Joe Galvin

3 weeks ago | vistage.com | Joe Galvin

As you look at your life, what is the number one determinant of your performance as a CEO, spouse, parent or human being? I believe our mindset is the number one determinant of our performance, because it's the one thing we always have control over. At any moment, we can operate from two very different mindsets, the victim mindset and the ownership mindset.

1 month ago | vistage.com | Joe Galvin

When it comes to the ongoing war for talent, executives who understand the importance of talent management vs talent development will be better positioned to succeed and grow. Every organization is searching for talented employees, but they're increasingly difficult to find. Organizations have been competing heavily for talent, with the Society for Human Resource Management reporting in early 2025 that there's less than one unemployed person for every job opening.

1 month ago | vistage.com | Joe Galvin

I haven't lost any of my edge - but I've found all of my soul. Editor's Note: This profile is part of a series highlighting Vistage Chairs - executive coaches who help guide CEOS and leaders of small and midsize businesses to make better decisions for their companies, families and communities.

1 month ago | vistage.co.uk | Joe Galvin

"I'd always known that I had a business in me", says Talent Gateway founder, Nici Jupp. Her career break to start a family coincided with her falling out of love with the corporate world that had been the bedrock of her career to date. "I asked myself, what challenges and problems are out there that I can solve?", she says. Recruitment was the first challenge that sprang to mind - but it coincided with Nici needing to be at the school gates to drop off and pick up her children each day.

1 month ago | vistage.com | Joe Galvin

Executive coaching helps leaders level up critical skills so the organizations they are leading meet and exceed their goals. However, the success of executive coaching hinges on setting clear, effective goals. Coaching sessions can lack direction without well-defined objectives, leading to limited impact. "When you work with an executive coach, the coach has one goal - making sure you succeed," says Dave Collins, a Vistage speaker and CEO of Oak and Reeds.