The Society of Professional Consultants

The Society of Professional Consultants (SPC) is a professional development organization for independent consultants. We offer networking, mentoring, and education for our members. The SPC facilitates virtual networking and workshops for both new and experienced consultants from around the world. Our membership is limited to independent consultants and coaches.

We encourage our members to collaborate, share best practices, and learn from each other. The SPC welcomes and encourages participation in our community by consultants of all ages and backgrounds. 

Virtual Workshop - Wednesday, June 17, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. ET

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.