Are you ready to step up your influence and the strategic impact of your work in L&D?
Michelle Ockers, Chief Learning Strategist at Learning Uncut, offers expert mentoring to help you navigate complex challenges and maximize your impact.
In today’s rapidly evolving business landscape, L&D professionals face numerous challenges:
Aligning learning initiatives with business objectives
Improving the value of L&D to stakeholders
Building a culture of continuous learning
Leveraging technology effectively
Transitioning from order-taker to strategic partner
If you’re grappling with these or similar challenges, Michelle’s mentoring can provide the guidance and support you need to excel.
“Since engaging with Michelle as my mentor, I have gained confidence and ability to achieve more than I otherwise would have on my own. The relationship has enabled me to undertake work that brings me real meaning and pleasure. In this way, it has enhanced not only my work but my life. I now feel I am making a positive contribution to the future.” - L&D Leader
As Chief Learning Strategist at Learning Uncut, Michelle offers:
Practical, actionable advice
Deep understanding of evidence-informed L&D practices
A wide range of case studies of real-world approaches and solutions (ongoing research through the Learning Uncut podcast)
Strategic perspective on aligning L&D with business goals
Expertise in measuring learning impact
A supportive, thought-provoking mentoring approach
Learning Professionals aiming to work strategically and increase their business impact
Key challenges that Michelle has supported others to address
Strategic Alignment and Impact
Aligning L&D strategy with business goals
Structuring L&D teams for optimal performance
Building the L&D team mindset and skillset
Defining and executing strategic change plans
Organisational Learning Culture
Building a learning-centric culture
Fostering informal and collaborative learning
Equipping managers to develop their people
Integrating learning with work
Learning Design and Delivery
Engaging stakeholders in performance needs analysis
Enhancing learning transfer
Improving learner engagement
Evaluation learning solutions to improve impact
Technology and Innovation
Designing a technology roadmap
Selecting appropriate learning technologies
Developing long-term partnerships with tech vendors
Maximising return on learning technology investments
Stakeholder Management
Analysing stakeholders and developing an action plan
Evolving from order-taker to performance partner
Shifting senior leader perception of the value of L&D
Navigating organisational dynamics
Mentoring options
Silver Tier: L&D Foundation Building Mentoring
Ideal for early-career Learning and Development professionals, this mentoring program provides focused guidance to help you confidently navigate the L&D landscape and build a solid foundation for success.
Designed for mid-to-late career professionals who are looking to address strategic challenges, enhance their skills, or position themselves for future opportunities. This tier offers in-depth guidance to help align L&D with organisational goals and navigate the complexities of the field.
For established Learning and Development leaders seeking personalised, high-impact guidance, this exclusive program provides expert mentorship tailored to your strategic goals and challenges. Whether navigating complex organisational landscapes or elevating your strategic position, this tier helps you drive significant business impact.
"I wouldn’t have achieved what we’ve achieved this year without mentoring. I’d probably still be stuck—or worse, I might have left the company."
- Learning Professional
The transformation has been incredible
"Mentoring with Michelle wasn’t just about solving work challenges - it was about rediscovering myself and my confidence. I came into the sessions feeling overworked, overwhelmed, and stuck in repetitive cycles. Through her guidance, I reconnected with my authentic self and my passion for performance consulting. It wasn’t just about work; it was about finding clarity, purpose, and joy in what I do. The transformation has been incredible, and I’m now leading with clarity and making a real impact."
- Kate Chandraratnam
Learning Professional, Roller
Come away with a solid plan to get cracking on it
"The session was just the right blend of having a really robust structure whilst being very responsive to the flow of the conversation. Michelle has a great knack of absorbing what you say, distilling and repackaging it to you to give you meaningful insights. From an array of potential development goals I was able to hone in on the one that will realise the biggest impact to my development and come away with a solid plan to get cracking on it."
- Keith Crellin
National Training Officer – Biological Science, DTS Food Assurance
A pivotal point in my professional development planning
"This one-one-one mentoring session with Michelle Ockers is shaping up to be a pivotal point in my professional development planning for the year. Michelle identified opportunities which build on my skills to stretch and develop new capabilities. She provides easy ways to create new habits to practice and improve skills. Michelle is generous in sharing her wisdom and provides a wealth of resources, research and references from what appears to be an unending ‘Mary Poppins’ style toolbox. I was brimming with actions that I could confidently start implement straight away. Prepare to be nudged. Prepare to be stretched. Prepare to be challenged. Prepare to move purposefully towards achieving your goals."
- Penny Liddington
Learning and Development Specialist, Sigma Health Care
Enabled me to undertake work that brings me real meaning
"Since engaging with Michelle as my mentor, I have gained confidence and ability to achieve more than I otherwise would have on my own. The relationship has enabled me to undertake work that brings me real meaning and pleasure. In this way, it has enhanced not only my work but my life. I now feel I am making a positive contribution to the future."
