Leadership Guides

Guide CEOs to new heights as a Vistage Chair.

Are you an accomplished business leader ready to guide others to greatness?

As a former CEO or business owner, you know that the journey to true leadership isn’t easy. It’s a daily climb fraught with challenges and obstacles, setbacks and opportunities. At Vistage, we’re built on the knowledge that CEOs who climb together go higher. And with you as an experienced CEO guide leading the charge, the sky’s the limit.

Vistage knows this climb.

Could this be the capstone of your business career?

Deeply rewarding

You’ve always enjoyed the pace of business and need to stay connected. As a Vistage Chair, you’re able to guide the decisions of executives and business owners using your past experiences.

Flexibility and recurring income

As a Vistage Chairs you are an independent contractor who can build a practice that suits your schedule and ambition.

World-class support

Unlike coaching on your own, you are supported with all of the resources you need to succeed AND a structured learning program (Chair Academy) to get you up and running.

Deeply rewarding

You’ve always enjoyed the pace of business and need to stay connected. As a Vistage Chair, you’re able to guide the decisions of executives and business owners using your past experiences.

Flexibility and recurring income

As a Vistage Chairs you are an independent contractor who can build a practice that suits your schedule and ambition.

World-class support

Unlike coaching on your own, you are supported with all of the resources you need to succeed AND a structured learning program (Chair Academy) to get you up and running.

The Guide:

What is a Chair?

Our leadership guides are called Vistage Chairs. They’re accomplished leaders who’ve led companies to greater heights throughout their careers. Now, they want to share that wisdom and knowledge. Vistage Chairs are at a place in their lives where they’re ready to help other leaders plant flags on their dreams. How about you?

Do you have what it takes to guide other leaders?

Vistage Chairs bring their whole selves to the role. They come with strong financial acumen, outstanding management skills and an innate entrepreneurial spirit. Requirements: 

  • 12-15+ years of C-level experience with $5M+ P&L responsibility
  • Have a passion for mentoring others.
  • Experience in leading a high-performing team.
  • Availability and drive to build your own practice.
  • Ability to listen to—and challenge—CEOs and senior executives.
  • Desire to help other CEOs succeed at a higher level.

Learn about Vistage Chair qualifications

Ready for the climb of a lifetime?

Vistage Chairs mentor high-integrity executives, helping them make better decisions, become better leaders and achieve better results.

To learn more about this role, complete this short form and upload your resume/CV/biography. Our Chair selection team will be in touch shortly.

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