Leadership Development Programme: Masterclass & Mastermind

A year-long journey of expert education, peer insight and individual coaching for cohorts of senior leaders.

Developing a cohort of leaders, not just one

The Masterclass & Mastermind Programme is our flagship leadership development programme. It is designed for organisations that want to grow a group of senior leaders together - building shared knowledge and language while still giving each person individual support.

Over a year, participants combine expert-led educational sessions with peer coaching and facilitated group reflection, backed by confidential one-to-one coaching. The topics are tailored to your organisation, so the learning lands on the challenges your leaders are actually facing.

Carolyn Cowperthwaite delivering a leadership Masterclass session

Who the programme is for

Organisations investing in senior leaders

A structured, year-long development route for a cohort of at least 10 leaders.

Leadership teams that need a shared approach

Leaders who benefit from learning together and developing a common language for leadership.

Healthcare and public sector organisations

Leaders working under sustained pressure who need both expert input and space to reflect.

Corporate and education organisations

Senior people preparing to take on bigger roles and more complex challenges.

Three strands, one programme

Masterclasses

10 expert educational sessions, with topics tailored to your organisation and its leadership priorities.

Mastermind groups

10 optional peer group sessions where leaders work through real challenges together with facilitated reflection.

1:1 coaching

Confidential one-to-one coaching sessions supporting each leader's own goals, decisions and development.

How the programme runs

  1. Scoping with your organisation

    We agree the objectives, participants and Masterclass topics so the programme reflects your organisation's priorities.

  2. Executive goal setting

    Each participant sets clear goals with strategic planning, giving the year a defined direction.

  3. Masterclasses, Mastermind and coaching

    Through the year, expert sessions, peer groups and one-to-one coaching run alongside each other, supported by workbooks.

  4. Ongoing reviews

    Progress is tracked throughout and the programme is adapted as needs change.

What's included

The programme runs for a minimum of 10 participants and includes:

  • Executive-level goal setting with strategic planning
  • Confidential one-to-one coaching sessions
  • Strategic decision-making and leadership development support
  • 10 expert educational Masterclass sessions (topics tailored to your organisation)
  • 10 Mastermind group sessions (optional)
  • Access to workbooks supporting learning and action planning
  • Email support throughout the programme
  • Ongoing reviews to track progress and adapt the programme

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Leadership Programme FAQs

How many people can take part?

The programme is designed for cohorts of senior leaders and runs with a minimum of 10 participants.

How long does the programme last?

It is a year-long programme, with 10 Masterclass sessions and 10 optional Mastermind group sessions spread across the year alongside one-to-one coaching.

What is the difference between a Masterclass and a Mastermind?

A Masterclass is an expert-led educational session on a leadership topic. A Mastermind is a facilitated peer group where participants bring real challenges and work through them together.

Can the Masterclass topics be tailored?

Yes. Masterclass topics are agreed with your organisation at the start so they reflect your leaders' priorities and challenges.

Ready to talk?

Book a complimentary, confidential 30-minute discovery call to explore whether leadership programme is right for you.