Frequently Asked Questions

About Team8 People

What is Team8 People?

Team8 People is a global leadership, performance, and people development consultancy company.

We provide:

Proprietary DISC Profiles
Emotional Intelligence assessments
360 Reviews
Team Programs
Workshops
Accreditation
Coach Development

These are delivered across four specializations

Sport
Business
Education
Tactical environments.

Formed in July 2026 through the merging of Athlete Assessments and Team8 People, we work with clients around the globe, and have facilitators located across Australia, New Zealand, the United States, and the United Kingdom.

Are Team8 People and Athlete Assessments the same company?

Yes. In July 2026, Athlete Assessments merged with Team8 People to become one global brand: Team8 People.

The people, expertise, and proprietary assessment tools remain the same. We are still the original creators of the first DISC Profiles designed specifically for sport. We now also offer specialized DISC Profiles for business, education, and tactical environments, giving clients broader capability under one unified brand.

When did the Team8 People and Athlete Assessments merger happen?

The merger between Team8 People and Athlete Assessments became effective on 1 July 2026.

I was a client of Athlete Assessments — has anything changed for me?

No. If you were (or are) an Athlete Assessments client, the work, assessments, reports, and support you relied on continue under the Team8 People brand.

Your previous DISC Profiles, EI 360 assessments, and reports remain valid and accessible.

During the transition period, athleteassessments.com email addresses will continue to reach the team, although new correspondence should use team8people.com addresses.

Who founded Team8 People?

Bo Hanson is the Founder of Team8 People. He originally founded Athlete Assessments more than two decades ago and continues to lead the organization’s performance, coaching, and assessment work as Founder.

Bo is a four-time Olympian and three-time Olympic medalist who has worked with elite sport teams, corporate leaders, educators, coaches, and tactical environments for more than 25 years.

Who leads Team8 People?

Team8 People is led by Dr Liz Masen as CEO, guiding the merged organization across its global consulting, assessment, accreditation, and development work.

Bo Hanson continues as Founder and remains actively involved in consulting, coaching, accreditation, and program delivery.

Where is Team8 People located?

Team8 People operates globally, with consultants based in Australia, New Zealand, the United States, and the United Kingdom.

We deliver assessments, consulting, workshops, accreditation, and development programs worldwide, with both online and in-person delivery options.

Can Team8 People deliver workshops or programs for my organization?

Yes. Team8 People delivers workshops and programs for teams of all sizes, including:

tailored workshops
team programs
leadership development
coach development
accreditation
assessment-based programs.

Contact Us for a tailored program or workshop enquiry.

What industries and sectors does Team8 People work in?

Team8 People works across all industries and with organizations of all sizes, from individual consultants and small teams through to:

schools
universities
sports organizations
government departments
corporate teams
complex multi-site operational environments.

Our team of Coach Facilitators brings cross-industry experience, which means we can match the right person to each team, cohort, or operating context.

Whether the work is with senior leaders, frontline managers, school leadership teams, project teams, site-based workforces, athletes, coaches, or tactical personnel, the focus remains the same: helping people understand themselves, work better with others, and improve performance through people.

DISC Profiles & DISC AI Coach

What is DISC?

DISC stands for Dominance, Influence, Steadiness, and Conscientiousness. These are the four primary behavioral styles first identified by American psychologist William Moulton Marston in 1928.

A DISC assessment helps individuals and teams understand:

how they tend to respond to challenges
interact with others and their environment
work at their preferred pace
approach rules and procedures.

DISC is one of the most widely used behavioral assessment frameworks in the world for:

team development
communication
leadership
coaching.

What is a DISC Profile?

A DISC Profile is a behavioral assessment report that identifies a person’s preferred ways of:

communicating
making decisions
taking action
working with others.

Team8 People’s DISC Profiles are context-specific, which means they are designed to be directly relevant to how the person actually works, whether that is:

playing sport
coaching a team
leading a business
teaching a class
operating in the field.

