HOW WE HELP BUSINESS GROW
Growing a business is complex
And you don’t have to do it alone.
“At Shifft, we help business owners and executives accelerate growth, strengthen leadership, and focus on the strategic issues that matter most.
Our services combine proven frameworks, practical coaching and four decades of experience working with dynamic, family-owned and privately-run businesses.
Personalised leadership coaching that helps executives build confidence, sharpen decision-making and deliver greater business impact.
Custom programs to build leadership capability across your business – designed around your team’s needs and goals.
Facilitated workshops that align your team, clarify direction and create a clear, actionable growth roadmap leveraging the power of our “Strawman Planning” Process.”
Essentially we focus on 2 key areas to help you grow.
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Strategic Planning Workshops
Facilitated workshops that align your team, clarify direction, and create a clear, actionable growth roadmap.
Quarterly Strategy Days
Regular strategy sessions to tackle the issues that matter most and reset 90-day priorities with discipline and focus.
Leadership Programs
Custom programs to build leadership capability across your business, designed around your team’s needs and goals.
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Executive Coaching
Personalised leadership coaching that helps executives build confidence, sharpen decision-making, and deliver greater business impact.
Solopreneur Coaching
Best for business owners seeking focus and accountability. Clarity, structure, and measurable growth.
Multi-Owner Coaching
Best for businesses with more than one owner. Alignment, stronger teamwork, and sustainable growth.
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Who Do We Work With?
Over the last 40 years, our clients have covered most industries and sectors from agriculture to food processing, to manufacturing to retail, to government to Defence, to industry associations to hospitality, to building and construction, to health and professional services. However, we have concentrations of clients in the following sectors:
Professional & Health Services
Food Processing & Manufacturing
Agribusiness has been a critical sector for Shifft. We have worked closely with businesses in food processing, beverage production, meat production, engineering and dairy processing. Services have included Strategic Plans, Training Programs, Executive Coaching and Business Consulting. Companies we have worked with include Farm Fresh Fine Foods, George Weston Foods, Dairy Farmers, VVA Engineering, BE Campbell, So Good Sausages, OzTak Engineering, Pressure Fresh Australia, AgSolutions and Bundaberg Brewed Drinks.
Industry Associations
Russ has been heavily involved in working with Industry Associations, especially in the Horticulture sector. We have helped them with Strategic Plans, Industry Structural Reviews and tailored Leadership Programs. Specific industries and organisations that we have worked with include Nursery and Garden, Citrus, Bananas, Pork, Eggs, Avocados, Macadamias, Pineapples, Onions, Chicken Meat, Growcom, Kreston International, Persimmons, Horticulture Australia, Protected Cropping and Plant Health Australia.
Food & Fibre Production
Over the years we have worked closely with food producers, especially in the agricultural and horticulture industries. In all cases, our innovative clients had scale and were involved in either exporting, value adding or early stage packing and processing. Industry experience includes: wool, lamb, beef, cotton, citrus, apples, pears, onions, stone fruit, macadamias, bananas, tomatoes, fresh salads and avocados. Key clients have included: Ironbark Citrus, Integrity Fruit, Steinhardt Farms, SP Exports, Donovan Family Farms, The Avolution, Southern Cross Farms and Paraway Pastoral Co.
Our Clients
Pricing Options That Fit Your Business
With over 40 years’ experience advising and coaching businesses, we know that one size doesn’t fit all. Our programs are tailored to your stage of growth and leadership needs, with clear, fixed pricing and no lock-in contracts.
Solopreneur Coaching
Best for business owners seeking focus and accountability.- Annual planning session + quarterly updates
- Monthly 1–2 hr 121 coaching sessions
- Weekly Momentum Calls – 15 minutes
- Access to 2-4 Learning Sprints and/or Mastermind Groups per year
- Access to our online Resource Centre with over 150+ tools, 25 online courses and an individual coaching platform
- Access to a Business Coach with over 40 years hands-on experience working with business owners like you
- Result: Clarity, structure, and measurable growth.
Multi-owner SME Coaching
Best for businesses with more than one owner.- Annual planning session + quarterly updates
- Monthly 1–2 hr 121 coaching sessions
- Weekly Momentum Calls – 15 minutes
- Access to 2-4 Learning Sprints and/or Mastermind Groups per year
- Access to our online Resource Centre with over 150+ tools, 25 online courses and an individual coaching platform
- Access to a Business Coach with over 40 years hands-on experience working with business owners like you
- Note: First 2 owners are included then add $1,000/mo per additional Owner or Executive.
- Result: Alignment, stronger teamwork, and sustainable growth.
