Executive Coaching in Los Angeles, CA
With 65 years of experience and 45,000 members across 40 countries, Vistage delivers executive coaching in Los Angeles that combines peer advisory, expert facilitation and measurable outcomes, helping you make better decisions and sustain long-term success in one of the world’s most competitive markets.
Business leaders in Los Angeles face high-stakes decisions that ripple across industries and markets. If LA County were its own nation, it would rank 19th globally, with real GDP growth projected at 2.1% in 2025. Among the region’s 244,000+ businesses, executives are navigating strategic pivots, competitive pressures and opportunities that demand more than traditional coaching. Executive coaching in Los Angeles through Vistage connects you to structured accountability and peer insights tailored to this environment.
How Vistage Coaching Goals Are Set and Tracked for Los Angeles Executives
In Los Angeles, leadership decisions often carry outsized consequences, whether you’re navigating the fast-paced dynamics of Hollywood, scaling in Silicon Beach’s tech scene or managing growth in the region’s global trade economy. That’s why Vistage groups rely on a proven Issue Processing framework to bring structure to conversations that might otherwise stay surface-level.
The Issue Processing Framework: Turning Challenges into Strategic Action
Phase One: Defining the Issue
We use a simple template to frame your challenge before discussion. This step helps executives focus on the core decision at hand, why it matters, what outcome they want, key context, and the type of input they need from the group.
Phase Two: Clarifying Questions
We use a simple template to frame your challenge before discussion. This step helps executives focus on the core decision at hand, why it matters, what outcome they want, key context, and the type of input they need from the group.
Phase Three: Reframing the Challenge
Based on the questions, you can either stick with your original challenge statement or adopt an alternative “How do I?” approach suggested by the group.
Phase Four: Solution Development
Now your peers provide suggestions based on their direct experience: “This happened to me, and here’s what I did.” This isn’t theoretical advice, but battle-tested wisdom from executives who’ve faced similar decisions.
Phase Five: Commitment to Action
You commit to a specific next action by a specified date. This creates the accountability that transforms insights into results.
Monthly Accountability That Drives Results
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.
Peer Advisory Group Meetings
During your monthly full-day meeting, you revisit previous commitments, report progress and process new challenges. The group holds you accountable not just for taking action, but for measuring outcomes.
Individual Chair Coaching
Your monthly one-on-one session with your Chair focuses on implementation, goal refinement and addressing obstacles that emerged since the group meeting.
Progress Tracking
Your Chair helps you establish clear metrics for each goal, whether that’s revenue growth, operational efficiency, succession planning milestones, or strategic initiative completion.
Why this process works for LA executives
- Strategic distance: In Los Angeles’ connected business environment, you can’t always discuss sensitive challenges internally. Your Vistage group provides confidential strategic input from non-competing peers who understand your operational scale.
- Proven frameworks: The Issue Processing methodology has helped 45,000+ members worldwide turn problems into strategic opportunities. For LA executives managing complex, multi-faceted challenges, this structure ensures you address root causes, not just symptoms.
- Time-efficient accountability: One day per month with your peer group plus one hour of individual coaching delivers both peer insight and expert facilitation, designed for leaders who need maximum value from their time investment.
THE RESULT? Vistage members grow their companies 2.2x faster than non-members and stay in business 4x longer than the U.S. average—critical advantages in Los Angeles’ competitive market environment.
Success Stories From Los Angeles Area Executives
With over 42 years in the seafood industry, Mark’s story as CEO of SK Food Brands began when his father founded the company in 1961. After Mark spearheaded the decision to offshore their packing operations – cutting costs and improving quality – his father handed over the reins as CEO. Under his guidance, SK Food Brands has thrived with 200% revenue growth and a rebrand focused on value added products that launched in February 2024.
Mark Shinbane
CEO
SK Food Brands
From concert pianist to leading a $20M company, Inna Tuler’s leadership journey is one of perseverance. After arriving in the U.S. with $200, Inna and her husband built Maintco Corp. Following his passing in 2011, Inna became CEO. Under her guidance, Maintco has thrived, growing 100% in 10 years, serving Fortune 500 clients while maintaining a people-first culture and near-zero turnover.
Inna Tule
President & CEO
Maintco Corp.
