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The Authentic Advisor

Mindshop
Mindshop
Artificial Intelligence
Harris Black
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Burnout
Client Advisory Services (CAS)
High-Performance Leadership
Sport To Business Transformation
Leadership Development
The Anderson Partnership
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Advisory Services
One-Page Plan
Personal Brand
Mindfulness
Time Blocking
Cain Ellsworth & Co. LLP
Office Of the CFO
Adaptive Leadership
Ai-Driven Productivity

‘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 buildin... more

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Winning higher value advisory work isn't about sending more proposals or increasing activity. It's about demonstrating better judgment.

In this episode of The Authentic Advisor, James Mason speaks with Mike Boyle from Strategy Shift about why so man... more

If AI has “read every book” and advisory is rapidly moving into what Ritz Steytler calls a “post-knowledge world” how are advisors going to deliver value for clients? In this episode of The Authentic Advisor, Ritz explains why the future of advisory ... more

Why Teams Aren't Performing (And How Advisors Can Actually Help Fix Them).

Everyone's busy. But busy isn't the same as effective and right now, most teams are doing a lot of the former while quietly losing grip on the latter.

Cameron Geddes has spe... more

Accounting and professional service firms looking to scale client advisory services (CAS) are facing a structural shift. This episode examines what is required to move beyond packaged reporting and into commercially viable advisory.

Dixie McCurley d... more

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Mike Boyle
Founder at Strategy Shift, based in Victoria, Australia
Strategy Shift
Episode: Why Advisors Struggle to Sell High Value Advisory Work with Mike Boyle, Strategy Shift, Australia
Ritz Steytler
Partner at Abacus Partners
Abacus Partners
Episode: Humanising Advisory in the Age of AI with Ritz Steytler, Abacus Partners, UK
Cam Geddes
Founder/Director of Geddes Group (Victoria, Australia)
Geddes Group
Episode: Poor Team Performance is Rising: What's Changed & What to Do About it. With Cameron Geddes, Australia
Dixie McCurley
expert in outsourced accounting and finance solutions
Georgia-based practitioner
Episode: Beyond Client Advisory Services (CAS). Why Business Advisory Skills Matter More Than Ever. With Dixie McCurley, GA, United States.
Neil Tunnah
Founder of The Performance Chain group; former elite rugby coach turned leadership performance advisor
The Performance Chain
Episode: From Elite Sport to Business: Lessons for High Performing Leaders with Neil Tunnah, The Performance Chain, Australia
Kym Arnold
Senior Manager at Lincoln's, Albany
Lincoln's
Episode: Lessons from My Advisory Journey: The Power of Accountability & Implementation with Kym Arnold, Lincolns, Albany, Western Australia
Matt Heemstra
Managing partner at Cain Ellsworth
Cain Ellsworth & Co. LLP
Episode: High Value Referrals: How Advisors Win the 'Right' Work with Matt Heemstra, Cain Ellsworth & Co. LLP, IA, United States.
Mike Burke
Mindshop expert, Mike Burke from BCAG
BCAG
Episode: The reset: mitigating burnout as an advisor with Michael Burke, BCAG
Tina Robertson
Director at digital marketing and strategy firm Pure Bowl, based in Melbourne, Australia
Pure Bowl
Episode: Brand Power: How Advisors Attract More Referrals & the Right Clients with Tina Robertson, Pure Bold

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James Mason
Host of The Authentic Advisor (Mindshop)

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 13 ratings
  • Excellent podcast for business advisors and leaders

    As always, Mindshop providing great value to others. Relevant and insightful guests, packaged in an entertaining and focused way.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    James E G Lay
    United Kingdom6 years ago
  • Mindshop Experts

    As a new advisor to Mindshop it is great value to listen to the advice and experience of the Mindshop Experts. Thank you.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Chris Pe.
    United Kingdom6 years ago

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High-quality discussions that translate well into client work and firm growth.
Well-structured episodes with concrete frameworks that are easy to apply.
Mindshop Experts provide insightful, practical advice for new and experienced advisors alike.
Great value for business advisors and leaders, with relevant guests and actionable takeaways.
Consistent focus on coaching, leadership, and practical implementation.

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Humanising Advisory in the Age of AI with Ritz Steytler, Abacus Partners, UK
Q: How should advisors manage pace and energy with AI-heavy workflows to avoid burnout?
Adopt slow consulting practices, build in incubation time, and set boundaries around deep work periods; recognize that output increases but the human should not be worn down by continuous context-switching.
Humanising Advisory in the Age of AI with Ritz Steytler, Abacus Partners, UK
Q: What practical, near-term strategies should advisors implement to blend AI into their practice?
Use AI to extend human judgment—focus on preparation, reflection, personalization, and follow-up. Let AI handle synthesis while you hold space for the client, and design workflows that integrate AI outputs with human decision-making.
Humanising Advisory in the Age of AI with Ritz Steytler, Abacus Partners, UK
Q: What myths around AI transforming advisory are most frustrating, and where should people focus instead?
The dominant myth is the binary idea that AI will either replace humans or not; the smarter focus is on augmentation, where AI handles repetitive tasks and the human retains judgment, empathy, and strategic insight.
Rethinking Retirement, Why Leading Advisors are Changing the Script with Dr Chris Mason
Q: What practical shifts in mindset or action can advisors take to re-fire over the next five to ten years?
Limit work hours through KPI planning, time-block the high-impact activities, and schedule sabbaticals or themed breaks to refresh energy and stay connected to the field.
Rethinking Retirement, Why Leading Advisors are Changing the Script with Dr Chris Mason
Q: What would you say to those in their 60s feeling pressure to step aside or slow down?
Use a decision matrix to compare options and continue working while you plan, so you don't lose momentum or relevance; gradual winding back with a plan is better than a sudden stop.

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This program centers on practical, high-leverage strategies for building and scaling advisory capabilities within professional services firms. Episodes frequently explore leadership development, client advisory evolution (including CAS and broader advisory offerings), branding and marketing for professional services, and burnout prevention for busy advisers. Notable strengths include real-world case studies, actionable frameworks, and cross-pollination of insights from both firm leaders and external experts, making it helpful for listeners aiming to differentiate in a crowded market and to implement tangible improvements with clients. The format often blends leadership psychology, operational discipline like one-page plans, and technology-e... more

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2. Ritz Steytler
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