Renaissance Executive Forums
CEO peer advisory boards for business owners and executives
| Hourly rate range | $130 to $255 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Founders and business owners and Executives |
| Also coaches | Business coach |
| Languages | English, Spanish and Portuguese |
Renaissance Executive Forums, known as REF, runs peer advisory boards for CEOs and business owners. Each Forum is a group of 12 non-competing CEOs who meet monthly to test key decisions in full confidentiality. Members also get one-on-one connections, curated events, and access to a global network of business leaders. REF also has groups for key executives who report to the CEO and for high potentials in leadership programs.
What Renaissance helps with
REF helps leaders work through hard business and personal decisions with peers who have faced similar situations.
- Pressure-testing strategy and growth plans
- Making people decisions
- Handling major business transitions
- Having key conversations with more clarity
- Building trusted relationships with other leaders
- Protecting personal well-being while leading
Who Renaissance works with
REF serves CEOs, owners, presidents, and people in equivalent roles. It also has a path for key executives, such as CXOs and upper managers who report directly to the CEO. A third path is for high performers chosen to join a leadership program.
How Renaissance works
Each Forum has 12 CEOs who do not compete with each other. They meet monthly and pressure-test major decisions in a confidential setting. A facilitator leads the group. Beyond the Forum, members get one-on-one connections, curated events, and communities. They can also tap into a global network of business leaders.
Background and qualifications
REF is a global organization that builds peer advisory boards for business leaders. Its members lead companies around the world. Membership is by invitation. The organization also lets outside people apply to lead a forum or partner with it. Its site is offered in English, Spanish, and Portuguese.
Renaissance Executive Forums pricing
Programs and services
- Monthly CEO peer Forum of 12 members
- One-on-one connections with other members
- Curated events and communities
- Global member network
- Groups for key executives and high potentials
Renaissance Executive Forums reviews
The CoachVouch take
Each Forum brings together 12 non-competing CEOs who meet monthly, backed by a global network of members.
Best for CEOs and business owners who want a confidential peer group to test big decisions.
Common questions
How much does Renaissance Executive Forums charge?
Coaching with Renaissance runs $130 to $255 an hour. Request an intro for an exact quote.
What does Renaissance Executive Forums help with?
Renaissance Executive Forums helps with pressure-testing strategy and growth plans, making people decisions, handling major business transitions and having key conversations with more clarity.
How many people are in a REF Forum?
A Forum has 12 non-competing CEOs. They meet monthly and keep everything confidential.
Does REF only serve CEOs?
No. REF also has paths for key executives who report to the CEO and for high potentials in leadership programs.
How do I contact Renaissance Executive Forums?
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