About Us
Performance Through Wellbeing
We help businesses create healthier, happier, and more productive workplaces by turning wellbeing into a strategic driver of performance, resilience, and culture.
Helping Teams Thrive
We believe that wellbeing isn’t just a nice-to-have — it’s essential for high-performing teams. Our mission is to equip employees with practical tools to manage stress, build resilience, and perform at their best, creating a workplace culture that values both performance and wellbeing.
By combining science-backed methods, corporate expertise, and practical application, we design programs that deliver measurable outcomes, not just sessions.
Our Mission
Bespoke Programs, Measurable Results
Every company is unique, and so is every wellbeing program we deliver. We work closely with HR leaders, culture champions, and executives. Our approach is no fluff, no gimmicks — just proven strategies for change.
Purpose & Goals
Assess the team’s needs, goals, and challenges in delivering meaningful corporate wellbeing.
Practical Sessions
Match the right wellbeing partner to deliver practical, impactful sessions that contribute positively.
Proven Tools
Provide tools that employees can apply to improve focus, resilience, and perform at their best in any situation.
Real Impact
Measure outcomes and report back on real-world impact, connecting to the original goals and needs.
Driving Corporate Wellbeing with Purpose
Michael Crush, Founder & Wellness Advocate
A passionate advocate for workplace wellbeing and performance, Michael founded Base State to make it easier for companies to access expert facilitators. With over a decade of experience in performance-based wellness, he has worked with businesses across Australia and New Zealand. Seeing first-hand the real benefits of applying practical wellbeing in reducing stress, boosting engagement, and building resilient teams.
"Our goal is to empower teams with the tools to thrive under pressure. Wellbeing isn’t a luxury — it’s a strategic driver of performance, retention, and culture."
Our Values
The Principles That Guide Us
Practical Application
We combine clear, science-based understanding with practical application of eastern principles and techniques. Participants not only learn what to do, but also why it works, allowing them to apply the techniques with confidence in real-world situations.
Credibility and Integrity
Our work is grounded in proven principles and real-world experience. We focus on approaches that are evidence-informed and avoid anything that feels exaggerated or unsupported.
Simplicity
We make the process straightforward for clients, from enquiry through to delivery. This includes clear communication, reliable facilitation, and removing friction wherever possible.
Consistency of Experience
We ensure a high and consistent standard across all facilitators and locations. Sessions are structured to deliver a reliable and professional experience every time.
Performance Through Wellbeing
We believe that sustainable high performance comes from effectively managing stress, recovery, and focus — not from pushing harder at the expense of wellbeing.
