Organizational Development · Change Management · Leadership Development
Change that people actually adopt.
We help organizations strengthen their culture, develop leaders and lead change that people fully embrace.
Programs delivered for a Fortune 1000 HR services company, a 16,000-employee hospital system, a major regional utility, a state court system, a biotechnology company and a major private university.
How we help
Organizational Development
We assess how your organization really works, covering culture, leadership, teams and structure, then design interventions that improve performance, engagement and accountability.
Strengthen your organizationChange Management
New systems, mergers and restructures succeed or fail on people. We build the change strategy, prepare leaders to sponsor it, and drive adoption through stakeholder engagement, communications and training, using proven methods such as ADKAR and Kotter.
Lead change that sticksLeadership Development & Executive Coaching
From first-time supervisors to the C-suite, we develop leaders who build trust, give honest feedback and get results through people. Executive coaching for CEOs and senior leaders is available one to one.
Develop your leadersCorporate Training & Facilitation
Practical, highly interactive workshops on communication, professionalism, service excellence, emotional intelligence and character, in person, virtual or hybrid. Every session starts with a needs assessment and ends with personal action plans.
Explore our programsSpeaking
Keynotes and conference sessions on excellence, character and leading through change, drawn from Yinka’s two books.
Invite Yinka to speakA proven approach, tailored to you
Assess
We start by listening: interviews with leaders and HR, a review of your culture and goals, and a clear picture of what needs to change.
Design
We tailor every program to your industry, your people and your real workplace scenarios. No off-the-shelf training.
Deliver
Engaging, practical sessions with role play, discussion and tools people use the next day.
Sustain
Manager toolkits, follow-up coaching and clear measures, so new habits stick and results show.
Results that matter
75% return on investment in six months
An award-winning New York catering and food-truck company
Led a nine-month business transformation and expansion into a new market. The new venture won a Vendy Award and national media coverage.
75% productivity gain, 95% fewer complaints, zero turnover
A $3M nonprofit organization
Led an organizational transformation covering leadership, processes, training and culture.
A year-long development series for 200+ staff
A 16,000-employee hospital system
Designed and delivered six programs supporting staff through a period of organizational change.
100% rated Excellent or Very Good; presenter knowledge rated 4.92 out of 5.
Mastering Excellence - Baldwin Public Library, New York
Delivered Full-capacity lecture for 34 professionals; 100% rated Excellent or Very Good; presenter knowledge rated 4.92 out of 5.
What clients say
“The results of Yinka’s engagement were exceptional. We achieved a 75% return on investment within six months of launch.”
“Her depth of knowledge, professionalism, and commitment to excellence have made her an invaluable partner to our organization.”
“Yinka’s executive coaching helped me discover my strengths, my core values and so much more. Working with her unlocked treasures within me, and I am a stronger, better leader as a result.”
“I left feeling inspired to do better!”
“The speaker was clear, enthusiastic, and shared some great tips.”
Yinka Adegbenle
Founder & Principal Consultant
MBA, PMP | Author & Keynote Speaker
Meet Yinka Adegbenle
Yinka Adegbenle, MBA, PMP, is an organizational development and change management consultant with more than 20 years of experience helping organizations strengthen their culture, develop leaders and lead change that people adopt. She founded Ways of Excellence in 2019 and personally designs and leads every engagement.
Yinka began her career in financial services at Credit Suisse and Marsh & McLennan. She holds an MBA in International Business Relations from Long Island University, New York, and a BA in Industrial Economics from the University of Nottingham, United Kingdom. She is a certified Project Management Professional and a TEFL-certified instructor, and she personally leads every engagement.
More about YinkaHighlights
Moments from the stage, the classroom and the boardroom.
Books by Yinka Adegbenle
Master Excellence: 13 Principles to Help You Win at Life
A practical framework for personal excellence, accountability and high performance.
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Joab, King David’s Top General: Essential Lessons on Character
Leadership lessons on character, integrity, influence and loyalty.
Get the bookNow expanding to Africa
Born in Nigeria and built in the US, Ways of Excellence is opening a Lagos practice in 2027. We help African employers build world-class standards of professionalism, service and integrity, and lead their people through growth, mergers and change.
Organizations in Nigeria can engage us now for virtual programs, with in-person delivery during planned visits to Lagos.
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