Vistage
CEO peer advisory groups and executive coaching for business owners
| Hourly rate range | $175 to $325 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | CEO and founder coachingLeadership developmentStrategy and decision makingScaling and growthStartups and founders |
| Works with | Founders and business owners and Executives |
| Also coaches | Business coach |
| Based in | San Diego, United States |
Vistage is a CEO coaching and peer advisory organization for CEOs and business owners. Members join local peer groups led by a Chair, who is an experienced leader trained in a coaching academy. Vistage started in 1957 and has helped 250,000 leaders. Today 45,000 leaders in 40 countries use its network. Members lead companies with $5M or more in revenue. Groups meet in major U.S. cities, including San Diego, Chicago, Dallas and New York.
What Vistage helps with
Vistage helps CEOs and business owners make better decisions and grow their companies. Members work through challenges with peers who have faced similar problems.
- Making better leadership decisions
- Growing a business
- Working through problems with trusted peers
- Getting guidance from an experienced Chair
- Handling uncertainty in the economy
- Reducing isolation as a CEO
Who Vistage works with
Vistage serves CEOs and business owners who run companies with $5M or more in revenue. Chairs choose the members of each group. They look for leaders who are committed to growing their leadership skills.
How Vistage works
Members join a local peer group led by a Vistage Chair. Each Chair is an accomplished leader who has completed a coaching academy. The group meets as a confidential forum where members bring real business challenges to their peers. Members also get one-on-one time with their Chair. Local groups link to a global network of leaders.
Background and qualifications
Vistage began in 1957 and has worked with 250,000 leaders since then. It now serves 45,000 leaders across 40 countries. Its Chairs are accomplished leaders who finish a coaching academy before they lead groups. Vistage also runs events, webinars, a podcast and a magazine for members and leaders. Its member businesses average 21 or more years in operation.
Vistage pricing
Programs and services
- Monthly CEO peer group
- One-on-one sessions with a Chair
- Events and webinars
- Leadership resources and research
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The CoachVouch take
Vistage combines a local peer group, a one-on-one Chair and a global network of 45,000 leaders in one membership.
Best for CEOs and owners of $5M+ companies who want peer input and a mentor.
Common questions
How much does Vistage charge?
Coaching with Vistage runs $175 to $325 an hour. Request an intro for an exact quote.
What does Vistage help with?
Vistage helps with making better leadership decisions, growing a business, working through problems with trusted peers and getting guidance from an experienced Chair.
What size company does Vistage work with?
Vistage looks for CEOs and business owners of companies with $5M or more in revenue. Chairs select the members for each group.
How does Vistage combine group and one-on-one coaching?
Members join a monthly peer group and also meet one-on-one with their Chair.
How do I contact Vistage?
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