Vistage Chief Executive Program
There’s a lot riding on your decisions. The Vistage Chief Executive Program is designed to help CEOs and business owners across Canada to make more effective decisions that lead to better outcomes. At the core, a confidential advisory group of peers helps members focus on what’s most critical. Led by an accomplished business coach, this unbiased group helps to overcome challenges and uncover opportunities.
Designed for the challenges of CEOs and business owners
What our members say
Leverage the experience and impartial advice of other CEOs and business owners. Together, you share expertise, challenge one another to think critically and become advocates for continued success and growth.
François Tremblay
CEO of Volvo – Prevost Car
I could bring any challenge to the table, and the collective insights helped me make informed decisions to steer Prevost through the crisis.
Jeremiah Curvers
CEO of PolySleep Inc.
Whether it’s about recruitment, sales, or anything in between, there’s always someone there who has gone through what you’re going through or is going through it with you.
Roger King
President of Supplement King Canada
As an entrepreneur, when I look at my group, they get me – they know the challenges I’m facing because they’ve conquered them, they approach a problem from different perspectives and offer solutions to tackle that issue.
How the Chief Executive Program works
Confidential peer advisory groups
Private executive coaching
World-class speakers and events
Specialized networks and communities
The Program overview
When you’re surrounded by leaders, you lead better
Our proven process empowers CEOs and business owners to develop lasting leadership skills that elevate their companies, strengthen communities, drive meaningful results, and support sustainable growth. Discover the peers who could be sitting at your table. Apply below to take your seat.
Frequently Asked Questions
CEO coaching programs are designed specifically to help CEOs and business owners become better leaders, refine their coaching skills, and drive improved results for their companies. With support from their peer group and Vistage Chair (coach), members often achieve higher levels of success than they previously thought possible by addressing blind spots and leveraging a proven methodology.
A lot depends on the decisions you make. The Vistage Chief Executive program is designed to help you make more effective decisions that lead to strong, high-performing results. Through coaching sessions and real-time feedback, you’ll develop the leadership skills necessary for long-term success.
With help from your peer advisory group and your executive coach (Vistage Chair), you will get the support you need. Vistage has a proven model that has worked for decades. This support will help you take your company to the next level of success.
An analysis by Dun & Bradstreet shows that Vistage CEO members grew their annual revenue by an average of 4.6% in 2020, while non-members with comparable small and mid-sized businesses saw revenue decrease by 4.7%. This executive coaching program has helped CEOs achieve their goals and improve their leadership teams’ performance.
A confidential peer advisory group helps you focus on what matters most. Guided by an accomplished business leader, this unbiased group supports you in solving problems, tackling challenges, and seizing opportunities. Members also benefit from a supportive peer environment that strengthens leadership skills and fosters personal and organizational growth.
The Vistage Chief Executive program is designed for CEOs and business owners with $5M+ in annual revenue. This program grants you entry to high-level executive coaching, which will assist you in attaining sustained business results.
An executive coach helps leaders refine their coaching skills, tackle business challenges, and achieve personal and organizational goals. By providing personalized feedback, support, and accountability, the coach helps CEOs and executives make better decisions, improve their leadership effectiveness, and stay focused on strategic priorities using a proven methodology.
As a Vistage member, you’ll have access to confidential peer advisory board meetings and private executive coaching sessions with our Vistage Chair, designed to help you solve problems and grow your business.
You will also gain access to Vistage’s top speakers and networks. My Vistage Network is a 24/7 online forum for our 45,000 members. This platform helps you connect with CEOs, business owners, and executives from around the world. They share your 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.
Vistage CE coaching combines three proven elements: confidential peer group meetings, one-to-one coaching from a Chair, and access to a global network of 45,000 leaders. This unique model ensures you gain multiple perspectives, tailored guidance and practical strategies to accelerate growth — something traditional coaching programs often can’t provide.
While every leader’s journey is different, members often report greater clarity in decision-making, stronger leadership teams, and measurable business growth. Independent analysis has shown that Vistage CE members consistently outperform their peers in revenue growth and business performance.
Yes, CEO coaches can provide invaluable insights, helping you navigate complex decisions and drive better results. With the guidance of an experienced coach and input from a peer advisory group, many CEOs find they make more effective decisions, accelerate business growth, and improve their leadership skills.