
Referral-Ready Mixer: A Networking Lunch and Learn for Coaches
September 5, 2025
11:30am - 1:00pm ET
CCEs - Core Competencies 0.0, Resource Development 1.5
Great connections start with a great introduction!
Join ICF Raleigh for a high-energy Referral-Ready Mixer where you’ll not only connect with fellow coaches but also walk away with a personalized referral message you can use to get better opportunities—faster.
Why join us?
Expand your network in a room full of growth-minded coaches
Learn how to follow up after networking without the awkward overthinking
Use a free expert tool to create your custom Referral Intro paragraph
Leave with a plug-and-play message that makes it easy for others to refer you
Led by former Disney storyteller, bestselling author, and brand strategist of 11+ years, Annie Franceschi, this interactive session is your chance to gain clarity in how others talk about what you do and confidently follow up fast—so more of the right opportunities come your way.
Come for the networking, leave referral-ready 
RSVP now—space is limited!
Annie Franceschi is a former Disney storyteller-turned-branding strategist and host of the Establish Yourself® podcast. In 2013, she quit a dream job telling stories at The Walt Disney Studios to start her practice, Greatest Story Creative®. Since then, Annie has helped over 400 coaches clarify their brand message, package their offers, and grow their businesses with confidence. Along the way, she has advised hundreds, spoken for thousands, and been featured in Forbes. Annie's also the bestselling author of three books: The Service Business Roadmap, Establish Yourself, the guide to quitting your job to start a business, Permission to Try, and the children’s book, Small Biz for Kids.