Transformational leadership to strengthen culture and profitability

Are you intentionally operating at your best? Or, is good fortune simply on your side - for now? We’re leveraging best practices from our work with over 450 companies to help manufacturing and construction firms strengthen their future through transformational leadership. Don’t leave your future to chance.

Building leaders.
Transforming futures.

I’ve spent the past 35 years working with companies across North America and have seen that it’s not only possible to create transformational cultures, it’s essential to today’s multi-generational workforce.

I’m bringing these experiences together to provide you with an upward vantage point to solve the complexities of today’s manufacturing or construction environment.

Whether you’re looking to enhance your own leadership, develop next gen leaders, recruit and retain top talent, improve safety performance or maximize your insurance program, transformational leadership wins the day.

Remember, everything rises and falls on leadership – let’s lead the way together.

Founder, UpVantage Strategies

Steve Yates

How we can serve you

Strategy & Leadership Development

Leadership Development

Leveraging experience from coaching over 500 leaders in SMBs to Fortune 500 companies, we offer:

  • One-on-One Coaching

  • Mastermind & Peer Groups

  • Keynote Speaking

  • Insights Training

    • Personality Profiles and Training for Leadership, Team, and Sales Effectiveness

Operational Effectiveness

The breadth of insights gained in a variety of industries, economies, and scenarios empower our offerings:

  • Sales & Marketing Strategy

  • Safety Culture Assessment

    • Performance Gap Analysis and Improvement Strategies

    • Mergers and Acquisitions Due Diligence

  • Insurance Program Performance

Safety Expert Services

Unfortunately, bad things happen to good people - and to good companies.

We have vast experience managing OSHA inspections and helping to negotiate significant fine reductions for our clients.

When things go wrong, you don’t have to go it alone. Let us help you manage this like a professional

We bring clarity and insights to these complex situations.

  • Expert Testimony

    • For Litigating or Defending a Worker Injury Case

  • Incident Investigation

  • OSHA Case Management

Request a copy of Steve’s CV here