difference

With over 35 years of experience combined, we are change experts dedicated to helping high-growth companies navigate transformations. Our approach focuses on:

  • Driving Change Adoption: We help your team buy into and embrace the changes ahead.

  • Change Identification: Pinpointing all aspects undergoing transformation within your organization.

  • Skill and Behavior Analysis: Identifying the skills and behaviors crucial for successful adaptation.

  • Customized Solutions: Tailoring our expertise to address your unique organizational challenges.

  • Incorporating Neuroscience: Leveraging insights from neuroscience for effective change management.

What Sets Us Apart:

When we work with your teams, we inject 5 unique focus areas into the design of your programs to ensure your change initiatives are integrated, and create lasting changes.

 
  • Cultivating strong, adaptive leaders - from the front line workers all the way to the C-suite - ready to guide your organization through change.

  • Injecting creativity and adaptability into your organizational culture.

  • Fostering an environment that values diversity and inclusion.

  • Demonstrating tangible returns on your investment in change initiatives.

  • Applying neuroscience principles for enhanced organizational effectiveness.

What We Do: Your Path to Transformation

Change is inevitable, and it's a constant in organizational life cycles.

At HYAC we believe in leveraging change to propel your organization to new heights. Statistically, transformation takes at least one year, and we're here for the entire journey.

We partner with forward-thinking organizations that recognize the significance of developing robust leaders, cohesive teams, and a positive company culture.

Your path to realizing strategic and financial objectives hinges on the strength of your people and their ability to adapt and thrive in times of change.

Meet the Team

  • Stephanie Chen Banjo, Executive and Leadership Coach

  • Erica Marx, Executive and Team Coach

  • Martin Banjo, Executive Coach

Trusted by Leaders

What Our Clients Say…

  • "Invaluable. Outstanding return on investment."

    Chief Project Officer

  • "The best training we've ever had here."

    Project Manager

  • "Martin’s people whispering skills are like nothing I have ever seen."

    Divya M., Product Manager

  • "The work we've carried out with your leadership has been instrumental..."

    “The work we've carried out with your leadership has been instrumental in shifting our level of trust, openness and even supportiveness to a much better space. I look forward to our continued work and appreciate this work very much!”

  • "...brought in over three times as much money in donations this year."

    “By converting to online, our annual signature event fundraiser brought in over three times as much money in donations this year.”

  • "Thank you for keeping us on task and always pushing us to take responsibility."

    "Thank you for keeping us on task and always pushing us to take responsibility. I think it's easy for us to talk and be in our heads and I so appreciate what happens when we have to put the work into our bodies."

  • "I would recommend this program to anyone who would like to break old, unhelpful patterns of behavior and approach situations in life with more thoughtfulness.”

    “I started Stephanie’s program because it seemed like a good training for women on how to excel at work while still being authentic. Stephanie helped me to see where I was making (often negative) assumptions about certain situations and was reacting instinctively based on assumptions alone. This helped me realize that I should look at things more objectively and thoughtfully, which makes getting through most situations a little easier. She also taught me some specific, helpful tips for quelling anxiety and other negative feelings. I really liked the personalized recommendations Stephanie gave me based on areas I wanted to improve. I would recommend this program to anyone who would like to break old, unhelpful patterns of behavior and approach situations in life with more thoughtfulness.”

    - Annie R., Attorney

  • "Reach win-win solutions that work out for everyone.”

    “After working with Stephanie, I finally realized I don't have to mute myself to accommodate other people. In difficult conversations, I figured out how to create a space where I can express how I feel, acknowledge others at the same time, and reach win-win solutions that work out for everyone.”

    - Tendayi N., Development Producer

  • "I would recommend Stephanie to people who are ready to enrich their lives with practical tools in career and relationship management, and level up as leaders.”

    Before working with Stephanie I was struggling with transitioning from my role as an individual contributor to a Manager. Stephanie helped me by introducing game changing thought frameworks to process challenging situations. She also guided me through effective methodologies on goal and boundary setting. After completing her program, I have started applying her strategies in my work and personal life and have seen immediate results of the more thoughtful and intentional approaches I have taken. The thing I really liked was her uplifting energy and passion to help others succeed. I would recommend Stephanie to people who are ready to enrich their lives with practical tools in career and relationship management, and level up as leaders.”

    - Lynn C., Software Manager at Yelp

25+ Years Expertise

Ready to embark on your transformational journey?

Contact us today to begin driving results through change and cultural transformation.