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CEO Coaching Qualifications

Do you have what it takes?

Join an elite group of executive mentors

Vistage Chairs come with strong financial acumen, superb management skills and an innate entrepreneurial spirit. They’ve realized the kind of success to which most only aspire. Now, they have the opportunity to greatly impact the lives of other business leaders in their communities.

Chair Qualifications

  1. 12-15+ years of C-level experience with $5M+ P&L responsibility
  2. Have a passion for mentoring others.
  3. Be experienced in leading a high-performing team.
  4. Availability and drive to embark on building your own business.
  5. Have the ability to listen to—and challenge—CEOs and senior executives.
  6. Have achieved great success and are driven to give back.
Meet our ceo Coaches 
Meet our Chairs
Vistage Chairs are an elite group of accomplished business leaders with diverse backgrounds. Learn about their experiences and approach to mentoring high-performing CEOs.

Kevin McKeown

Seattle, Washington
Vistage Chair since 2016

Chair is an honor because you’re leading leaders. I help people find their true potential and it creates a wonderful outcome

“Chair is an honor because you’re leading leaders. I help people find their true potential and it creates a wonderful outcome”

Kevin McKeown

Seattle, Washington
Vistage Chair since 2016

Benefits of a Vistage Chair Practice

Help Other Leaders

Create an impact that ripples from the C-Suite, through company ranks and into your community.

Earn Recurring Income

You are paid for each group you Chair and there’s no limit on the number of groups you can launch.

Flexibility

As an independent contractor, you can build a practice that gives you flexibility and suits your schedule.

Stay Local

Travel is minimal as your monthly meetings and one-to-ones are all local.

Take the next step.

Vistage Chairs have realized the kind of success to which most only aspire. Now, they share their knowledge and experience to help others. Join our prestigious community of 1,200+ mentors.

Could this be your next step?

Find out if becoming a Vistage Chair is right for you.

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