Executive Coaching Groups in Los Angeles, CA
Strategic peer advisory for growth-minded CEOs in America’s economic powerhouse
As a CEO, business owner or founder in Los Angeles, your leadership decisions ripple through sectors from Hollywood’s entertainment giants to Silicon Beach’s tech innovators.
When succession planning or market expansion demand more than internal perspectives, you need executive coaching groups that understand the unique pressures of leading in this globally connected market.
Los Angeles executive coaching programs
| Program | Revenue Range | Best For |
|---|---|---|
| Chief Executive | $5M+ companies | Strategic complexity, succession planning, enterprise pivots |
| Small Business | $1M-$4M companies | Moving beyond the “Chief Everything Officer” stage |
| Key Executive | $5M+ companies | C-suite leaders preparing for greater responsibility |
Los Angeles market context: why group coaching matters here
Monthly peer sessions, paired with individual Chair coaching, create the accountability needed in LA’s hyper-competitive environment. It’s why Vistage members grow their companies 2.2x faster than non-members, a critical edge in a market where innovation cycles accelerate constantly.
| If You Lead In… | Common LA Challenges | What You Need | How Vistage Delivers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silicon Beach Tech | Talent wars, investor pressure, scaling culture | Proven frameworks for complex decisions | Issue Processing methodology tested by 45,000+ members worldwide |
| Entertainment/Media | Labor negotiations, content ROI and global competition | Strategic distance from LA’s connected market | Confidential input from non-competing peers who understand your scale |
| Healthcare | Regulatory complexity, staff turnover | Industry-diverse perspectives | Access to compliance frameworks and retention solutions from leaders in other sectors |
| Real Estate/Construction | Market cycles, material costs | Time-efficient guidance for high-demand schedules | One day per month plus one hour coaching, maximum value from minimal time |
| Manufacturing | Supply chain, automation, workforce skills | Cross-industry innovation | Operational efficiency and training approaches shared by diverse peers |
Peer advisory groups that provide complete leadership support
Vistage combines monthly peer advisory sessions, expert coaching and exclusive research to help you make high-stakes decisions with confidence.
- Monthly mastermind sessions with 12-16 vetted executives who’ve already navigated the challenges you’re facing, from acquisitions to scaling in uncertain markets
- Your dedicated Chair guides discussions using a proven framework that keeps sessions focused on practical methods and real solutions
- Direct access to industry experts who deliver actionable insights on AI, talent, tariffs and other critical issues affecting your business right now
- Proprietary research and analysis created specifically for CEOs of small and mid-sized companies to inform your strategic decisions
Meet Los Angeles Vistage Chairs
The leadership behind Los Angeles’ most trusted executive coaching network are accomplished CEOs who’ve been where you are and know how to guide you forward.
ALAIN OTHENIN-GIRARD
Chair Since 2002
Facilitates two LA small business groups serving aerospace manufacturing to West LA healthcare. His groups average 9 years of member tenure. As founder of Locus LLC, Alain provides infrastructure guidance for company launches across Southern California.
BRIAN KINAHAN
Executive Coach & Strategic Facilitator
Facilitates SB 2688, working with leaders across wholesale trade, consulting and legal services throughout Greater LA. His direct approach cuts through operational complexity to focus on what drives results.
TRACI GERTH
Santa Monica Chair
Based in Santa Monica, Traci creates safe spaces for CEOs to reach full potential. Her groups consist of high-performing leaders from diverse LA industries, driven by respectful debate and diverse perspectives.
Monthly Accountability That Drives Results
Real growth comes from consistent follow-through, which is why every Vistage member benefits from a structured rhythm of peer sessions and one-on-one coaching designed for the pace of Los Angeles business.
Peer Advisory Group Meetings
(Monthly Full-Day Meetings)
During your monthly meeting, you revisit commitments, report progress and process new challenges. The group holds you accountable for measuring outcomes against LA’s demanding market standards.
Individual Chair Coaching
(Monthly One-on-One)
Your monthly session focuses on implementation through refining goals and addressing obstacles specific to your industry and LA market position. Your Chair helps establish metrics that matter in LA’s competitive environment.
Success Stories From Los Angeles Area Executives
With over 42 years in the seafood industry, Mark’s story as CEO of SK Food Brands began when his father founded the company in 1961. After Mark spearheaded the decision to offshore their packing operations – cutting costs and improving quality – his father handed over the reins as CEO. Under his guidance, SK Food Brands has thrived with 200% revenue growth and a rebrand focused on value added products that launched in February 2024.
Mark Shinbane
CEO
SK Food Brands
From concert pianist to leading a $20M company, Inna Tule’s leadership journey is one of perseverance. After arriving in the U.S. with $200, Inna and her husband built Maintco Corp. Following his passing in 2011, Inna became CEO. Under her guidance, Maintco has thrived, growing 100% in 10 years, serving Fortune 500 clients while maintaining a people-first culture and near-zero turnover.
Inna Tule
President & CEO
Maintco Corp.
Ready to join LA’s most trusted CEO network?
Vistage isn’t for everyone—and that’s by design. Membership is for CEOs of $5M+ companies who face operational complexity and are committed to growth in one of the world’s most demanding business environments.
In Los Angeles, where your decisions impact industries from entertainment to aerospace, healthcare to international trade, having the right peer group is essential for sustained success. With strategic peer advisory and expert coaching, the Vistage approach provides support that successful LA leaders need to stay competitive in this global market.
Better leaders. Better decisions. Better outcomes.