Are DISC Profiles reliable and valid?

Yes. Team8 People’s DISC Profiles have been validated by the Assessment Standards Institute (ASI) for reliability and construct validity.

The validation applies across the Team8 People DISC Profile range, including the underlying framework used to generate and populate the reports.

Because Team8 People owns and develops the tools directly, we continue to refine and enhance them as behavioral science, client needs, and practical application evolve.

Is Team8 People a distributor of another company's DISC Profiles?

No. Team8 People have our own proprietary DISC Profile Reports, developed in partnership with Assessments 24×7 in 2024, as well as our proprietary EI 360 and Leadership 360 tools.

Being the developer, not a reseller, means we can:

continue to enhance the tools and supporting reports over time
set our own pricing without third-party royalties or license fees
build tightly integrated tools such as the AI Coach that competitors sourcing DISC from external providers can’t deliver.

What DISC Profiles does Team8 People offer?

Team8 People offers a range of context-specific DISC Profiles:

AthleteDISC for athletes
CoachDISC for coaches
Sports ManagerDISC for sport administrators and managers
Team8 DISC for business and general workplace use
TeacherDISC for educators
TacticalDISC for military, first-responder, or operational personnel.

All Team8 People DISC Profiles are available for immediate purchase through the Shop page.

Why choose Team8 People DISC Profiles over other DISC providers?

Team8 People’s DISC Profiles are different from many other DISC providers in three important ways.

First, they are context-specific.

AthleteDISC speaks to how athletes train, compete, and communicate.
CoachDISC speaks to how coaches coach.
TeacherDISC speaks to the classroom and staffroom.
TacticalDISC speaks to high-stakes operational work.
Generic DISC assessments often use the same report language and examples for every respondent.

Second, Team8 People’s DISC Profiles are validated by the Assessment Standards Institute (ASI) for reliability and construct validity. They are continuously refined by the team that owns and develops the tools.

Third, Team8 People includes a suite of additional capabilities at no additional cost, including:

AI Coach
Team Dynamics reporting
Summary Graphs
One-Page Summaries
Observer Feedback
DISC Collaboration reporting
DISC Career Management reporting
co-branded accounts
multi-language access.

Many DISC providers charge separately for team reports, facilitation resources, marketing materials, or additional reporting outputs. Team8 People includes them so the DISC Profile is the start of the work, not the end.

How is Team8 People's DISC different from Everything DiSC, DiSC Personality, or other DISC providers?

Team8 People’s DISC is a distinct, proprietary assessment developed independently by Team8 People.

The most important difference is context. Team8 People’s DISC Profiles are designed for the environment the respondent actually works in, including:

sport
coaching
business
education
tactical environments.

This means the report language, examples, and application guidance are directly relevant, rather than generic.

Team8 People includes facilitation and marketing resources at no additional cost to accredited consultants, whereas most competitors sell these separately as post-course add-ons.

Team8 People also includes additional capabilities and account features that many providers charge for separately, including:

Team Dynamics reporting
Observer Feedback
Summary Reports
co-branded accounts
report administration options
AI Coach.

What is included with a Team8 People DISC Profile?

Team8 People DISC Profiles include access to a suite of additional capabilities at no additional cost.

These include:

the AI Coach
Team Dynamics reporting
Summary Graphs
Team One-Page Summaries
Observer Feedback
DISC Career Management reporting
DISC Collaboration reporting
co-branded accounts
multi-language access.

Does Team8 People charge extra for Team DISC reports?

No. Team8 People does not charge extra for Team Dynamics reporting when it is used alongside Team8 People DISC Profiles.

Team8 People’s Team Dynamic Report shows:

the behavioral composition of a group
predictable strengths
potential friction points
the collective culture created by the team’s behavioral styles.

Can Team8 People DISC Profiles be co-branded for my organization or consulting practice?

