Most internal auditors are stuck.
They focus on checklists, methodologies, and technical execution…
Yet struggle to:
- Influence senior leadership
- Be seen as strategic partners
- Stand out in their careers
- Transition into leadership roles
And here’s the truth:
👉 Technical skills alone will NOT make you a top-performing auditor.
The Opportunity
In this free 1-hour course, you’ll learn the mindset and real-world insights that separate high-impact auditors from everyone else.
Drawing from decades of experience in:
- Internal audit
- Risk management
- Executive leadership (including CAE roles)
- And time spent outside of audit (where real business value is created)
What You’ll Learn
In this session, you’ll discover:
✔️ Why the best auditors don’t just “audit”—they influence
✔️ The critical mindset shift from compliance to value creation
✔️ How to leverage broader business experience (even if you don’t have it yet)
✔️ What Chief Audit Executives actually look for in top talent
✔️ The biggest mistakes that keep auditors stuck in mid-level roles
✔️ How to build credibility with stakeholders and senior leadership
✔️ The “rockstar factor” that makes auditors stand out instantly
This session goes beyond theory…
👉 It shows you how to think, act, and operate differently.
Who This Is For
This course is designed specifically for:
- Internal Auditors who want to stand out and grow faster
- Audit Managers looking to increase their influence
- Chief Audit Executives developing high-performing teams
- Risk & Audit professionals ready to move beyond compliance
Why Register?
Because the profession is changing.
Organizations don’t just want auditors…
👉 They want trusted advisors, strategic thinkers, and business partners.
This session will show you how to become one.
Your instructor
I’m Jason Mefford, a former Chief Audit Executive, Chief Risk Officer, Chief Ethics & Compliance Officer, Chief Information Security Officer, and board member who has led and advised audit, risk, and compliance functions around the world. I work with CAEs, audit committees, and GRC leaders to turn complex, high‑stakes issues into simple, practical actions that raise audit’s value.
I teach this course because I’m passionate about helping auditors become rockstars—growing their influence, confidence, and career opportunities. You’ll get real-world strategies I’ve used in the C‑suite, with a strong emphasis on soft skills, communication, and executive presence, so you can make a bigger impact fast. Recognized as a thought leader with honors from Yale University, Corporate Secretary Magazine, and OCEG, my focus is on what works in the field right now.