PowerProv's Personal Power Index™ answers that question with data. Launched in 2023 in collaboration with behavioural scientist Kris White, it's an ongoing longitudinal study measuring real skill change before and after PowerProv workshops. Across hundreds of participants and 18 specific business skills, the results are consistent: improv-based training works — measurably, repeatably, and at a level no other training provider in Australia can currently demonstrate.
- 98% of participants improved across 13 core skills including collaboration, confidence, listening, and social anxiety
- 82% of participants improved decision-making and leadership
- Statistically significant improvements recorded in public speaking, negotiation, and coping with mistakes
- The study was co-designed with Kris White, Co-Founder and Social and Behavioural Researcher at Behaviour ID
- No other team training provider in Australia has a longitudinal study like this — and it's why PowerProv can offer a money-back guarantee
An ongoing longitudinal study
Launched in 2023 to put numbers to what PowerProv has witnessed year after year: people don't just enjoy these workshops — they're genuinely changed by them.
- Launched in 2023
- Hundreds of participants
- 18 skills measured
What Is the Personal Power Index™?
The Personal Power Index™ is a longitudinal study measuring whether improv-based training produces real, lasting skill change in workplace participants. Unlike a post-event satisfaction survey — which measures how people felt on the day — the Personal Power Index™ measures skill outcomes: specific, named capabilities rated by participants before and after training.
The study tracks 18 skill categories. Data is gathered continuously, and findings are updated as the participant pool grows. It is not a one-off snapshot — it is an evolving body of evidence.
Who Designed the Study?
The Personal Power Index™ was built as a collaboration. PowerProv founder Eran Thomson spent 13+ years watching participants leave workshops transformed — more confident, more collaborative, more present. The Personal Power Index™ was his way of proving what he had always seen, known, and trusted to be true.
To design it rigorously, Eran partnered with Kris White, Co-Founder and Social and Behavioural Researcher at Behaviour ID. Kris brings more than 20 years of expertise in behavioural science, with fieldwork spanning more than 15 countries across public health, leadership development, and organisational change. His work translates behavioural research into real-world strategies — and in this case, into a study designed to hold up to scrutiny.
“This work will send people on a new trajectory where they will be better in the future.”— Kris White, Co-Founder, Behaviour ID
What Does the Data Show?
The results, across hundreds of participants, are consistent and compelling.
Personal Power Index™, PowerProv — ongoing longitudinal study since 2023
98% of participants improved across these 13 skills:
82% of participants improved in:
- Decision Making
- Leadership
Statistically significant improvement in:
- Public Speaking
- Coping with Mistakes & Failure
- Negotiation
These aren't vanity metrics. These are the skills L&D professionals, People & Culture leaders, and business managers spend years trying to move — communication, confidence, collaboration, leadership, the ability to think clearly under pressure. PowerProv moves all of them. In a single workshop.
“It's a safe, fast-paced, mind-expanding environment and gets you thinking differently about how to solve problems.”— Kamal S., Management Consultant
Why Can't Other Training Providers Show You This?
Most team training providers don't have this kind of data — because they haven't built it. Generic team building activities produce a good day out, but there's no before-and-after measurement, no named skills, and no longitudinal tracking. Improv theatres and comedy schools offering corporate workshops are entertainment businesses first: they haven't commissioned independent research, and they haven't measured behaviour change across hundreds of participants.
PowerProv has.
Behavioural scientist Francesca Gino identified the core problem improv-based training addresses in Harvard Business Review: leaders dominate, others disengage, and teams stop contributing their best thinking. Peer-reviewed research found that improv training produces significant increases in divergent thinking, uncertainty tolerance, and wellbeing. PowerProv's Personal Power Index™ takes that evidence further — with proprietary, workplace-specific data from real corporate participants across Australia.
This is why PowerProv can offer something no other provider can: a money-back guarantee. The data exists. The confidence is earned.
No other corporate training provider in Australia has a longitudinal study like the Personal Power Index™. That's not a marketing claim — it's a fact about what exists in the market right now.
Which PowerProv Program Delivers the Best Results?