Yes! Team8 People can provide co-branded accounts for organizations, consultants, teams, and client accounts at no additional cost.

Co-branding can include your logo on the login page and on every report, so the DISC Profile experience can look and feel like it is coming from your organization or consulting practice.

Can my organization receive the DISC reports before participants?

Yes. Team8 People accounts can be configured so completed DISC reports are sent to the account holder or administrator before being distributed to participants.

This is useful when reports need to be reviewed before:

a workshop
a debrief
a team session
internal distribution.

This function is available for organizations, teams, consultants, and account holders that want more control over report administration.

Can I buy Team8 People DISC Profiles online?

Yes. Team8 People DISC Profiles is available for immediate purchase through the Shop page.

DISC Profiles can be bought individually or in bulk. For individual purchases, you'll receive an assessment link by email within minutes of purchase, and your report is generated the moment you finish the questionnaire. For bulk purchases, access is provided by our team within the next business days following purchase.

How long does a DISC Profile take to complete?

Most respondents complete a Team8 People DISC Profile in 10-12 minutes. Reports are generated instantly once the questionnaire is completed.

Do I need training to use DISC?

No. Training is not required if you are purchasing a DISC Profile for personal use or self-development.

If you want to use DISC professionally with clients, teams, students, athletes, or employees, Team8 People recommends completing DISC Accreditation.

Accreditation helps you facilitate debriefs, run team sessions, interpret reports, and apply DISC with confidence.

How old does the athlete, coach, or someone else have to be to do your assessment?

We usually recommend that individuals are over the age of 16 years old. This is primarily driven by their understanding of the English language and ensuring that they understand the questions in the assessment. The assessment is comprehensive, yet simple but it does require a fair understanding of English. Younger athletes may be able to use the assessment but they will need an understanding of the English language the same as the average 16 year old. Please feel free to contact us to assist you further.

Are your DISC Profile surveys only available in English, or other languages too?

We currently have the assessments survey and reports available in in English and Hungarian.
We also do have the CoachDISC Profile in Japanese in both survey and report.

We also offer the option to complete the survey in different languages but the reports are generated in English. The languages currently available to complete the survey in are: English, Japanese, Hungarian, Spanish (Mexico), French (France), German (Germany) and Russian. (i.e. the survey questions are completed in German but the report is generated in English). Within our English survey, we do have the function that if you don’t understand a word that if you hover your mouse of it, you’re provided with a few other words that mean the same.

If you have any further questions regarding the languages of our assessments, please feel welcome to contact us.

What is the difference between DISC and personality tests like MBTI?

DISC measures observable behavioral preferences: how you tend to act, communicate, and respond in specific situations.

Personality assessments like MBTI (Myers-Briggs) measure underlying psychological preferences.

DISC is generally:

faster to complete
easier to apply in team settings
more directly connected to communication, leadership, coaching, and performance conversations.

Both frameworks have value, but DISC is more practical for team development work.

What is the AI Coach?

The AI Coach is a Team8 People tool included in the cost of our DISC Profiles, that allows account administrators to ask questions about anyone who has completed a Team8 People DISC Profile or EI 360 in their account, and receive tailored, DISC or EI informed coaching support in conversational language.

It is designed to extend the value of the DISC Profile or EI 360 Report beyond the debrief.

Users can:

ask how to prepare for a difficult conversation
adapt their communication for someone with a different style
prepare for a high-stakes meeting
navigate change within a team.

The AI Coach provides practical guidance based on the user’s own DISC style and if you would like to learn more about this tool, please Contact us.

Who can access the AI Coach?

Account administrators can access the AI Coach through their online account for anyone who has completed a Team8 People DISC Profile or EI 360. Access continues for as long as the account is active.

DISC Accreditation

What is DISC Accreditation?

DISC Accreditation is a professional training pathway that accredits practitioners to use Team8 People’s DISC Profiles with:

clients
teams
students
athletes
employees.

