
Discover the real-world impact of how Making Respect Real can shift behaviour, drive change and bring value to your organisation.


Discover how Making Respect Real shifts behaviour, drives change and delivers measurable value across organisations. Access the on-demand recording and share it with your team.

Too many workplaces are compliant on paper but not in culture. This session explains why standard approaches to “respect at work” aren’t moving the needle - and what it actually takes to shift behaviour for good.
✔︎ Why traditional compliance training misses the mark
✔︎ How our Respect Equation (Compliance + Courage + Connection) drives real change
✔︎ What the Making Respect Real program looks like in practice
✔︎ How leaders and teams can translate policy into everyday actions

“It was so rewarding to see our staff really connect with Vanessa and the content of the session. It’s such an important course, but parts of it can be confronting, both in terms of what you hear and how you have to contribute. I was so proud of how our teams engaged with the meaningful conversation and the activities. It truly is testament to Vanessa’s style and capabilities as a facilitator.”

“We’re currently partnering with The Learning Circle for their Making Respect Real program, and they’ve managed to turn what could have been a really boring piece of compliance training, into something that’s really engaging. They do this through the art of storytelling, they get people up on their feet. They have this innate ability to draw out a conversation about what is a really challenging topic, and particularly in our industry, which is 83% male dominated. To see our people engaging in this type of conversation, is really inspiring.”

“We were thrilled to partner with The Learning Circle to deliver the program across all of our sites and offices in NSW. Their approachable and inclusive facilitation style created a safe, engaging environment that encouraged genuine learning and reflection. The sessions were practical, thought-provoking, and sparked meaningful conversations across our teams. It was inspiring to hear the overwhelmingly positive feedback from participants and to see the real impact the program had on our people.”

About The Learning Circle
At The Learning Circle, we take a fresh, modern approach to learning. Our sessions are high-energy, practical, and designed to stick - no one-size-fits-all theory here. We focus on human connection, interactive conversations, and tools that make a real difference in how people think, lead, and work.
Our work spans frontline teams to executive leaders, supporting organisations across industries. We deliver leadership development programs, DEI sessions, high-performing team experiences, and one-on-one coaching.
Meet Vanessa Panayi
With over 25 years in HR and L&D, including leadership roles at Arnott’s and KPMG, Vanessa founded The Learning Circle to do things differently. She brings straight-talking energy, emotional intelligence, and a deeply human approach to every session.
Vanessa is known for saying what needs to be said, creating real connection, and helping people grow. Her belief is simple: better humans make better businesses.


About The Learning Circle
At The Learning Circle, we take a fresh, modern approach to learning. Our sessions are high-energy, practical, and designed to stick - no one-size-fits-all theory here. We focus on human connection, interactive conversations, and tools that make a real difference in how people think, lead, and work.
Our work spans frontline teams to executive leaders, supporting organisations across industries. We deliver leadership development programs, DEI sessions, high-performing team experiences, and one-on-one coaching.
Meet Vanessa Panayi
With over 25 years in HR and L&D, including leadership roles at Arnott’s and KPMG, Vanessa founded The Learning Circle to do things differently. She brings straight-talking energy, emotional intelligence, and a deeply human approach to every session.
Vanessa is known for saying what needs to be said, creating real connection, and helping people grow. Her belief is simple: better humans make better businesses.

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