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Many firms want to develop their people, strengthen leadership capability and create more value for clients. The challenge is finding the right approach while day-to-day demands compete for attention. Internal programmes can stall, lack focus, or fail to connect directly with strategy and results.

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The Mastermind delivers a clear and proven way to make progress. It creates a structured space where participants learn from peers, share practical insight and work on real challenges. At the same time, we work closely with your leadership team to establish clear aims and objectives at the outset, track progress against them, and identify emerging themes that help the firm improve its performance.

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How it works

The Mastermind runs as a 12-month programme with monthly group sessions and regular check-ins. Each session blends expert input, peer-led learning and reflection. Participants bring their real challenges into the room, making the sessions practical and relevant.

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We agree on objectives with your executive team at the start and review them regularly with you and your project team. This rhythm of progress reviews and feedback keeps the programme on track and makes results visible. Confidential themes that emerge from the sessions provide further insight you can use to strengthen firm-wide performance.

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Shared commitment and accountability are central. Participants are expected to contribute, reflect and apply what they learn. The group dynamic supports follow-through, helping professionals build confidence and develop their contribution in ways that directly serve the firm’s strategy.

The value you gain

For firms, the Mastermind develops professionals who are more commercially aware, client-focused and confident in their leadership role. Participants return with clearer thinking, better client conversations and a stronger link between strategy and action. The programme also supports succession by creating space for emerging leaders to step up in a structured and supported way.

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For participants, the Mastermind provides a trusted environment in which to share challenges, explore new perspectives, and apply fresh ideas. They gain practical tools, lasting peer relationships and continued professional development that builds confidence and skills over time. Many groups comprise professionals from various firms or regions, creating benchmarking opportunities that spark additional ideas for improvement.

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For leadership, the value goes further. The approach is built on a proven Mastermind formula refined over the past decade, with experience across the UK, Ireland, the EU, the US and international networks. Progress is reviewed with you regularly, so outcomes are linked back to agreed objectives. Results have included increases in fee income, improvements in profit, more cross-border referrals, and professionals better equipped to support clients with international growth.

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Practical details and next steps

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  • Duration: 12-month programme with monthly sessions and mid-month check-ins

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  • Format: Small groups combining expert input, peer learning and reflection

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  • Accountability: Shared commitment, regular progress reviews and feedback loops

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  • Development: Professional growth for participants and firm-wide insights for leadership

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If you’d like to explore how the Mastermind could support your firm, click below to enquire.​​​

We only take on a small number of new firms at a time so each partnership gets the attention it deserves.

Register your interest to start a conversation about your priorities and fit for the next intake.

Michael Black, Chartered Accountant, Experienced CFO | Chairman

"The pressures on all the professions – and at every level – are 
greater today than ever and growing the client base very 
challenging. Competition, societal and economic changes are 
growing. Practice Edge brings serious experience, the highest 
credentials and professional processes and standards to help 
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