where curiosity and creativity meet

Empower. Evoke. Entertain.

We are fascinated by stories and their impact

Empowering organisations to thrive

Purplestage is home to Narrative Shift Consulting

The team at Narrative Shift Consulting are fascinated by the stories we tell and sell ourselves and each other. Humans are natural born storytellers. Stories have the power to entertain, empower, and provoke us. Stories can help us thrive, and they can hold us back. What stories are you hearing?

Narrative Shift Consulting specialises in uncovering these stories, understanding their power, and sharing strategies to empower positive action – one story at a time.

Narrative Shift Consulting

Bespoke presentations, workshops, programs, and training to suit your unique context.

Informed by extensive skills, knowledge and experience from the performing arts industry and mental health and wellbeing sector, Narrative Shift Consulting offers a unique lens on the power of storytelling and its impact on personal and organisational effectiveness. What stories are you hearing?

"I participated in a three-workshop programme with Anne and Tracy from Narrative shift who communicated with profound honesty, and relatable stories from their own experiences. Narrative Shift shared knowledge that is essential for performers, especially for young artists about to enter the industry. The strategies explored in the sessions helped me to put the industry into perspective, and develop a calmer, more effective approach to challenging circumstances. A big emphasis was placed on developing who we are alongside performing, using our innate strengths and values to structure our pathway forward. I wish I had had access to a course like this when I grew up in the arts."

Emily Robinson

Victorian College of the Arts

"Matt from Narrative Shift Consulting provided an impactful presentation on the topic of Imposter Syndrome for our team of mental health professionals. The workshop had us engaged from start to end. Importantly, the power of the session extended for some time, with staff still referencing various aspects of the talk months afterwards. Matt shared stories from the performing arts context, which had strong resonance and interesting parallels to our field of healthcare. He respectfully left the application of these ideas to us – allowing us to be inspired in our own way – in doing so, prompting a deeper personal connection to the material. We had high hopes for Matt’s session, and he exceeded all our expectations. I’d have Matt work with our team again in a heartbeat."

Dr Alison Griffiths Principal Psychologist, SALTIE

"Tracy was an incredibly engaging speaker. She involved the attendees throughout the presentation and created an environment in which we all felt comfortable to share and discuss mental health and wellbeing. The topics discussed were pertinent and relatable, and we gained a lot from attending her presentation."

Amy Fitzpatrick

Senior Architect, Clarke Hopkins Clarke

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We acknowledge the Boon Wurrung and Wurundjeri peoples of the Kulin Nation, the traditional custodians of the lands on which we work, learn, and grow. We acknowledge their continuing connection to Country, the value of First Peoples storytelling, and pay our respects to all First Peoples, and their Elders past and present.