Executive Coaching in Chicago, IL

Transforming leadership in America’s heartland business hub

With 65+ years of proven experience and 45,000 members worldwide, Vistage provides guided executive coaching in Chicago that integrates peer advisory with expert facilitation, helping you navigate complex decisions and achieve sustainable growth in one of America’s most competitive business markets.

Vistage AdvantageTypical Coaching/Networking GroupsVistage Difference
Group Size & CompositionVariable group sizes, often larger and less curated12-16 carefully selected, non-competing executives
Expert FacilitationPeer-led discussions or basic moderationAccomplished CEO/business leader as dedicated Chair
Meeting Structure & FrequencyInconsistent schedules, networking focusFull-day monthly sessions + private coaching
Proven MethodologyAd-hoc discussions or generic frameworksVistage Issue Processing™ framework
Dual Coaching ApproachEither group OR individual coachingIntegrated peer sessions + one-on-one coaching
Track Record & ExperienceLimited history, lack of proven results65+ years of experience, 45,000+ members worldwide
Measurable SuccessUnclear ROI or success metricsMembers grow companies 2.2x faster than non-members and stay in business 4x longer than non-member companies (21 years vs 5 years)
ConfidentialityLimited confidentiality in open networksTrusted, confidential environment
Accountability SystemInformal follow-up, if anyClear metrics, regular check-ins, commitment tracking

How Chicago executives drive results with Vistage

Chicago’s competitive business landscape spans manufacturing, financial services, healthcare and technology. Vistage leaders in Chicago are proving what’s possible with the right peer group and coaching. These members represent the measurable impact of Vistage in action.

Anita Andrews-Hutchinson

Co-founder and Chief Growth Officer, It Takes A Village Family of Schools
Member since 2023

What began as a Saturday tutoring program has blossomed into a thriving family of schools. With Anita Andrews-Hutchinson as co-founder, It Takes A Village Family of Schools (ITAV) has recently doubled its capacity boasting six early learning centers, two elementary schools and a sprawling 9.1-acre campus. Anita’s next era of growth is developing a real estate arm creating housing opportunities and behavioral and mental health services. She and the ITAV team plan to expand to serve 5,000 people annually and scale their internal talent pipeline.

Suzanne Zupec

President, Campanella & Sons, Inc.
Member since 2013

For the Zupec family, Campanella & Sons, Inc. is their name, and excavation and sitework contracting is their game. Founded by her grandfather 70 years ago, Suzanne joined the business in 1985, becoming President in 2000 after purchasing it with her siblings.

Achieving 20% year-over-year sales growth for five consecutive years and an increased bottom line, Suzanne stands out as a female leader in a male-dominated industry. With her children now in the business, Suzanne ensures the family legacy endures.

Michael Powell

Executive Director, Beat The Streets Chicago
Member since 2021

Build trust, love one another, and tell the hard truth — these principles define BTS’s philosophy, impacting 4,500 inner-city youth per year at the world’s largest youth-based sports nonprofit. Michael has expanded BTS from 25 kids in 2018 to 4,500 kids across 34 locations by identifying his knowledge gaps and hiring exceptional talent.

Michael seeks those with hustle and a drive to change lives. BTS offers wrestling, trips around the world, significant academic, social-emotional and family support, with 100% of graduating seniors advancing to college, military or trade school. This year, he raised $3.4M, ensuring ongoing success.

Integrated coaching that drives consistent results

The outcome? Vistage members grow their companies 2.2x faster than non-members and stay in business 4x longer than the average company, critical advantages in Chicago’s competitive marketplace.

Meet some of your Chicago Vistage Chairs

The leadership behind Chicago’s most trusted executive coaching network are accomplished CEOs and business leaders who’ve been where you are and know how to guide you forward.

Aimee Daniels

Chicago, IL

“As a Vistage Chair, I see firsthand how stepping away from the day-to-day transforms leaders. In group meetings, members uncover blind spots, strengthen their leadership, and leave with actionable strategies to drive growth.”

Aimee Daniels is a Master Vistage Chair and executive advisor with 26 years of experience building and scaling financial services businesses in the banking industry. As a former Regional President/Executive Vice President, she has led teams through market creation and expansion.

With her extensive corporate leadership background, Aimee specializes in helping Chicago CEOs break through growth plateaus and strengthen their leadership capabilities so they can build the organizational alignment needed to scale. She brings particular expertise to family businesses navigating succession and multi-generational transitions.

Susan Germaine Daniels

Chicago, IL

Susan Germaine is a management consultant with over 25 years of corporate business experience. She is an expert in leadership development, organizational effectiveness and employee engagement.

With her extensive corporate background, Susan specializes in helping Chicago executives build high-performing organizations through strategic leadership development and enhanced employee engagement initiatives.

Chad Carlson

Chicago, IL

“Vistage has been a transformative experience for me personally, having been a long-time member. Now I carry the torch to make a positive impact on leaders to help them enjoy a full life, lead their companies forward better than ever, and push them to leave a lasting impact on all they touch.”

As a former Vistage member himself, Chad brings firsthand understanding of the peer advisory experience. His passion lies in helping Chicago leaders achieve comprehensive success that extends beyond business metrics to create lasting positive impact.

Christoff Poppe

Chicago, IL

Mark Taylor is a former Vistage member and retired CEO who founded several successful companies, including one ranked as the 58th fastest-growing in its state and a high-tech startup that raised $20 million before going public. He holds six coaching certifications and three academic degrees: Bachelor of Science, MBA, and a Master’s in Leadership. As a Vistage Master Chair and Best Practice Chair, he leads six groups representing more than 100 CEOs and business leaders across New York City.

He is also the first person in Vistage history to receive all three legacy awards: the Hyndman Award, the Robert Nourse Chair of the Year Award and the Don Cope Memorial Award. Mark has been a top-twenty STAR Award winner for nine consecutive years and was named Best Practice Chair for NYC and Long Island in 2018. He is the author of Leadership Field Manual: Exercises & Tools for Executing Culture Change, and his TEDx talk was highlighted by Forbes.

David Galowich

Chicago, IL

David’s success in business has been attributed to his ability to lead people toward the achievement of a common goal. As Founder and CEO of Terra Firma Leadership LLC, David brings proven expertise in aligning teams and driving collective achievement.

His leadership approach focuses on building consensus and momentum around shared objectives, essential skills for Chicago’s collaborative business environment.

Comprehensive Chicago-area coverage

Vistage serves executives throughout Greater Chicago, including:

Addressing Chicago’s unique leadership challenges

Chicago executives face distinct challenges that reflect both the city’s industrial heritage and its evolution into a modern business hub. Vistage coaching addresses these realities:

Manufacturing CEO

Modernizing operations while maintaining quality standards: peer insights from leaders who’ve successfully navigated digital transformation 

Financial services executive

Regulatory compliance while driving growth: strategic frameworks tested by executives in similar regulatory environments

Healthcare leader

Managing complex stakeholder relationships and operational efficiency: proven methodologies for leading in highly regulated, relationship-dependent industries

Technology founder

Scaling culture and systems during rapid growth: Accountability and guidance from peers who’ve built sustainable, scalable organizations

Family business owner

Balancing family dynamics with professional growth: Confidential environment to address succession planning and governance challenges

Investment in your leadership future

Vistage membership represents a strategic investment in both personal leadership development and business performance. Chicago executives consistently report that the combination of peer advisory and individual coaching delivers returns that far exceed program investment.

Vistage membership isn’t for everyone—and that’s by design. It’s for growth-minded executives who are ready to contribute insights while also learning from their peers.

Better leaders. Better decisions. Better outcomes.