A confidential space for strategic discussion
Peer advisory groups bring together non-competing CEOs, business owners and senior executives to discuss key business and leadership decisions, share experience and consider different perspectives. The focus is on meaningful discussion, practical input and priorities that matter to your business.
Each group is led by a Vistage Chair, an experienced business leader who facilitates discussion and keeps conversations focused on the decisions, priorities and opportunities most relevant to the group.
Why leaders choose a peer advisory group
Senior leaders often need an objective external perspective when navigating complex decisions, competing priorities and new opportunities.
A peer advisory group provides a confidential environment to test thinking, explore alternatives and gain practical input from experienced business leaders.
- Confidential executive environment — Discuss important business and leadership decisions in a trusted setting.
- Experience from other CEOs and business owners — Learn from leaders who have navigated similar situations.
- Different perspectives — Pressure-test assumptions and explore alternatives before committing to a decision.
- Execution discipline — Turn priorities into action with accountability from experienced peers.
Vistage’s structured peer advisory model has been instrumental in my growth as a leader and has made a significant difference to how I approach challenges and opportunities.- Bill Maloukis, Managing Director, Construction Specialties Australia
How peer advisory groups work
Each month, you’ll meet with 12–16 CEOs and business owners from non-competing businesses, bringing together leaders with different experiences but similar levels of responsibility. A trained Vistage Chair facilitates each session, keeping discussions focused, productive and centred on practical next steps.
Face-to-face collaboration creates space for meaningful conversation and stronger relationships, with leaders who understand the realities of leading and growing a business.
Peer Group Meetings: Bring important business decisions, priorities and opportunities to the group. Together, members explore the context, consider different perspectives and identify practical next steps.
Your Chair keeps discussions focused and productive, while providing one-to-one executive coaching to support your leadership development and priorities.
Expert Speakers & Insights: Hear from leading business thinkers and subject matter experts across strategy, leadership, talent, innovation and growth.
Global Connections: Access a network of 45,000+ business leaders, alongside the experience and connections of your local peer group..
What leaders gain from peer advisory groups
Peer advisory gives leaders a structured way to strengthen decision-making, identify opportunities and stay focused on strategic priorities.
- Clarity – Gain external input to identify blind spots, explore options and make better-informed decisions.
- Growth – Identify opportunities through exposure to different business and leadership experience.
- Confidence – Make important decisions with greater clarity and conviction.
- Accountability – Stay focused on priorities and follow through on commitments.
Planning and being held accountable is magic, I actually get to stop, sit down and map out professionally and personally, what is it that I want to do in the next 12 months. It makes such a difference. – Timna Kerr, Sales Director, GAMA Healthcare
Find a peer group that’s right for you
Your time is valuable. Vistage brings together business leaders who can help you make better use of the time you spend working through important decisions and priorities. Connect with a confidential peer group that can support your leadership and decision-making. Complete the form to connect with a Membership Advisor.
Frequently asked questions
Vistage is for CEOs, founders, business owners and senior executives leading established organisations who want to improve decision-making, leadership capability and business performance with input from experienced peers.
Many CEOs and business owners join Vistage when they find they no longer have an external sounding board for important decisions. It provides structured access to experienced peers who can help test thinking, challenge assumptions and provide perspective before decisions are made.
While leadership teams and boards provide valuable input, many CEOs still face decisions that require more frequent, practical and external perspective. A peer advisory group provides ongoing access to experienced business leaders outside your organisation.
A peer advisory group is a confidential group of CEOs and business owners who meet regularly to work through real business challenges, share experience and improve decision-making with support from a Vistage Chair.
Members bring real business issues to structured monthly meetings led by a Vistage Chair. The group explores challenges, tests thinking and identifies practical next steps.
Members gain clearer thinking, stronger decision-making, broader perspective, accountability and exposure to experienced business leaders across different industries.
Unlike networking events, Vistage groups focus on confidential discussion of real business challenges, structured problem-solving and ongoing peer accountability.
The Vistage Chair facilitates group discussions, challenges thinking and provides one-to-one executive coaching to support leadership development alongside the peer group process.
Members are carefully matched based on factors such as leadership role, business size, industry and experience, with groups structured to ensure members are non-competing.
All discussions are strictly confidential, allowing members to share sensitive business challenges openly and receive honest feedback.
Vistage groups operate across major cities in Australia and New Zealand, including Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide, Perth, Auckland and Christchurch.