Contact Mike

  • mike.joseph@mackayceoforums.com
  • 403-681-2197
Master Certified Forum Chair and Strategic Advisor

Mike Joseph

Calgary, AB

About Mike

  • Coaching and Advisory
  • Leadership
  • Strategic Planning

    Bio

    Mike is a big-picture individual who loves connecting with people. Working with CEO’s and executive teams to develop short and long-term strategy, he has a broad network of contacts in and out of multiple industries- both local and international. Over the past 20 years, Mike has built, owned and operated over 25 hospitality-related businesses. His expertise lies in mid-size entrepreneurial firms with a focus on growth, leadership and building world class cultures. Mike is authentic, dynamic, comedic, and intuitive – also impatient, impulsive and self-deprecating. Self-awareness is front and center. Accountable and organized. Public speaker, avid student, and always looking to find a better way. In his free time, Mike enjoys travelling to interesting new places, cooking for friends and family, drinking red wine and smoking the occasional Cuban cigar.

    Mike’s Group Overview

    Mike is deeply passionate about helping people and organizations move forward.

    Meeting Locations

    Each of Mike’s Forum Groups meets 7 times per year. Each member hosts the meeting at their preferred location. Mike has forums located in both Calgary and Greater Vancouver.

    Group Member Overview

    Mike leads and mentors several Forum Groups of executives and CEOs to help them resolve their biggest challenges.

    • Finance
    • Legal
    • Community Services
    • Real Estate
    • Technology
    • Manufacturing

    Special Advisors

    MacKay Chairs engage a committee of Special Advisors in their professional and group development, expanding the network and support available to our members and Chairs. These seasoned experts bring a wealth of knowledge and experience, elevating the quality of our Forums. By collaborating closely with Forum Chairs, they enhance the peer support system, tapping into a deeper pool of connections and expertise to foster even greater leadership development and business success.

    • Megan Gill

      Founder & Executive Coach

      Repowered Leadership

    Benefits of Peer Learning

    Leadership can be isolating. Peer learning creates rare space to be understood, challenged, and supported by others carrying similar responsibility.

    What is Peer Learning?

    A Trusted Space

    A confidential, judgement-free environment where leaders can speak openly, think clearly, and be fully heard.

    Shared Experience

    Perspective from peers who understand the weight and consequences of leadership decisions.

    Diverse Perspectives

    Insight from non-competing peers across industries, backgrounds, and leadership styles.

    Voices From Our Forums

    Hear directly from our community how peer learning at MacKay CEO Forums delivers perspective, accountability, and practical insight, helping leaders think clearly, make better decisions, and move forward with confidence.

    Assess Your Leadership Mastery

    Designed for CEOs, Executives, and Business Owners, this assessment offers a structured reflection on how you lead, decide, and show up across all areas of life. Discover your leadership strengths, growth edges, and readiness for peer learning.

    Take the Quiz

    Who It’s For

    MacKay forum groups are designed for CEOs, Executives, and Business Owners who value confidential dialogue, shared experience, and a high -accountability culture. Members are growth-oriented leaders navigating real complexity such as people, strategy, scale, and succession, and are committed to showing up prepared, engaged, and open to perspective.

    Find the MacKay Membership That’s Right for You

    Find the peer learning membership that fits your leadership role.

    Become a Forum Chair

    Apply your facilitation skills, business acumen, and leadership experience to build high-trust, judgement-free peer learning forums for CEOs, executives, and business owners.

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