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Learning Uncut

Michelle Parry-Slater
Learning and Development
Artificial Intelligence
Leadership Development
Generative AI
Coaching
Global Sentiment Survey
Compliance Training
AI In Learning and Development
Diversity and Inclusion
Workforce Planning
Ericsson
Fieldwork In Learning and Development
Performance Support
Behavioral Change
Workplace Learning
Psychological Safety
Learning Culture
Professional Development
Case Studies
AI Literacy

Learning Uncut is about real conversations around real learning solutions and real experiences with real advice from real people. We're all about keeping it "real." Here's an overview of our approach: Strategy and tactics. We want to unpack the strategy and how-to's of creating great learning solutions, frameworks and teams. CONVERSATIONS, NOT SCRIPTED DISCUSSION Our podcasts are professional but ... more

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The choices we make in education today shape the workforce thirty years from now. In this episode Michelle Parry-Slater speaks with Jeff Davis, Executive Head at Hillcrest Christian College on the Gold Coast and author of Leading the Learning Revolut... more

What happens after the award, is won? In this episode, Michelle Parry-Slater welcomes back Millie Law, Enterprise Capability Lead at ANZ for an 18-month update on the Better Business Development programme first shared in Episode 161 for reflective pr... more

Michelle Parry-Slater is joined by Andrew Lawson (2026 AITD L&D Professional of the Year) and his client Alice Smith, about a deliberately different approach to leadership training.

Instead of two days out of the office, where delegates leave with... more

For three years running, AI topped the list of what's hot in L&D. This year it dipped, and Donald H Taylor is taking it off the survey altogether.

Don has run the Global Sentiment Survey for over a decade. In this Elevate episode, he joins host Mic... more

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Andrew Lawson
Learning and development practitioner, runs The Learning Zone
The Learning Zone
Episode: 188: Minimal Interventions, Maximum Outcomes - Andrew Lawson & Alice Smith
Alice Smith
Leader in federal government learning and development
(federal government)
Episode: 188: Minimal Interventions, Maximum Outcomes - Andrew Lawson & Alice Smith
Donald Taylor
Chair of the Learning Technologies Conference; L&D veteran
Learning Technologies Conference
Episode: Elevate 50: What's next for L&D? Donald Taylor
Nareen Young
Director, Centre for Indigenous People and Work; Associate Dean, Indigenous Learning and Engagement at the Business School, UTS
University of Technology Sydney
Episode: Elevate 49: Gari Yala - Speak the Truth | Indigenous Employment and the L&D Responsibility
Josh Gilbert
Assistant Director, Indigenous People and Work Research and Practice Hub; Indigenous employment practitioner
University of Technology Sydney
Episode: Elevate 49: Gari Yala - Speak the Truth | Indigenous Employment and the L&D Responsibility
Sarah McVanel
Canada's recognition expert; founder of Greatness Magnified; author; host of the Greatness Together podcast
Greatness Magnified
Episode: 187: Recognition as a Learning Tool Sarah McVanel & Lisa Anstey
Lisa Anstey
Certified medical device reprocessing technician; leader in MDR at Waterloo Regional Health Network, Ontario
Waterloo Regional Health Network
Episode: 187: Recognition as a Learning Tool Sarah McVanel & Lisa Anstey
Michelle Ockers
Host and returning guest on Learning Uncut
Learning Uncut
Episode: Elevate 48: Eight Years of Learning Uncut – Michelle Ockers
Elyse Toomey
Head of Learning and Development
I Embark Financial Group
Episode: 186: Building L&D from Scratch – Elyse Toomey

Hosts

Michelle Parry-Slater
Host of Learning Uncut, L&D consultant, author
Michelle Ockers
Co-host and guest host on Learning Uncut, L&D leader

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 61 ratings
  • So much value!

    Love hearing so many excellent and impactful stories! My go-to learning podcast.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    M-SL
    Australiaa year ago
  • Real and Practical

    If you want to strip away the fluff and learn from real people doing the work, then this podcast is for you.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Positivity_DSparks
    United States6 years ago
  • Insightful, informative and jam packed with inspiration!

    Highly recommend this podcast - Michelle does a great job of bringing out the best with everyone she interviews. Always find a gem or two in every episode!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Exyogi
    Australia6 years ago
  • Good insights.

    Enjoyed the latest episode on HCD. Great insights and they were delivered in an entertaining way!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    OliviaNeedsToFixPresto
    Australia7 years ago
  • It’s all good

    Being back into the L&D space I need to get up to speed quickly. This podcast helps me do that. I started by picking and choosing episodes that I was particularly interested in but then I realised “it’s all good”! So I listen to each one now. Really concise, practical and useable. Thanks guys! Looking forward to more and, maybe, contributing one day! 👍

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    the_bill_wallace
    Australia7 years ago

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The show's practical, real-world stories are consistently valuable for listeners looking to apply ideas quickly.
Guests share actionable frameworks and case studies rather than theory.
The hosts keep conversations authentic and focused on learning impact.

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189: What Happens After the Award, Reflection 18 months on – Millie Law ANZ
Q: What practical tips would you give others trying to implement performance consulting and community-of-practice approaches in large, distributed organizations?
Start with curiosity, pick up the phone to understand needs, involve cross-functional teams from day one, and cultivate open, ongoing communities where anyone can contribute ideas and share problems.
189: What Happens After the Award, Reflection 18 months on – Millie Law ANZ
Q: How has the program evolved since its award, and how is it being sustained across Australia and New Zealand?
The program evolved into a broader capability initiative within a federated model, retained core design elements like deliberate practice and space retrieval, and was integrated into broader curricula and localized execution with business coaches continuing to lead.
189: What Happens After the Award, Reflection 18 months on – Millie Law ANZ
Q: Can you give us a quick intro to who you are and a summary of your Better Business Development program? Why was it so good?
Millie describes her 22-year tenure at ANZ, the identification of a business problem in home lending, and how Better BD paired learning with business coaching to enable proactive customer conversations, balancing scalable assets with personalized, coach-led delivery.
186: Building L&D from Scratch – Elyse Toomey
Q: How did they manage the imperfect start, and what core philosophy guided the process?
A philosophy of starting imperfect and iterating was embraced, allowing focus on achievable steps, then scaling up as capabilities and understanding grew.
186: Building L&D from Scratch – Elyse Toomey
Q: What was a turning point that helped secure leadership buy-in?
Maintaining a strong relationship with the managing director and delivering early quick wins while explaining the need to invest time to do things properly.

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Real-world conversations about learning and development with a practical bent. Episodes showcase case studies, frameworks, and hands-on strategies—from AI-assisted learning and leadership development to scalable L&D transformations in large organizations and volunteer-driven nonprofits. Guests range from practitioners implementing innovative programs to authors and researchers offering actionable insights, with a strong emphasis on human-centered design, measurable impact, and translating theory into workable solutions. The show is known for its candid storytelling, diverse industry coverage, and a consistent focus on making learning work in fast-moving, real-world contexts.

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2. Alice Smith
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