An Introductory Video Course on Executive Coaching
Ever wonder what it takes to be an effective coach? This free, 2-hour video course will help you build a foundation for successful coaching. Learn the benefits of coaching, how to build confidence as a coach, build a business, market yourself and more from 15 of the best coaches in the world.
Meet Your Instructors
Irina Baranov
Irina Baranov is an award-winning Vistage Chair, Speaker and Faculty member, as well as a Certified Executive Coach. She shares practical and impactful tools that inspire clarity, confidence and action to help people achieve their business and personal goals. Her advice has been featured on CBS, NBC and ABC, as well as in numerous print and online publications.
Artie Isaac
Artie Isaac, former head of the acclaimed advertising firm Young Isaac, transitioned his 30+ years of expertise into a successful career as a keynote speaker, workshop facilitator, and coach. After selling his agency in 2008 and embracing a number of diverse roles, Artie became a Vistage Chair in 2011, where he passionately fosters growth and self-development among CEOs.
Danielle Baldwin
With over 20 years of leadership experience, Danielle Baldwin excels in launching businesses, building strong relationships, and crafting go-to-market strategies that surpass organizational goals in dynamic environments.
Brenda Lawrence
As a Vistage Chair and former CEO of LFG-Technologies, LLC, a global management consulting and technology firm specializing in developing high-performing and inclusive leaders, Brenda excels in helping leaders achieve both professional and personal goals, supported by her impressive background working in Fortune 500 organizations and leading multi-million dollar budgets.
Robin Stanaland
Overseeing six peer groups with 80+ CEOs and executives, she dedicates over 1000 hours yearly to individual coaching sessions. Robin has consistently ranked in the top 20 of Vistage Chairs nationally, showcasing her business acumen and unique blend of head-and-heart leadership, challenging clients to achieve bottom-line results.
Wally Schmader
With over two decades in executive roles within the financial services sector and as the author of four best-selling leadership books, Wally Schmader is an accomplished CEO leader and seasoned leadership coach.
Carol Steinberg
With a career marked by leading teams through entrepreneurial growth and digital transformation in competitive industries, Carol Steinberg currently serves as a Vistage Chair overseeing 8 groups and providing leadership consulting through various roles.
Ron Merryman
A seasoned executive with CEO, COO, and CFO roles across diverse industries, boasts a track record of driving companies from $8M to over $200M in revenue. With a Vistage Chair Practice consisting of ten groups and at his peak totaled 151 members, Ron is a real-life example of the transformative impact of the Vistage experience on individuals and their companies.
Instructors: 15 top Vistage Chairs including Mark Taylor, Rick Schleufer, Danielle Baldwin, Ron Merryman, Robin Stanaland, Artie Isaac, Wally Schmader, Jeannette Hobson, Tom Cuthbert, Chris Quinn, Ana Quinn, Carol Steinberg, Brenda Lawrence, John Dame, and Irina Baranov.
Course Length: 14 video lessons (2 hours 15 minutes)
Who Would Benefit From this Executive Coaching Course?
Leaders, Owners, and CEOs
Ready to share your wisdom and experiences with others.
Current Coaches
Looking for a more effective and rewarding way to coach and guide leaders.
Recently retired
Stay at the leading edge of business and maintain a deep sense of purpose.
Guiding Small & Midsize Business Leaders Since 1957
For over 60 years, Vistage Chairs have led high-performing peer groups of
top CEOs from around the world. Our Chairs have:
Unique perspectives
Years of Coaching experience
Active Vistage peer group leaders
Years of direct C-level experience
A passion for mentoring others
Completed our rigorous Chair Academy program