REF Portfolio Peer Forum

Leaders Powered by Collective Intelligence

REF is a Global organization of Peer Advisory Boards for Top-Tier Business Leaders.

Members access the Collective Intelligence of their Peers in an environment of trust and confidentiality, locally and globally.
We propel Collective Intelligence through a personal, professional, and business development approach.
Discover a One-of-a-Kind Experience with Our Portfolio Peer Forum

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  • 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.

  • Virtual Sessions

  • Monthly

  • 2 Hours

  • Independent Thought Leaders, Facilitators & Coaches

  • Fractional Consultants & Interim Leaders

  • Solopreneurs, Freelancers & Gig Workers

  • Relief of Isolation: Portfolio Careers can be complex, hard and lonely 

  • A Support System: We have all experienced many communities in which engagement can be limited, shallow and fleeting

  • Personal Advisory Board: Peer Forums provide a deeper engagement of bonding and trusted relationships becoming a personal advisory board typically unlike anything you experience anywhere else.   

  • 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.

  • 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.

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Meet our Team in REF Portfolio Peer Forum

Mike Richardson
Partner & Forum Leader
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Partner & Forum Leader
Mike Richardson
Temecula/Murrieta, California
mrichardson@ref.global
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About

I have been a coach, facilitator, thought-leading author, and keynote speaker in the field of peer forums, Collective Intelligence, and agility for more than 20 years since beginning my portfolio career. In my corporate career before that, I ran high-technology aerospace hardware, software, and systems integration businesses, ultimately heading the aerospace division of a British public company. I am originally English, now American, and have been in Southern California for 25 years. I love coaching and facilitating Collective Intelligence and agility in the C-suite.

Zarir Vakil
REF UK Forum Leader
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REF UK Forum Leader
Zarir Vakil
Portfolio Peer Forum
zvakil@ref.global
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Our Purpose

Is to accelerate the personal, professional, and business evolution of our Members, because we believe evolved and connected leaders are a positive force in the world.

When you join REF’s Portfolio Peer Forum you become a part of a global ecosystem of leaders powered by collective intelligence.
Why joining:

  • Allows portfolio professionals to relieve the isolation of pursuing a portfolio career. 

  • Becoming a personal advisory board of trusted relationships and deep engagement helping each other undertake the journey to portfolio success. 

  • Members become part of a global community of over 2,200 top leaders in over 20 countries, expanding rapidly with REF’s highly differentiated model and approach based on collective intelligence.

Qualifying criteria:

  • For Independent Thought Leaders

  • Facilitators & Coaches

  • Fractional Consultants

  • Interim Leaders

  • Solopreneurs

  • Freelancers & Gig Workers

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Testimonials

    • “This peer forum experience came at exactly the right time for me. A well-honed, facilitated methodology delivered powerful group coaching and peer support.”
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    • “Fantastic session as always! Even when it’s someone else’s case, you always take away valuable insights for your own business. Every single time!”
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    • “As a proud participant in the inaugural Portfolio Peer Forum, I highly recommend it to fellow TPC members. The case discussions, insights, and support are invaluable.”
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    • “I enjoyed every moment and eagerly awaited each session. The openness and generosity strengthened my resolve in the value I have to offer.”
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