Family Business Advisor Masterclass
In our family business advisor masterclass, we introduce the essential skills, attitudes and approaches required to support family businesses in transition.
A CCE-accredited programme.
Programme Overview
The Family Business Advisor Masterclass course brings together professionals wanting to utilise practical guidance alongside case study exploration to gain a deep understanding of the intricacies of family businesses, and the role of an advisor in supporting these families.
Delivered entirely online, this transformational course is delivered in collaboration with Professor Christine Blondel, Adjunct Professor of Family Business at INSEAD. Christine has over 25 years’ experience in the family business field, with exposure to hundreds of cases through her teaching, writing, and advising.
“A superb workshop, I gained invaluable knowledge and a great network of contacts. Thank you! “
Who is this programme for?
The course is designed for senior coaches, consultants, mediators and advisors who wish to develop a deep understanding of advising within a family business while building their credibility, developing their practice, and expanding their network.
Previous participants have ranged from experienced executive coaches to bankers, family officers, head hunters, recent MBA graduates with a personal interest in the subject, and family business members who want to sharpen their understanding of the foundational skills and attributes they need to support their own business as it transitions.
The maturity, diversity and depth of experience of participants are taken into consideration. We welcome participants from all corners of the world, from a range of sectors and with varying expertise.
If you’re not sure if this is the right course for you, please arrange a call with Lidy Hopman-Fuller, our Programme Manager.
Next Session:
Open for registration
Spring 2027
CCE accredited
£1,950 (excl. VAT)
KDVI t&cs apply
The Family Business Advisor Masterclass course brings together professionals wanting to utilise practical guidance alongside case study exploration to gain a deep understanding of the intricacies of family businesses, and the role of a coach in supporting these families.
Delivered entirely online, this transformational course is delivered in collaboration with Professor Christine Blondel, Adjunct Professor of Family Business at INSEAD. Christine has over 20 years’ experience in the family business field, with exposure to hundreds of cases through her teaching, writing, and advising.
“If you are a coach or are thinking of trying to become a coach to family businesses, this is an excellent class. It gives a top-down perspective and you find out what is involved and required in acting as a coach to families and family businesses.”
Who is this programme for?
The course is designed for senior coaches, consultants, mediators and advisers who wish to develop a deep understanding of coaching within a family business while building their credibility, developing their practice, and expanding their network.
Previous participants have ranged from experienced executive coaches to recent MBA graduates with a personal interest in the subject, to family business members who want to sharpen their understanding of the foundational skills and attributes they need to support their own business as it transitions.
The maturity, diversity and depth of experience of participants are taken into consideration. We welcome participants from all corners of the world, from a range of sectors and with varying expertise.
If you’re not sure if this is the right course for you, please arrange a call with Lidy Hopman-Fuller, our Programme Manager.
Learning Outcomes
Understanding: Learn about family business dynamics, values, leadership, governance, transmission and succession
The Role: The diversity and complementarity of advisor roles
Process: The importance of fair process in business family transitions
Skills: Through real cases, develop an understanding of the process, skills, attitudes and experience to bring to client engagements
Guidance: Practical communications, governance frameworks and tools
Global:A universal approach, not specific to any particular jurisdiction
Accreditation: Add credibility to your Family Business coaching practice through Continuing Coach Education (CCE) accreditation. On completion, you will gain the following credits, which can be used towards the renewal requirements of an ICF credential: 7.5 core competency | 5.75 resource development credits
Programme Design
Module 1: Family Business Foundations
- Preparatory case work
- Participant introduction
- Speed meeting and code of conduct
- Introduction to advising business families, exploring the different advisor roles
- Case: Founder to siblings
Module 2: Case work and governance
- Preparatory case work
- Establishing a family council, family charter and board of directors
- Case: Siblings to cousins
Module 3: Testimonial, the advising process and co-coaching
- Sourcing, contracting, running the mission,
- Follow-up and supervision
- Co-coaching in triads
Module 4: Your own case (live cases)
- Exploring the issues at stake: what processes, skills, attitudes and experiences do they require?
Module 5: Consolidation
- Bespoke content addressing your questions
- Summary and conclusions
An optional individual supervision session with Professor Blondel can be included. This will be scheduled to take place within six months of Module 5.
Faculty
Professor Christine Blondel
Adjunct Professor of Family Business | Programme Director
Lidy Hopman-Fuller
Programme Manager
How to apply
The first step is to complete the online application form.
Professor Blondel will then review your application to ensure that your experience, motivations, and expectations are in line with the programme content. Once your application has been reviewed, Lidy Hopman-Fuller, the Programme Manager, will advise on the outcome as soon as possible.
Places on the programme are confirmed on a first-come, first-served basis taking into consideration applicants’ experience and objectives. As we only have a limited number of places available on the course, we encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.
Autumn 2026:
- Module 1: 16th November 2026 (13:00 – 15:30 CET)
- Module 2: 19th November 2026 (13:00 – 15:30 CET)
- Module 3: 23rd November 2026 (13:00 – 15:30 CET)
- Module 4: 26th November 2026 (13:00 – 15:30 CET)
- Module 5: 30th November 2026 (13:00 – 15:30 CET)
Spring 2027:
- Module 1: 1st April 2027 (13:00 – 15:30 CET)
- Module 2: 5th April 2027 (13:00 – 15:30 CET)
- Module 3: 8th April 2027 (13:00 – 15:30 CET)
- Module 4: 12th April 2027 (13:00 – 15:30 CET)
- Module 5: 15th April 2027 (13:00 – 15:30 CET)
Delivered online, via Zoom
10-16 Participants
£1,950 (excl. VAT)
Post-masterclass one-to-one supervision (optional) £400 (excl. VAT)
KDVI t&cs apply
