Wellness by the Yard LLC

Building Healthier Companies. Stronger Leaders. Better Cultures.

With over 40 years of combined experience in leadership and organizational development, we help businesses and individuals become better leaders and employees through evidence-based coaching.
Organizational Wellness Consulting

Evidence-based wellness strategies designed for any workplace. Reduce burnout and improve team wellbeing across your organization.

Team Culture & Communication Workshops

Interactive workshops for teams of all sizes. Improve collaboration, resolve conflicts, and build a positive workplace culture.

Leadership Development Programs

Support your managers and executives with tailored programs that strengthen leadership skills and build resilient teams.

Burnout Prevention Solutions

Comprehensive programs that identify burnout risks and implement sustainable solutions for long-term employee wellbeing.

Strategic Wellness Planning

Partner with us to design and implement wellness initiatives aligned with your organization's goals and values.

Change Management Consulting

Guide your organization through transitions with confidence. We help leaders manage organizational change while maintaining team morale, productivity, and cultural stability.

About Us

Where Science Meets Workplace Wellness

We are a consulting firm founded by professionals with deep expertise in behavioral health, organizational wellness, and leadership development. We understand the unique challenges of modern workplaces because we’ve spent decades working with teams across industries.

Our approach integrates evidence-based psychology, strategic leadership, and practical wellness solutions to foster resilient organizations that sustain both people and business growth. We don’t just talk about wellness—we deliver practical solutions that reduce burnout, improve team culture, and drive organizational success.

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Our Services

Evidence-Based Wellness Solutions for Your Organization

Dr. Jonathan and Dr. Heather Yardley smiling together inside a historic bookstore
Organizational Wellness Consulting

Evidence-based wellness strategies designed for any workplace. Reduce burnout and improve team wellbeing across your organization.

Dr. Jonathan Yardley and colleagues taking a fun group mirror selfie
Team Culture & Communication Workshops

Interactive workshops for teams of all sizes. Improve collaboration, resolve conflicts, and build a positive workplace culture.

Dr. Jonathan and Dr. Heather Yardley smiling together at a snowy farm
Leadership Development Programs

Support your managers and executives with tailored programs that strengthen leadership skills and build resilient teams.

Dr. Heather Yardley smiling while petting a Highland cow in a mountain landscape
Burnout Prevention Solutions

Comprehensive programs that identify burnout risks and implement sustainable solutions for long-term employee wellbeing.

A person in a full beekeeping suit tending to a beehive box outdoors
Strategic Wellness Planning

Partner with us to design and implement wellness initiatives aligned with your organization's goals and values.

Dr. Jonathan and Dr. Heather Yardley at the Columbus Turkey Trot event
Change Management Consulting

Guide your organization through transitions with confidence. We help leaders manage organizational change while maintaining team morale, productivity, and cultural stability.

Dr. Heather Yardley smiling while feeding a Highland cow on a hillside
Our Philosophy

Simple Solutions for Complex Workplace Challenges

We believe that employee well-being is the foundation of business success. Organizations that invest in their people see improved performance, stronger results, and greater profitability.

We are a consulting firm founded by professionals with deep expertise in behavioral health, organizational wellness, and leadership development. We understand the unique challenges of modern workplaces because we’ve spent decades working with teams across industries.

Our approach integrates evidence-based psychology, strategic leadership, and practical wellness solutions to foster resilient organizations that sustain both people and business growth. We don’t just talk about wellness—we deliver practical solutions that reduce burnout, improve team culture, and drive organizational success.

Dr. Heather Yardley smiling at a Barktober event holding two dogs
Our Approach

What We Do

We help organizations build healthier, more effective workplaces. Through a blend of wellness, leadership, and systems consulting, we partner with you to:

– Reduce burnout and improve employee well-being
– Strengthen leadership and communication at all levels
– Improve team culture and cross-department collaboration
– Design workflows that support both business goals and employee satisfaction

Our solutions are simple, practical, and tailored to the realities of today’s dynamic work environments.

Change Management: Helping Your Team Navigate Uncertainty with Confidence

Change is inevitable in any organization. Whether it’s a merger, a leadership transition, new technology, or a shift in strategy, change can be unsettling. Even positive changes can create anxiety, resistance, and temporary drops in productivity. That’s why effective change management is not just a nice-to-have — it’s a business…

Strategic Wellness Planning: Moving Beyond Perks and Pizza Parties

For years, workplace wellness was often reduced to a checklist: a fruit basket here, a step challenge there, maybe an occasional mindfulness webinar. While these efforts are well-intentioned, they rarely create lasting change. Why? Because true wellness isn’t about isolated perks — it’s about strategy. Strategic wellness planning takes a…

How Leadership Coaching Transforms Workplace Culture

Leadership sets the tone for an entire organization. When leaders are self-aware, emotionally intelligent, and equipped to support their teams, workplace culture flourishes. But when leaders are overwhelmed, reactive, or lacking the right tools, even the best-intentioned teams can struggle. This is where leadership coaching becomes a game-changer. Leadership coaching…

Wellness That Drives Results

When you take care of your employees, they take care of your business. Let us help you build a workplace where everyone thrives.