Develop the Next Generation of Leaders in Your Firm!
Your future leaders already have the technical expertise.
What they need now is the mindset, confidence, and commercial capability to lead teams, strengthen client relationships, and contribute to the growth of your firm.
Think Like An Owner is a practical leadership development program designed specifically for accountants who are stepping into greater responsibility and preparing for the next stage of their careers.
Whether they are Senior Managers, emerging leaders, or recently appointed Partners, this program helps participants move beyond technical delivery and begin thinking, communicating, and making decisions like business owners.
6 weeks | 1.5 hours per week | Live via Zoom
| 9 hours CPD
Monday's, 12pm - 1:30pm
Next intake commences
Monday 21 September, 2026
Monday's, 12pm - 1:30pm
Next intake commences
Monday 21 September, 2026
Your facilitators
Warwick Cavell and Paul Jansz combine more than 60 years of experience helping accounting firms develop stronger leaders, build future Partners and create more valuable businesses. Their practical, commercially focused approach equips ambitious accountants with the mindset, leadership capability and ownership behaviours needed to step confidently into the next stage of their careers.
"This isn't leadership theory. It's the practical knowledge, commercial thinking and ownership mindset we've seen transform accounting firms for decades."
$810.00 per person
1.5 hours x 6 weeks
Why This Workshop Series?
The result? Capable professionals who often feel underprepared for the leadership expectations that come with senior roles.
Most accountants are promoted because of their technical capability.
Few receive the leadership development needed to successfully navigate:
1. Leading and influencing teams
2. Managing difficult conversations
3. Building stronger client relationships
4. Balancing competing priorities and deadlines
5. Developing commercial awareness
6. Taking ownership of outcomes and firm performance
The result? Capable professionals who often feel underprepared for the leadership expectations that come with senior roles.
Think Like An Owner bridges that gap.
This is not generic leadership training. It is designed specifically for the realities of accounting firms and professional services environments.
Over six weeks, participants will develop the confidence, communication skills, and commercial mindset required to lead with greater impact.
What Participants Will Gain
Lead conversations with confidence
Influence clients, colleagues, and stakeholders more effectively
Lead conversations with confidence
Strengthen their leadership presence
Think commercially and understand the broader business impact of their decisions
Take ownership of outcomes rather than simply completing tasks
Prepare for future leadership and partnership responsibilities
Who Should Attend?
This program is ideal for:
Senior Managers
Emerging Leaders
New and Early-Career Partners
High-potential team members preparing for leadership roles