The Yes Works

Our clients come to us to engineer their cultures for four things:

PROFIT     |     GROWTH     |     INNOVATION     |     FUN

Because your culture is your future.

I'm synthesizing a life of learning and a diverse career of communications, customer service, training, and leadership development to help improve the work-lives of the people I serve. There is no work/life balance. There is only a balanced and fulfilling life. Work is part of life. Let's make it good.

Happily, fulfilling work and good productive work go hand in hand as a part of a balanced life.

I work with business teams to help build habits of work, communication, and collaboration to enliven work and make it good. It's good for business, it's good for people. That's the bottom line.

Co-Founder & CEO

Giant Leap

Lead two regional groups of Chief Executives and Business owners through a peer-mentoring experience...

We're whole humans leading companies, and it can be lonely at the top. Members of these groups find peers who have no agenda with them, have no fear of them, and will therefor put their best interests frontmost and share their honest, insightful thoughts and questions.

We're helping leaders live the entrepreneurial lives of their dreams.

CEO/Owner Peer Group Leader

Vistage Worldwide, Inc.

Get the most your team has to offer today, and grow their capacity tomorrow. Leading humans humanely and effectively for high performance and high fulfillment levels. Communication and collaboration culture. Innovation and problem solving.

Speaker

First 5 FUNdamentals

Founded in 2008, First 5 FUNdamentals (F5F) is a non-profit organization whose mission is to mobilize and inspire communities to achieve their collective goals for children and families. F5F currently supports three initiatives - Project Child Success, Help Me Grow Pierce County, and the Washington Communities for Children.

Vice President Board Of Directors

Mighty Good Work Podcast

Producer & Host

Stadium High School

I teach classes in theater to High School students in every grade level, and direct the school productions in our state of the art theater.

Teach juniors and seniors a course in Business Communication -- Public Speaking and Presentation, Customer Service, Copy Writing, Marketing, Surveys and other topics.

Theatre Arts & Business Communication Teacher

Gold From Straw Theatre Company

Managing Executive Director

Infinite Encore Coaching

Guiding leaders where they are to where they want to be.

Dream it.  Do it.  Live it.

Leadership Coach

Keller Williams Realty

Real Estate Consultant

Oakland School for the Arts

Tech Director and Theatre Teacher

People-first leaders come to us to help make their good teams LEGENDARY:

➡️ Do you have a nagging sense… We could be even BETTER? 

➡️ Do you have a strong culture that's still hampered by CONFLICT & miscommunication?

➡️ Have ACCOUNTABILITY gaps cost you sales, profit, clients, employee retention?

➡️ Is MISTRUST slowing you down?

➡️ Has a KEY PERSON quit out of the blue, citing more money & growth opportunity... And you can't allow a REPEAT with anyone else?

➡️ Is your headcount GROWING -- organically or through acquisition -- faster than team CHEMISTRY?

➡️ Is it hard to see how today's team can accomplish your AUDACIOUS GOALS for tomorrow?

It's time to REFUSE to accept a status quo where:

❌ MEETINGS are a dull time-suck // when they could be fun and productive.
❌ Gaps in communication and/or accountability create CHAOS.
❌ TRUST between team members is weak, so productivity suffers.
❌ Problems are suppressed until they become CRISES // instead of being brought to light.
❌ People resist CHANGE // instead of embracing reality and driving continual improvement
❌ Fixable PROBLEMS persist // when everything they need to find the solution is right there.

We can help. 

Think you can't have SWIFT & LASTING transformation with the team you have?

YOU CAN!

Because we use a unique science-backed approach to training and consulting. And we follow the advice of Albert Einstein:

"Everything should be made as simple as possible, but not simpler."

Check out these client results:

🎯 “There’s nothing else like The Yes Works.” Joe Mc Swiney, CEO, SOG Knives. Six months after we worked with his leadership team, Joe said that they’d seen a:
50% increase in mutual appreciation. 
30% increase in mutual understanding. Conflicts were easier to navigate.
80% increase in their ability to communicate positively and constructively under pressure.

🎯 “Your work got us through COVID. We embody the principles you trained us in every day.” Joe LeRoy, CEO, HopeSparks

🎯 “What you did with us is a part of the fabric of this company.” Philip Goward, CEO, TextExpander (Then Philip and partners were able to sell TextExpander ahead of schedule.)

🎯 “Here’s how important you are to me. You give me hope that my company’s culture will be preserved through scaling. 50 years from now, I’ll want you training our leaders to keep us who we are.” Hugh Stewart, CEO - Platform Transition 


Ready to see your team's full potential in ACTION?

Then ask for a call:

📞 https://calendly.com/aaronyes/15min

🌐 https://www.theyesworks.com/

Aaron Schmookler, Culture Engineer

Certified Fair Play Method Facilitator

Certified Fair Play Facilitator

Seat at the Table Coaching & Consulting

Seat at the Table Coaching stands at the forefront of a pivotal shift, aiming to redefine men's coaching in a time where a mental health crisis looms large.  Our vision is a world in which men are empowered to live with passion and authenticity.  Men should not suffer in silence.  Seat at the Table is not just a business - it's a vital movement for change at a moment when it's needed most.

Our aim is clear - to redefine coaching for men that strikes the right balance between the stoic "tough guy" persona and authentic emotional expression.  Fueled by our conviction that every man has untapped potential for greater joy, deeper and more meaningful relationships, and significant contributions to the world, we envision a life for men that's not just lived but lived with fervor and inspiration.

