Petra Buchanan — Executive Mentor

Executive Mentoring

Sharpening leadership for those who lead at the highest level

One-on-one mentoring for senior executives

A trusted sounding board

I work with senior executives and aspiring board directors who want to sharpen their leadership, strategic thinking, and board-readiness. My mentoring is grounded in real-world experience — as a CEO, international executive, and board director across commercial and not-for-profit sectors.

Whether you are navigating a complex organisational challenge, preparing for a board role, or seeking a confidential space to think through a significant decision, I offer a direct, experienced perspective.

My approach

Practical. Confidential. Experienced.

Leadership transitions

Supporting leaders moving into CEO, C-suite, or expanded executive roles, with a focus on strategic clarity, stakeholder alignment, and personal effectiveness.

Complex decisions

A confidential sounding board for leaders facing high-stakes decisions — organisational, strategic, or personal — where independent perspective matters.

Reputation and influence

Building the external profile, stakeholder relationships, and credibility that underpin sustained leadership impact.

Engagements

How we work together

Executive Sounding Board

A six-month engagement for CEOs and senior executives seeking continuity and perspective. It includes an initial 90-minute alignment session, five further 90-minute conversations, agreed objectives and a concluding review. Limited contact between sessions is available for genuinely time-sensitive issues.

Executive Decision Series

Three 90-minute conversations over up to three months, focused on a specific leadership transition, challenge or consequential decision.

Ready to have a conversation?

Mentoring engagements are confidential and tailored to your specific context. The first step is a brief introductory conversation.