Accreditation covers:

the theory of DISC
ethical use
how to debrief individuals
how to facilitate team sessions
report integration
how to build DISC into your ongoing practice.

Once accredited, practitioners can purchase and deploy co-branded DISC Profiles through their own consulting practice or internal program.

What is included in Team8 People's DISC Accreditation?

Team8 People’s DISC Accreditation includes:

six one-hour training consultations with Bo Hanson
your own Team8 People DISC Profile
10 additional DISC Profile assessments
facilitation resources
training materials
client-ready marketing resources
co-branded account and reports
platform access
wholesale assessment pricing
ongoing consultant support

Resources include:

workbooks
session guides
debrief templates
team workshop materials
system guidance
PowerPoints
email templates
practical tools for applying DISC with individuals and groups.

Everything needed to start using DISC in practice is included, rather than sold separately as a post-course add-on.

Do I have to pay extra for facilitation resources or marketing materials after the course?

No. The Team8 People DISC Accreditation fee includes:

facilitation resources
session guides
debrief templates
training materials
marketing resources.

Some DISC providers sell these resources separately after training. Team8 People includes them as part of the accreditation pathway so practitioners can start applying DISC immediately.

Is there an annual DISC reaccreditation fee or licence renewal?

No. Team8 People does not charge annual reaccreditation fees, license renewal fees, or per-profile royalties.

Once practitioners are accredited, they remain accredited. Accredited practitioners only pay for the DISC Profiles they use.

How is Team8 People's DISC Accreditation better than other providers?

Team8 People’s DISC Accreditation is built around tailored one-on-one training, practical application, and long-term support, rather than a generic group course.

Accreditation is tailored to your intended use, previous experience, and the practice or program you are building. You work through the training across six one-on-one video consultations with Bo Hanson, giving you space to apply the learning between sessions and receive support as you go.

Unlike other providers, everything you need to start using DISC is included, including:

DISC assessments
training resources
facilitation materials
marketing support
co-branded account and reports
PowerPoints
email templates
platform training
wholesale pricing
ongoing mentoring.

Team8 People also does not charge annual reaccreditation fees or hidden licensing fees, so the accreditation is designed as a supported long-term partnership rather than a recurring subscription.

How long does DISC Accreditation take?

Team8 People’s DISC Accreditation is delivered through six one-hour training consultations.

The sessions are scheduled around your availability and are usually completed over 4-6 weeks, depending on:

your schedule
intended use
how much time you want between sessions to apply the learning.

The spaced learning format allows you to build confidence gradually, rather than trying to complete everything in one or two full days.

Can two people complete DISC Accreditation together?

Yes. If two practitioners are from the same team or organization and complete the accreditation together, Team8 People can deliver the pathway as a two-on-one accreditation for the same price as one-on-one.

This can work well for colleagues who want to build a shared understanding of DISC, use the same tools, and apply the accreditation within the same practice, program, or organization.

Larger, small-group, or cohort options can also be discussed with Team8 People. Contact us for a tailored quote.

Is DISC Accreditation delivered online or in-person?

Team8 People’s DISC Accreditation is normally delivered online through one-on-one video conference sessions.

This is the standard delivery model and allows practitioners to complete the accreditation from anywhere while still receiving tailored, individual support. In-person delivery is available on request for organizations or cohorts. Contact us for a tailored quote.

Who is DISC Accreditation for?

DISC Accreditation is designed for anyone who wants to use DISC as a repeated part of their professional practice, whether with:

clients
employees
teams
students
athletes
leaders.

I am already DISC Accredited. Can I use Team8 People DISC Profiles?

Yes. Facilitators and consultants already accredited in DISC can transition to using Team8 People DISC Profiles through our supportive onboarding program.

This is designed for practitioners who already understand DISC and want to add the specialized Team8 People reports, and additional capabilities to their work, as well as benefit from our tiered pricing structure and no ongoing fees. Contact us to learn more about the process and how we recognize pre-existing DISC accreditation.