- L&D Leader
I wouldn’t have achieved what we’ve achieved
"I wouldn’t have achieved what we’ve achieved this year without mentoring. I’d probably still be stuck—or worse, I might have left the company."
- Learning Professional
The transformation has been incredible
"Mentoring with Michelle wasn’t just about solving work challenges - it was about rediscovering myself and my confidence. I came into the sessions feeling overworked, overwhelmed, and stuck in repetitive cycles. Through her guidance, I reconnected with my authentic self and my passion for performance consulting. It wasn’t just about work; it was about finding clarity, purpose, and joy in what I do. The transformation has been incredible, and I’m now leading with clarity and making a real impact."
- Kate Chandraratnam
Learning Professional, Roller
Come away with a solid plan to get cracking on it
"The session was just the right blend of having a really robust structure whilst being very responsive to the flow of the conversation. Michelle has a great knack of absorbing what you say, distilling and repackaging it to you to give you meaningful insights. From an array of potential development goals I was able to hone in on the one that will realise the biggest impact to my development and come away with a solid plan to get cracking on it."
- Keith Crellin
National Training Officer – Biological Science, DTS Food Assurance
A pivotal point in my professional development planning
"This one-one-one mentoring session with Michelle Ockers is shaping up to be a pivotal point in my professional development planning for the year. Michelle identified opportunities which build on my skills to stretch and develop new capabilities. She provides easy ways to create new habits to practice and improve skills. Michelle is generous in sharing her wisdom and provides a wealth of resources, research and references from what appears to be an unending ‘Mary Poppins’ style toolbox. I was brimming with actions that I could confidently start implement straight away. Prepare to be nudged. Prepare to be stretched. Prepare to be challenged. Prepare to move purposefully towards achieving your goals."
- Penny Liddington
Learning and Development Specialist, Sigma Health Care
Enabled me to undertake work that brings me real meaning
"Since engaging with Michelle as my mentor, I have gained confidence and ability to achieve more than I otherwise would have on my own. The relationship has enabled me to undertake work that brings me real meaning and pleasure. In this way, it has enhanced not only my work but my life. I now feel I am making a positive contribution to the future."
- L&D Leader
I wouldn’t have achieved what we’ve achieved
"I wouldn’t have achieved what we’ve achieved this year without mentoring. I’d probably still be stuck—or worse, I might have left the company."
- Learning Professional
The transformation has been incredible
"Mentoring with Michelle wasn’t just about solving work challenges - it was about rediscovering myself and my confidence. I came into the sessions feeling overworked, overwhelmed, and stuck in repetitive cycles. Through her guidance, I reconnected with my authentic self and my passion for performance consulting. It wasn’t just about work; it was about finding clarity, purpose, and joy in what I do. The transformation has been incredible, and I’m now leading with clarity and making a real impact."
- Kate Chandraratnam
Learning Professional, Roller
Come away with a solid plan to get cracking on it
"The session was just the right blend of having a really robust structure whilst being very responsive to the flow of the conversation. Michelle has a great knack of absorbing what you say, distilling and repackaging it to you to give you meaningful insights. From an array of potential development goals I was able to hone in on the one that will realise the biggest impact to my development and come away with a solid plan to get cracking on it."
- Keith Crellin
National Training Officer – Biological Science, DTS Food Assurance
A pivotal point in my professional development planning
"This one-one-one mentoring session with Michelle Ockers is shaping up to be a pivotal point in my professional development planning for the year. Michelle identified opportunities which build on my skills to stretch and develop new capabilities. She provides easy ways to create new habits to practice and improve skills. Michelle is generous in sharing her wisdom and provides a wealth of resources, research and references from what appears to be an unending ‘Mary Poppins’ style toolbox. I was brimming with actions that I could confidently start implement straight away. Prepare to be nudged. Prepare to be stretched. Prepare to be challenged. Prepare to move purposefully towards achieving your goals."
- Penny Liddington
Learning and Development Specialist, Sigma Health Care
Enabled me to undertake work that brings me real meaning
"Since engaging with Michelle as my mentor, I have gained confidence and ability to achieve more than I otherwise would have on my own. The relationship has enabled me to undertake work that brings me real meaning and pleasure. In this way, it has enhanced not only my work but my life. I now feel I am making a positive contribution to the future."
- L&D Leader
I wouldn’t have achieved what we’ve achieved
"I wouldn’t have achieved what we’ve achieved this year without mentoring. I’d probably still be stuck—or worse, I might have left the company."
- Learning Professional
The transformation has been incredible
"Mentoring with Michelle wasn’t just about solving work challenges - it was about rediscovering myself and my confidence. I came into the sessions feeling overworked, overwhelmed, and stuck in repetitive cycles. Through her guidance, I reconnected with my authentic self and my passion for performance consulting. It wasn’t just about work; it was about finding clarity, purpose, and joy in what I do. The transformation has been incredible, and I’m now leading with clarity and making a real impact."