Owner & Founder

Dads Interrupted

Dads Interrupted began as a LinkedIn newsletter in the late summer / early fall of 2023, with the idea to spark deeper thinking and a confrontation with myself.   I've been a dad for 12+ years, but the role of dad is one that I didn't and don't always get right.  Yet, husband and father are my two most important roles.  

When my father passed away in December 2021, I began to question a lot of things.  He struggled with depression and addiction and seclusion.  The way I see it, he was a dad interrupted.  I love my dad and by and large, he was a great father in the ways he knew how to be - provider, protector, and instructor.  But there was a darkness that prevented him from fully embracing and confronting his own demons and obstacles.  

I felt like I needed to share my story, in the hopes it would inspire other dads and men to do the same, or at the very least, help them to question themselves and ignite someone, anyone to think more deeply and engage more fully in their personal development and their own success at home.

As men, we are told so many stories of how to perform to "fit in" and be "man enough," when the truth is, we are already enough AND we should strive to get better everyday.

The podcast's GOALS are to inspire people to live their truths, to reject, or at least question, the "rules" that we've been socialized, modeled and expected to follow, and to have impactful, vulnerable conversations that explore topics and confront challenges we face as men, dads, and workers, and inspire the listeners to ask better questions and demand better answers from themselves.

It is my sincere hope that through this inquisition of fatherhood and masculinity, we learn something new together, we grow together, we connect through our discord and disagreements, and we leave these conversations with fresh perspectives and insights to improve the relationships that are most important to us.

Podcaster

Moms AND dads deserve coaching support to navigate their transition from worker to parent to working parent.  Becoming a new parent is exciting but also presents many challenges.  

If you are interested in adding Coaching as a benefit for your employees, consider engaging with a RETAIN certified coach.  

The RETAIN method is based on the Center for Parental Leave Leadership’s immersive program and Dr. Amy Beacom’s decades of research. 

Contact for pricing.

I also coach new dads and moms 1:1, and help them transition smoothly so they can focus on what matters most to them!

Certified RETAIN Parental Leave Coach

The Hayner Hoyt Corporation

Managed all aspects of multimillion dollar projects from start to completion.
Worked collaboratively with internal and external team members to achieve or exceed planned budget and schedule outcomes
Participated in various volunteer opportunities with non-profits helping to uplift local communities

Project Manager

Assisted project manager in full scope of projects and managed focused projects independently
Broad scope of work including subcontractor buyout, de-scope meetings, hiring subcontractors, procuring permits, reviewing specifications and blueprints, and preparing profit reports and future projections

Assistant Project Manager

Communicate effectively with the owner, architect, consultants, suppliers and internal project team to ensure materials and information is being obtained in a timely manner
Review project documents and submit accurate product data and shop drawings that meet the project requirements
Research materials and negotiate pricing with suppliers, prepare contracts for subcontractors and conduct scope reviews
Manage punchlist tasks and organize final documentation for project closeout 
Conduct site visits to ensure client's desired quality is attained
Past and current projects range from $3 million to $120 million dollars and include clients such as Mercy Health and Rehabilitation Center, Syracuse University, Cortland YWCA, Integrated Acquisition & Development, and Onondaga Community College

Project Engineer

Christopher Community, Inc

Solved stormwater management issue based on Portland, Oregon's Green Street Program;
Pinpointed eco-friendly products to replace existing products at over 50 properties 
Inspected spray polyurethane foam roof installation
Evaluated 15 buildings for performance and recommended crucial improvements
Verified NYSERDA work performed by People's Equal Action and Community Effort, Inc.

Construction Management Intern

How are you feeling on the inside?

Are you tired of fighting to “fit in”? Of chasing success while wondering if the life you’re building truly reflects the man you want to be?

Here’s the truth: Becoming the leader your family, team, and future need starts within.

I’m here to help you do 3 things:

1️⃣ Connect with, attune to, and align with your core values—the ones that define your authentic self.
2️⃣ Build habits that support those values, so you can lead your life and relationships with clarity, confidence, and consistency.
3️⃣ Strengthen your mental and emotional fitness to handle life’s pressures with purpose and grace.

Because perfecting the personal leads to professional success—but rarely the other way around.

For years, I believed being a great man, husband, and father meant doing more: working harder, fixing problems, and keeping emotions locked away. It worked—until it didn’t. I realized that true leadership isn’t about external achievements; it’s about inner alignment.

Now, I help ambitious men who feel stuck, stretched, or disconnected at home. Men who crave deeper relationships, meaningful impact, and a legacy that’s built on love and connection—not just professional accolades.

The core philosophies that guide my work:

Philosophy #1:
Fitness of the Mind Is the Foundation for Success

Philosophy #2:
Being a Provider Means More Than Money

Philosophy #3:
Lead Yourself Before You Lead Others

Philosophy #4:
Men Deserve Community and Connection

When you work with me, we tackle the root of what’s holding you back—not just the surface. 

Together, we’ll break old patterns, build lasting habits, and activate the best version of you—the one your family and your future need.

Maybe you’ve read the books, attended workshops, and watched the videos. And yet, you’re still battling the same challenges. That’s because most solutions only address the symptoms, not the root cause.

You don’t need another quick fix or motivational quote. You need transformation—and that starts with one bold step forward.

This isn’t about doing more. It’s about becoming more—by aligning who you are with the life you want to lead.

𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐲 𝐭𝐨 𝐛𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐤 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡?
What would your life look like if, in just 90 days, you became the leader your family and team truly need?

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐟𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐢𝐬 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐞. 𝐋𝐞𝐭’𝐬 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐛𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐭.

Learn about my process:  https://calendly.com/setyourkeystones/connect

Or visit my website: https://www.seatatthetablecoaching.com

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