Work with Barb to get the business & life you deserve

Meet Barb Kyes, the Co-founder of ActionCOACH Pinellas in 2007, with her husband Ford, stands out as a distinguished business leader with a passion for empowering entrepreneurs. With nearly two decades of experience in the Business Coaching industry alone, Barb's journey has been marked by a commitment to fostering growth and resilience in businesses of all sizes. Drawing upon her background as a nurse, Barb infuses her leadership style with compassion and empathy, creating environments where teams thrive and clients flourish. Her expertise spans strategic planning, executive coaching, and management training, with a focus on guiding families in business, franchises, and young professionals through periods of rapid growth and transition. Barb's dedication to excellence has earned her widespread recognition, including the prestigious ActionMan Award for Excellence in Systems. She is also celebrated for her active involvement in the community, serving in leadership roles with local chambers of commerce and mentoring programs.

More recently as a Founding Partner at ActionCOACH Tampa Bay, Barb continues to make a profound impact, helping entrepreneurs navigate the complexities of business ownership and plan for a secure retirement. Her unwavering commitment to empowering others and her visionary leadership have established her as a trusted advisor and mentor in the business community.