Drive Better Outcomes in the Chief Executive CEO Coaching Program
The Vistage Chief Executive Program serves owners, founders, and presidents of companies generating $5M+ in annual revenue — leaders who face comparable operational complexities and strategic challenges.
As the owner, founder, or president of a $5M+ company, you know the weight of responsibility that comes with your role. The decisions you make determine not just the direction of your business, but the livelihoods of employees, the trust of customers and the confidence of investors. Yet many leaders at your level find themselves operating in isolation, surrounded by stakeholders with competing agendas but lacking a confidential space to test their thinking with true peers.
As the world’s largest CEO coaching and peer advisory organization with more than 45,000 members across 40 countries, Vistage has a 65+ year track record of helping leaders like you make better decisions and achieve measurable outcomes.
What You Gain Through the Chief Executive Program
The program is structured to provide you with the right balance of peer support, expert coaching and actionable insights.
Peer Advisory Group Meetings
You’ll meet monthly with 12-16 CEOs from non-competing companies. In these full-day sessions, you’ll process your most pressing issues, from scaling operations to talent management to succession planning, in a confidential environment. Members often describe these sessions as the single most valuable day of their month because they leave with fresh perspectives and actionable solutions they couldn’t see on their own.
World-Class Speakers & Events
Through workshops and regional events, you’ll hear directly from subject matter experts on topics ranging from M&A integration to talent retention. Many members describe these speaker sessions as “game changers” that directly inform strategic pivots and operational improvements.
A Trusted Guide Leads the Way
Each month, you’ll meet one-on-one with your Vistage Chair, a former CEO or senior executive developed in the Vistage coaching methodology. These conversations focus on personal leadership growth, helping you identify blind spots, navigate sensitive decisions, and stay accountable to the goals you set for yourself and your business.
Specialized Vistage Networks
You’ll have access to online communities organized by industry, function, or geography. Whether you’re navigating supply chain challenges, preparing for digital transformation or exploring international expansion, you can tap into real-time answers from leaders who’ve been there before.
Designed Specifically for CEO-Level Challenges
Unlike generic leadership development programs, the Chief Executive Program is tailored to the real-world challenges of running a $5M+ business.
| Challenge | Without Vistage | With Vistage |
|---|---|---|
| Strategic Isolation | You make decisions without an objective sounding board. | Every decision is vetted by a peer group that brings decades of leadership experience. |
| Cultural Roadblocks | You worry your team’s culture may be slowing growth. | Learn proven practices for building empowered, high-performing teams. |
| Scaling Complexity | You’re not sure your processes can keep up with growth. | Access models of success from leaders who’ve already scaled beyond your stage. |
| Stalled Growth | You’re unsure how to fuel the next phase of expansion. | Gain outside perspective to help identify new markets, opportunities, and strategies. |
Proven Results That Separate Vistage Members From the Rest
When CEOs join Vistage, they gain more than advice. They gain measurable results.
These metrics represent greater stability, sustained profitability, and stronger companies that can weather disruption and seize opportunity.
2.2x
faster growth
According to independent analysis, Vistage CEO members grow their companies more than twice as fast as comparable non-members.
4.6%
stronger resilience
In 2020, while nonmember businesses shrank by 4.7%, Vistage member companies achieved an average annual revenue increase of 4.6%.
21
years of staying power
The average Vistage company remains in business 21 years, compared to just 5 years for the average U.S. business.
45K
global reach, local focus
With 45,000 members worldwide, CEOs gain access to insights that span industries, geographies and business models.
Why CEOs Choose Vistage
Thousands of CEOs join Vistage each year because the program delivers what solo coaching or networking groups cannot: a structured, confidential, and results-driven platform.
Professional facilitation, not peer-led
Every group is led by an expert Vistage Chair with real-world CEO experience. This ensures discussions stay focused on strategic outcomes rather than drifting into networking or surface-level advice.
Confidential and non-competing
Because members come from diverse, non-competing companies, you can openly discuss sensitive issues, including succession planning, acquisitions, and executive compensation, without concern.
Comprehensive support
Vistage combines group meetings, one-to-one coaching, expert speakers, and global networks — an integrated system that keeps you accountable and supported on every front.
Global insights, local application
With a worldwide membership base, you gain perspective from leaders navigating challenges across industries and geographies while applying those lessons directly to your market.
Proven ROI
Members consistently report making decisions with greater confidence, resulting in stronger revenue performance and more effective leadership
Who Leads Your Group: The Role of the Chair
A Vistage Chair is a mentor and coach who understands what it takes to run a business at scale. Chairs are selected based on their track record as accomplished leaders and are rigorously developed in the proprietary Vistage coaching model.
- Many Chairs have been CEOs, presidents or senior executives of companies generating hundreds of millions in revenue.
- They understand the pressure of leading through complex transitions, whether navigating acquisitions, managing restructuring, weathering downturns, or driving periods of rapid growth.
- Chairs are committed to guiding members with a blend of empathy and proven frameworks.
How Vistage is Different From Traditional CEO Coaching
Most executive coaching programs focus narrowly on individual skill development, offering insight from a single perspective.
Vistage takes a fundamentally different approach. By combining the wisdom of a peer advisory group with the guidance of an experienced Chair, the Chief Executive Program provides both personal growth and measurable business outcomes.
Traditional Coaching
- Single perspective from one coach
- Focus on theory and personal development
- Sessions depend on the coach’s availability
- Limited network reach
Vistage Chief Executive Program
- Collective wisdom of 12-16 CEOs + your Chair
- Focus on leadership growth and business outcomes
- Structured monthly cadence with group + one-to-one support
- 45,000 members across 40 countries
The Application Experience: What to Expect
When you join Vistage, you’re stepping into a proven structure designed to keep you consistently supported and accountable.
1. Application & Qualification
Submit a brief application. Members must lead companies with $5M+ in annual revenue to ensure comparable experience and stakes.
2. Information Exchange
You’ll schedule a call with a regional representative to discuss your goals and determine your best group fit.
3. Chair Match
You’ll be matched with a Chair in your area who understands your growth stage and unique leadership challenges.
4. Peer Group Integration
You’ll join a confidential peer group of CEOs committed to helping one another grow.
5. Continuous Development
Through group meetings, coaching sessions and speaker workshops, you’ll continually sharpen your leadership.
6. Measured Impact
From faster decision-making to increased revenue growth, you’ll be able to track how your investment pays off.
Is the Chief Executive Program right for you?
The program is designed for CEOs, founders, and business owners of companies with $5M+ annual revenue. If you’re ready to:
- Lead with greater confidence and clarity
- Gain accountability from peers who understand the stakes
- Identify new opportunities for growth and scale
- Build stronger teams and a healthier culture
- Make better decisions that deliver measurable results
…then you’ll find unmatched value in the Vistage Chief Executive Program.
Take The Next Step
Being at the top doesn’t have to mean leading alone. Join the CEOs who have chosen strategic accountability and proven results over going it solo.
With 65+ years of experience, 45,000 members worldwide and measurable business outcomes, Vistage remains the most trusted partner for growth-minded CEOs.