Is This You? Then Vistage is What You Need
Every Los Angeles business leader faces challenges that seem unique but follow familiar patterns across industries. Vistage connects you with peers who’ve navigated similar situations and helps you apply proven solutions for growth.
| If you are a… | Dealing with… | Then you need… |
|---|---|---|
| CEO in Silicon Beach | Investor pressure and talent shortages during rapid growth | A peer group that helps you scale confidently without losing momentum |
| Second-Generation Owner in the San Fernando Valley | Succession planning and family business dynamics | Structured accountability and unbiased perspectives from leaders outside your industry |
| Healthcare Executive in Pasadena | Regulatory complexity and workforce turnover | Proven frameworks and peer insights that turn operational challenges into strategic opportunities |
| Real Estate or Construction Leader in Downtown LA | Market cycles and capital allocation decisions | A confidential environment where peers help you test strategies before they hit your balance sheet |
| Creative Industry Leader in Hollywood | Constant disruption and global competition | Access to diverse executive perspectives that uncover growth opportunities beyond your sector |
Programs Designed for Your Leadership Stage
From CEOs of $5M+ companies in Pasadena to creative agencies in Culver City and healthcare providers in Glendale, Los Angeles leaders at every stage of growth can find a Vistage program built for their needs.
FOUNDERS & OWNERS
Chief Executive Program
The Vistage Chief Executive Program is specifically designed for leaders of companies with annual revenues of $5 million and above, focusing on the complex strategic challenges faced by established enterprises.
FOUNDERS & OWNERS
Small Business Program
The Vistage Small Business program is tailored for businesses with revenues between $1 million and $4 million, addressing the unique operational and growth hurdles common in that stage.
FOR C-LEVEL, SVPs & CEO DIRECT REPORTS
Key Executive Program
The Key Executive Program enables CEOs to shift focus from operational execution to shaping strategic direction. By improving leadership skills, it enables senior executives to more effectively guide and inspire teams toward the realization of the CEO’s strategy and prepares them for the company’s future leadership needs.
Meet Los Angeles Vistage Chairs
The leadership behind Los Angeles’ most trusted executive coaching network are accomplished CEOs who’ve been where you are and know how to guide you forward.
ALAIN OTHENIN-GIRARD
Chair Since 2002
Founder & Managing Member,
Locus LLC
“Success isn’t just about hitting numbers. It’s about building a business that serves your vision while creating the life you want to live outside the office.”
Alain is dedicated to helping business leaders beat their profit goals while living the life they truly want. With over two decades of Vistage experience, he brings a unique perspective from launching startups and scaling established businesses. As founder of Locus LLC, Alain provides infrastructure and leadership guidance for effective company launches.
Alain facilitates two Los Angeles small business groups (SB 214 and SB 2241), serving diverse industries from aerospace manufacturing to healthcare. His groups average 9 years of member tenure, a testament to the lasting value of his coaching approach.
BRIAN KINAHAN
Executive Coach & Strategic Facilitator
“I’d rather spend time helping CEOs succeed than do just about anything else. My role is helping you see the path from where you are to where you want to be—then holding you accountable for walking it.”
“Business is my golf,” Brian often says, reflecting his genuine passion for helping CEOs succeed. For years, he has been dedicated to coaching CEOs to accelerate revenue growth and increase profits with reduced stress.
Brian facilitates SB 2688, working with leaders across wholesale trade, consulting services, legal services and management consulting. His members appreciate his direct approach to cutting through operational complexity to focus on what drives results.
TRACI GERTH
Creating Safe Spaces for Executive Growth
“Each member contributes authentically, embracing an abundance mindset to elevate the collective. This serves as a platform to address aspirations and concerns, leveraging individual strengths to amplify positive outcomes.”
Based in Santa Monica, Traci specializes in creating safe spaces for CEOs, owners and executive leaders to lean into their full potential. Her philosophy centers on the belief that being at the top doesn’t have to be isolating.
Her CEO/President group consists of high-performing leaders from diverse industries who want to make a difference. The group culture is driven by diverse perspectives, active listening and respectful debate.
Local Service Coverage
Vistage serves leaders throughout Greater Los Angeles, including Malibu, Long Beach, Anaheim, Santa Ana, Riverside, San Bernardino, Ontario and surrounding communities. Our Chairs facilitate groups across the region to minimize travel time while maximizing access to peers who face similar challenges.
Ready to join LA’s most trusted CEO network?
Vistage isn’t for everyone—and that’s intentional. Membership is for CEOs of $5M+ companies who face operational complexity and are committed to growth, both personally and organizationally.
