Looking for an Executive Coach in Nashville?
What I do...
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 want to be "The Best", you have to work with "The Best". That's where I come in...
Executive Coaching for Nashville CEOs
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 businesses—and themselves.
If you’re a CEO or business owner within 90 miles of Nashville and want the best of the best, I’d love to connect and explore how a coaching partnership could elevate your leadership and impact.
Make Today Count.
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Vistage CEO Chair
Personal Executive Coach
Meeting Facilitator
Trusted Advisor
Business Coaching
Adventure Sherpa
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.
Curious? Let's talk. My Services.
Vistage Chief Executive Group
Vistage Chief Executive Group
Vistage Chief Executive Group
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!
Sherpa Adventure Outings
Vistage Chief Executive Group
Vistage Chief Executive Group
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, stalking elk with bow & arrow, 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 riding, hiking, hunting or 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 you'll “get it.”
This isn’t a retreat. It’s an adventure. You in?
Limited Availability
Vistage Chief Executive Group
Limited Availability
Two Openings. One Life-Changing Opportunity.
CEOs, Founders, and Business Builders — this is your call-out.
Each year, I take on just two leaders for an elite one-on-one coaching partnership designed to shatter limits, sharpen strategy, and transform both your business and your life.
We’ll meet twice a month — one in-person, one virtual — to tackle your biggest challenges and move the needle fast. Twice a year, we’ll go deep in 3- to 5-hour strategy sessions that reset your vision, refine your execution, and realign your leadership to what truly matters.
I’ll be your coach, your challenger, and your accountability partner — the one who refuses to let you play small. No fluff. No hiding. No excuses.
This is not for everyone. It’s for leaders ready to grow with intensity, lead with clarity, and win without compromise.
Investment: $50K | Value: Life-Changing
If that hits you where it should — let’s talk. Your next level isn’t waiting.