Every PowerProv program produces real outcomes. The right choice depends on what your team needs and how deeply you want to embed change.
Half-Day Workshop — The most popular starting point. 3–4 hours. Covers the core PowerProv framework — active listening, "yes and" collaboration, thinking on your feet, confidence under pressure. The majority of Personal Power Index™ participants attend a Half-Day. The data reflects what a single, well-designed session can do.
Full-Day Workshop — For teams that want to go deeper. 6 hours. Everything in the Half-Day, plus dedicated time for innovation, creative problem-solving, and applied practice. More time means more repetition — and repetition is what starts to shift muscle memory.
6-Week Embedded Class — The most transformational option. 2.5 hours per week, six weeks. This is where skills stop being novel and start becoming habit. PowerProv facilitators work with your team repeatedly over time — deepening the practice, reinforcing the behaviours, and giving change the space it needs to stick. For teams serious about lasting transformation, this is the strongest investment.
“Genuinely uplifting and insightful. Absolutely no 'acting out' required. 100% suitable for introverts. Corporate training budget extremely well spent.”— Dave W., CX/UX Content Designer
The Evidence Is In
The Personal Power Index™ exists because PowerProv believed in what it was doing — and wanted to prove it. The data is clear, the methodology is sound, and the results are consistent across hundreds of participants.
If you're evaluating corporate training options and want to see the only program in Australia backed by a longitudinal study and a money-back guarantee, the next step is a conversation.
Book a discovery call — no pressure, no pitch, just a clear look at whether PowerProv is right for your team.
Or, if you'd rather see it in action first: watch how it works.
Sources
- Using Improv to Unite Your Team · Harvard Business Review
- Improv experience promotes divergent thinking, uncertainty tolerance, and affective well-being · ScienceDirect / Thinking Skills and Creativity
- Behaviour ID — Kris White · Behaviour ID
Frequently asked questions
What is the Personal Power Index™?
The Personal Power Index™ is an ongoing longitudinal study launched in 2023 by PowerProv founder Eran Thomson, co-designed with behavioural scientist Kris White of Behaviour ID. It measures skill outcomes before and after PowerProv workshops across 18 specific business capabilities — not just participant satisfaction.
How many people have participated in the Personal Power Index™ study?
Hundreds of participants have contributed data since the study launched in 2023. The study is ongoing, with new data gathered after every workshop. Findings are updated continuously as the sample grows.
What skills does the Personal Power Index™ measure?
The study tracks 18 skills across three performance tiers: 98% improvement in self-confidence, collaboration, listening, social anxiety, innovation, thinking on your feet, pitching and presenting, personal and professional relationships, optimism, and more. 82% improved decision-making and leadership. Statistically significant gains were recorded in public speaking, coping with mistakes, and negotiation.
Does improv training actually work for business teams?
Yes — and PowerProv has the data to prove it. The Personal Power Index™ shows consistent, measurable improvement across 18 business skills in hundreds of participants. Independent research published in Harvard Business Review and peer-reviewed journals also supports the effectiveness of improv-based learning for workplace communication, collaboration, and adaptability.
How is PowerProv's training different from a comedy workshop?
PowerProv is not a comedy workshop. Participants are not learning to perform, tell jokes, or be funny. PowerProv uses improvisational exercises as a vehicle for genuine professional skill development — communication, collaboration, confidence, leadership, and adaptability. The methodology is grounded in behavioural science, not entertainment.
Why does PowerProv offer a money-back guarantee?
Because the data backs it up. The Personal Power Index™ provides consistent, longitudinal evidence that PowerProv workshops produce real skill change. No other corporate training provider in Australia has this kind of proprietary data — which is exactly why PowerProv can stand behind its work with a money-back guarantee.
Which PowerProv workshop gets the best results?
All PowerProv programs produce meaningful results. The Half-Day workshop is the most popular entry point. The Full-Day adds innovation and problem-solving depth. The 6-Week Embedded Class is the most transformational — running 2.5 hours per week, it gives skills time to become habit. For teams serious about lasting change, the Embedded Class is the strongest investment.
