REF Northern Virginia

• REF, formerly "Renaissance Executive Forums" is a global organization that brings together peer advisory boards for top-tier business executives.

• Forum Groups are the core of the different REFs memberships.

• Members access the Collective Intelligence of their Peers in an environment of Trust and Confidentiality.

• Founded in the USA 30 years ago.

• Peer advisory board comprised of 12 to 15 CEOs, Presidents, Owners (depending on membership type) 

• Non-competing industries

• Meet one morning a month

• Facilitated by a certified REF Forum Leader

• Safe space for discussion and debate

• Culture of transparency, trust and confidentiality

In their Forum Groups, Members present their biggest challenges and exchange constructive, actionable advice from a diversity of perspectives. This gives them the clarity they need to find transcendent solutions and achieve their personal, professional and business goals. 

Regular monthly Forum meeting structure:

• Educational Component: Update doses with Experts on topics of interest for Business Leaders. 

• Round Table: Exchange dynamics of personal and business best practices.

• Case: A member presents their biggest challenge, and other members of the group share what they would do in their shoes.

Special annual Forums:

• Escape: One-day group retreat focused on personal development.

• Offsite: Group trip featuring workshop on strategies for personal and professional success.

• All Members Meeting: Annual meeting with other local or regional Groups.

• Access to REF's app: Network & Digital Community

• Expert Insights: Webinars with Experts about major shifts and trends.

• Industry & Interest Networks: International Forum Groups, exchange of best practices and opportunities.

• Events: Global, Regional & Local Network.

• Unique Experiences: Curated trips, leisure & retreats.

• Improved decision-making

• Accelerated personal, professional and business growth

• Global network of Business Leaders

• Meaningful relationships

At REF, Members tap into the wisdom that emerges from the Collective Intelligence of leaders with exceptional backgrounds.

• REF provides a unique space where members gain clarity to make their most important and challenging business, professional and personal decisions.

• Selective trust-based Forum Groups made up of top-tier business leaders (by invitation only).

• Forum Groups led by Forum leaders with business experience.

• Case method.

• Holistic approach: Personal, professional, and business growth.

• Continuous education through leading professionals.

• Introspection, reflection, and planning.