The Authentic Advisor

By Mindshop

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‘The Authentic Advisor’ interviews are packed with practical ideas, insights, and frank observations on what works (and what does not) when delivering high performance business advisory. Mindshop’s Managing Director, James Mason interviews senior independent and professional service firm business advisors from across the world. Exploring important advisory topics from creating leverage and building capability to marketing advisory services and how to be the best problem solver in the room, this podcast series is a ‘must listen’ for those who want to set themselves apart in a cluttered market.

Episode Date
The Silent Ceilings Capping Advisory Success with Angela Grogan, Best Business Results, Australia
Aug 31, 2026
Why Advisors Struggle to Sell High Value Advisory Work with Mike Boyle, Strategy Shift, Australia
Jul 31, 2026
Humanising Advisory in the Age of AI with Ritz Steytler, Abacus Partners, UK
Jun 30, 2026
Poor Team Performance is Rising: What's Changed & What to Do About it. With Cameron Geddes, Australia
May 31, 2026
Beyond Client Advisory Services (CAS). Why Business Advisory Skills Matter More Than Ever. With Dixie McCurley, GA, United States.
Apr 30, 2026
From Elite Sport to Business: Lessons for High Performing Leaders with Neil Tunnah, The Performance Chain, Australia
Mar 31, 2026
Lessons from My Advisory Journey: The Power of Accountability & Implementation with Kym Arnold, Lincolns, Albany, Western Australia
Feb 28, 2026
High Value Referrals: How Advisors Win the 'Right' Work with Matt Heemstra, Cain Ellsworth & Co. LLP, IA, United States.
Jan 31, 2026
The reset: mitigating burnout as an advisor with Michael Burke, BCAG
Dec 31, 2025
Brand Power: How Advisors Attract More Referrals & the Right Clients with Tina Robertson, Pure Bold
Nov 30, 2025
An Advisory Growth Journey: Lessons & Case Studies with Renee Bettenay, Director, Harris Black, Australia.
Oct 31, 2025
A CIO's Perspective: Innovation Strategies for Advisory Firms with Abu Bakkar, HLB International
Sep 30, 2025
Rethinking Retirement, Why Leading Advisors are Changing the Script with Dr Chris Mason
Aug 31, 2025
Unlocking Human Performance: Modern Skills for Advisors with Samantha Shaw
Jul 31, 2025
Scaling Advisory Impact: Lessons from Large-Scale Learning Programs with Dan Gabbett, Robertson Scannell
Jun 30, 2025
Offshore Success Playbook: Practical Strategies for Building & Leading Global Offshore Teams with Dave Stonesifer, CEO, Herbein + Company
May 31, 2025
DIY Strategic Planning: What Worked, What Didn’t. Lessons Learnt with Dianna Larkin, McCay Duff, Canada.
Apr 30, 2025
Talent Trends: Rethinking Attraction & Retention Strategies with Andrew Thoseby, CEO, 1st Executive
Mar 31, 2025
The future of family business, how advisors can help family businesses thrive with Catherine Sayer, CEO, Family Business Association.
Feb 28, 2025
Building a second brain for increased productivity & innovation as an advisor with James Mason, Mindshop
Jan 31, 2025
How business advisors can harness AI to drive success with Andrew Cooke, Growth & Profit Solutions.
Dec 31, 2024
Scaling business advisory services in your firm with Stephen Grant, Azets
Nov 30, 2024
Delivering what customers value most, with a distinct competitive advantage with Iain Good & Jonathan Coles, Premiumisation Partners, Australia
Oct 31, 2024
Focused networking for success: How too much can be as bad as not enough with Shabir Ladha, KBH Chartered Professional Accountants.   
Sep 30, 2024
Cutting through with business advisory in a regional market with Kim Marshall, WK Advisors & Accountants
Aug 31, 2024
Unlocking Happiness and Success in Business and Life with Peter Longhurst.
Jul 31, 2024
Understanding mental health challenges & embracing vulnerability as a high performing leader with Chris Black, Purpa.
Jun 30, 2024
Accelerating internal referrals and advisory results with Kirsty Bullen
