ChairWaves: interviews with the country's top Vistage chairs

My affinity for the Vistage community runs deep — I’ve been a Chief Executive member since 2019 and a Vistage speaker since 2023 and both experiences have been profoundly meaningful in my journey as a business leader, an entrepreneur, and as a person.

There’s no single person more instrumental to any Vistage member’s experience than their chair, the person who has decided to build a career (usually a second or third career) around a desire to help executives reach their potential.

That’s why I decided to start recording ChairWaves, to talk to the chairs who make such a huge difference to so many people.

You can listen to the podcast below, or on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, or iHeart Radio.

ChairWaves

I’m Erik Wolf and my experience in business peer groups has changed my professional trajectory and my life, especially my membership in Vistage, one of the world’s largest CEO advisory groups. I’m an entrepreneur, a business owner, and a Vistage speaker on the power of marketing. This podcast is dedicated to the people who make those experiences possible, the peer group chairs. Every episode, I interview a Vistage chair who has dedicated their time to helping entrepreneurs like me succeed.

When a career banker walks away from the industry without a plan, the next chapter isn’t usually “Vistage Chair of five groups and best practice leader for all of Chicago.” But that’s exactly how Aimee Daniels rewrote her story.

In this episode, Aimee shares the moment she stepped away from corporate life and stepped into something entirely new—eventually becoming a Vistage Chair, mentor, and trusted voice among her peers. We talk about the difference between peer pressure and peer support, the unique dynamics of Vistage Inside groups, and why even the most seasoned leaders need a chair of their own. If you’ve ever thought about becoming a Chair—or wondered what makes someone good at it—Aimee breaks it down with clarity and candor.

The best way to contact Aimee is via LinkedIn or by email at [email protected].