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We create
the space
for growth and
for change
Welcome to Yeppis – Meet Our Team
We are a creative, committed and solution-oriented coaching team dedicated to being your partner in growth and development. With focus on systemic thinking and integrating diverse perspectives, we’re are approachable and passionate about what we do.
Yeppis is founded on a simple yet powerful idea:
We want to create a space where people and organisations can learn and thrive.
We campion internal growth and promote social sustainability for organisations across Finland and internationally.
Our
cornerstones:
Inner Development Goals
and
Social
Sustainability
Yeppis Background
At Yeppis, we are driven by a long-standing commitment to helping organisations not only grow but also thrive. For years, we have worked alongside our clients to enhance their business performance while improving the well-being of their teams. Our mission has always been clear: to make working life more humane and fulfilling.
As strategic partners, coaches, and leaders in management development, we’ve seen how social sustainability is the foundation for lasting success. It’s not just a strategy; it’s the key to empowering people and driving organisational growth.
As work life becomes more complex by the day, we believe that work communities need a shared space where they can think, learn, and innovate together. We also recognise the growing need for organisations to embrace sustainability in every aspect of their operations. Together, we can create a future where both people and businesses flourish.
For this reason, we created Yeppis.
We are dedicated to staying at the forefront of social sustainability by continually developing new ways to strengthen sustainability thinking. When we became familiar with Inner Development Goals, (IDG) framework, everything fell into place. We realised that the principles of IDG perfectly reflected the values that have always been a the core of our work. By focusing on internal growth goals (IDG) we can best support social sustainability within organisations. We are committed to integrating these goals into our work, tailoring our approach to meet the unique needs of each client, and driving meaningful and sustainable change.
Get to know
Our Philosophy
and
Our work
Yeppis Team
Minna Stara
Leadership and Work Community Coach
Specialist
M.ed. (Educational Science)
Solution-focused brief therapist
Contact
+358 44 7333 136
minna@yeppis.fi
Read about Minna’s expertise areas
- Interpersonal Competencies, Emotional Intelligence, Psychological Safety, Empathy, and Self-Compassion in the Workplace
- Strength-based thinking, resilience development, psychological flexibility, solution-orientated thinking and approaches, and the application of positive psychology.
- Organizational culture development, personalisation strategies, enhancement of competence and learning, and optimisation of employee and customer experience.
- Supervisory skills, leadership development, coaching-based leadership, and supporting organizational change processes.
- Service design, co-development, and innovation
- Skill and learning development, individual growth support, coaching, holistic well-being, mind-friendly work practices, and self-energy management
Read the team members’ thoughts about Minna
Minna brings a sense of calm to our team, coupled with courageous and open-minded thinking. She possesses an exceptional ability to empathize with clients, actively listening to their needs and perspectives. Her example enhances our entire team’s emotional intelligence and empathy.
As a versatile expert in learning, Minna has an extensive understanding of the human mind, enabling her to integrate diverse perspectives into a cohesive and accessible framework. Collaborating with Minna fosters an environment of deep reflection and innovative ideation, making it effortless to engage in the creation of new initiatives and ideas.
Hanna Vainionpää
Leadership and Work Community Coach
Specialist
M A (communications)
Adult educator (Pedagogical studies in Adult education) Mindfulness facilitator
Contact
+358 40 736 6001
hanna@yeppis.fi
Read about Hanna’s expertise areas
- Organizational Culture Development, Coaching for Work Communities and Teams, Enhancing Communication Practices, Optimizing Team Decision-Making Processes, and Supporting Change Management Initiatives
- Interpersonal communication skills, workplace interaction dynamics, and communication reliability
- Emotional intelligence skills, organizational compassion and self-compassion, and mindfulness practices
- Solution-oriented coaching, individual coaching, group coaching, and transformative learning
- Management communication, leadership competencies, coaching-based leadership, and leadership development
Read the team members’ thoughts about Hanna
Hanna has the ability to consider people warmly and empathetically. As an expert in communication and team dynamics, she offers the team valuable insights into areas such as team interactions and communication reliability. Hanna possesses the courage to ask thought-provoking questions and is invigorated by engaging in visionary discussions.
Her ability to foster connections is evident during mindfulness exercises and deep conversations, which often include an element of humour. To balance her innovative thinking, Hanna diligently adheres to to-do lists, memos and scheduling.
Additionally, Hanna has a remarkable talent for articulating ideas in writing. Her profound analytical skills and adept use of language enable her to distill complex issues into clear, concise concepts.
Patrick Stara
Leadership and Work Community Coach
Managing Director
M.ed (Educational Science)
Executive-MBA
Contact
+358 44 7782 126
patrick@yeppis.fi
Read about Patrick’s expertise areas
- Strategic Planning and Development, Business Growth and International Expansion, Executive Board Governance and Leadership
- Innovation, digital transformation, and future thinking competencies
- Design expertise, collaborative development, and service enhancement
- Management, change management, and the development of management processes and organizational culture
- Skill development and learning for individual and professional growth
- Teamwork development, collaboration, and sales enhancement
Read the team members’ thoughts about Patrick
Patrick’s strength is his genuine customer centre approach: he clearly sees the strengths and special qualities of people and work communities. His presence fosters an environment where people feel encouraged to share their thoughts and ideas openly.
With extensive experience in entrepreneurship and organisational development, Patrick significantly contributes to the strategic competence of the entire team. He demonstrate the courage to explore new perspectives and is willing to experiment with a diverse range of approaches and methods.
Patrick’s versatile pedagogical skills are evident in his capacity to navigate complex situations, making them more manageable when necessary. As a leader, he places trust in the abilities of his team members, encouraging them to embrace new approaches and innovations.
Gabhán Ó Gallachóir
Leadership and Work Community Coach
Specialist
BA (Psychology)
M.Sc. (Developmental Psychology)
Contact
+358 50 4035 222
gabhan@yeppis.fi
Read about Gabhán ’s expertise areas
- Strategic Planning and Development, Business Growth and International Expansion, Executive Board Governance and Leadership
- Innovation, digital transformation, and future thinking competencies
- Design expertise, collaborative development, and service enhancement
- Management, change management, and the development of management processes and organizational culture
- Skill development and learning for individual and professional growth
- Teamwork development, collaboration, and sales enhancement
Read the team members’ thoughts about Gabhán
Gabhán is a versatile and insightful facilitator, adept at viewing situations from multiple perspectives and synthesizing diverse viewpoints into coherent frameworks. He possesses a talent for asking profound and thought-provoking questions that broaden thinking and inspire innovative solutions.
With his extensive education and life experience, Gabhán approaches complex challenges with wisdom and discernment. He has a genuine ability to provide inspiring feedback, highlighting the unique strengths of each individual on the team.
His presence often elevates the team’s spirit, particularly during intense work periods, and he brings a wealth of fascinating stories to every situation. Gabhán embodies the role of an ’explorer,’ guided by a wisdom that stems from both experience and heartfelt insight.