THE SHIFT COLLECTIVE — people done differently

Evolving your people & your culture
at every stage of growth

Bespoke HR advisory and people development services for Founders, Small Business and Scale-Ups!

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WHO WE ARE

We've done corporate. 
We prefer crazy!

"Start Ups" and "Up all Night" is our thing.

We're for you if you're big enough to need help, small enough not to need it all the time. We do the heavy lifting when you need it most. Small interventions at the right time, saving you time and money down the track.

We are Joss & Lisa! We met in a scale-up and haven't looked back. We've been in the thick of things where rapid growth collides with people pressure - rapid hiring, policy development, compliance, governance, people systems and performance. We've managed up, down, and sideways in fast paced start-ups, and are your hands on, sleeves rolled up partners across every stage of the employee life cycle.

We understand evolving org design, role re-engineering, on-the-fly leadership development, employee informed exit strategies, and the Fair Work landscape. We sit at the intersection of business growth and organisational rigour. Helping optimise your scaling with the appropriate guardrails so you can get on with your business!

We also love coffee and a chat! Book a time to connect and we'll make it happen.

WHAT WE BELIEVE

We believe that growth doesn't come from doing more.

It comes from gaining clarity on what matters most - the people you have in your tribe, and the journey you take them on. The businesses we work with aren't looking for more complexity, they're looking for confidence. We deliver robust people frameworks that grow and scale with them.

THREE PATHWAYS IN

Growth is non-negotiable.
Growing pains are optional.

Choose the support that best fits where you are on your journey and we'll make it happen. We offer customisable service frameworks based on your changing needs at every stage.

01

People Advisory Services

Practical, experienced support for sensitive people matters, structure, compliance, and the real-world HR decisions that come with growth.

02

People Development Initiatives

Conversation-led experiences that strengthen communication, self-awareness, leadership capability, and healthier team dynamics.

03

One-on-One Personal Coaching

Dedicated support for individuals ready to work through challenges, build confidence, and create meaningful personal and professional shift.

People Advisory Service

When you need HR support but you don't want it on your payroll.

Trusted advice when the people problems feel hard.

Managing people well is one of the toughest challenges a new business will face. Whether you're drowning in contract management, policy, people systems, or performance issues, we've got your back!

HR Advisory

Frameworks and guidance for difficult conversations, sensitive people matters and performance coaching & management.

Org Re-design

Role & org chart rescopes, JD development, remuneration benchmarking, outplacement support and emerging leader development pathways.

Fair Work Compliance

Unfair dismissal, complaints, termination walkthroughs, investigations and conciliation support.

People Development Initiatives

Unlike anything you've done before! We know because we created it.

Not training. Not a workshop. No corporate jargon.

Facilitated conversations that change behaviour and shift performance fast. Designed for Founders, small business teams, and scale-ups, these experiences create clarity, strengthen connection, and shift how people work together.

Whether you're planning a team off-site, a wellness initiative, or a focused leadership development day, we create practical, engaging sessions that meet your people where they're at and move your whole team forward.

Shooting the Shift

Conversations that challenge and change performance. Surface what's really driving friction and unlock a new way forward.

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Read the Room

A fresh approach to behaviour styles — discover which one you lead with and how to flex for stronger collaboration.

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Hell Yes or Hard No

A values exercise unlike any you've done before. Learn what drives you. Discover what you won't compromise.

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"Done" with Done (uniquely for the girls!)

A burnout conversation for women who have been performing excellence for too long. Reset, refocus, reclaim.

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One-on-One Coaching Support

Personalised coaching for Founders and Start-Up leadership teams to get the best from their people.

If you're leading a growing business and want to bring out the best in your team, one-on-one coaching offers practical, personalised support. Together we navigate your unique challenges, strengthen communication, and help lead your team with clarity and confidence.

Leadership Development

Build leadership capability blending strategy and execution, with speed and agility. Embracing the 'power of the pivot' in sustainable growth.

Communication & Behaviour Styles

Build self-awareness and navigate team behaviour styles to optimise communication and negotiation, and approach conversations with greater empathy, skill and impact.

Values & Personal Growth

Identify what drives you and your team, and create greater alignment between who you are, how you lead, and where you're headed.

Burnout Support

Recognise the signs of burnout and create healthier, more sustainable ways of leading. Manage pressure, protect your energy, and stay effective without losing yourself in the process.

real words. real clients.
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All the warmth, none of the fluff. Lisa and Joss know their stuff and deliver.


Lisa and Joss make HR feel easy without losing the substance. Genuinely great to work work. Equally great at what they do.
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