Amanda Carrothers grew up with Vistage speakers at the dinner table—literally. Her father, a longtime Chair, exposed her early to the power of peer advisory and the people who make it work. Years later, she bought a training and development company at age 21 and turned it into a global business serving clients like the UN and World Health Organization.

Joining Amanda in this episode is Emma Doyle, Vistage’s 2024 Top New Speaker and a former professional tennis coach who now helps leaders show up with curiosity and connection. Together with Erik, they explore what makes a group thrive, how to create space for deep transformation, and what great speakers actually bring to the room. Amanda shares why passion—not polish—is what leaves a lasting impression, while Emma explains how a single question helps her align each session to the Chair’s vision.

You can connect with Amanda on LinkedIn or at www.amandacarrothers.com and with Emma at www.emmadoyle.com.au