Who’s in your circle of trusted peers who truly understand the pressures of leading an organization?
For most leaders, the higher you go, the fewer people you can really talk to. The conversations get lonelier, the issues get more complex, and genuine advice becomes harder to find. That is why TEC Canada places such emphasis on the fourth pillar of the TEC experience, networking.
Your TEC network is not just a list of contacts. It is a multi-layered community designed to help you build meaningful, lasting relationships with people who understand your challenges and want to see you succeed.
Networking and Community
The Power of Your Core Group
At the centre of your network is your own TEC group, a circle of trusted peers who meet together month after month. These are leaders from non-competing organizations who commit to total confidentiality and mutual support.
It is a relationship built on trust and respect. Members bring their toughest issues and most exciting opportunities to the table, knowing the advice they receive comes from a place of genuine intent.
There is no competition, no hidden agenda, only the shared goal of helping one another grow both professionally and personally.
Over time, this circle becomes one of the most trusted relationships a leader can have. It is where vulnerability becomes strength and where honest, unfiltered feedback helps every member improve.
Expanding the Circle
Beyond the group room, TEC members have access to a much broader network of leaders. Regional gatherings bring together members from various groups to connect, share experiences, and exchange fresh perspectives. These events are invaluable for meeting like-minded leaders from different industries and regions, each bringing their own lessons learned and best practices.
At the national level, TEC hosts large-scale member events that feature top-tier keynote speakers, world-class learning opportunities, and powerful networking sessions. These events allow members from across the country to learn from one another, hear from global experts, and strengthen the connections that make this community so dynamic.
The Global Connection
The reach of the TEC community does not stop at Canada’s borders. Through the Vistage Worldwide network, TEC members can connect with more than 45,000 business leaders around the world. The TEC app makes it easy to reach out to other members, whether to share an idea, seek advice, or explore new opportunities.
Members can also join industry or interest-based groups that connect peers with similar challenges and goals. Whether it is manufacturing, technology, professional services, or family business leadership, there is always someone who has faced a similar situation and is willing to share their experience.
A Real-World Example
(The following is a fictional case created for demonstration purposes.)
When James, a TEC member from Ontario, was considering expanding his business into the U.S., he reached out through the TEC app to find someone who had done it before. Within a few days, he was connected to another member in Texas through the Vistage network who had successfully navigated the same process.
Their conversation saved James months of trial and error.
He learned what to watch for, how to structure his pricing, and even got an introduction to a potential supplier. What started as a quick outreach turned into an ongoing mentoring relationship across borders, proof that the TEC network is more than a resource. It is a living community.
Strength in Every Circle
From the close-knit circle of your own group to the national and international network of peers, TEC creates layers of connection that expand your perspective and strengthen your leadership.
It is one thing to network. It is another to belong to a network built on trust, learning, and shared success.
Learn More
As a TEC Chair, I would be delighted to explore your fit with TEC and help you find the peer group that is right for you, whether that is my group or another across the TEC Canada network. Please feel free to reach out.
Learn more about TEC Canada and all the options for peer groups. If you are the head of the organization, a key executive, or an advancing leader, there is an option for you.
