Vistage Australia and New Zealand

23/06/2026

Many CEOs assume they have a sales problem—but the real issue is often a sales system problem.

This Vistage Live episode breaks down why sales results are often inconsistent and what’s really driving performance behind the scenes.

3 key takeaways:

Sales performance reflects system design, not just talent
More leads don’t fix broken sales flow
Predictable revenue comes from structure, not luck

If your revenue feels unpredictable, this is worth a listen.

Paul O’Donohue shares hard‑won insights from transforming sales org...

18/06/2026

💻Upcoming Webinar - Australia 2030: The Trends Reshaping Customers, Talent & Leadership

CEOs and leaders—your customers, workforce, and market are changing fast.

Join Nichola Quail (Insights Exchange) as she unpacks the key shifts shaping Australia to 2030—from AI and consumer behaviour to talent expectations and human connection.

Walk away with sharp insights and practical questions to rethink strategy and stay ahead.

👉Register now https://go.vistage.com.au/l/763913/2026-06-18/2sty1s9

02/06/2026

What if revenue growth was more predictable?

Upcoming Webinar - Join Paul O'Donohue, Founder & CEO of SalesStar, for an executive briefing on how successful businesses build structured sales systems that drive consistent results.

This practical session will explore how CEOs can create a more reliable path to growth by focusing on the systems, processes, and disciplines that underpin high-performing sales teams.

You'll walk away with actionable insights on:
✔ Building a predictable revenue engine
✔ Improving conversion rates
✔ Accelerating sales opportunities
✔ Protecting margins
✔ Creating sustainable growth

If you're looking to strengthen your sales performance and gain greater confidence in your growth strategy, this webinar is for you.

📅 Register today – https://go.vistage.com.au/l/763913/2026-06-01/2stw8v4

20/05/2026

Running a business today means making constant decisions and navigating complexity — often without a space to step back and think clearly.

The Vistage experience in Melbourne gives you this space.

A confidential peer advisory session where you can step out of the day-to-day, share real challenges, and gain practical perspectives from other business owners.

✨ Real conversations
✨ Honest, objective input
✨ Clear, practical insights

No theory. Just better thinking for better decisions.

👉Register interest here https://go.vistage.com.au/Mel190626

12/05/2026

AI isn’t just changing business. It’s changing the consequences of every decision leaders make.

In this latest episode of Vistage LIVE, Stephanie Christopher sits down with John Gutteridge to unpack a critical shift happening right now:

👉 Large organisations manage complexity.
👉 Small businesses manage consequence.

When resources, time, and margin for error are tighter, every leadership decision carries weight.

This conversation explores:
✅ Why AI-native businesses are pulling ahead
✅ The growing risk for leaders who delay adoption
✅ Why strategy matters more than the technology itself
✅ How CEOs can avoid “accelerating ineffective activity” with AI
✅ The importance of perspective and peer advisory in high-stakes leadership

If you’re a CEO, founder, or business owner navigating growth, uncertainty, and AI disruption, this episode will challenge how you think about leadership in the next decade.

🎧 Listen here: Vistage Podcast Episode

In this episode, John Gutteridge explores the distinction between complexity and consequence in small business leadership, examining how AI is reshaping decision-making, amplifying both strategy and error, and increasing the gap between fast-moving AI-native organisations and traditional businesses.

06/05/2026

AI is scaling fast—but governance is still catching up.

Many businesses are adopting AI without the policies, oversight, or strategy needed to manage risk and maximise value.

For CEOs and business owners, this creates both opportunity and exposure.

Download the Vistage Productivity & AI Governance Report to understand the gap and how to lead with confidence in an AI-driven world.

AI governance lags as Australian businesses rapidly adopt generative AI, creating leadership challenges around risk, policy, and accountability in 2026.

29/04/2026

The Leadership Challenge Behind Australia’s Economic Slowdown

Leading a business today requires more than experience, it requires perspective on what’s changing and what it means for the future.

Join this Vistage webinar for CEOs and business owners to explore the current economic landscape and how leaders can stay focused, resilient, and proactive.

A practical session for those responsible for direction, growth, and performance.

Register your interest here:
https://go.vistage.com.au/MattTice070526

20/04/2026

Latest Vistage CEO Index report - now available

When conditions are uncertain, perspective matters more than ever.

Not just any perspective—relevant, credible insight grounded in real business decisions.

The report highlights how SME leaders across Australia are navigating today’s challenges, including:

• Cost pressures
• Hiring and talent shortages
• Economic uncertainty
• Productivity and AI adoption

This isn’t about predicting the future. It’s about understanding how leaders are responding in real time—and what that might mean for your own decisions.

Because better decisions come from combining experience with timely, relevant insight. Download now via this link https://www.vistage.com.au/a/ceo-confidence-index-march-2026/

31/03/2026

In an unpredictable world, what if perspective is your biggest edge?

Step inside the Vistage experience this April - May and discover how top CEOs and business owners are navigating today’s unpredictable climate with greater clarity, confidence, and perspective.

At this exclusive session, you’ll:
✨ Experience real peer advisory in action
✨ Connect with leaders who truly understand your challenges
✨ Gain fresh perspectives on your biggest business decisions
✨ Walk away with practical insights you can apply immediately

No theory. No fluff. Just real conversations that drive real results.

Vistage brings together leaders in a confidential, high-trust environment— because better decisions come from better conversations.

👉 Discover how this experience could transform your leadership: https://www.vistage.com.au/events-at-vistage/