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Jeanette Hall

Jeanette Hall

Masterton

Website: trainingventures.co.nz

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Based in: Masterton. 

Broader area of facilitation: Being able to deliver face to face is a real privilege, as great sparks of conversation happen, but knowing that online delivery is much easier for a lot of companies, and can also be fun and interactive, I’m happily available nationwide for both formats. 

Sorted at Work sessions I'm available to facilitate: All of them. 

Professional qualifications: I’ve been tutoring financial literacy for 20 years, and have national diplomas in small business, literacy and numeracy, and financial information.   

What inspired me to become a Sorted at Work facilitator: Delivering the certificates in small business and personal finance for Te Wānanga o Aotearoa for 20 years has helped me understand that there’s financial knowledge every single person in New Zealand can use to make the lives of their whānau and themselves better, and achieve goals that may seem impossible.   

What people can expect from my sessions: Our learning will be interactive and fun, and participants will come away with tools to grow their money and reach their goals.   

What I enjoy most about being a Sorted at Work facilitator: Sorted at Work offers so much information and so many tools that are exciting and life-changing. I love seeing participants having ‘lights on’ moments.   

  • More from Jeanette

    Why is money spent on improving staff’s financial wellbeing money well spent? Because financially confident staff are more focused, less stressed and better able to plan for the future – both at work and at home. When people aren’t worrying about how to make ends meet or feeling ashamed about their finances, they can bring more energy to their roles. Financial wellbeing programmes are a smart investment: they reduce absenteeism, increase engagement and show staff you care about their lives – not just their productivity. 

    What are some of the lightbulb moments you’ve seen happen for people in the sessions you’ve facilitated? I’ve seen people realise, often for the first time, that they can take control of their money – that budgeting isn’t restrictive, it’s freeing. One participant said, “I thought I was just bad with money, but I just needed a plan.” Another young chappy had no idea how much his debt was; he had his head firmly in the sand, but after our session, he used the snowball method to clear it faster than he ever expected. After one rural session, a farmer’s partner set up an emergency fund “just in case the pump goes again” and said it gave her real peace of mind. These are everyday wins that build lifelong confidence. 

    How do you and the programme make learning about financial matters more interesting than participants might expect? I love the way we cut out jargon, ditch the lectures and get people talking about real stuff – like why an eftpos card feels easier to use than cash, or what they’d do with a surprise $500. My sessions are full of humour, practical examples, relatable stories and visual tools that help make things click. I adapt each session to the group – police, defence force, council staff – so it’s relevant, not one-size-fits-all. And I think because I create a relaxed, non-judgey vibe, people feel safe to ask questions they’ve never asked before. 

    Why is today always a good day for people to learn more about making the most of their money? When it comes to money, waiting for ‘the right time’ is like waiting for perfect weather in spring – it might never come. The best time to start is now, even if it’s with just one small step. Every day you delay is a day you miss out on savings, peace of mind or a better plan. Learning even one thing today can make a difference this week, this month or in 10 years time. Most people leave the session saying, “I wish I’d done this sooner.”