Do I need any prior qualifications to become DISC Accredited?

No formal prerequisite qualification is required to complete Team8 People’s DISC Accreditation. The accreditation pathway is designed to be accessible to professionals from a range of backgrounds.

Practitioners who are new to DISC or behavioral assessment are brought up to speed during the course, while experienced practitioners can focus more heavily on application, facilitation, and integration into their existing work.

Emotional Intelligence & the EI 360

What is Emotional Intelligence (EI)?

Emotional Intelligence, often abbreviated to EI or EQ, is the ability to perceive, understand, manage, and use emotions effectively in yourself and others.

Research consistently shows EI is a strong predictor of leadership effectiveness, team performance, and interpersonal success across:

sport
business
education
other high-stakes environments.

What is the EI 360?

The Team8 People EI 360 is a 360-degree Emotional Intelligence assessment that combines self-rating with structured feedback from:

managers
peers
direct reports
other key stakeholders.

The assessment gives respondents a multi-perspective view of how their emotional intelligence is experienced by others.

EI 360 reports include development insights and practical recommendations, and are commonly used in:

leadership development programs
executive coaching engagements
team development programs.

Is the EI 360 reliable and valid?

Yes. The Team8 People EI 360 has been validated by the Assessment Standards Institute (ASI) for reliability and construct validity.

What makes Team8 People's EI 360 better than other providers?

Team8 People’s EI 360 is a validated Emotional Intelligence 360 assessment. It is designed to support practical development conversations, built for use in leadership development, coaching, and team programs, with clear feedback and development recommendations.

Team8 People has priced the EI 360 to be more accessible at scale, without the high per-report fees, complex licensing barriers, or unnecessary implementation costs often associated with comparable EI assessment provider.

How much does the EI 360 cost compared to other providers?

The Team8 People EI 360 is priced to be more accessible than many comparable Emotional Intelligence 360 assessments, particularly for teams, leadership programs, and larger-scale use.

Unlike some EI assessment providers, Team8 People does not require multi-thousand-dollar accreditation prerequisites or high per-report royalties before clients can use the tool effectively.

Contact us to learn more about the purchase of our EI 360.

Do I need to be accredited to deliver the EI 360?

For internal use within your own organization, no formal accreditation is required. We provide the guidance and supporting resources needed to run the assessment well.

For consultants and coaches delivering EI 360s to external clients as part of their professional practice, Team8 People offers targeted EI 360 orientation so you can debrief reports with confidence, accuracy, and integrity.

Leadership Development & 360 Reviews

What is a 360 review?

A 360 review, also called 360-degree feedback or multi-rater feedback, is a development tool that gathers feedback on an individual from multiple perspectives:

themselves
their manager
peers
direct reports, and
sometimes external stakeholders.

The multi-source design provides a more complete picture of behavior and impact than a self-assessment or single-source review can produce.

What 360 reviews does Team8 People offer?

Team8 People offers a range of context-specific 360 reviews, including the:

Team8 Leadership 360 for leaders across sectors
Athlete Leader 360 for athlete captains and player leaders
Coach 360 for coaches
Sports Manager 360 for sport administrators
EI 360 for Emotional Intelligence.

All Team8 People 360 reviews are proprietary assessment instruments designed to support:

structured feedback
leadership development
coaching
practical development planning.

What is the Team8 Leadership 360?

The Team8 Leadership 360 is a comprehensive 360-degree feedback assessment designed for leaders in any environment.

It assesses leadership behavior, decision-making, communication, and team impact through feedback from:

the leader
their manager
peers
direct reports
other stakeholders.

The report provides clear development insights and actionable priorities for leadership growth.

Who should use a 360 review?

A 360 review is most valuable for people in leadership, coaching, management, or influence roles who want honest, structured feedback to guide their development.