May 31, 2024
To sell or not to sell. The acquisition dilemma for professional service firms with Neal Morrison, McInerney Saunders, Dublin, Ireland.
Apr 30, 2024
Success on the pathway to partner – traits that drive high performers with Tony Szczepaniak, CEO, LEA Global
Mar 31, 2024
Secrets to turning around underperforming businesses with Peter Lucas
Feb 29, 2024
Leveraging Business Health Checks to Drive Advisory Revenue Growth with Lisa Wilson, Morrows.
Jan 31, 2024
Culture eats strategy for breakfast, myth or reality? With Jason Langford-Brown
Dec 31, 2023
Is Growth Good? With Rod Willers
Nov 30, 2023
Reduce waste & improve inefficiency by leveraging Mindshop tools in your firm with Lynsey Light, Kreston Reeves.
Oct 31, 2023
Clear community purpose, culture & values in a firm. Who benefits & where to start.
Sep 30, 2023
Leveraging tools & methodologies for problem solving & planning across Australia's leading business service specialist with Quinton Whitehead.
Aug 31, 2023
Balancing running an accounting firm and being an entrepreneur with Matt Sharwood
Jul 31, 2023
Leveraging diagnostics in advisory work with Simon Drum.
Jun 30, 2023
Shifts in learning and development, the four key trends critical to building capability in 2023 and beyond with JoAnn Labbie.
May 31, 2023
Leadership and culture, what shifts are driving client success with Nikita Tomlinson.
Apr 30, 2023
Capitalising on diverse equity opportunities whilst running a successful advisory business with Cameron McMillan
Mar 31, 2023
How advisors can help implement environmental, social & governance (ESG) strategies for clients & in their own firms: practical insights and examples with Dennis Lee
Feb 28, 2023
Advising owners how to build a successful business and personal balance sheet with Mario Vicari
Jan 31, 2023
Flip fulfilled to filled full. Ten keys to happier leaders with Nick Mayhew.
Dec 31, 2022
From accountant to partner, independent business advisor & equity holder; a career delivering client value with Al Ramos
Nov 30, 2022
Personal brands & niches in niches. Marketing shifts for accounting & advisory firms.
Oct 31, 2022
Winning higher value advisory work. What does it take to step up?
Sep 30, 2022
How firms can capitalise on client data & insight opportunities
Aug 31, 2022
Hitting coaching heights, overcoming self sabotaging behaviours & addressing hot client issues.
Jul 31, 2022
Accidental energy vampire spotting, tips for business advisor aspirants & musings on virtual v F2F delivery.
Jun 30, 2022
Discussion: LinkedIn, procrastination & is everything old new again?
May 31, 2022
Top global accounting trends and future opportunities for firms
May 01, 2022
Driving performance, a Managing Partner’s perspective
Mar 31, 2022
Systematising a high performing advisory business
Feb 28, 2022
Advisor to entrepreneur – a story of rapid growth
Jan 31, 2022
Recruiting right - how to find the ideal candidate for your business.
Dec 31, 2021
Family business succession planning, an advisors' guide to having challenging conversations
Nov 30, 2021
Attraction and retention of the best talent
Oct 31, 2021
Purpose beyond profit, connecting with your local community
Sep 30, 2021
Virtual productivity insights for independent advisors
Aug 31, 2021
Beyond the numbers, bringing your team on a business advisory journey
Jul 31, 2021
Overcoming mindset barriers
Jun 30, 2021
A master class in coaching leaders
May 31, 2021
Packaging and pricing advisory services
Apr 30, 2021
Scaling up advisory services in professional service firms
Mar 31, 2021
Evolutions in delivering strategic planning services for advisors.
Feb 28, 2021
Shifts in selling advisory services
Jan 31, 2021
Profiling Tools for Advisors
Dec 31, 2020
Building resilience
Nov 30, 2020
Advisory technology for professional service firms
Oct 31, 2020
Leverage in advisory firms
Sep 30, 2020
Marketing for Business Advisors
Aug 27, 2020