JoAnn Labbie
Dr Chris Mason
Chris Mason founded the Mindshop Network in 1994 and over the last 30 years has seen it continue to grow and attract over 1,500 of the world’s leading consultants, business advisors, and business leaders to its ever-expanding global network. As Chairman of the Mindshop Group of Companies, Chris’ role involves coaching the senior people within the Mindshop Network, co-ordinating Mindshop’s strategic direction and the development of business tools and processes. Chris is an owner and director of several companies covering the construction (HVAC), consulting and IT industry sectors and these organizations range from 12 to 1,100 employees in size.In the early days of running his own consulting business Chris provided consulting services to a wide range of organisations such as AMCOR, Pilkington, Robert Bosch, Hella, Nissan and the BBC. As a strategic planner he was licensed by the Australian Government to deliver their various Export Development and Business Improvement programs. In July 1996 he expanded the Mindshop Group into the United Kingdom and North America through his strong relationships with many of the middle tier global Accounting Networks. Chris has worked in large corporations. His background in human resources and high technology industries has assisted in developing his skills and interest in areas such as strategy and international trade. He has a PhD in Organizational and Industrial Psychology, a Bachelor of Business degree and is a member of the American Psychological Association. He works extensively in the US and UK regions providing strategic advice and coaching services.Chris is an author of two books, Value To Others (2017) and Change Success (2019). Chris is also very active in developing and running programs for Mindshop’s Charitable Trust, Mindshop Excellence, and he is currently a board member and past Chairman of the Trust. The Trust’s programs coach young people in the Mindshop tools and processes and enable them to apply this knowledge in a business environment.
James Mason
James Mason has over twenty years’ experience supporting leading consultants and professional service firms around the world in growing successful advisory businesses. As managing director of the global advisory network Mindshop, he oversees the advisory training, coaching, resource development, innovation, and growth needs of over 4,000 business leaders and advisors in 12 countries who are part of the Mindshop community. His experience provides him with unique insight into what works and what does not in the delivery of advisory services.
Angela Grogan
Angela has been with Mindshop since 2009 and has a wealth of experience supporting business advisors achieve their objectives. After 21 years as a partner with a chartered accounting and wealth solutions firm, Angela became a provider of focussed people, profit and growth solutions to small to medium enterprises. Angela is a Chartered Accountant and Mindshop Expert. An accomplished facilitator, coach and trainer, Angela brings a pro-active approach to business advisory support based on mastery of Mindshop’s processes, methodologies, and her extensive experience ‘at the coalface’ advising businesses and coaching leaders. Commercially astute, Angela has been requested by many clients to chair their advisory boards and coach and mentor their leadership teams.Since joining Mindshop, Angela has become known for her ability to help business advisors and leaders navigate complex challenges and achieve their objectives.
Gill Burn
Gill Burn (FCA) is the Regional Director for Europe at Mindshop, a leading global provider of business advisory support services. With over 30 years’ of experience, Gill began her career with PWC then moved on to hold a senior HR role for a leading regional firm of accountants. Her true passion lies in helping businesses to achieve their goals, and she transitioned into consulting to make a greater impact through business and personal development coaching for SME’s. Since joining Mindshop, Gill has become known for her ability to help business advisors and leaders to navigate complex challenges and achieve their objectives.