Core Group Monthly Meetings

Chief is a community-based business focused on senior executive women, with a core group structure at its heart. Here's how they organize their signature offering:

Core Group Foundation

• Groups of 10 senior executive women meet monthly
• Executive coach present in every meeting
• Carefully curated membership selection process
• Called "Core" because it's the heart of the service offering

Membership Structure

• Focused on VP-level and above executives
• Includes CEOs and presidents who are women
• Members typically get company sponsorship for fees
• Costs approximately $5,000-8,000 per year
• Currently near 15,000 members with 60,000 on waitlist

Additional Service Elements

• Access to broader community network through their platform
• Dedicated programming members can attend optionally
• Physical clubhouses in 3 US cities
• Online community product for network engagement
• Resources and utilities beyond core group meetings

Meeting Format

• Monthly structured sessions
• Confidential space for authentic conversations
• Raw, honest discussions among peers
• Flexibility in topics based on group needs
• Coach guides conversation but allows organic development

Value Proposition

• Creates peer connections for senior women executives
• Addresses isolation at leadership levels
• Provides vetted network for professional needs
• Offers utility beyond just social engagement
• Helps companies invest in top female talent

Business Model Evolution

• Started fully in-person pre-pandemic
• Shifted to virtual during COVID
• Virtual format increased engagement
• Enabled faster expansion to more cities
• Reduced need for physical infrastructure