The Learning Uncut Podcast

Join Michelle Parry-Slater and special guests each week on The Learning Uncut Podcast, a learning and development podcast packed with real conversations, real experiences, and real people. You’ll find tools, inspiration, stories, advice, and ideas for beginner and advanced L&D professionals alike.
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Elevate 48: Eight Years of Learning Uncut – Michelle Ockers

June 16, 2026
47mins
Eight years. Nearly 200 episodes. One consistent heartbeat.  In this special Elevate episode, Michelle Parry-Slater sits…
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186: Building L&D from Scratch – Elyse Toomey

June 2, 2026
46mins
The brief was simple: we need an L&D function. Go and start one! In this episode,…
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185: Learning as Investment, Not Cost – Tina Schust Robinson & LaTanya Foster

May 19, 2026
49mins 13sec
Most leadership programs start with the how. The workshop, the e-learning, the coach. The business case…
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184: From Darkroom to AI: Reflective Practice Across an L&D Career – Greg Wilton

May 5, 2026
46 mins 04 sec
We rarely stop to look back. One achievement blurs into the next, and before long we've…
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Elevate 47: The Craft of Conference Chairing – Niall Gavin, Helen Palmer & Anit Mahay

April 21, 2026
47mins 40sec
Most conference chairs open with applause and slip off stage. At Learning Technologies, chairing starts two…
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183: Hearing Loss Awareness Designing for Empathy at Scale (HSBC) – Georgie Cooke and Louise Bassiri

April 7, 2026
46mins 58sec
Hearing loss is more common than most workplaces acknowledge. Around one in six Australians, one in…
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Justine Jardine

Justine Jardine

Learning And Development Specialist at Westpac
"It was a great opportunity for to share my experience and hopefully spark some ideas within others, and for me to capture my experience and have something to refer back to."
Joined us on episode 12
Emelia Winter

Emelia Winter

Learning Design Lead at Canterbury District Health Board
"It was a great professional development opportunity to me and I am happy to share any of my work or processes with colleagues."
Joined us on episode 14
David Keegan

David Keegan

Founder and CEO of HOST International
"It was so easy and comfortable. The pre interview information and discussion was comprehensive and helped me understand the podcast and the angle. I also enjoyed the conversational nature of the interview and the online format suited me well."
Joined us on episode 25
Marie Daniels

Marie Daniels

Global Commercial Learning Manager, Bayer Pharmaceuticals
"It was a learning experience and an opportunity to step back and reflect from a different perspective with others."
Joined us on episode 7
Damien Woods

Damien Woods

GM of Learning at National Australia Bank
"It was a great conversation. Really love this podcast series, such a brilliant tool for learning people to build knowledge and stay relevant and so easy to share!"
Joined us on episode 61