6 Vistage Climb Events That Should be in Every CEO’s Calendar in 2026
The most successful leaders never stop learning.
They challenge their thinking, invest in their growth, and surround themselves with people who elevate their performance.
That’s exactly what our Vistage events are designed to deliver.
Our upcoming sessions bring together world-class thinkers and practitioners who know how to turn big ideas into practical, repeatable leadership habits.
Whether you want to lead yourself better, scale your sales function, sharpen team performance, regain focus, or master hybrid working, our upcoming Vistage Climb events are packed with opportunities to elevate your leadership.
Here’s a preview of what’s ahead.
Leadership – Walking with the Elephants
Leadership isn’t just about technique. It’s about taking responsibility for the person you bring into the room.
On January 28th, award-winning Vistage Speaker, business coach and author Brad Waldron will explore how leaders can confront the “elephants” that quietly limit their clarity, performance, and impact.
This session is designed to help CEOs take ownership of their story, challenge limiting patterns, and create better outcomes for themselves and the people they lead.
Date: 28th January 2026
Time: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM GMT
High Performance Sales Leadership Habits
Too many businesses stall because their best salespeople were promoted into leadership without the support, tools or structure needed to succeed.
On February 25th, Vistage Speaker Lars Tewes will share some of the proven models for building a scalable, consistent, and high-performing sales function.
Date: 25th February 2026
Time: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM GMT
Elite Teams: How to Build, Lead and Develop Them
Every CEO wants an elite team. But few know the exact steps required to create one.
Business coach and motivational speaker Pete Wilkinson knows that elite teams don’t happen by accident. They’re built with intention, led with clarity, and strengthened continuously.
Drawing on senior leadership experience and elite performance practice, this masterclass will break down how to choose the right people, lead with clear objectives and embed high-performance habits that last.
Date: 25th March 2026
Time: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM GMT
“Crazy Busy”: Achieving Priorities When Everything Feels Urgent
When everything feels urgent, leaders become reactive instead of strategic. But productivity isn’t about doing more. It means working with a sharper focus on the things that matter.
On 29 April, award-winning speaker and organisational psychologist Zena Everett will show you how to reclaim your time, sharpen focus, and eliminate the drag that slows organisations down.
Date: 29th April 2026
Time: 12:00 PM – 01:00 PM GMT
Creating a Culture for Service Excellence
Service excellence starts long before the customer interaction. It starts with how leaders empower, align, and inspire their people.
On 20 May, leadership, engagement, customer and human performance consultant Mark Robb will unpack what truly drives exceptional service cultures.
This practical, research-backed session explores how leaders create the conditions for outstanding customer experiences, how engagement fuels service, and how teams can transform negative moments into powerful loyalty-building opportunities.
Date: 20th May 2026
Time: 12:00 PM – 01:00 PM GMT
Mastering the Hybrid Model: Essential Strategies for CEOs and Business Leaders
Many leaders still struggle to make hybrid work work. But hybrid working isn’t the problem. Outdated leadership habits are.
On 24 June, HR and organisational performance expert Joanna Ramsdale will break down the essential shifts CEOs must make to build high-performing hybrid teams.
Date: 24th June 2026
Time: 12:00 PM – 01:00 PM GMT
Ready to level up your leadership?
Vistage events are designed to do more than inspire. They equip leaders with the habits, strategies and frameworks that create real organisational impact.
Explore the full Vistage events calendar here.
Category : Business Growth & Strategy
About the Author: Vistage Staff
Vistage facilitates confidential peer advisory groups for CEOs and other senior leaders, focusing on solving challenges, accelerating growth and improving business performance. Over 45,000 high-caliber execu
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