At Shiift, we’ve spent years working alongside women in the workplace — coaching, developing and supporting them to grow into confident, capable, and authentic leaders.
We know the impact great women can have on a team, a business, and a community — when they’re given the right tools and space to lead their way.
Why Invest in Women in Leadership?
Business Performance
- 25% — Companies with women in leadership are 25% more likely to outperform those without.
- 21% — Organisations with gender-diverse leadership teams see 21% higher profitability
- 70% — Diverse teams are 70% more likely to capture new markets through innovation
Retention & Engagement
- 71% of women say leadership training increases their intention to stay with an employer (Catalyst, 2022).
- Higher engagement — Gender-diverse organisations report higher job satisfaction and team engagement (Harvard Business Review, 2019).
Leadership Impact
- Higher-rated — Women score higher in key leadership competencies like empathy, collaboration, and resilience (Zenger/Folkman, 2020).
- More effective — During times of crisis, women were rated more effective in motivating others and building relationships (Harvard Business Review, 2020).
Women have left inspired! Check out the topics which have had the most impact:
Create your program from the Top 10 modules which have the proven track record to create change according to the women before you:
- Gallup’s CliftonStrengths – identifying, embracing & leveraging your unique strengths
- Decoding Body Language & Building Emotional Intelligence
- The Imposter Syndrome
- My Core Values; My Worldview Lens (biases, beliefs & expectations)
- The Superpowers of Introversion & Extroversion
- My Authentic Leadership
- The Art of Listening
- The Toxic Coach – Managing & challenging self-doubt
- The Unconscious Influence of Emotions
- Building Resilience & Mental Strength


Who’s behind Shiift’s training programs?
JUDY PORTER
With over 30 years’ experience as a business owner in multiple industries, Judy Porter understands first-hand the importance of developing, motivating and retaining your team.
Judy is an experienced facilitator and keynote speaker with a degree in Behavioural Science (BBeSt) majoring in Psychology. Her passion for human behaviour, communication, emotional intelligence, and trait-based learnings help Shiift design leadership training programs specific to your business needs.
Each session that Judy delivers is memorable – engaging, insightful, and sprinkled with fun. But don’t just take our word for it – check out what some of our clients have said below.