We create and facilitate transformative spaces where LGBTQ+ leaders grow, connect, and thrive. Now in our 6th year of hosting leadership circles, we offer three distinct options designed to meet you where you are:
Rising Leaders Circles for emerging leaders stepping into their power.
Senior Leaders Circles for experienced executives managing teams and driving impact.
Mastermind & Peer Advisory Groups for business owners and founders leading companies of their own.
Wherever you are on your leadership journey, you’ll find a circle that challenges you, supports you, and helps you unlock what’s next.
Our LGBTQ+ Rising Leaders Circles are designed to support the growth and development of emerging and rising leaders in a transformative, community-driven space.
Monthly two-hour virtual sessions.
Monthly 60-minute office hours – Designed to drop in with challenges and for support.
Personalized 1:1 coaching session, including personality assessment and debrief, before program launch
On call availability via email, and text.
Membership Investment: $300/month
Senior Leader Circles
Our LGBTQ+ Leadership Circles provide a transformative space for the growth and development of established leaders who are managing teams.
Monthly two-hour virtual sessions.
Monthly 60-minute office hours – Designed to drop in with challenges and for support.
Personalized 1:1 coaching session, including personality assessment and debrief, before program launch
On call availability via email, text, phone, and Zoom.
Membership Investment: $600/month
Mastermind & Peer Advisory Groups
For Founders, Presidents, Managing Directors, and Senior Leaders generating $2.5M+ in annual revenue and who are leading teams of 5 or more employees. Join to connect with a trusted peer group, share insights, and gain high-level support on the challenges and opportunities of leadership.
Peter Gandolfo is a credentialed International Coaching Federation (ICF-MCC) Executive Coach. Over the last 10+ years, he’s coached founders and small business owners in management consulting, architecture, construction, finance, media, tech, education, and more. He spent three years as a leader at the Drucker Institute, the think tank wi
Peter Gandolfo is a credentialed International Coaching Federation (ICF-MCC) Executive Coach. Over the last 10+ years, he’s coached founders and small business owners in management consulting, architecture, construction, finance, media, tech, education, and more. He spent three years as a leader at the Drucker Institute, the think tank with the remit to carry on Peter Drucker's legacy of helping teams across sectors make more effective decisions using his timeless management principles.
He spent 18 years in brand management and marketing roles for brands like AT&T, Ford Motor Company, Barbie, and Disney Princess. Peter served as founding president for an LGBTQ+ ERG at Mattel and represented LGBTQ+ Alumni on the UCLA Anderson Alumni Board.
A Senior Partner at Evolution and co-leader of Mastermind.Gay, he’s been co-facilitating with Jonn Volturo since 2019, when they launched a Leadership Circle for men in the LGBTQ+ community. They created a space for growth and belonging for leaders who are often the only person at their level, in their function, and/or with their identity.
John Volturo | Executive Coach
Peter Gandolfo | Executive Coach
Peter Gandolfo | Executive Coach
John Volturo is a seasoned Executive Coach (ICF-PCC) and leadership strategist with over 25 years of experience as a Global Chief Marketing Officer, General Manager, and Board Member across high-growth startups and Fortune 500 companies. As former President of the International Coaching Federation Los Angeles (ICF-LA), John is recognized
John Volturo is a seasoned Executive Coach (ICF-PCC) and leadership strategist with over 25 years of experience as a Global Chief Marketing Officer, General Manager, and Board Member across high-growth startups and Fortune 500 companies. As former President of the International Coaching Federation Los Angeles (ICF-LA), John is recognized for blending sharp business acumen with transformational coaching that drives real, lasting results. For over eight years, John’s team collaborated with Tony Robbins, helping develop and market some of his most successful personal development products. Throughout his career, John has often been the first openly gay executive at the table, mentoring LGBTQ+ leaders to rise with confidence and impact.
Six years ago, John and Peter Gandolfo co-founded one of the nation’s first LGBTQ+ Leadership Circles, creating a space where gay, bi, and queer men grow in purpose, power, and community. Today, as a Partner at Evolution and co-leader of Mastermind.Gay, John leverages his operational expertise and identity-driven leadership approach to help LGBTQ+ entrepreneurs, small business owners, and executives navigate complexity, expand their influence, and build extraordinary lives and businesses—on their own terms.
Read What Our Members Say
"Critical yet judgment free"
"Great to connect with other leaders"
"Critical yet judgment free"
John and Peter are exceptionally attentive, insightful, and thought-provoking mentors who offered direct coaching and provided frameworks to enhance our own coaching skills. They approached our topics with a critical yet judgment-free lens, helping us dissect problems for ourselves and view them from new angles. Thank you both!
KG (she/her) Defense Manufacturer
"Grown from this experience"
"Great to connect with other leaders"
"Critical yet judgment free"
John and Peter are wonderful coaches for the forum. I have grown from this experience due to their ability to connect, interpret feelings, and offer their perspectives and empathy. I felt safe in this group environment we all created where we discussed some of the most introspective topic
SG (she/her), Manufacturer
"Great to connect with other leaders"
"Great to connect with other leaders"
"Great to connect with other leaders"
The Group is a great tool to connect with other leaders regarding their struggles and how they handle them. Being a leader, you feel like you are on an island most of the time. This experience showed me that I am not the only one and you can reach out for support.
JB, (he/him) Security and IT
"Helped me think differently"
"Helped me think differently"
"Great to connect with other leaders"
Peter and John helped me think differently through their coaching in a safe environment with other executives part of the LGBTQ+ community. I truly appreciate the encouragement, support, and alternative thought.
Jonathan Wilson (he/him), President & Chief Value Creator, Dubb Value Creation, LLC
"Life changing"
"Helped me think differently"
"Life changing"
The group has been life changing for me and I recommend it to anyone
looking to gain new skills in business, management, entrepreneurship, and
work-life balance. The incredible group of folks have helped me make critical
decisions to grow and thrive as the leader of my company.
Mike Tringe (he/him), CEO & Co-Founder, CreatorUp
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