The Practicum:

Online Experiential, Practical, Leadership In Action.

An Experiential Action Learning Set for Female Leaders Delivering Change

Most leadership and business programmes give you theories, strategies, and frameworks—but no real support in actually making it happen.

The Practicum is different.

This isn’t about endless learning or passive watching. It’s about working on your real-world challenges in real time, with a small, matched cohort, so you leave each session with clear actions and the confidence to take them forward.

You and Your Work Are the Syllabus.

At the heart of The Practicum is Action Learning.


You bring what’s live for you now — a decision, challenge, or opportunity. Your cohort works with you through questioning, reflection, and insight, unlocking solutions you can apply immediately.

No fluff. No busywork. No second-guessing. Just practical, design-led action that moves you forward.

Grounded in Your Unique Design


Every cohort is matched (as best we can) using your BG5 profile. Your BG5 overview is delivered early in the journey, so you’re working from the start in alignment with how you’re naturally designed to decide, lead, and succeed.

This means you’re not forcing yourself into a model that doesn’t fit — you’re building and leading in a way that honours your strengths.

What You’ll Get Inside The Practicum

  • 12-month membership focused on growth and support

  • Small cohorts of 3–5 women matched by BG5 design

  • One 3-hour session each month — focused, applied, and action-driven

  • Private spaces in The Atrium: your cohort channel + The Practicum channel

  • Connect & Learn sessions for wider learning and exchange

  • Access to the member directory to build connections and collaborations

  • Direct access to Miranda (creator of The Minerva Manifesto™) via The Atrium between sessions for feedback and support


Why Work With Miranda

Miranda Christopher brings over 30 years’ experience working with leaders, businesses, and communities to deliver transformation that lasts.

While she works with leaders of all kinds, The Practicum is a dedicated space for female leaders — women driving change in their teams, organisations, and communities.

  • Adult Education: qualified and experienced in designing learning that sticks

  • Transformation Consulting: decades helping people and organisations navigate change

  • Coaching & Mentoring: supporting women to act decisively and stay true to their values

  • BG5 Business & Career System: advanced-level consultant helping you work with your

    natural design

    Miranda's role in The Practicum is to hold the container, guide the process, and make sure every insight becomes action.

Who Is This For?

The Practicum is for female leaders ready to stop thinking about what they should do and start doing what actually works — in a way that fits who they are and how they’re designed to lead.

Whether you’re leading a team, building a community, or driving organisational change, this space gives you the structure, support, and cohort insight to make it happen.

Apply Now


If you’re serious about moving forward in a way that fits who you are, this is where it happens.

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