Fenella Kim, MBA, CPP
Leadership Coach | Vistage Chair | Business Advisor
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Transforming Leaders Through Peer Insights And Accountability.
Real CEOs share how Vistage peer advisory transformed their leadership, decisions, and long-term business growth.
What is Vistage?
Private Peer Advisory Board for High Performing Leaders
Founded in 1957, Vistage is the world’s leading CEO peer advisory and executive coaching organization. Its purpose is to help leaders make better decisions that drive better results, both professionally and personally. Vistage’s vision is to raise the effectiveness and enhance the lives of leaders worldwide, while its mission is to provide confidential peer groups, expert facilitation, and world-class insights that empower CEOs, business owners, and executives to grow stronger businesses, become better leaders, and create lasting impact in their organizations and communities.
Peer Advisory Board
Vistage peer advisory board brings together non-competing leaders in a confidential, structured forum to share perspective, challenge thinking, and improve decision-making..
Experienced Vistage Chair
Facilitates by Fenella Kim, successful three-time exited founder CEO and award-winning global entrepreneur.
One-to-One Coaching
High impact coaching and triads offer confidential, focused support for clarity, accountability, and better leadership decisions.
World-Class Speakers
Vistage speakers deliver world-class, MBA-caliber learning across every business discipline—practical, current, and immediately actionable
Premier Global Network
Vistage connects 46,000 leaders across 40 countries, representing companies with annual revenues ranging up to $1 billion.
Resources & Business Tools
Vistage equips leaders with the CEO Confidence Index, research insights, strategic & business valuation tools, live webinars, plus regional conferences to drive better decisions, navigate uncertainty and drive sustainable growth.
How to Join
Board Member
By Invitation Only
Joining a Vistage board is an exclusive, invitation-only opportunity reserved for high-performing leaders. Each prospective member goes through a thoughtful selection process to ensure the right fit, diversity of perspective, and a trusted peer environment where meaningful challenge, confidentiality, and growth can thrive.
Vistage Boards
Peer Advisory Boards
Vistage offers different types of boards designed to support leaders at various stages of their journey, recognizing that roles, responsibilities, and challenges evolve with experience and company size. Each board is thoughtfully matched to ensure members engage with peers facing similar complexities—creating relevant dialogue, deeper insight, and practical solutions tailored to the realities of their leadership role.
For Founders & CEOs
CEO Board
12 Full-Day Board Meetings per year
24/7 Full Access to Vistage Portal
World-Class Speakers
One-to-one Coaching/ Triads
Annual Retreat (Optional)
Business Valuation Tool
Strategic Planning Tool
For Key Executives
Key Executive Board
12 Full-Day Board Meeting per year
24/7 Full Access to Vistage Portal
World-Class Speakers
One-to-one Coaching (Optional)
Annual Retreat (Optional)
For Trusted Advisors
Trusted Advisor Board
12 Half-Day Board Meeting per year
24/7 Full Access to Vistage Portal
Referral Program
One-to-one Coaching (Optional)
Annual Retreat (Optional)
Retreat
Leaders Reset
and Rise
The annual Vistage retreat is a powerful immersive experience designed to amplify leadership learning, deepen peer bonds, and elevate strategic thinking. Modeled after programs like the West Point Thayer Leadership retreat led by retired lieutenant generals, it blends disciplined leadership principles with real-world lessons learned—creating space for reflection, challenge, and growth that strengthens both individual leaders and the peer community.
Why work with Fenella Kim
Award Winning Global Entrepreneuer
Former Vistage Board Member
Fenella Kim carries the legacy forward—paying it forward by creating the same trusted, high-impact environment that shaped her own leadership journey. She leads with deep empathy and firsthand experience, knowing what leaders need when the stakes are highest.
Scaling Fast-Growth Organization
Fenella Kim’s leadership has been widely recognized, including honors from the Inc. 5000, Smart CEO, Power Women, and MWBE certifications—reflecting a proven record of building high-growth companies, creating impact, and leading with excellence at both local and national levels.
