The Society of Professional Consultants upcoming events

SPC Virtual Networking - Members and Non-Members (Friday, June 12, 2026)

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 17:30:00 GMT

Come to our virtual meetup on Friday, June 12th to network with your fellow consultants and solo professionals. You'll get a chance to make new connections and learn from your colleagues.

We'll be on a video call from 1:30 p.m. to 2:45 p.m. Eastern Time.

This meetup is sponsored by the Society of Professional Consultants (SPC) and is open to members and non-members.

There's no registration fee to attend. We're limiting the meetup to 25 people so please register and save your spot. We hope you can join us!

The Secret Ingredients for Creating Relationships That Last (Wednesday, June 17, 2026)

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 19:00:00 GMT

The Secret Ingredients for Creating Relationships That Last

Your success in business depends on getting new clients … and keeping them. That seems obvious. But what’s not so obvious is what it takes to create relationships that are so strong your clients want to continue working with you for years.

In this workshop, Meredith Bell will talk about:

The 1 question to ask yourself before every conversation with a potential client … so you relieve any pressure around making a sale
The 3 questions to ask clients on a regular basis … so they develop a fierce devotion to you and your company
The 5 magic questions to ask yourself after a mistake or lost opportunity … so you learn from the experience for next time
How to identify your company’s core values … so you can communicate and live them consistently
Why building trust outperforms tactics or gimmicks every time … and what you can do to earn that trust
The 3 critical communication skills you need to connect at a deep level … so people look forward to hearing from you

There’s no charge for this workshop but advance registration is required. A recording will be available for registered attendees and current SPC members.

About Our Speaker

Meredith Bell is the co-founder and president of Grow Strong Leaders, where she helps organizations sustain principled leadership by turning values into daily practice. Through structured 360 feedback and practice-based development tools, she helps leaders turn character, communication, and accountability into observable, measurable behavior.

She is the author of leadership books including Connect with Your Team and host of the Grow Strong Leaders Podcast, where she engages executives in candid conversations about what it takes to make learning stick and values endure under pressure.

For more than three decades, Meredith has worked with enterprise leaders, HR professionals, and consultants who are committed to embedding ethical leadership into the fabric of everyday work—not just talking about it.

SPC Virtual Networking - Members and Non-Members (Friday, July 10, 2026)

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 17:30:00 GMT

Come to our virtual meetup on Friday, July 10th to network with your fellow consultants and solo professionals. You'll get a chance to make new connections and learn from your colleagues.

We'll be on a video call from 1:30 p.m. to 2:45 p.m. Eastern Time.

This meetup is sponsored by the Society of Professional Consultants (SPC) and is open to members and non-members.

There's no registration fee to attend. We're limiting the meetup to 25 people so please register and save your spot. We hope you can join us!

SPC Virtual Networking - Members and Non-Members (Friday, August 14, 2026)

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 17:30:00 GMT

Come to our virtual meetup on Friday, August 14th to network with your fellow consultants and solo professionals. You'll get a chance to make new connections and learn from your colleagues.

We'll be on a video call from 1:30 p.m. to 2:45 p.m. Eastern Time.

This meetup is sponsored by the Society of Professional Consultants (SPC) and is open to members and non-members.

There's no registration fee to attend. We're limiting the meetup to 25 people so please register and save your spot. We hope you can join us!

SPC Virtual Networking - Members and Non-Members (Friday, September 11, 2026)

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 17:30:00 GMT

Come to our virtual meetup on Friday, September 11th to network with your fellow consultants and solo professionals. You'll get a chance to make new connections and learn from your colleagues.

We'll be on a video call from 1:30 p.m. to 2:45 p.m. Eastern Time.

This meetup is sponsored by the Society of Professional Consultants (SPC) and is open to members and non-members.

There's no registration fee to attend. We're limiting the meetup to 25 people so please register and save your spot. We hope you can join us!

How to Answer the First 3 Questions Everybody Asks (Thursday, September 24, 2026)

Thu, 24 Sep 2026 19:00:00 GMT

How to Answer the First 3 Questions Everybody Asks

Networking shouldn’t feel like a pop quiz!

But if you’ve ever stumbled through “What do you do?” or drawn a blank on “Who do you work with?” - you’re unprepared.

Here’s the secret:

People at networking events aren’t asking random questions.

They ask the same six things, every time.

And when you’re ready for them, the conversation flows.

This high-energy, 60-minute workshop is for professionals who want to:

Show up with confidence (instead of scrambling for words)
Create clarity around their services and value
Start better conversations that lead to clients and referrals

You’ll come away with 3 new personalized pitches that answer the first three questions everyone asks.

Let’s make networking easier, more fun, and way more effective!

There’s no charge for this workshop, but advance registration is required. A recording will be available for registered attendees and current SPC members.

About Our Speaker:

Andrew Winig, the Elevator Pitch Coach, combines his improvisational, musical theater, and business backgrounds to make his virtual and in-person programs entertaining, engaging, practical, and fun!

It took Andrew an embarrassingly long time to perfect his Elevator Pitch, and now he’s on a mission to transform the way you talk about your work. Forget crafting a stuffy business persona or producing a 7-minute origin story. You can be yourself – with your message tuned to reach the right people.

His groundbreaking book, “Elevator Pitch Handbook: The Step-by-Step Guide to Starting Conversations,” distills his innovative strategies into actionable steps. This guide and his workshops have transformed the networking experience for so many professionals who once dreaded meeting new people. With his techniques, those who felt pressured to “sell” experience relief that networking is about building relationships and quickly produces real results.

Ready to reignite your passion for describing your work? Subscribe to Andrew’s weekly Elevator Pitch Tips Email newsletter at ImprovAndy.com and start looking forward to your next networking event.