Real Learning

BetterTogether

Our BetterTogether programme develops a culture
where everyone thrives in an inclusive environment.

BetterTogether

In today’s world, where diversity and inclusion are crucial, and there’s a shortage of talent, it’s essential as leaders to attract and support every person who wants to work with you. We want them to feel valued, welcomed, and confident in their ability to succeed here. BetterTogether is designed to help you develop the leadership mindset, skills, and tools you need to create a more inclusive and balanced environment in our business.
What you’ll learn in this programme

Throughout BetterTogether, you will understand the impact of advantages and disadvantages, explore the qualities of effective inclusive leaders, and create your own vision for inclusive leadership. You’ll identify personal barriers and recognise the benefits of leading inclusively. Storytelling will be utilised to recognise instances where biased behaviour has been challenged or tolerated, and you will develop a toolkit for Better Together leadership.

Is this for you?

BetterTogether is designed for Senior Leaders and partners of the business.

We use a blended approach

Face to face and virtual learning
Micro learning
Performance support tool
Gamification
Coaching

Module One: Experience the ‘Why’

Co-designed with Dr Galia Baharva-Monteith, BetterTogether guides leaders on a transformative journey, focusing on building psychological safety, and challenging unconscious bias and privilege. Through a range of activities, leaders will uncover their personal “why” and develop their personal inclusive leadership vision.

Module Two: Commit to One Thing

Leaders complete the Implicit Bias Test to identify how bias impacts their leadership style. They share real stories and events where biased behaviour was challenged or tolerated and recognise the benefits of leading inclusively. Leaders will be equipped with the skills and tools to create a cohesive, inclusive team where diversity is celebrated.

Dr Galia Barhava-Monteith

Founder Oro Group Mentoring

I loved collaborating with Heidi and the team at Real Learning on creating the BetterTogether Leadership Experience for Fletcher Construction.  Heidi’s ability to take complex concepts like inclusion and gender bias and translate them into an experiential and practical learning experience was highly beneficial. The programme was very well received across the business, and the focus on leaders taking action meant that we could see shifts in the culture in a relatively short time frame. This practical approach made the learning experience highly effective.

Your journey

By the end of the programme, learners will be able to

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Module 1

Experience the why

After this module, learners will be able to:

  • Understand the impact of advantages and disadvantages
  • Explore what makes a strong inclusive leader
  • Develop a Better Together Inclusive leadership vision
  • Identify the barriers that prevents them from being an inclusive leader
  • Recognise the benefits of leading in an inclusive way

Module 2

Commit to one thing

After this module, learners will be able to:

  • Share stories around inclusive leadership
  • Complete a mirror walk to understand the current state
  • Create a Better Together leadership toolkit
  • Coach one another to create commitment

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Tauvaga Siolo

Development and Delivery Lead

With over 20 years of experience across the fitness, telco, and learning industries, Tauvaga brings a unique blend of energy, strategic thinking, and heart to helping businesses and individuals thrive.

Of Samoan, Italian, and Kiwi heritage, Tauvaga is grounded in the values of connection, service, and aiga (family). He carries with him the Samoan proverb “O le ala i le pule o le tautua” — leadership is achieved through service — a principle that guides how he shows up for people, teams, and communities.

These values have shaped his leadership journey, from heading high-performing teams as a Group Fitness Manager and National Manager of Group Fitness in New Zealand, to driving innovation and customer-led thinking as a Product and Proposition Lead at One New Zealand.

For over 15 years, Tauvaga has worked as a trainer and facilitator, designing learning experiences that shift thinking, lift capability, and build healthier, more connected workplaces. He has created coaching content, developed high-performing teams, and launched purpose-driven businesses that reflect his commitment to people and progress.

What drives him is creating real-world solutions—for people, for teams, and for the everyday challenges that hold us back. He brings a relational, grounded style to his work and a deep belief that leadership, done well, always begins with service.

Eloise Tzimas

Facilitator / Transformation Coach

Elosie is a seasoned coach with a passion for empowering individuals to unlock their full potential. Eloise specialises in communication skills development, professional and performance coaching, and working with individuals, teams and business owners. With a unique blend of expertise, empathy, and a results-driven approach, she has become a sought-after person for those seeking personal and professional transformation.

