Masterminds

Lead with clarity. Grow with community.

Masterminds are where deep professional learning meets shared reflection. Twice a month, we bring together small groups of educators and leaders who want to move from ideas to action — in a space built on trust, curiosity and warm accountability.

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"Becky pushes our thinking to the limits and, as Mastermind host, she gives us the space to dream, think and challenge ourselves as practitioners and leaders, no matter how busy our day is."

Rebecca Archer

 Deputy Head Teacher

What is a Mastermind?

A Mastermind is not a course or a programme. It’s a structure that helps you do your best thinking. Each month, we meet online as a small, consistent group to explore challenges and insights in your leadership or teaching journey. There’s space to be honest, to reflect, to be heard — and to hear from others walking similar paths. Whether you’re working on curriculum, culture, pedagogy or systems, this is time to reflect, refine and recalibrate. We offer prompts, guidance and curated input — but the direction is shaped by the group.

Who are they for?

Teachers and leaders in education looking to lead their students and teams well, not just manage more
Those seeking clarity, direction and alignment in their leadership and teaching practice.
Educators wanting space to think out loud with others who “get it"
People who value reflection, collaboration and learning through dialogue

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The Kath Murdoch Inquiry Leadership Mastermind

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Learn how to lead it across your entire school culture.

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Max 12 Places

We cater our Masterminds to your role:

Teachers Mastermind

This option is for you if you are seeking out professional dialogue with like-minded practitioners across the globe and are ready to invest in and drive rich classroom practice.

Find out more about the Teachers Mastermind >>

Leaders Mastermind

This option is for you if you are seeking out professional dialogue with like-minded leaders across the globe and are ready to invest in and drive your vision forwards to success.

Find out more about the Leaders Mastermind >>

Why not sign up your team to both our teacher and leader Masterminds?!

That's what our leading schools do to build collectively efficacy and aligned vision across their team.

Book in a call to find out more.

What you’ll gain:

Trusted peer community

a safe, confidential space to be honest, explore tensions and share wins

Facilitated clarity

time set aside to zoom out and reconnect with what matters

Sharpened practice

surface assumptions, test ideas and grow your leadership toolkit

Sustainable accountability

ove forward with clarity, energy and practical next steps

What it looks like

Fortnightly 60-75 minute online sessions (term time only)
Cohort-based, max 12 members per group
Led and facilitated by Becky Carlzon and trained Learning Pioneers coaches
Follow-up notes, prompts and actions
Community space for asynchronous support and feedback

Why it matters

Leadership and teaching can be lonely. There’s not always time — or the right space — to think through big questions, complex tensions or new possibilities. Masterminds hold space for what often gets lost: reflection, connection and the deeper thinking that helps education feel human, aligned and impactful.

Requirements

We ask for 80% attendance.

This is because we are all committed to each other’s learning and growth. We take our learning seriously

What people say about our Masterminds

I feel acknowledged and valued as a result of being part of Learning Pioneers. I have always been passionate about teaching and learning - it's nice to be noticed for something you are doing and trying to do so well

Bimla Singh

Teacher and LPA lead

Joining Learning Pioneers is the best thing that I have done for myself, my career and for the children I teach in a long time! It is the best, self-led CPD available and the benefits are insurmountable

Carla Rose-Skyte

Teacher and LPA lead

Becky pushes our thinking to the limits and, as Mastermind host, she gives us the space to dream, think and challenge ourselves as practitioners and leaders, no matter how busy our day is.

Rebecca Archer

Deputy Head Teacher

Apply to Join a Mastermind

Apply now to take part in the Pioneers Mastermind. Book a call with Becky to understand more about the application process.

Masterminds start from £1.495 per year

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