Performance Shift

What Performance Shift does

Performance Shift is a Melbourne-based, privately held Australian corporate training and consulting firm founded in 2010 that helps organizations build high-performing teams and develop leaders. The company operates from a headcount of 1-10 employees and serves corporate, government, and elite sports clients across Australia.

Its core technology is the proprietary High Performing Team (HPT) Diagnostic, co-developed with Dr. John Molineux of Deakin University, which quantitatively measures ten high performance levers and produces bespoke team reports. The diagnostic is layered with a portfolio of complementary proprietary assessments (High Performance Peer Review, Y.E.S annual satisfaction survey, DNA/Caliper Profile, DiSC Personality Profile, Emotional Intelligence, Personal Values) and proprietary behavioral frameworks (KOMO2 model, DASHTalk feedback process). Programs are delivered as workshops, residential intensives, executive coaching (6-8 session packages), and ongoing consulting engagements.

Performance Shift generates revenue through a mix of professional services (tailored training programs at custom pricing, executive coaching packages, ongoing consulting), unit-priced assessments ($5,000 + GST per HPT team of 4-20 participants), and low-margin book/ebook sales ($9.95-$34.95). Distribution is direct-to-client via the company website and founder-led outreach, with top-of-funnel demand generated through a Spotify/YouTube video series, media appearances, and a free online team culture assessment. Named customers include ANZ, Allianz, QBE, the Department of Defence, the Department of Veterans' Affairs, Jayco Caravans, Spotlight, St Kilda Football Club, and OZDARE.

Name

Performance Shift

Legal name

Performance Shift Pty Ltd

Website

https://performanceshift.com.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Performance Shift is a Melbourne-based Australian training and consulting firm that builds high-performing teams and leaders using its proprietary HPT Diagnostic and tailored workshops, serving corporate, government, and elite sports clients across Australia.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Corporate Training and Consulting

NAICS

Management Consulting Services (54161), Professional and Management Development Training (611430), Human Resources Consulting Services (541612)

SIC

Services-Management Consulting Services (8742)

akta.pro primary industry

Change Management & Transformation Leadership (EDABAAAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Leadership Assessment, 360 Feedback & Development Planning (EDABAAAK), Leadership Transition & Onboarding Coaching (New Role, New Manager, Promotion) (EDABANAB), Operational Excellence (OPEX) & Performance Management (KPI/OKR) (EDABAKAH), Talent Management & Leadership Advisory (Succession, Performance, Culture) (BPACAJAH)

Keywords

• Team performance diagnostics
• Leadership development programs
• Corporate training services
• Behavioral assessment tools
• Organizational culture consulting

Headquarters

HQ city

Melbourne

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Training Programs: Tailored corporate training programs including High Performing Teams and Culture, Game On, Leadership through Self Management, MODERN Management, Sales Training, Innovation for Growth, and more. Programs are delivered as workshops, residential intensives, or consulting engagements.
2. Assessment Tools: Proprietary assessment tools including HPT Diagnostic ($5,000 per team), High Performance Peer Review, Emotional Intelligence assessment, DNA Profile (Caliper Profile), DiSC Personality Profile, and Personal Values Assessment.
3. Executive Coaching: One-on-one coaching programs for CEOs and executives, delivered in packages of 6 or 8 sessions.
4. Consulting Services: Ongoing consulting and support services to embed training outcomes and ensure sustained behavior change and capability development.
5. Book Sales: Sale of The Black Book of Quotes as hard copy ($34.95) and ebook ($9.95).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Performance Shift is a Melbourne-based corporate training and consulting firm that sells proprietary team and leadership assessment tools (e.g., HPT Diagnostic, High Performance Peer Review, Y.E.S., DNA Profile, Emotional Intelligence, DiSC) alongside tailored training programs (Executive Coaching, MODERN Management, Leadership Through Self Management, Game Day, Innovation for Growth, sales and feedback workshops) and ongoing consulting engagements. Its offerings are packaged for direct sale to corporate, government, and sporting clients seeking to build high-performing teams and develop leaders.

