Angela Connell - Helping Training Businesses To Pivot And Thrive

This episode is a little different to our usual format. Instead of playing the host, I’m sitting in the guest’s chair and have invited Brett Jarman, Executive Producer of Experts On Air, the production house behind our podcast, to step in as the host and interview me.We wanted to give you a behind the scenes look at Vivacity, the origins of the Education in Isolation Podcast, a look at the impact Covid-19 has had on us and our clients, and a look at the future of the training industry.Episode Highlights: Who Angela Connell is and what she doesOwner of Vivacity Coaching and ConsultingPrimary business in the past was helping Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) get compliant and stay compliantNow Vivacity is also helping trainers, coaches and consultants get their training onlineServices include providing the tools, techniques, and technology to get their training up online. Angela’s transition from desktop publishing and graphic design to the training industry, starting off as a training coordinator then moving into a trainer assessor role, ultimately working with an RTO (Registered Training Organisation)Angela ending up buying the second RTO she worked at, specialising in training for hospitality and aged careThe business had 8 qualifications in its scope when she started and grew to 35 qualifications by the time she sold it three and a half years laterThe business grew from two training rooms to 14 training rooms across two sites over the same periodAt the time of the sale, Angela had 40 trainers and eight administrative staff on the teamWhen she sold the business Angela studied psychotherapyShe has since returned to the training industry, with Vivacity providing consulting and coachingVivacity was well prepared to pivot when Covid-19 restrictions hit as they already had plans to increase their digital offeringsSend us Fan MailSupport the showThank you for tuning in to the RTO Superhero Podcast! This podcast supports RTOs to operate with clarity and control under the 2025 Standards. Each episode breaks down compliance into practical actions you can apply in your RTO.📘 Want deeper insight into governance under the new Standards?Explore The Governance Shift: https://governance-shift.vivacity.com.au/and the 8 Critical Drivers to RTO Success: https://8-critical-drivers-book.vivacity.com.au/ Stay connected with the RTO Community: RTO Job Board FacebookRTO Job Board LinkedInRTO Community Facebook📌 Don’t forget to:✔ Subscribe so you never miss an episode✔ Share this episode with your RTO network🎙 Listen now and stay ahead of the Standards📢 Want more compliance insights?Subscribe to our EduStream YouTube Channel for FAQ sessions on the 2025 Standards🔗 Subscribe now: EduStream by Vivacity Coaching✉️ Email us at [email protected] 📞 Call us on 1300 729 455🖥️ Visit us at vivacity.au