A 6-Month Signature Mastermind for Audit, Risk & Governance Leaders

The Future-Ready Strategic Leader Mastermind

Shape the future. Lead with authority. Build the legacy you deserve.

An exclusive, expert-led group mastermind for established and emerging leaders in Internal Audit, Risk Management and Governance who are ready to elevate their function, strengthen their influence and step into the future with confidence and
clarity.

Introductory price ends 31 August — save £1,000

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The Audit, Risk and Governance landscape is changing fast. Are you ready?

Artificial intelligence is reshaping organisations. Stakeholder expectations are rising. The pressure on Internal Audit, Risk and Governance functions to prove their relevance, demonstrate strategic value and lead with influence has never been greater. Yet most leadership development programmes were not built for this profession, or this moment.

  • You know your function delivers real value, but senior stakeholders do not always see it

  • You want to lead more strategically, but the day-to-day keeps pulling you back

  • AI and the pace of change are raising questions you are not sure how to answer

  • You want to be seen, heard and respected at the top table, not just invited to report

  • You are ready to step up, but you want the right framework, peer group and guidance to do it well

  • You want your function to be valued, invested in and future-ready, not just surviving

A 6-month leadership transformation built around you

The Future-Ready Strategic Leader Mastermind is an intimate, expert-led group programme spanning six months, designed exclusively for senior leaders in Internal Audit, Risk Management, Governance and GRC, as well as Audit Committee members who want to deepen their understanding and sharpen their impact.Every fortnight, you join a curated group of peers for a live, immersive 2.5-hour session with Rania Bejjani, working through the ten pillars of strategic leadership that separate the functions that are valued and invested in from those that are not.This is not a course you watch. It is a mastermind you experience with homework, reflection, peer challenge, real-world application and Rania's direct input at every step.

How it works

10 live sessions over 6 months

One session every fortnight. Each session runs 2.5 hours. All held online via Zoom, at an early afternoon time suitable across global time zones.

A small, curated cohort

Strictly limited places. You learn alongside a peer group of senior Audit, Risk and Governance leaders creating a confidential, high-trust environment where real conversations happen.

Practical application between sessions

Each session includes a practical homework assignment; something you apply directly in your role. The next session begins with a debrief on what you tried, what worked and what you learned.

Delivered in English, globally accessible

All sessions are conducted in English. Questions and discussion are also welcome in Arabic and French. Participants join from across the UK, Middle East, Europe and beyond.

Your 6-month journey, 10 sessions, one transformation

What you will walk away with

  • A clear strategic vision and leadership roadmap for your function

  • A future-ready mindset and the confidence to lead through uncertainty

  • Practical frameworks for building high-performance, client-centric teams

  • The ability to leverage AI and technology as a strategic advantage

  • Sharper prioritisation skills and greater strategic focus

  • A client-centric approach that earns trust and generates real value

  • Greater influence, gravitas and executive presence at the top table

  • Stronger relationships with Boards, Audit Committees and the C-Suite

  • The communication skills to land your message and drive decisions

  • A peer network of senior Audit, Risk and Governance leaders globally

  • Direct access to Rania's 29 years of boardroom and CAE experience

  • A personalised future leadership blueprint you can act on immediately

Six months from now, you will be a different kind of leader.

"My function is seen as a strategic partner, not a compliance function."

You have the tools, language and relationships to shift perceptions at the highest level, earning the respect, budget and investment your function deserves.

"I lead with confidence, influence and authority."

You show up differently in every room, at the Board, in front of the CEO, with your team. Your presence is felt. Your voice is heard. Your impact is undeniable.

"I am ready for whatever comes next."

AI disruption, regulatory change, economic uncertainty, you face it all from a position of strength, clarity and strategic advantage. You are not just surviving the future. You are shaping it.

Is this mastermind right for you?

This is for you

  • You are an established or emerging leader in Internal Audit, Risk, Governance or GRC

  • You are a CAE, CRO, Head of Audit, Head of Risk or Deputy CAE

  • You are an Audit Committee member wanting to deepen your expertise and impact

  • You want to shift perceptions of your function and lead more strategically

  • You are ready to invest in yourself and commit to six months of focused growth

  • You want to be part of a trusted, high-calibre peer group

This is not for you

This mastermind is not for you if you are looking for a passive online course, a quick fix or a lecture series.It requires your presence, your commitment and your willingness to apply what you learn.Places are limited by design — so that every participant gets the depth of engagement this programme is built to deliver.

Your Investment

£3,999 - Book before 31 August 2026

£4,999 - Standard full program price

That is £500 per session at the standard price for 2.5 hours of direct access to nearly three decades of boardroom and CAE experience, a curated peer group, practical frameworks and personalised feedback. Less than the cost of a single day of executive consultancy.Payment is made in full at booking. All prices are inclusive of VAT where applicable. Invoice available on request.

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Experience that translates. Advice that moves the dial.

RB Advisory & Consultancy is a boutique consultancy specialising in Governance, Risk Management and Internal Audit. Based in London and operating globally, we work with organisations from high-growth scale-ups to established multi-billion-pound businesses across regulated and non-regulated sectors.What sets us apart is lived experience. Rania Bejjani has sat in the seat of the CAE and CRO, stood in front of Boards and Audit Committees and led diverse global teams through complex change. Our advice is not theoretical. It is practical, credible and grounded in what truly moves the dial, combined with the strategic thinking, commercial acumen and human-centred approach that enables leaders to step up, build trust and create lasting impact.

About Rania Bejjani

Rania Bejjani is a former three-time Chief Audit & Risk Executive, global Board and executive advisor, strategic leadership mentor and international speaker with 29 years of international cross-sector experience.She advises Boards, CEOs, CFOs, Audit Committees, Chief Audit Executives, Chief Risk Officers and senior leaders on strengthening governance, elevating Internal Audit and Risk to strategic partnership, building high-performance cultures and enabling resilient organisations.Rania combines deep technical expertise in Audit, Risk, Governance and GRC with strategic thinking, commercial acumen, Board-level experience and a warm, human-centred leadership style. Her work helps leaders and teams build trust, increase influence, shift perceptions and create lasting impact.She has mentored over 25 Audit and Risk leaders to step up, stand out and succeed.

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