Matt Wilmot

Virtuoso Media

Virtuoso Media provides full service video production with in-house creative, scripting, directing, shooting & editing. We produce premium content for filmmakers, corporations and private businesses. Capturing the perfect shot is an art and something we are very passionate about. Our keen eye for composition, extensive experience in production & post-production, and relentless quest for perfection ensures that everything we deliver is of exceptional quality.

Nina Velleman

Bunkhouse Graphic Design

Nina is a Senior Graphic Designer and co-director of Bunkhouse Graphic Design with over 20 years of experience working in the industry. She takes pride in her innovative approach to creative ideas and is passionate about visual communication. As the Graphic Designer for Real Learning, nothing gives her more pleasure than creating collateral that enhances and supports the learning programmes and workshops for greater engagement and understanding.

Frans Plummer

Leadership Coach and Facilitator

Frans natural interest in people led to his academic roots in organisational behaviour, completing his honours in Industrial Psychology. His professional career has been a journey through change-, project-, sales-, and general management for start-ups, NGO's, charitable trusts, SMEs, and multinational corporations. These days Frans spreads his time and energy across business development, life coaching for men, couples, kids, and business teams, dispute resolution & mediation, and training facilitation. Frans is keenly interested in the development of human potential and is passionate about every session being an opportunity for further personal and professional growth.

Zoe Burt

Lead Learning Designer - SAFETY AND WELLBEING

As the Lead Learning Designer – Safety and Wellbeing at Real Learning, Zoe is on a mission to create real, lasting culture change in the organisations she partners with.

With a background in Human Resources and Employment Law, she brings a powerful blend of strategic thinking, creativity, and care to her work. Zoe draws on over a decade of experience in learning design to craft experiences that shift behaviour, influence culture, and deliver meaningful business outcomes.

In her role, Zoe leads the full end-to-end design process—collaborating with subject matter experts, managing stakeholders, and applying best practice in instructional design and learning technologies to deliver impactful, future-focused solutions.

Her recent work includes the design and rollout of enterprise-wide Safety Leadership and Frontline Safety programmes, helping organisations foster safer, stronger, and more connected workplaces.

Zoe also brings a deeply personal perspective to her work. Diagnosed with type one diabetes at age seven, she knows what it means to show up every day with resilience, preparation, and heart. That lived experience fuels her passion for designing learning that goes beyond compliance—programmes that truly support wellbeing, connection, and change that lasts.

To connect with Zoe, reach out at zoe@reallearning.co.nz. She’d love to hear from you.

Charlee Neubrandt

Customer Experience Lead

Charlee brings a people-first mindset and a passion for growth to everything she does. With a background that spans leadership in retail, corporate mental health services, and five years shaping transformative programmes at Real Learning, she’s all about creating meaningful connections that help others thrive.

Originally from England, Charlee moved to Aotearoa 20 years ago and quickly made it home. Her career started in retail leadership before moving into the corporate space, where she worked her way from an administrative role to supporting GMs, doctors, and specialists in mental health and addiction services. These experiences shaped her deep understanding of people, systems, and what it takes to create positive impact.

At Real Learning, Charlee plays a pivotal role in delivering standout customer experiences and making sure every engagement is grounded in care, purpose, and impact. She believes in working hard and living fully – whether that’s through her role, time in the great outdoors, or adventuring with her whānau.

Her mantra? “You only get one shot at life, so make it count.” And she brings that energy to every part of her work.

Getting projects out the door is Charlee’s passion, but she also gets involved with the instruction design and development, applying her background in sales and customer service to the programmes.

Heidi Lance

Director and Head of Learning

Heidi believes learning should feel real – relevant, human, and rooted in what matters. It’s why she founded Real Learning: to create learning experiences that shift cultures, not just tick boxes.

With nearly 20 years of experience in learning and development, Heidi brings a rare blend of strategic thinking, creativity, and care. She has partnered with organisations across construction, retail, energy, banking, and beyond – designing tools and experiences that lead to real results: safer sites, stronger teams, better conversations, and more inclusive workplaces.

Heidi’s work is grounded in values – especially courage, connection, and impact. She’s not afraid to challenge thinking, ask bold questions, or have a laugh along the way. Whether she’s designing a leadership programme, building a board game, or coaching a facilitator, Heidi brings empathy, clarity, and a deep belief that people learn best when they feel seen, safe, and stretched.

What drives her is simple: helping people do their best work and go home safe, well, and proud of what they’ve built – together.

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