8 REASONS TO JOIN A TEC CANADA PEER ADVISORY GROUP

1. Leadership Is Hard. Doing It Alone Is Even Harder.

A survey performed by RHR International found that the intensity of the CEO’s job, coupled with the scarcity of peers to confide in, creates potentially dangerous feelings of isolation among chief executives. Fifty percent of all CEOs report experiencing loneliness in the role, and of this group, 61% believe that the isolation hinders their performance. First-time CEOs are particularly susceptible to this isolation, with nearly 70% of those who experience loneliness saying it negatively affects their ability to do their jobs. Nearly half of all CEOs estimate that most other leaders experience similar feelings of loneliness.

Sharing with your peers, who understand what you are dealing with helps relieve that sense of isolation.

2. Hear the Truth and Grow Personally and Professionally.

True growth happens outside your comfort zone. As a CEO or business leader, you may often find yourself surrounded by people who either agree with you or hesitate to challenge your decisions. TEC Canada peer advisory groups are different. Here, you’ll have 14 to 16 peers, who have no stake other than your success, supporting you and giving you trusted advice on your toughest issues and biggest opportunities. A peer advisory group is a highly confidential setting where your assumptions are challenged, and your blind spots are exposed. With no competitors or other biased relationships, group members provide you with candid, unbiased feedback.

These group discussions don’t shy away from difficult topics. Instead, they encourage you to explore the areas where you are most vulnerable. By engaging with fellow CEOs and business owners who have faced similar challenges, you’ll be pushed to think differently and re-evaluate your assumptions to grow personally and professionally.

4. Learn From Your Peers Plus the Best Experts.

In a TEC Canada peer advisory group, the learning never stops. You will learn from your peer CEOs and business owners as they discuss their top strategic and operating issues. In addition, with up to six or eight expert speakers a year, you will learn best leadership practices and how to navigate the most recent market trends. This blend of peer learning and expert insights creates a dynamic environment where theory meets practice.

5. The Quality of TEC Canada Members

Your success depends not just on the advice you receive, but also on the perspectives shared by others around you. TEC Canada prides itself on the caliber of its members. Each member is carefully selected to ensure that each group has a broad spectrum of perspectives spanning different industries, business models, and areas of expertise. This curated mix ensures you get a wide range of perspectives, from leaders who have faced challenges similar to yours, as well as those with fresh ideas and strategies that could inspire new ways of thinking. Beyond the technical expertise, members are chosen based on their ability to contribute to meaningful conversations and challenge the status quo. This quality not only elevates the group’s discussions but also pushes you to grow as a leader through exposure to different approaches and solutions.

7. A Dedicated Facilitator

Sometimes, CEOs and other executives rush toward solutions rather than gathering all the necessary perspectives to make an informed decision. A facilitator’s job is to prevent anyone from monopolizing the conversation or dodging the tough questions. Keeping peer groups working and progressing together is a tough job, doing it successfully requires someone with special skills and experience. That person is your TEC Chair.

8. TEC Canada CEO Group Meetings Are Supplemented With Monthly Individual Sessions.

Follow-up is a vital part of implementing necessary change. Each month, members meet with their Chair for a private one to two-hour session where individual follow-up occurs. This is a time for members to confidentially explore business and personal issues and opportunities in depth with their dedicated mentor.