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RTO Superhero šŸŽ™ļø Empowering RTOs to Thrive!

Staying compliant and running a successful RTO can feel overwhelming — but you don’t have to do it alone! The RTO Superhero Podcast is your go-to resource for navigating compliance, training standards, and business growth in the ever-evolving VET sector.


Hosted by Angela Connell-Richards, CEO of Vivacity and compliance expert with over 30 years in the industry, alongside co-hosts Lauren Boon-Hollows, renowned RTO strategist, and Maciek Fibrich, compliance and business transformation specialist, this podcast breaks down complex regulations into actionable strategies.


Each episode delivers expert insights, real-world solutions, and practical tips to help RTOs stay ahead, reduce stress, and build a thriving business. Together, Angela, Lauren, and Maciek bring you a powerhouse of experience, giving you the tools and confidence to succeed.


Why Subscribe?

āœ… Stay informed about the latest compliance changes and RTO best practices
āœ… Gain expert advice from industry leaders and special guests
āœ… Learn practical strategies to streamline operations and improve training outcomes
āœ… Discover AI & automation tools to simplify compliance and admin tasks
āœ… Be audit-ready with confidence and ease


Join Angela, Lauren, and Maciek as they turn compliance into your superpower — because running an RTO should be about growth and impact, not just regulations!Ā 

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The Future of VET... 2023, a year of change

The Future of VET... 2023, a year of change

In this episode of the RTO Superhero Podcast, join host Angela Connell-Richards as she breaks down the Skills Reform and explores its implications for the Vocational Education and Training (VET) indu…

00:27:26  |   Mon 09 Jan 2023
Stellar Trainer Matrix

Stellar Trainer Matrix

Last month we delivered a series of Masterclasses on the Stellar Trainers Matrix, which was a outstanding success, which made it obvious that a podcast to follow up on the same subject would be a no-…

00:20:04  |   Thu 05 Aug 2021
ASQA - Working Together

ASQA - Working Together

There is a change with how we are regulated, and it is for the better!

As the national VET Regulator, ASQA's role is to ensure quality vocational education and training so that students, employers, th…

00:15:58  |   Thu 15 Jul 2021
How to Launch an RTO

How to Launch an RTO

So, you've decided to launch an RTO.Ā 

This is a big journey to go on when you decide you want to start an RTO, and for those that are already in the training industry, you know how difficult it can be…

00:25:54  |   Wed 14 Jul 2021
ASQA and the VET Reform

ASQA and the VET Reform

Over the last 10 years we have experienced massive changes within the training industry. Since the inception of ASQA in 2011, we have experienced the highs and lows of regulation, including the press…

00:19:22  |   Mon 26 Apr 2021
Micro-credentialing - Meeting Industry Needs

Micro-credentialing - Meeting Industry Needs

The current buzz within the training industry is, ā€œMicro-Credentialling?ā€, ā€œWhat is it and how will it affect my RTO?

Micro-credentialling is about industry needs and how the training sector will resp…

00:18:27  |   Mon 19 Apr 2021
Transition to Online Training

Transition to Online Training

In this episode I cover the process of moving your face to face training to online training.Ā 

With COVID came a lot of challenges to the Training Industry, including the need to transition training to…

00:32:13  |   Thu 08 Apr 2021
3 Top Non-Compliances at an ASQA Audit

3 Top Non-Compliances at an ASQA Audit

Most RTOs may know that they are non-compliant, but they just don’t know how non-compliant they are…

ASQA have identified these 3 top non-compliances many times since their inception in 2011, with RTO…

00:21:53  |   Thu 01 Apr 2021
5 Critical Aspects of a TAS

5 Critical Aspects of a TAS

In this episode I explain what you need to have within your Training & Assessment Strategy (TAS) to ensure it is compliant with RTO standards. In our experience, this is the area that most training o…

00:26:21  |   Thu 25 Mar 2021
Top 5 Mistakes RTOs Make

Top 5 Mistakes RTOs Make

Time and again we have had RTO's who come to us, who are in a state of panic over managing their compliance and meeting the regulatory requirements.Ā 

In this episode Angela covers The Top 5 Mistakes R…

00:17:12  |   Thu 18 Mar 2021
8 Critical Drivers to RTO Success

8 Critical Drivers to RTO Success

In this episode I’m going to give you a rundown on the 8 Critical Drivers you need to grow as an RTO. These are: quality & compliance, financial viability, marketing & sales, systems & practices, lea…

00:27:30  |   Thu 11 Mar 2021
Annual Declaration of Compliance

Annual Declaration of Compliance

It’s that time of year folks… time to get your annual declaration of compliance in! I’m going to talk to you about standards 2.1, 2.2, 8.4 and 8.6, and what you need to do to get up to date.

Rest assu…

00:20:03  |   Thu 04 Mar 2021
VET Reform - Have your say

VET Reform - Have your say

In this episode, I discuss the impact of the VET Reform and how you can have your say in it, including the standards, quality issues and future workforce requirements. Also, how exactly is VET Reform…

00:19:10  |   Tue 02 Mar 2021
Angela Connell Becomes A Guest On Her Own Show!

Angela Connell Becomes A Guest On Her Own Show!

The roles are reversed on this episode of RTO Superhero. This time it was up to me to answer some great questions from Paul Dunn, co-founder of B1G1 (Buy One Give One). It was awesome to have the opp…

00:38:36  |   Fri 15 Jan 2021
How to be Audit Ready with RTO Consultant, Angela Connell Pt2

How to be Audit Ready with RTO Consultant, Angela Connell Pt2

Part two of my guide to auditing is REALLY going to make you ā€˜RTO audit ready’. Now you’ve heard my journey through the audit process in Part One, it’s time to drill down into some specifics. By the …

00:13:05  |   Thu 17 Dec 2020
How To Be RTO Audit Ready With Consultant, Angela Connell Pt1

How To Be RTO Audit Ready With Consultant, Angela Connell Pt1

In this episode I will give you the benefit of my experience of over 400 ASQA RTO audits. As an RTO Consultant of many years, I’ve been around the block when it comes to audits and I’ve even conducte…

00:19:02  |   Mon 14 Dec 2020
How RTOs Should Be Ready To Capitalise On JobTrainer

How RTOs Should Be Ready To Capitalise On JobTrainer

With unemployment at the highest rate for two decades, upskilling Australia’s workforce has never been more important. In what is potentially great news for our sector, the government has announced $…

00:18:51  |   Thu 26 Nov 2020
How To Be An RTO Superhero In Your Industry

How To Be An RTO Superhero In Your Industry

Someone asked me a great question the other day: just how do you become an RTO superhero? So I thought I’d answer it for the benefit of all of you in this short episode, the first of our newly brande…

00:10:18  |   Thu 19 Nov 2020
RTO Superhero Podcast With Angela Connell

RTO Superhero Podcast With Angela Connell

We are very excited to announce our new Podcast the RTO Superhero which will replace our Education in Isolation Podcast.

We have had some great guests on our Education in Isolation Podcast, sharing wi…

00:05:49  |   Thu 19 Nov 2020
The Future Of Education And Training With Reay & Katie Mackay From aXcelerate

The Future Of Education And Training With Reay & Katie Mackay From aXcelerate

We had a very enlightening conversation with Reay & Katie Mackay from aXcelerate, providers of a cloud-based student management systems, about how the current crisis is redefining education and train…

00:42:10  |   Thu 12 Nov 2020
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