CEO Peer Network Support - Introduction to Masterminding

Overview
This practical, two-hour in-person session explores how mastermind groups accelerate leadership development and strengthen collaborative problem-solving. Participants will see a live mastermind session in action, take part in questioning and reflection, and learn how to apply the same structure in their own organisations.A mastermind group is more than a meeting. It is a disciplined conversation where equals bring their experience, curiosity, and openness to help one another move forward. The session demonstrates how shared wisdom can clarify thinking, reveal blind spots, and spark action.You will also learn the skills that make these groups powerful—especially how to ask questions that reach the heart of the matter quickly, without judgement or assumption.Mastermind groups work exceptionally well for:

• exploring new opportunities
• identifying improvements
• building motivation
• uncovering insight
• resolving challenges and issues in a positive, supportive, and confidential environment

Why Attend

Leadership can be isolating. The higher the responsibility, the fewer people there are to test ideas with complete honesty. Mastermind groups restore that balance by creating a circle of trust—where peers challenge, encourage, and hold one another to account.This session will help you experience that environment first-hand. You’ll see how structured dialogue transforms difficult problems into clear next steps, and you’ll leave with practical tools to improve your questioning, listening, and facilitation skills.You’ll also discover how to bring this model back into your own teams or networks, enabling collaborative learning and better decision-making long after the session ends.Agenda (2 hours)

• Welcome and introductions
• Setting the contract: confidentiality and Chatham House Rule
• What mastermind groups are and why they work
• Step-by-step process of a session
• Live demonstration with participant involvement
• Q&A and next steps for forming groups locally

About William

William Buist is a business mentor, author of Intentional Mastery, and long-time facilitator of peer learning groups. He works with leaders and entrepreneurs to help them move beyond expertise into mastery—where clarity, collaboration, and confidence create lasting impact. He has designed and led mastermind programmes for businesses, charities, and professional communities across the UK.