360 reviews are commonly used with executives, senior managers, team captains, coaches, senior educators, and high-potential emerging leaders as part of:

leadership development programs
executive coaching engagements
performance reviews
succession planning.

Ordering, Access & Support

How do I access my Assessment after purchase?

After purchasing a Team8 People DISC Profile, you will receive an email with a unique assessment link.

When you start the survey, you will be asked to enter your name and email address. This sets up a personal account (End User Account) with us. Once you’ve completed the survey, you can access your personal report from this log in and also access additional resources and capabilities associated with your profile. In addition, once you’ve completed your survey, you will be emailed a copy of your report so you have it in your inbox for easy reference.

I am a university student and I need to take an assessment for our class, where do I get access?

We will have a special arrangement with your professor or lecturer for your class. Please contact them or you are welcome to Contact Us and we can provide all of the information you need. Just confirm your university and your class name and we will get right back to you.

How long does it take to receive my results?

Team8 People DISC Profile Reports are generated immediately after the assessment questionnaire is completed. Participant access is determined by the assessment purchaser or consultant.

For EI 360 and other multi-rater assessments, report timing may depend on observer feedback being completed and the report being released.

I’m confused about which website to go to for my results? Is it www.team8assessments.com or www.athleteassessments1.com?

You are very observant! Team8 People owns and uses both of these sites.

www.team8assessments.com and www.athleteassessments1.com are the sites where all of the technology that delivers the assessments is located.

If you have completed one of our assessments, you will have received an email with your private link back to your personal user log in. From here, you should be able to access and download your results. Please feel free to Contact Us if we can assist you further.

Can I order DISC Profiles in bulk?

Yes. Team8 People DISC Profiles are available for purchase online. Access is provided by our team within the next business days following purchase.

For access to the EI 360 and Leadership 360 Assessments, please contact our team to ensure we can provide adequate support in completing the observer component of the process.

For larger volumes, organizational rollouts, or ongoing programs, contact Team8 People directly for volume pricing and rates for DISC Accredited Consultants.

What payment methods do you accept?

Team8 People accepts major credit cards, including Visa and Mastercard through our online store.

Organizational purchase orders and invoicing are available for eligible clients. Contact Team8 People to set up an account.

Do you ship physical products internationally?

Yes. Physical resources, including the DISC Card Game and printed workbooks, ship internationally from our head office in Australia.

International express shipping is included in the cost of any physical resources. No additional shipping charges apply.

Are my assessment results confidential?

Yes. Individual assessment results are confidential to the respondent if purchased by and completed by the individual. If someone else has organized for you to take the assessment, it is likely they will have access to the results of your assessment.

Where an assessment is used within a team, coaching, program, or accreditation context, results are shared only with the parties agreed at the outset.

Team8 People does not share individual results with third parties without explicit consent, and operates in line with applicable data protection regulations.

What accessibility support is available?

Team8 People assessments are designed to be accessible on modern browsers and devices.

If you or a colleague need specific accommodations to complete an assessment, contact Team8 People before purchase and the team will work with you to arrange support.

Who do I contact for support?

For technical or account support, email support@team8people.com.

For consulting, programs, or accreditation inquiries, contact us here: https://www.team8people.com/contact/

What is happening to my athleteassessments.com email correspondence?

Emails sent to @athleteassessments.com and @team8.com.au addresses will continue to reach the Team8 People team throughout the transition period.

Until you hear from your contact within our organization sharing their new email, please continue to contact them as normal.

The athleteassessments.com email system will be retired over the coming months and redirected to relevant team member emails within the @team8people.com.

Do I need a new login for the Team8 People site?

Currently, the existing Athlete Assessments and Team8 Assessments platforms will continue to be used. If you previously used these client portals, your login credentials will continue to work.

In the near future, we will be setting up a new Team8 People client portal for new clients, and existing clients who elect to merge. Rest assured, a timed and highly communicated roll-out will occur.