Thriving Learners & Flourishing Futures with Louka Parry
Episode Summary: In this inspiring episode of Only Learning in the Building, Kaz and Andy sit down with Louka Parry, global education leader, TED speaker, and CEO of The Learning Future. Louka shares his journey from being one of Australia's youngest school principals to becoming a transformative voice in global education. With experience across 80+ countries and collaborations with organisations like Microsoft, Apple, and TED, Louka brings a wealth of insight into how we can reimagine learning for a thriving future.
Recorded on the lands of the Whadjuk People of the greater Fremantle and Walyalup area, this episode dives deep into the future of education, the power of social emotional learning, and how to lead with purpose and innovation.
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Notable Quotes:
“We need to design learning systems that help humans flourish—not just succeed.”
“Innovation in education isn’t just about tech—it’s about empathy, connection, and purpose.”
Bio: Louka Parry is the CEO of The Learning Future and a globally recognised expert in education, innovation, and change. He serves on the executive of Karanga: The Global Alliance for Social Emotional Learning and Life Skills, and has worked with education departments across Australia and global organisations including PWC, the AFL, Microsoft, and Apple.
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