Case Studies

We found the Deep Sphere process hugely beneficial in understanding the make up and dynamic of our team and what makes each team member tick and perform under pressure. We've used these results to ensure the composition of our team gave us the best possible chance to win, and we did.

– Sam Fay, Team Boss, Andoo Comanche Ocean Racing Team
2022 Rolex Sydney to Hobart Line Honour Winners

In 2022 Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race, the crew of Andoo Comanche discovered a game-changing ally in Deep Sphere. Seeking an edge over their competition, they embarked on a journey of self-discovery to unravel the intricate dynamics of their team. The Deep Sphere process helped guide the crew through the nuances of individual strengths and in particular, responses under pressure.

Harnessing the insights gleaned from Deep Sphere, the knowledge of what makes each team member tick and perform under pressure became the cornerstone of their approach. It wasn't just about assembling a crew; it was about assembling the right crew - a crew designed for victory.

As the Sydney to Hobart unfolded, the impact of Deep Sphere's influence became evident. The crew navigated the challenges with an unprecedented level of cohesion and understanding. The synergy forged through Deep Sphere's insights propelled Andoo Comanche to not just participate but dominate the race. With a team finely tuned to each other's superpowers, they clinched victory, emerging triumphant in one of the world's most challenging yacht races.

Andoo Comanche's success is a testament to the transformative power of Deep Sphere in the realm of competitive sports. By leveraging the depths of self-knowledge, they gained more than a technological advantage - they gained a strategic edge.

Andoo Comanche - "Deep Sphere was our secret weapon"

In order to build a good connection and drive a high performing team, you need to be able to truly trust each other and understand each other. Trust takes a long time to build. Deep Sphere gives you the leg up of being able to do it much faster.

Using Deep Sphere, you understand each other more quickly and once you have that deeper understanding, you can identify what advantages different people bring, you can identify your gaps and then how you can fill those gaps.

– Edward Brenac, Coach & Head of Team Experience, Winning Group

Winning Group - "Deep Sphere's been a huge advantage for us"

Winning Group is a 100+ year old, family-owned business made up of some of Australia's most successful and awarded brands including Appliances Online, Winning Services and Winning Appliances.

Winning Group's mission is to create the best experiences in the world, for the world.
For their customers, people, communities and the planet, having won the group 25+ awards over the years including 'Large Online Retailer of the Year 2023 and 2023 Canstar Blue Award for Customer Satisfaction.

Winning Group have used Deep Sphere to profile their entire team across all brands in their portfolio. These brands range from e-commerce and retail to logistics, hospitality and technology.

Their CEO, John Winning, who recently won CEO of the Year 2023, uses Deep Sphere to help find the right talent for the right role, to coach the existing team to understand each other better and to improve communication and collaboration as well as basing the strategy, communications, marketing, branding and customer experience for each of the group's 15+ brands and business units.

This approach has seen the group double its revenue over the 5 year period, holding globally unrivalled Net Promoter Scores of >80 across all its logistics and retail operations as well as industry leading team engagement scores.

Central Coast Mariners U18

Central Coast Mariners FC, a foundation team in the Isuzu UTE A-League, is the first ever professional sporting entity to represent the Central Coast region on a national and international sporting stage.

Central Coast Mariners have been one of the most successful teams in the history of the Isuzu UTE A-League, winning two A-League Championships and two A-League Premierships as well as five A-League Grand Final appearances, four AFC Champions League campaigns and an AFC Cup campaign.

The Mariners U18 academy team, led by Coach Simon Volk, were able to leverage the insights they gained from Deep Sphere to better understand each individual and the team as a whole, including how they communicate, what drives them at the most fundamental level and how they respond under pressure, all key aspects in high performance sports.

In 2023, the team went on to win 13 of their next 19 games, going from a 7th place finish in 2022 to a Premiership/Championship double, having finished in 1st place as well as winning their grand final against Hills United.

Team Australia Challenge

The Team Australia Challenge campaign was confirmed in April 2023 by the organiser’s of the 37th America’s Cup as one of 12 national Youth and Women’s competing nations.

They are aiming to win the newest prize in the oldest competition, revolutionise the pathway for women and young athletes on the global stage and transform Australia’s existing legacy with the America’s Cup.

Team Australia Challenge utilised Deep Sphere to understand the strengths of each athlete who applied for the team. Their goal wasn't to find the most talented sailors possible, but to find the group of sailors who fit together best to create the best Youth and Women's teams possible.

Part of the selection process was a three-day camp held in Sydney, where the athletes were able to meet each other and the coaches, participating in a range of activities that, when combined with their Deep Sphere profiles, allowed the selection committee to assemble a team with the goal of winning the America's Cup.

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