Facilitators — TAB Israel
TAB Israel facilitators are experienced business professionals who lead advisory boards across the country. Each facilitator brings decades of hands-on business experience, helping board members make better decisions.
The Facilitator Profile
TAB Israel facilitators come from diverse backgrounds — CEOs, entrepreneurs, senior executives, and business coaches. What they share: a commitment to helping business owners grow through peer advisory and professional facilitation.
What Is a TAB Facilitator?
A TAB facilitator is a certified professional who leads a monthly peer advisory board of non-competing business owners and CEOs. The facilitator’s role goes beyond running a meeting — it includes preparing the agenda, guiding structured discussions, challenging assumptions, and following up individually with each member between sessions. In Israel, this model has proven especially effective for owners of mid-size and growing companies who need an objective sounding board they cannot get internally.
Unlike a consultant who provides answers, a TAB facilitator creates the conditions for business owners to reach their own answers — using the collective experience of the board and structured coaching methodology developed by TAB Global over more than 35 years of operation in 20+ countries.
Who Leads TAB Israel?
TAB Israel is led by Nir Makovsky, a Master Certified TAB Facilitator and the country leader for the TAB network in Israel. Nir has built and trained the local facilitator network, brought the TAB methodology to Israeli business culture, and personally facilitates advisory boards for CEOs in the central region, including Petah Tikva, Tel Aviv, and surrounding business hubs. As Master Facilitator, Nir also oversees the certification and mentoring of new facilitators joining the TAB Israel network. Learn more about TAB and its leadership.
Our Facilitators
TAB Israel facilitators operate across the country, leading boards in central cities and the periphery. Each facilitator undergoes comprehensive training and is certified by TAB Global.
Boards run by TAB Israel facilitators are active in and around Tel Aviv, Jerusalem, Petah Tikva, and other business centers, giving Israeli CEOs local access to a global peer advisory methodology. Facilitators are chosen not only for their business background but for their ability to manage group dynamics, keep discussions accountable, and translate boardroom conversations into real business results.
Why Do Israeli CEOs Choose TAB Facilitators?
Running a business in Israel’s competitive, fast-moving market means CEOs rarely have time — or a truly neutral party — to think strategically. Israeli CEOs choose TAB facilitators because they offer:
- Objectivity — a facilitator with no stake in the company can challenge blind spots that employees or family members won’t raise.
- Structure — monthly board meetings and one-on-one coaching sessions create consistent accountability.
- Peer wisdom — facilitators guide non-competing business owners to share real solutions from real experience, not theory.
- Local + global standards — facilitators are trained on the same TAB methodology used worldwide, adapted to Israeli business realities.
To understand the full value proposition, see Why TAB.
What Happens in a TAB Board Meeting Led by a Facilitator?
Each monthly board meeting, led by a certified TAB Israel facilitator, typically includes a structured agenda covering member updates, a deep-dive discussion on one member’s pressing business issue, and actionable commitments for the following month. The facilitator manages time, keeps the group focused, and ensures every voice is heard — from a Tel Aviv tech founder to a Jerusalem-based service business owner. Between meetings, the facilitator also conducts private one-on-one coaching sessions with each board member to track progress and address specific challenges.
How to Become a Facilitator
Experienced business professionals who want to mentor other business owners through growth are invited to reach out. The certification process includes professional training, close mentoring, and ongoing support from the TAB Israel team.
What Does the Certification Process Involve?
Candidates for TAB Israel facilitator certification typically have significant management or ownership experience — often as former CEOs, business owners, or senior executives. The process includes:
- An initial interview and background assessment with the TAB Israel leadership team.
- Formal training on the TAB Global facilitation methodology and board management tools.
- Mentored shadowing of experienced facilitators, including Nir Makovsky’s boards, before leading independently.
- Ongoing professional development and access to the global TAB facilitator community.
Facilitators who complete this process gain access to a proven business model, established brand recognition, and a growing base of Israeli CEOs seeking peer advisory support. Business professionals interested in the path can learn more about joining TAB Israel as a facilitator.
How Does TAB Israel Support Its Facilitators?
TAB Israel provides its facilitators with ongoing support well beyond initial certification. This includes marketing assistance to help facilitators build their local boards, access to proprietary tools for business diagnostics and strategic planning, a peer community of fellow facilitators across Israel and globally, and direct mentorship from Nir Makovsky as Master Facilitator. This infrastructure allows facilitators to focus on what matters most — delivering value to the CEOs and business owners on their boards.
For details and to apply: Contact us
Facilitators FAQ: Quick Answers for Israeli CEOs
What qualifications do TAB Israel facilitators have?
TAB Israel facilitators are experienced business leaders with decades of management and coaching experience, certified by TAB Global before leading a board.
How are TAB facilitators assigned to boards?
Facilitators are matched to boards based on industry expertise, business scale, leadership style, and geographic location to ensure the best fit for each group of members.
Can I become a TAB Israel facilitator?
Experienced business professionals with significant management background can apply. The certification process includes interviews, TAB training, mentoring, and ongoing support from TAB Israel.
Do TAB facilitators also provide one-on-one coaching?
Yes. TAB facilitators provide both group facilitation at board meetings and individual CEO coaching sessions between meetings.
Who is the leading TAB facilitator in Israel?
Nir Makovsky is the Master Certified TAB Facilitator and country leader for TAB Israel, headquartered in Petah Tikva. He personally facilitates advisory boards and oversees the training of all TAB Israel facilitators.
Where in Israel do TAB facilitators run advisory boards?
TAB Israel facilitators lead boards across the country, including Tel Aviv, Jerusalem, Petah Tikva, and other business centers, giving Israeli CEOs local access to a globally proven peer advisory model.
What is the difference between a TAB facilitator and a business consultant?
A consultant typically provides direct answers and recommendations. A TAB facilitator leads a structured peer process where a board of non-competing business owners helps each member reach their own best decisions, supported by one-on-one coaching.
How long does it take to become a certified TAB facilitator in Israel?
The certification path includes an interview process, formal TAB Global training, and mentored shadowing of active boards before a candidate leads a group independently. Timelines vary based on the candidate’s background and availability.
How do I start working with a TAB Israel facilitator?
Israeli CEOs and business owners interested in joining a board or learning more about facilitator-led coaching can contact TAB Israel to schedule a complimentary Discovery session.
Explore More
- Advisory Board — Monthly peer advisory boards for CEOs and business owners
- Why TAB — What makes the TAB methodology work for Israeli CEOs
- About TAB — TAB’s global history and TAB Israel leadership
- Join TAB Israel — Become a member or a certified facilitator
- Contact TAB Israel — Schedule your complimentary Discovery session
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