REF Portland - Maine
Leaders Powered by Collective Intelligence
CEO Peer Goups for Business Owners in Maine
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.
REF, formerly "Renaissance Executive Forums" is a global organization that brings together peer advisory boards for top-tier business executives.
CEO peer groups
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, Business Owners (depending on membership type)
By invitation only
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.
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.
We believe evolved and connected leaders are a positive force in the world.
Meet our Team in REF Portland - Maine
I have been leading CEO and business owner peer groups in Maine since 2002. I love what I do because it allows me to help leaders lead the journey they really want, and for me to enjoy mine. By leveraging the knowledge and experience of other successful leaders, we help top executives move from where they are, to where they really want to be, both personally and professionally. Our groups provide Members with the support, inspiration, and accountability needed to attain new levels of success and fulfillment.
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.
CEO, Owner, President, or equivalent.
SMB: $5M-$30M in revenue.
Corporate: $30M-$300M in revenue.
Large Corporations: More than $300M in revenue.
C-Suite and upper management.
Corporate: $30M-$300M in revenue.
Large Corporations: More than $300M in revenue.
REF's Testimonials
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“Having the opportunity to share my wrestles, my story, and my vulnerabilities with other business leaders has been a great value add to me as a business owner.”
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“I love REF’s more time and money-efficient half-day model compared to a full-day model. The meeting format is also very flexible and focused on member needs”
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“I found a group of individuals who were going through similar situations and can provide valuable insight to help me navigate my biggest business challenges.”
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“I joined Executive Forums in 2014 not entirely knowing what to expect. Through the years, the advice and insight I have received from my peers has been astounding!”
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“Our business is on pace to double revenue this year, and be more profitable than ever before. I thank everyone in my Forum Group for being a big part of my success”
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“Being part of REF has given me access to a community with the most amazing group of leaders and executives across the world.”
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“To join a Forum Group was a no-brainer for me. I surround myself with successful people who can give me advice on crucial business decisions, and cheer me on.”
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“I have really enjoyed being a part of my forum group. In particular I have appreciated being able to share on a deep level about business topics as well as personal life.”
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“When we share time truly listening to one another and our challenges, we are often able to hear beyond the surface issue and help each other go deeper”