Recognized Global Industry Expert
Fenella Kim has successfully founded, built, and scaled companies across the education, fintech, and consumer products industries, leading them to rewarding exits. Her hands-on experience as a founder and CEO brings real-world insight to every leadership conversation, grounded in growth, execution, and results.
Timothy Storck
Vistage CEO Board Member
"Fenella Kim is an exceptional mentor and coach with a deep well of knowledge and real world experience. She is not afraid to tell you the truth, challenge your thinking, and hold you accountable, all while genuinely caring about you as a person and a leader. Being a member of her Vistage group has been invaluable; the speakers alone have directly changed how we run our business on a daily basis. Just as impactful are the group members themselves, engaged, thoughtful, and truly supportive. Fenella has created a high trust environment where growth actually happens, and I could not recommend her more highly."
Connie Pisani
Vistage CEO Board Member
"I’ve been working with Fenella for almost a year now, and the positive changes I've experienced have been nothing short of remarkable. Both my company’s performance and my personal growth have seen significant improvements. Whenever there's an issue to tackle, Fenella has a knack for revealing perspectives I hadn't considered. She guides you through the process by asking just the right questions, making sure you think deeply about every aspect. Her extensive experience truly stands out, and I'm incredibly grateful that she has chosen to dedicate herself to helping small businesses like mine grow."
Patrick O'Brien
Vistage Founding Board Member
“Fenella not only offers her immense wealth of knowledge and resources, but she provides a personalized and thoughtful approach to helping improve her team members. Fenella cares about not only your professional development, but your personal development. The amount of care and time she devotes to your success is unmatched.”
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" The Best Investment You Can Make Is In Yourself. The More You Learn, The More You Earn."
Warren Buffet
Transform the Ordinary Command the Extraordinary
This philosophy reflects a belief that exceptional leadership is built through intention, courage, and continuous growth. By elevating everyday decisions and challenging assumptions, leaders gain the clarity and confidence needed to create meaningful, lasting impact.
Fenella Kim, MBA, CPP
there’s more to offer
Business Consulting
We provide strategic business consulting to small and mid-sized companies, startups, and government agencies seeking clarity, growth, and sustainable impact. We partner with leaders to design and execute winning business strategies, accelerate growth and expansion, navigate mergers and acquisitions, and strengthen sales and marketing performance. With deep expertise in fintech and electronic payments technology, we also help organizations modernize operations, unlock new revenue streams, and stay competitive in an increasingly digital economy. Our approach blends real-world execution with strategic insight—transforming complexity into clear, decisive action.
Strategic Growth & Business Transformation
We help small to mid-sized businesses, startups, and government agencies clarify direction and build resilient strategies for sustainable growth. Our work focuses on business strategy, market positioning, organizational design, and expansion planning—turning complexity into focused execution. Whether you are entering new markets, restructuring for scale, or navigating change, we partner with leadership teams to align vision, people, and performance for long-term success.
Revenue Acceleration, Sales & Fintech Innovation
We work with organizations to drive revenue growth through stronger sales strategy, marketing effectiveness, and fintech-enabled solutions. This includes optimizing sales processes, go-to-market strategy, and customer acquisition, as well as advising on electronic payments, fintech infrastructure, and digital monetization. By integrating sales excellence with modern financial technology, we help clients unlock new revenue streams and compete effectively in today’s digital economy.
Mergers, Acquisitions & Expansion Advisory
We supports organizations through the full lifecycle of mergers, acquisitions, fundraising, and strategic expansion. From capital-raise strategy, investor positioning, and financial storytelling to target evaluation, due diligence, and deal structuring, we help leaders secure the right capital and partners while managing risk and maximizing long-term value creation. Our work extends through post-transaction integration and operational alignment, ensuring strategic fit, cultural cohesion, and disciplined execution—so growth through investment, acquisition, or expansion strengthens the organization rather than disrupts it.
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