BD: Business Development Roundtable: Building a Solid Referral Network
The Business Development Roundtable is designed as a welcoming and collaborative space for ICF San Diego chapter members. This virtual roundtable offers opportunities to learn, exchange ideas, and share resources that support the growth and sustainability of your coaching practice.
Are you looking for practical ways to generate more referrals and create a consistent pipeline of coaching opportunities? Wondering how other coaches leverage networking, coaching platforms, and simple marketing strategies to stay top of mind?
If so, join your coaching colleagues for a facilitated roundtable discussion focused on Building a Solid Referral Network. This interactive session is an opportunity to learn from experienced coaches, share what's working in your business, and discover practical strategies to expand your visibility and strengthen your referral ecosystem.
Together we will:
- Explore networking strategies that foster authentic, long-term professional relationships.
- Share experiences with coaching platforms and other avenues for generating new business.
- Exchange simple marketing shortcuts and visibility practices that keep your coaching business top of mind.
- Identify opportunities to cultivate referral partners and strategic collaborations.
- Learn from the collective wisdom, creativity, and experiences of fellow coaches.
Whether you're launching your coaching business or looking to strengthen an established practice, you'll leave with fresh ideas, actionable strategies, and new connections to help grow your business.
*Each participants will receive 1 Resource Development CCEU
Your facilitator, Katherine (Kit) Prendergast, PCC, Leadership Development Coaching & Training
Kit brings 25 years of hard-earned experience navigating her coaching and training business through three economic downturns and an international move. She is the founder and owner of Career Connections of Sierra Nevada, LLC, a leadership development coaching and training company based in Reno, Nevada, established in 2003.
Kit brings extensive experience and expertise to the People Side of Leadership which adds a unique value to her work with both seasoned and emerging leaders. Her clients appreciate that Kit’s training courses and professional coaching services are always customized to their specific needs and concerns.
Kit proudly holds the PCC level credential (2008) from the International Coach Federation (ICF) as well as multiple certifications, including Executive & Leadership Development Coach, Social & Emotional Intelligence Coach, and previously a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with Kaiser Permanente HMO.
Kit lived and worked in Norway for several years, which gave her a deep appreciation for different cultures. She also volunteered in several countries with Global Volunteers, helping rural communities become more self-sufficient. These experiences sparked her strong interest in serving clients both nationally and internationally.
