Convene
Christian peer advisory and executive coaching for business leaders
| Hourly rate range | $175 to $325 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | CEO and founder coachingLeadership developmentTeam performanceStrategy and decision makingScaling and growthLeadership and team buildingChristian coachingFaith-based life coaching |
| Works with | Founders and business owners, Executives, Managers and Christians |
| Also coaches | Business coach, Spiritual coach and Life coach |
| Based in | Anaheim Hills, California, United States |
| Sessions | Online and in person |
| Experience | 30 years coaching |
Convene is a Christian peer advisory network and executive coaching practice for business leaders. It helps CEOs, owners, executives and key leaders grow their companies and lead with faith. Members meet monthly in peer teams, online or in person. Convene began in 1996 when Brian Thatcher and five CEOs started it from Saddleback Church as the BBL Forum. More than 2000 member companies have joined over the years. Coaching is one-on-one with an experienced executive.
What Convene helps with
Convene helps Christian business leaders who feel isolated in their role. It focuses on company growth, leadership skills and putting faith into how they run their business.
- Leadership isolation
- Growth plateaus
- Team challenges
- Getting clarity on company vision
- Building stronger leadership skills
- Making better decisions
- Integrating faith and business
- Balancing business with family priorities
Who Convene works with
Convene serves Christian business leaders. Teams are matched by role and company size. The three team types are CEO and Owner, C-Suite and Executive, and Key Leader. Members can join teams online or in person.
How Convene works
Members meet monthly in a Convene Team, a peer advisory group matched to their role and company size. Teams are available online and in person. Executive coaching is a separate one-on-one option. Leaders meet with an experienced executive coach once a month. The coach gives outside insight, strategy help and accountability. The work is confidential and built around the leader's own challenges and faith.
Background and qualifications
Convene was founded in 1996 by Brian Thatcher and five CEOs. It grew out of the BBL Forum, which Brian Thatcher and Ric Green started at Saddleback Church. The first peer advisory team has now run for 30 years. Over 25 years, more than 2000 member companies have taken part. The organization is based in Anaheim Hills, California. It also holds national and regional gatherings for members.
Convene pricing
Programs and services
- Monthly peer advisory teams
- One-on-one executive coaching
- Online and in-person teams
- National and regional gatherings
- Team demo
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The CoachVouch take
Convene combines peer advisory teams and one-on-one coaching built for Christian business leaders, and has run since 1996.
Best for Christian CEOs and business owners who want peer support and faith-based coaching.
Common questions
How much does Convene charge?
Coaching with Convene runs $175 to $325 an hour. Message Convene from this page for an exact quote.
What does Convene help with?
Convene helps with leadership isolation, growth plateaus, team challenges and getting clarity on company vision.
Does Convene coach online?
Convene is based in Anaheim Hills, California, United States. Sessions are online and in person.
How often does Convene meet?
Peer advisory teams meet monthly. One-on-one executive coaching sessions are also monthly.
Does Convene offer online options?
Yes. Teams are available online and in person.
How do I contact Convene?
Send Convene a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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