Traci Gerth

About Traci Gerth

My leadership philosophy is rooted in the belief that \"we are stronger together,\" emphasizing the invaluable insights gained from diverse thinking and unbiased feedback. As a strategic business owner and board advisor, I am dedicated to driving sustainable results for my clients. With extensive corporate experience of 20+ years in operations, strategy, and business development, I have successfully guided numerous companies through periods of growth and transformation. Notably playing a pivotal role in disrupting a legacy market, growing a company from its early stages with $1 million in revenue to over employees and $800 million in revenue. CURRENT ENGAGEMENTI am passionate about helping others uncover their unique talents and embrace their imperfections. This passion has led me to partner with Vistage Worldwide, where I lead a growing peer advisory group in Los Angeles for small and midsize businesses. My goal is to create a safe space where leaders can fully realize their potential and live intentionally. APPROACHI am committed to challenging the status quo to achieve effective outcomes in fast-paced environments. By offering fresh thinking and leadership insights, I guide executive groups in tackling complex challenges with creativity. This approach is complemented by private one-on-one coaching sessions that align leadership development with business growth. MY JOURNEYThe majority of my corporate career has been in the media and telecommunications industry, leading teams from 6 to 300+ and P&L ownership up to $560M. In parallel, I am the cofounder of a small family business refurbishing residential homes, advisor for startups and volunteer for nonprofit organizations. Areas of expertise include leadership, strategy, operations and customer success. MOST PROUD OF • Developing leaders is my most rewarding work. • Fostering deep connections, maintaining physical and mental health. No excuses. • Lifelong learning fuels forward, fresh and innovative thinking.

Experience

1. CEO Peer Advisory Chair

   Vistage Worldwide, Inc.

   Mar 2024 — Present · Los Angeles, CA, US

   Creating a safe space for CEO’s, owners and executive leaders to lean into their full potential. Vistage advisory groups allow non-competing executives the opportunity to leverage each other’s talents and experiences to solve complex problems for their business and themselves, in a confidential setting. Being at the top doesn’t have to be isolating. CEO/Founders can have a trusted team of peers to provide non-biased, candid feedback, along with a proven decision-making process to navigate their most sensitive issues. The peer advisory group works together to tackle challenges, generate ideas, celebrate successes, and build significant relationships.Vistage Worldwide is the world\'s largest CEO coaching and peer advisory organization for small and midsize businesses, with over members across the globe. As a Chair, I work with business owners and CEOs who are passionately dedicated to growing their business, increasing their performance, and enhancing their personal lives.Contact me if your curious and want to learn more – T••••••••@vistagechair.com

Education

• University of Wisconsin–Oshkosh

  Master of Business Administration (MBA)

• University of Wisconsin–Oshkosh

  Bachelor's Fine Art, Communications/Graphic Arts

Skills

• Telecommunications
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Strategy
• Leadership
• Broadband
• Crm
• Management
• B2b
• Strategic Partnerships
• Optical Fiber
• Sales Management
• Customer Experience
• Sales Operations
• Docsis
• Start-Ups
• Strategic Planning
• Sales
• Voip
• Vod
• Vendor Management
• Internet Services
• Call Center
• Program Management
• Budgets
• Metro Ethernet
• T1
• Leadership Development
• Cable Television
• Marketing
• Customer Satisfaction
• Networking
• Product Development
• Project Management
• Telephony
• Operations Management
• Business Strategy
• Change Management
• Adaptability
• Collaborative Leadership
• Creative Problem Solving