Leadership is not a set of tactics you swap when conditions change. It is a set of principles that hold true regardless. The Leader's Mindset Masterclass is a self-paced online course that gives you the foundational operating system for leadership: the principles, frameworks, and tools that hold true across every context, industry, and stage of a career.
Designed and delivered by Ashton Bishop, one of Australia's most sought-after strategic thinkers and leadership facilitators, this course combines world-class content with modern learning technology. You will walk away with a clear, personalised leadership framework you can put into practice immediately.
This is the foundational course in the Institute of Change masterclass suite. Complete it as a standalone course or build on it with the full suite.
COURSE DETAILS
- Duration: Approximately 8 hours, self-paced
- Format: Online, on-demand
- Level: Intermediate
- Investment:
$990 non-members
$841 exclusive AMI Member discount
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN
This course covers three core modules, each building on the last:
Module 1: Defining Leadership
Craft a personalised definition of leadership that is authentic to you and actionable in your role. Move beyond generic models and lead with clarity and intention.
Module 2: Leading Through Language
Discover how the words you choose shape culture, drive decisions, and influence outcomes. Build a communication framework that cuts through noise and creates alignment.
Module 3: Power of Presence
Master the mindset, habits and behaviours that signal confidence and command trust. Learn to show up with authority, even under pressure.
WHO THIS COURSE IS FOR
This course is for professionals who are ready to lead with more clarity, confidence, and impact. It is ideal for:
- Marketing leaders and senior managers stepping into larger strategic roles
- Business owners and executives who want a sharper, more deliberate leadership style
- Team leaders navigating complexity, change, or rapid growth
High-potential professionals investing in their leadership edge before the next career move
Whether you are new to a leadership role or a seasoned executive looking to refresh your approach, The Leader's Mindset gives you a practical foundation to lead better, today.
ABOUT THE FACILITATOR
ASHTON BISHOP / CEO, STEP CHANGE
Ashton Bishop is an award-winning keynote speaker, serial entrepreneur, and CEO of Step Change, one of Australia's leading creative strategy consultancies. With a Commerce/Law background and 20+ years running million-dollar campaigns for billion-dollar brands, he brings rare depth to leadership and strategy: a practitioner who is embedded in the work every day, not a theoretical commentator.
Ash is the creator of Predatory Marketing, a competitive strategy framework used by organisations across Australia to outthink, outmanoeuvre, and outperform their competition. His client work spans some of Australia's most recognised brands, including Seek, Sportsbet, and Business Blueprint, as well as global challenger brands punching well above their weight.
What makes Ash an exceptional facilitator is an unconventional background that most strategists do not have: street performing, television presenting, stand-up comedy, and circus. He blends rigorous strategic frameworks with high-energy delivery that consistently earns 10/10 audience ratings. The Leader's Mindset Masterclass distils his best-practice leadership IP into a course that is challenging, engaging, and immediately applicable.
WHAT PARTICIPANTS SAY
"We recently put 12 of our upcoming managers through The Leader’s Mindset program and it was a fantastic experience. Ashton connected really well with the group and created an environment that was engaging, thought-provoking and relevant to the challenges they're facing as they grow as leaders. The team genuinely enjoyed the program and came away with some great insights into themselves, how they communicate and how they lead others. A really worthwhile investment in our people and one I'd happily recommend."
Michael Larobina, Chief Executive Officer
Step Change is an AMI Partner. We are happy to offer the course to our members with an exclusive discount. Find out more about the course here: https://www.instituteofchange.com/course/the-leaders-mindset-new