Executive Coaching
Best for executives and managers in SMEs.- Monthly to six-weekly 121 coaching sessions: 1-2 hour duration
- Weekly or fortnightly Momentum Calls
- Access to 2-4 Learning Sprints and/or Mastermind Groups per year
- Access to our online Resource Centre with over 150+ tools, 25 online courses and an individual coaching platform
- Access to a Business Coach with over 40 years hands-on experience working with business owners like you
- Note: First 2 Execs at $1500/mo with additional execs added at $1,000/mo + GST each.
- Result: Confident leaders who deliver stronger business results.
See how easy it is to get started with us
Our services are not a “One Size fits all approach” and we will ensure that we understand you, your business and your goals and build a tailored program to meet your specific needs. It all starts with a simple call with Russ.
01. Quick Intro Call — Get clarity fast
02. Tailored Program Design — Built around your business
03. Onboarding & Setup — Set up for success
04. Initial Planning Session — A clear plan to move forward
05. Coaching & Development Rhythm — Progress every week
06. Review & Results — Measure what matters
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What happens in a 1:1 coaching session?
Each coaching session runs for 1–2 hours and is focused on your most important strategic and operational issues. We’ll use proven frameworks and tools to help you solve challenges, set priorities and build confidence in your decisions.
2. What are Learning Sprints?
Learning Sprints are short, focused 6-8 week online programs (3–4 per year) designed to build capability in key areas such as leadership, execution and strategy. They combine structured content with practical exercises so you can apply what you learn straight away. They are a combination of online training, supported by weekly webinars and group calls to answer questions, build on content and engage with other business leaders.
3. How do the weekly Momentum Calls work?
Momentum calls are short (15 minutes), structured check-ins that keep you accountable to your priorities. They help maintain focus and ensure you’re making consistent progress week by week. They are weekly (or fortnightly) in cadence and are at a set time each week. This is all agreed with you in advance.
4. What is a Mastermind Groups?
A Mastermind Groups is a structured, peer-based coaching and accountability program for business leaders and owners who want to execute better, think clearer and perform at a higher level.
Each Mastermind Group runs for 12 months and brings together a small group of like-minded leaders (6 or more participants) to share insights, solve challenges and stay accountable.
5. What is involved in the Annual Planning Sessions and Quarterly Strategy Days?
6. How much time do I need to commit?
On average, you’ll spend 3–5 hours per month in structured coaching, calls or workshops. Additional time may be needed to implement actions, depending on your goals and your participation in learning sprints and/or masterminds.
7. How does pricing work?
All services are provided on a fixed-price monthly retainer - payable monthly in advance. There are no long-term contracts — just two months’ notice if you choose to cancel.
8. Do I get access to tools and resources?
Yes. All clients have access to our online Resource Centre, which includes over 150 business tools, 25 online courses, and a dedicated coaching platform.
9. How do you track progress?
We set up a simple dashboard at the start of your program and use a traffic-light system to measure progress against your plans. This makes it easy to see what’s on track, what needs attention and where to focus next.
10. Who is Shifft best suited for?
We work mainly with business owners, executives and leadership teams in privately-owned and family businesses. While industries vary, the common thread is ambition for growth, profitability, clarity and stronger leadership.
Strategy and Development
Strategic Planning Workshops
Best for larger organisations.- Bespoke full Strategic Planning Workshops
- Focus on vision, direction and long-term strategy
- Leverages our “Strawman Planning” Process to ensure we spend more time discussing the important issues arising from the plan.
- Tailored to the specific needs of your organisation in terms of stakeholder engagement, surveys, interviews, planning workshops, reporting and follow up
- Result: A practical roadmap that unites leadership teams around shared goals.
Quarterly Strategy Days
Best for SMEs with a managed team needing regular focus.- Full-day quarterly Planning Sessions
- Review and reset 90-day priorities
- Facilitation of strategic issues and problem-solving discussions
- Leadership Development Training
- Tailored to the specific needs of your organisation in terms of Agenda, duration, development topics and strategic discussions.
- Every Workshop prepared in full consultation with your Leadership Team
- Note: Pricing is based on a typical full-day Workshop plus travel and accomodation. Agreed fixed price for each Workshop, if deliverables are adjusted.
- Result: Alignment on what matters most and a clear 90-day roadmap.
Tailored Leadership Development Programs
Best for SMEs with leadership teams.- Bespoke leadership pathways for teams combining group and individual support
- Programs often include a combination of F2F Workshops, Webinars, Individual Coaching, Learning Sprints and online Resource Centre access.
- Programs are tailored to the specific needs of your team and business. Engagements often start with a Training Needs Analysis to scope the Program.
- Result: Stronger leaders, better teamwork, and improved business performance.