Behind every great leader is a steady hand.

The Y Principle was founded to provide the kind of executive partnership that goes beyond task management. It brings emotional intelligence, judgement, and deep care to the work.

Yvette Simpson, founder of The Y Principle

The origin of 'Y'

Long before there was a business, there was simply "Y". Colleagues would call across the office, "Ask Y", knowing she would either have the answer or know how to find it. That reputation for solving problems, building trusted relationships and quietly making things happen became the foundation for The Y Principle. Today, every member of our team shares that same approach: practical, proactive, relationship-focused support that helps businesses move forward with confidence.

Our Principles

Emotional Intelligence

Emotional intelligence is non-negotiable.

People

Understanding people is as important as understanding process.

Detail

Every detail supports the bigger picture.

Clarity

Clarity creates confidence.

Systems

Strong systems free leaders to focus on growth.

2025 Virtual Business Support of the Year, Australian Institute of Office Professionals