Executive Coaching Services & Leadership Programs
Whether you’re a CEO seeking strategic peer advisory or looking to strengthen your leadership team, Vistage offers programs designed for varying levels of responsibility and organizational complexity.
All programs offer the same foundational benefits of the Vistage platform and professionally facilitated peer groups, but the context and scale of the challenges discussed are aligned with your business revenue and role.
Find the right program fit for you and your team.
Programs for CEOs, Presidents, Founders, & Owners
Designed for CEOs, Presidents, Founders, Owners, or first-time CEOs, these Vistage programs provide unparalleled peer advisory and executive coaching for leaders navigating the complexities of business.
They are ideal for those with a formal management team and established departments, processes, and systems in place. Our members are driven by a desire to learn, identify and resolve blind spots, and significantly enhance their leadership ability.
How Vistage Helped Karen Norheim Define Her CEO Journey
FOR $5M+ CEOS, FOUNDERS, & OWNERS
Chief Executive Program
The Vistage Chief Executive program is specifically designed for leaders of companies with annual revenues of $5 million and above, focusing on the complex strategic challenges faced by established enterprises.
FOR $1M-$4M CEOS, FOUNDERS, & OWNERS
Small Business Program
The Vistage Small Business program is tailored for businesses with revenues between $1 million and $4 million, addressing the unique operational and growth hurdles common in that stage.
FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES LEADERS
Trusted Advisor Program
The Trusted Advisor Program is designed for leaders in professional services such as law, PR, and accounting, who want to take their services and skills to the next level and open up new opportunities. It provides the training to fine-tune your leadership strengths, the support to bolster your brand, and the exposure to help you gain new contacts to grow your business.
Elevate Your Team with Leadership Development Programs
One of the best ways to help CEOs reach their greatest potential is to develop the leaders they depend on. Vistage Leadership Development Programs offer a proven way for CEOs to develop and retain their top talent.
Building leadership depth at every level of your organization
Your success depends on having the right people ready for greater responsibility when opportunities arise. But developing leaders isn’t one-size-fits-all. Your C-suite executives need different competencies than your emerging managers, and your experienced team leads face different challenges than your high-potential employees.
Match development to leadership responsibility for:
- Senior executives who need strategic thinking skills beyond their functional expertise
- Experienced managers ready to lead complex initiatives and develop others
- Rising stars who show potential but need comprehensive leadership training
- Entire teams requiring aligned leadership culture and collaborative skills
How Karen Norheim Used Vistage Leadership Development Programs to Level Up Her Team
This targeted approach develops the specific competencies leaders need at their current level while preparing them for greater responsibility, creating your pipeline of capable leaders and reducing the bottleneck that happens when growth depends entirely on you.
FOR C-LEVEL & VICE PRESIDENTS
Key Executive Program
As CEO, you need trusted C-level executives, VPs and directors with the skills and competencies to carry out your vision — direct reports who possess a unique mix of strategic thinking, leadership ability, and executional effectiveness on a daily basis.
FOR DIRECTORS & MANAGERS
Advancing Leader Program
As a CEO, you depend on your experienced managers and team leads to execute your vision and achieve your goals. The Advancing Leader Program makes sure they have the training and leadership skill sets to deliver on all counts.
FOR EMERGING TALENT
Emerging Leader Program
The Vistage Emerging Leader Program prepares your rising stars to become your next generation of senior leadership. Participants receive training across 12 leadership competencies that empower them to deliver on company goals.
IN-HOUSE LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT
Vistage Inside Program
As a CEO, you depend on your experienced managers and team leads to execute your vision and achieve your goals. The Advancing Leader Program makes sure they have the training and leadership skill sets to deliver on all counts.
Join 45,000 Leaders Who’ve Chosen Strategic Accountability Over Going It Alone
Being at the top doesn’t have to mean leading in isolation. Whether you need peer insights for high-stakes decisions or want to develop your team’s leadership capabilities, Vistage provides a structured support system that transforms how you lead and how your organization performs.
| The Investment | The Results |
|---|---|
| Strategic peer advisory and professional executive coaching. | Vistage members grow their companies 2.2x faster than non-members. |
| Proven frameworks for complex decision-making facilitation. | Member businesses operate 4x longer than the average U.S. company. |
| Leadership development at every organizational level. | Proven guidance that generates ROI through improved outcomes. |
You make decisions that determine your company’s future. That responsibility requires strategic support — both for your own decision-making and for developing the leaders who will carry your vision forward.
Become a Vistage Member
With Vistage you’re joining a powerful community of high-caliber executives who challenge each other, inspire each other and share their perspectives to help each other make better decisions, become better leaders and achieve better outcomes.
Take your success to a new level. Complete the form below to find out if you qualify.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Vistage membership?
As a Vistage member, you’re part of a group of other CEOs, business owners or key executives who are committed to helping each other make better decisions, get better results, and become better leaders.
How does Vistage work?
Vistage members set aside one day each month to meet with their peer advisory group and work on the big-picture vision for their business and address issues that may be holding them back. That means they make time to tackle strategic plans, as well as challenges and opportunities. During the meeting, they help each other vet ideas, troubleshoot strategies and find solutions together. Meetings are facilitated by an executive mentor (Vistage Chair) who uses a proprietary method for keeping the conversations focused and productive.
How many members does Vistage have?
Vistage has over 45,000 members in 40 different countries.
Is Vistage good for networking?
Vistage is much more than networking. It’s solving problems with a group of your peers in real-time. As a Vistage member, you also have access to Vistage Networks— a 24/7 online forum that helps you leverage the expertise of CEOs, business owners and executives around the world who share the same industry, affiliation, or area of interest. Members can connect online for feedback and critical advice, or meet in person at events featuring dynamic thought leaders.
Is Vistage worth it?
Our members think that Vistage is worth it. Vistage has helped 100,000+ CEOs and top executives around the world since 1957. Today we serve 45,000 members. Most members stay for more than five years and statistics have shown that they grow their businesses faster than non-members with comparable sized companies.
Is Vistage worth the money?
Our members say that Vistage is worth the money. The results speak for themselves. An analysis by Dun & Bradstreet shows that Vistage CEO members grew their annual revenue on average by 4.6% in 2020, while nonmembers with comparable small and midsize businesses saw revenue decrease by 4.7%.
How can I join Vistage?
Fill out an application to see if you qualify. If so, a Market Leader will be in touch to answer any questions, inform you of introductory events in your area and share exclusive content with you. You will also be matched with the right Vistage Chair (executive mentor) and peer group in your area.