Leadership Training for World-Class CEOs & Executive Teams

CLARITY. CONFIDENCE. RESULTS.

The Essential CEO Playbook

American CEO training is the culmination of 15 years of experience training CEOs and management teams on how to effectively run an organization. We’ve created a systematic approach—a playbook—on how to effectively perform the CEO role as your organization grows.

Did You Get an Instruction Manual When You Became CEO?

Most people enter the CEO job with lots of knowledge and experience in certain aspects of business, but no specific training for the CEO role.

This can lead to many problems, including:

• lack of influence
• confused company culture
• unclear strategic direction

• trial by error
• sleepless nights
• one-time CEO stints

At American CEO, our mission is to prevent these issues through a professional, systematic approach to the CEO role. Our 3-day training courses help you become the best CEO possible.

How It Works

1. EXPLORE OUR TRAININGS & PICK THE BEST COURSE FOR YOU.

2. SCHEDULE A CONSULT TO GET MORE INFORMATION ON THE COURSE.

3. TRANSFORM YOUR COMPANY AND YOUR LEADERSHIP.

Featured Course

Aspiring CEO Certification

June 27-28, 2023
Texas CEO Ranch (Outside Austin)

Think you’re ready to be CEO?

Veteran tech CEO Joel Trammell has spent years training current chief executives on how to master the top spot in the organization. Now he’s adapted the course for professionals looking to attain their first CEO role in the next one to five years.

Our Founders

Joel Trammell

American CEO students learn directly from Joel, who has founded and led two companies that achieved nine-figure exits and has served as CEO of a multinational public company. He owns Texas CEO Magazine and Texas CEO Ranch. His CEO software is the only CEO-centric software on the market. He is now on a mission to teach new and current CEOs what almost no one else is teaching: how to successfully perform the CEO job.

Sherif Sakr

Sherif’s international background includes growing up on three continents and finding professional success in five industries, including business ownership. Most recently, Sherif advised CEOs of $1 million to $1 billion revenue companies privately and in groups. He observed an urgent need for them to have a blue print for success when leading an organization at scale – something that did not exist in any MBA program. He founded American CEO with Joel to provide executives with a system that allows them to succeed and thrive.

Testimonials

While I knew joining would be valuable, I underestimated just how invaluable the facilitator is to get the most out of each session. I believe of all the courses I have considered, Sherif’s was the best choice and largely because of his thoughtful orchestration of the cohort and my private sessions. I recommend him without hesitation.

Angela Tucci

Former CEO, Apto
(Colorado Award-Winning Software Company)

Insightful advice delivered with authentic compassion. Sherif has a rare combination of insightful advice delivered with authentic compassion. He has been a pragmatic, trusted advisor about running two companies I own…one I’ve run for over 20 years, and he’s my “go to” source for invaluable coaching on a recent business launch. Partner with him as an executive coach, hire him for expert advice—either way, your life will be better for it.

Richard Allen

CEO, Airways360 and 180Marine

Take your business to the next level. Throughout the years, I have relied heavily on the astute and out-of-the-box coaching of Sherif. If you are ready to take your business to the next level, hire him. You will be very glad you did.

Chris Natzke

7th Degree TKD Black Belt
Black Belt Leadership

“I have worked with Sherif as a coach for over two years. In that time, the contribution he has made to my personal effectiveness has been noteworthy. My business results are up 15% and I have actually been working fewer hours than in prior quarters. Sherif has an easy-going style that can be a real contrast to my own. What I have learned from him is that oftentimes, a quieter, more focused approach can yield results that are far more to my liking (and my bank’s) than I was producing before I began working with Sherif as my coach. Would I recommend him? Absolutely!”

Matt Griffoul

CEO, A J Professional Detailing, Inc.

Precise clarity in a short amount of time . . . Having worked with Sherif for the prior 19 months, the thing I value most is the precise clarity that he helps me achieve in a short period of time. His ability to help me unpack and declutter strategic business or emotional situations has enabled me to catapult my professional and personal life to the next level. I’m truly grateful for our partnership and look forward to growth over the next year.

Brian Moak

President, HEART Certified Auto Care

Working with Sherif has helped me identify blind spots and has given me new perspectives for significantly growing my business. The cohort helps me be "on" my business so I can be more of an owner than an operator.

Tom Brennon

Owner, Artemis Vision (Engineering Company)

“I am deeply grateful for the opportunity to work with Sherif - both on a personal and professional level. I treasure our coaching sessions, and my day spent with other CEOs. While the commitment is big, the return is even bigger. The confidence, clarity and newly found perspectives due to these sessions are invaluable for any CEO that is striving to achieve the next level of success.”

Devin Tobin

Owner, Duet Design Group
(International Award Winner, Interior Design)

The single biggest benefit for me as a business owner is to get good non-biased input on my decisions. The cohort has given me a place to openly talk to those who understand what I am going through and give me insights.

Shane Brown

CEO, DigeTekS (IT Manager Services Provider)

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Executive Summary of The CEO Tightrope

Gain practical takeaways from Joel's book on how to master the chief executive role.