Product overview

Performance Shift is a corporate training and consulting business offering a platform of assessment tools and training programs for creating High Performing Teams and Leaders. The core product is the proprietary High Performing Team (HPT) Assessment, which is complemented by additional assessment tools including the High Performance Peer Review, Y.E.S Assessment (Yearly Employment Satisfaction), DNA Profile, Emotional Intelligence assessment, Personal Values Assessment, and Personality Profile (DiSC). The company also offers a suite of training programs and workshops including Executive Coaching, MODERN Management, Consulting, Innovation for Growth, Sales Mind to Business Mind, Leadership through Self Management, Game Day team building, and feedback training. Content offerings include the Mastering High Performing Teams Video Series available on Spotify and YouTube, and published books including The Black Book of Quotes. The portfolio combines these assessment diagnostics with tailored training programs to deliver measurable and sustainable results for organisations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• High Performing Team Assessment Proprietary diagnostic tool that quantitatively measures and analyses each of the 10 high performance levers, providing a detailed analysis and bespoke team report mapping areas for improvement. Priced at $5,000 + GST per team, recommended for 4–20 participants. Used by corporate, public and government teams to assess culture and unlock team potential.
• High Performance Peer Review Individual-level assessment based on the HPT model that provides granular, accountable data on individual contributions to team culture and performance. Used for developing leaders or running self-awareness exercises.
• Y.E.S Assessment (Yearly Employment Satisfaction) Yearly Employment Satisfaction Assessment purpose-built to replace traditional annual engagement surveys. Delivers actionable recommendations for sustainable change organisation-wide, holding managers and leaders accountable.
• DNA Profile (Caliper Profile) Hard-wiring assessment that measures innate qualities and personality characteristics to predict on-the-job behaviours and potential. Scientifically validated by nearly six decades of research, measuring 21 traits and problem-solving ability.
• Emotional Intelligence Assessment Assessment measuring the capacity to be aware of, control, and express emotions, and to handle interpersonal relationships. Proprietary tool measuring the 5 pillars of Emotional Intelligence.
• Personal Values Assessment Assessment identifying core values that drive existence and provide meaning and a sense of identity. Delivered as a downloadable questionnaire to identify personal values.
• Personality Profile (DiSC) DiSC-based personality profile providing a common language for people to better understand themselves and adapt their behaviours with others. Non-judgmental tool helping discuss behavioural differences.
• Game Day Workshop Half-day team building workshop disguised as learning through fun activities, competition and excitement. Based on a sports game format with four quarters, sirens, scoreboard and trophy. Covers team collaboration, trust, cohesion, problem solving and innovation.
• The Importance of Giving and Receiving Feedback Workshop Workshop covering emotional intelligence, how to give and receive feedback, mindset and situational leadership. Uses the DASHTalk process (Direct, Applicable, Specific and Honest) for authentic feedback sessions.
• Executive Coaching One-on-one coaching program for CEOs and senior executives providing external support, increased leadership competencies, emotional intelligence and improved culture. Delivered in packages of 6 or 8 sessions.
• MODERN Management Program Leadership development program focusing on developing the skills leaders need to sustainably move forward, meet goals, prioritise and sustain outstanding results. Designed for aspiring or established leaders at all levels.
• Consulting Services Ongoing consulting and support to embed training outcomes. Works with leaders to develop strategies for embedding behaviours, skills, processes and systems into everyday practices to ensure sustained behaviour change and capability development.
• Innovation for Growth Workshop Interactive workshop exploring how companies embed innovation into their organisation, using a proven thinking methodology with a test-and-apply approach. Available as a 3-day residential, 2-day workshop or 1-day intensive option.
• Sales Mind to Business Mind Sales Training Sales training program evolving salespeople into business people. Focuses on self-awareness, intrinsic motivators and running a portfolio as a business. Available as a 2 Full Days or 1 Day Intensive option.
• Leadership Through Self Management Program Program encouraging leaders and employees to understand intrinsic and extrinsic motivators. Based on the KOMO2 model, it focuses on self-awareness, self-management and personal accountability, and has been delivered to thousands of individuals.
• The Black Book of Quotes Collection of quotes compiled to inspire and challenge individuals to fulfil their untapped potential. Sold as hard copy ($34.95) and eBook ($9.95).

Quantifiable outcome

• Leadership Through Self Management program has been delivered to thousands of individuals
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Dr. John Molineux (Deakin University)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDr. John Molineux, a thought leader with 30 years HRM experience and PhD from 2005, co-developed the proprietary High Performing Team (HPT) Diagnostic with Kirk Peterson. Molineux has published academic journal articles in Strategic HRM, organisational cultural change, Systems design, and Work-life issues. He teaches HRM and Leadership to MBA students at Deakin University.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Center for Creative Leadership (CCL): CCL provides research-based leadership development programs, executive coaching and 360-degree feedback assessments. Directly comparable to Performance Shift's leadership training, executive coaching and assessment offerings.
• Hogan Assessments: Hogan provides personality and leadership-potential assessments (HPI, HDS, MVPI) widely used in leadership development and executive coaching. Closely comparable assessment-driven leadership development offering.
• DDI (Development Dimensions International): DDI delivers leadership development, executive coaching and behavioral simulations to large enterprises globally. Comparable mix of proprietary diagnostics, leadership programs and coaching engagements.
• Caliper: Caliper offers the Caliper Profile (DNA-style personality/motivation assessment) — Performance Shift resells the Caliper DNA Profile and other Caliper-derived assessments. Comparable assessment-plus-coaching delivery model.
• Predictive Index: Predictive Index sells behavioral and cognitive assessments (PI Behavioral Assessment, PI Cognitive) bundled with talent optimization consulting. Comparable assessment-plus-advisory model to Performance Shift.
• Wiley Workplace Learning (Everything DiSC / Five Behaviors): Wiley sells the Everything DiSC and Five Behaviors assessment suites — DiSC is explicitly resold by Performance Shift as a core assessment. Both firms package standardized assessments with leadership/team workshops for corporate buyers.

Broad incumbents

• Korn Ferry: Korn Ferry's Leadership Development and Talent Consulting practices use proprietary assessments (KFITDA, Voices) and executive coaching similar to Performance Shift's HPT/HPT Peer Review + executive coaching bundle, though at vastly larger scale.
• FranklinCovey: FranklinCovey delivers the 7 Habits and leadership-development curriculum plus All Access Pass subscriptions for enterprises. Directly overlaps with Performance Shift's leadership and culture transformation workshops.
• Gallup: Gallup operates the Q12 employee engagement survey and CliftonStrengths leadership/team assessments globally. Both firms monetize enterprise-scale team diagnostics bundled with consulting and coaching engagements.

Emerging players

• Teamgage: Australian SaaS team engagement survey and analytics platform. Comparable in geography and audience (Australian corporate teams) and adjacent to Performance Shift's Y.E.S Assessment category, though delivered as software rather than consulting.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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