Keith Conway

About Keith Conway

Executive Operations & Strategy Leader | Driving Growth, Innovation & Performance in Professional CoachingI am a Senior Director of Operations with nearly 20 years of experience leading strategic initiatives, optimizing performance systems, and driving growth in the professional training and coaching industry. With a background in entrepreneurship and organizational leadership, I excel at transforming complex challenges into scalable, high-impact solutions.What I Do Best: Optimize Performance & Drive Growth – I built and implemented Vistage’s Chair Performance System & Growth Plan+(GP+), which improves accountability and effectiveness across a global network of executive coaches (Chairs). Build Scalable Systems – Developed the Chair Succession & Group Transition Strategy, ensuring seamless leadership transitions and protecting revenue streams during Chair changes. Data-Driven Decision Making – Leverage AI-powered analytics to assess Chair performance trends, enhance engagement strategies, and improve business outcomes. Financial & Operational Leadership – Manage a $300K budget, leading cost-saving initiatives and optimizing resources to support Chair programs, awards, and strategic initiatives. Cross-Functional Leadership – Partner with C-suite executives, IT, finance, and field operations teams to align strategic goals with execution, enhancing Vistage’s reach and impact.I approach leadership like a hybrid of a movie producer and an air traffic controller—coordinating people, strategy, and execution to create high-impact results.If you\'re passionate about business transformation, leadership development, and performance optimization, let’s connect.

Experience

1. Senior Director of Operations

   Vistage Worldwide, Inc.

   Apr 2021 — Present

Education

• California State University, Fullerton

  Bachelor of Arts, Business Administration- Entrepreneurship

  2004 — 2007

Skills

• Workshop Facilitation
• Technical Design
• Thought Leadership
• Market Research
• Customer Service
• Technical Leadership
• User Interface Design
• Ceos
• Organizational Leadership
• Technical Management
• Consulting
• Strategic Thinking
• Executive Development
• Customer Relations
• Mentoring
• Emotional Intelligence
• Team Leadership
• Organizational Development
• Leadership Development
• Speaker Management
• Program Management
• Management Consulting
• Graphic Design
• Change Management
• 360 Feedback
• Executive Coaching
• Database Design
• Turn Around Management
• Performance Improvement
• Business Planning
• Strategic Partnerships
• Strategic Planning
• Motivational Speaking
• Operational Streamlining
• Start-Ups
• Organizational Effectiveness
• Advisory Boards
• Business Strategy
• Business Coaching
• Entrepreneurship