I work with CEOs and business owners across Middle Tennessee who want to scale their business, strengthen their leadership team, and reclaim their freedom.
If you are looking for a confidential peer advisory board, business coach, personal executive coach, or facilitator for your event, contact me. You will be amazed at how quickly I respond.
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Rod Thurley is an executive coach, entrepreneur, and Vistage Chair based in Nashville, TN. He works with CEOs, founders, and business owners who want to make better decisions, achieve balance, and grow their organizations with con
Imagine a room filled with top-tier CEOs, business owners, and founders, all carving out one full day each month to tackle the challenges that keep most leaders up at night. This isn’t just a meeting—it’s a mastermind, a think tank, and a pit stop for ambitious leaders who are driving at full throttle.
What makes it even better? Between these powerhouse sessions, you’ll get personalized, one-on-one business coaching to dive deep into your unique goals and obstacles. It’s not just about talking strategy—it’s about action, accountability, and results. And guess what? Companies in this circle grow 2.2X faster than their competition. Yes, you read that right.
Vistage isn’t just where leaders come to learn—it’s where they come to elevate. It’s where you realize that none of us are as smart, insightful, or innovative as all of us together.
So, ready to be part of something bigger? Let’s make your growth story one for the books. Reach out, and let’s chat about how you can claim your seat at the table!
Forget trust falls. This is the real deal.
Tired of hotel conference rooms and “team-building” games? Grab your boots and your sense of humor — we’re headed off the grid.
This is a small pack (4–6 leaders max) riding off-road motorcycles through backcountry trails, chasing fish on quiet rivers, and trading war stories around a fire after a long day. Some days you’ll catch dinner. Some days dinner will laugh at you. Either way, you’ll have a story to tell.
The magic? It’s not in the hunting or the fishing — it’s in what happens when you get CEOs and business owners out of Wi-Fi range. The conversations cut deeper, the laughter comes easier, and the insights stick longer.
You’ll head home dirty, tired, maybe sore… but sharper, lighter, and with a new crew of people who “get it.”
This isn’t a retreat. It’s an adventure. You in?
Two Openings. One Life-Changing Opportunity.
Every year, I offer just two leaders the chance to work with me one-on-one. If you're ready to break through the barriers holding you back and finally take your life and business to the next level, this could be your moment.
Here’s what you can expect:
This isn’t for everyone—it’s for leaders who are serious about showing up for themselves and their businesses, and who know success requires real work, honest conversations, and the kind of support that transforms ambition into reality.
With just two spots available, you don’t want to miss your chance. If this speaks to you, let’s connect and make sure you claim one of those life-changing opportunities.
Cost - $50K Value - Priceless
Executive Coaching & Vistage Peer Groups for CEOs in Nashville, TN
I’m Rod Thurley — a Vistage Chair and executive coach based right here in Nashville.
For over a decade, I’ve helped CEOs and business owners across Middle Tennessee make better decisions, lead stronger teams, and live fuller lives.
Through confidential peer advisory groups and personalized one-to-one coaching, I help leaders gain clarity, confidence, and accountability to grow their business — and themselves.
If you’re a CEO or business owner within 75 miles of Nashville, I’d love to connect and explore how a coaching partnership could elevate your leadership and impact.
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You're Here for a Reason.
You're not on this site by accident. Something brought you here — maybe you're looking for a coach or a group, maybe you're tired of going it alone, or maybe you're standing at the edge of a big decision and need someone to help you take the leap.
Whatever it is, you're ready for more.
More clarity.
More growth.
More impact.
You’ve come to the right place. But here’s the truth: you’ve got to want it. I can guide you, challenge you, and support you — but I can’t want it more than you do.
So, let’s find out if we’re the right fit. No pressure, no pitch — just a real conversation. Let’s sit down for coffee or jump on a Zoom. In 60 minutes, we’ll both know if this is the right move.
No cost. No strings. Just clarity.
If it’s not right, no harm done.
But if it is… everything can change.
Are you ready? Let’s talk.
Rod Thurley is a Nashville-based executive coach and Vistage Chair who helps CEOs and business owners gain clarity, confidence, and growth through confidential peer groups and one-to-one leadership coaching.
You’re not here by accident.
Running a business without a Sherpa is like hiking Mount Everest in Crocs. Technically possible. Practically stupid. I’m here to make sure you don’t freeze to death three-quarters of the way up. Rod Thurley is a Nashville-based executive coach and Vistage Chair who helps CEOs and business owners gain clarity, confidence, and growth through confidential peer groups and one-to-one leadership coaching.
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