Media Features
Guest appearances on podcasts and more.
A deep dive into market trends, small business confidence, and the latest fluctuations in the CEO Confidence Index with special guest Jeff Oak from Vistage. With CEO sentiment experiencing a dramatic rise in December followed by a sharp decline in February, we explore what’s driving this volatility and what it could mean for the broader economy. We also discuss the impact of government policies, job cuts, and tariffs on small businesses—the backbone of job creation in the U.S.
10x Your Team with Cam & Otis
In this compelling episode of 10x Your Team with Cam & Otis, Jeff Oak shares his remarkable journey of leading a major organizational turnaround as an ethics officer following a $120 million financial fraud. Drawing from his extensive experience in building cultures of integrity and his current role as a Vistage Chair, Jeff discusses the delicate balance between high performance and ethical leadership. He offers invaluable insights on listening as a leadership tool, the importance of regulated stress in organizational growth, and how to build trust through consistent accountability. Whether you're leading a turnaround or seeking to strengthen your organization's ethical foundation, this episode provides practical wisdom for creating lasting positive change.
What if the key to unlocking unprecedented business success lies not in cutting-edge technology or market disruption, but in the age-old virtues of trust, accountability, and generosity? Prepare to challenge your assumptions about leadership as we welcome Jeff Oak whose journey is a masterclass in purposeful leadership. Brace yourself for a mind-expanding conversation that promises to revolutionize how you view success, ethics, and the true power of paying it forward in the cutthroat world of business. Are you ready to discover the unexpected catalyst for yours and your company's next breakthrough?
Pull the Chute podcast features Jeff Oak, Vistage Chair, Executive Coach, Podcast Host.
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Jeff Oak, a Chair in New York for Vistage, the world’s largest CEO coaching and peer advisory organization for small and midsize businesses. Jeff’s career includes leading a medical facility recognized as one of the world’s most ethical companies, managing large teams across the U.S., and driving growth in complex environments. With a leadership philosophy built on trust, accountability, and paying it forward, Jeff brings invaluable insights on purposeful leadership and the power of transformative growth.
Want to know the real secret weapon CEOs use to grow, lead with purpose, and overcome blind spots? You’ll find the answer in this empowering episode.
In this episode of Legacy Leaders, Stan and Katie Beth sit down with Jeff Oak, Vistage Chair, executive coach, and host of the Taking Care of Your Business podcast. Together, they explore the power of peer advisory groups, the vital role of trust, accountability, and vulnerability in leadership, and how leaders can confront their blind spots to unlock their full potential. Jeff draws from decades of experience stewarding culture at billion-dollar organizations and coaching CEOs to dive deep into the inner challenges leaders face, offering practical guidance to help them succeed with both excellence and humility. This episode is a must-listen for executives, entrepreneurs, and leadership teams seeking to lead more authentically, grow with intention, and leave a lasting legacy.
In this insightful episode of The Leadership Toolkit, host Mike Phillips welcomes leadership expert and executive coach Jeff Oak. With over 35 years of experience leading business turnarounds, mergers, and growth strategies, Jeff shares the real-life struggles leaders face... and... how to overcome them.
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From feelings of isolation and imposter syndrome to managing personal “slippage,” Jeff outlines four core challenges that leaders at every level encounter. He breaks down Vistage’s unique coaching model, the power of peer advisory groups, and why coaching the person—not just the business—is critical for lasting growth.
In this episode of Inspire Greatness, we welcome Jeff Oak—Chair at Vistage, the world’s largest CEO coaching and peer advisory organization for small and midsize businesses.
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Jeff’s leadership journey spans decades of executive experience, including guiding a medical facility honored among the world’s most ethical companies and overseeing large, distributed teams across the U.S.
His approach to leadership is grounded in trust, accountability, and a deep commitment to paying it forward.​