And that’s a wrap for On Tour 2025!
A huge THANK YOU to Rich Ellis and everyone who attended On Tour 2025.
If you attended On Tour 2025 and would like to complete the quiz, please check your inbox for the link or email info@exercisenz.org.nz if you did not receive it.
We look forward to seeing you back again in 2026.
On Tour is a Half-Day Workshop for Exercise Facility Owners, Managers & Exercise Professionals
Visiting 8 cities across Aotearoa, On Tour is your chance to gain essential leadership, communication, and business strategy skills.
Whether you run an exercise facility, manage a team, or work independently as a professional, this workshop delivers the clarity, confidence and tools you need to future-proof your business or career.
✔ Insight into NZ and global trends shaping the exercise industry
✔ Real solutions for real-life challenges
✔ Actionable strategies you can take back to your team
✔ Earn up to 10 CPD points in just half a day
✔ Nationwide delivery – we come to YOU
✔ Workshop wraps up with an Industry Panel
AUCKLAND – HAMILTON – TAURANGA – NAPIER
PALMERSTON NORTH – WELLINGTON – DUNEDIN – CHRISTCHURCH
LEVEL UP YOUR EXERCISE CAREER
OUR 2025 PRESENTERS
Rich Ellis
Rich's Profile
Rich Ellis is a health, movement and mindset coach with 17 years in the industry and 13 years of business experience prior to that. Rich is originally from the UK but calls himself a kiwi now! His formal upbringing and education has since been softened from living in NZ for the past 24 years. Rich works with broken bodies and corporates sharing his wisdom to help people to live a healthier happier life and has been working with Dave Liow for the past 8 years as a student and as a mentor in the HMC education team for the last 5.
On the Agenda
Mastering Communication – Leading Self and Others Effectively
Strong communication is the foundation to effective team leadership and client retention.
You’ll learn how to:
- Discover key components of impactful communication
- Improve your self-leadership and team leadership behaviours
- Assess your charisma and how to amplify it
- Build ‘presence’ that inspires confidence and trust
- Sell your services (and yourself) with authenticity and ease
Exercise Business Ownership – Getting In, Staying In, and Planning Your Exit
Explore the realities of business ownership and how to future-proof your journey.
You’ll learn how to:
- Examine different ownership options (and what’s right for you)
- Discover your risk profile and business personality
- Understand the ownership lifecycle – and how to evolve with it
- Evaluate bricks & mortar vs. hybrid/online models
- Learn how to prepare for a profitable exit – with less stress
Richard Beddie
Richard's Profile
Richard Beddie is the CEO of Exercise New Zealand, a board member of Toi Mai Workplace Development Council and previously a multi-club owner. Richard has extensive governance experience in global exercise and recreation bodies, and he is currently vice chair of IHRSA’s Global Health & Fitness Alliance Advisory Council. Richard earned both a B.S. in statistics and an MBA from the University of Canterbury, specialising in the exercise industry.
Industry Update
Hear from Richard on emerging trends within the exercise industry, the latest developments from our work with the government, especially leading into the 2026 election period, and ExerciseNZ’s future direction. Discover new member benefits now available, including expert legal and tax advice.