Episodes

March 3, 2025

🌴63. Unprofessionalism feat. Dr Myriam Hadnes (1/2)

I’m so excited to bring you this conversation with Myriam Hadnes , host of the Workshops Work podcast. Between us, we probably run the most popular workshop-related podcasts in the world (which is an easy claim to make… becau...

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March 2, 2025

🌴62. Get to the Point Season 3 feat. Sally Prosser

Today, I'm excited to share my conversation with my legend of a co-facilitator, Sally Prosser. Together, we host a half-day experience called " Get To The Point, " and we're about to launch season three on April 1st in Brisba...

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March 1, 2025

🌴61. The flag bearer who broke the internet (and barriers) feat. Pita…

Hey, it’s the Weekend Rewind! And today, I’m bringing you a conversation that takes me back—not to high school days exactly, but to what’s happened since for one of my classmates. And wow, what a story. My guest today is Pita...

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Feb. 28, 2025

🌴60. Creating rave-worthy virtual experiences feat. Suzi Dafnis (Week…

Move over virtual workshops, let’s talk about virtual marathons - more specifically, online events that can span over a couple of days. It’s a different game, with longer interaction, so how do you maintain your energy, and k...

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Feb. 27, 2025

🌴59. Forget Zoom: Why I'm taking 8 consultants off the grid for 48 ho…

Today, I'm giving you a behind-the-scenes look at something special I've been working on – the Red Carpet Camp Out retreat that I'm co-hosting with Steve Demedio from Mind Body Travel . Final tent remains. Keen? Send me a not...

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Feb. 26, 2025

🌴58. Bureacrazy – Your responses

Hey, great to have you here. In this episode, I share the story behind my recent experience with paperwork that inspired me to rename the episode from “Bureaucracy” to “Bureaucrazy.” I felt that swapping the C for a Z better ...

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Feb. 25, 2025

🌴57. Banh mi battles

I talk about my love for Vietnamese food and how visiting a cluster of similar stores showed me that competition isn’t something to fear—it’s an opportunity. I recount my personal experience at different food spots where I di...

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Feb. 24, 2025

🌴56. Panel Party: Leanne’s secret 4Ps for hosting panel conversations

Today, I share my personal framework that has helped me host engaging and lively panel discussions. I break it down into four essential parts that I call the 4Ps. By the end of our chat, you’ll see how a bit of preparation an...

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Feb. 23, 2025

🌴55. Leanne's (boring) way to manage overwhelm

Hey there! Today's episode is super fresh because I've been actively putting these strategies into practice. I want to share with you my process for dealing with overwhelm, and how I've discovered that treating everything as ...

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Feb. 22, 2025

🌴54. The power of experiments feat. Mel Kettle (Weekend Rewind)

In this episode, I chat with Mel Kettle , an inspiring thought leader on connected leadership. We share some laughs about past podcast experiments, discuss the importance of knowing when to fail fast, and explore what it mean...

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Feb. 21, 2025

🌴53. The 2-Hour Cocktail Party feat. Nick Gray (Weekend Rewind)

In this episode of the Weekend Rewind, I sit down with Nick Gray , the author of 'The 2 Hour Cocktail Party '. You'll hear about Nick's innovative approach to socializing, which led him to create a thriving community and laun...

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Feb. 20, 2025

🌴52. AI, podcasting and relevance feat. Ronsley Vaz

You won’t believe what ChatGPT admitted when I asked it about its biggest fear. The answer? Irrelevance. And honestly, that hit home. If you’ve ever wondered how to stay relevant in a world moving at lightning speed —especial...

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Feb. 19, 2025

🌴51. Post photo-shoot debrief with my photographer feat. Kate Karanges

In today’s episode, I’m joined by Kate Karanges from The Latest , a photographer and creative powerhouse who has helped shape my brand presence through the lens. We just wrapped our third shoot together and I thought it'd be ...

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Feb. 18, 2025

🌴50. The labels that lock us in: What I learned seeing poet-philosoph…

Over the weekend, I had the incredible experience of seeing poet-philosopher David Whyte live in Byron Bay. His words didn’t just land—they cut straight to the core. In this episode, I share some of his most profound passages...

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Feb. 17, 2025

🌴49. Bureaucrazy

Bureaucrazy. Yup, that' show I spell it. Hear about my Achilles journey, my humorous experiment with redundant work reports, and the value of questioning long-standing processes. You'll also learn about Elon Musk's take on bu...

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Feb. 16, 2025

🌴48. ROI or ROL (Return on Luck)? feat. Cherie Canning

The CEO in me knows to focus on ROI... BUT, the Leanne loves ROL (Return on Luck) more. And that's what I spoke to Cherie Canning about today! Btw, if you don't know Cherie, you must connect with her . Cherie invited me on he...

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Feb. 15, 2025

🌴47. Your stories are boring (Here’s how to fix them!) feat. Matthew …

Internationally bestselling author Matthew Dicks shares why storytelling so important, and how telling stories is not simply sharing a series of events; it’s the manipulation of emotions. It’s a skill that can be taught and h...

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Feb. 14, 2025

🌴46. Stop running from AI: Here's how to harness it feat. Alan Weiss …

In this Talk the Walk chat with consulting legend Alan Weiss, we explore how professionals can stay relevant and thrive in the age of AI. Rather than viewing AI as a threat, Alan shares his perspective on using it as a powerf...

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Feb. 13, 2025

🌴45. 34 things Leanne loves: A Valentine’s Day celebration of the lit…

Happy Valentine’s Day! In today’s episode, I share a heartwarming list of 34 things she absolutely loves — some big, some small, but all of them bringing her joy. From the perfect first sip of coffee to the thrill of a sponta...

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Feb. 12, 2025

🌴44. How to (legally) make $$$ off someone else’s idea

Not all great business ideas start from scratch—some of the smartest entrepreneurs simply bolt onto existing products and services to create something even better. Think about Jibbitz (the Crocs charms that sold for $10M) or ...

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Feb. 11, 2025

🌴43. The book proposal that never made it off my desktop

This 46 page book proposal word doc has just sat on my desktop since 2022... today's the day I share it with you! As I revisit some of its core concepts, I reflect on why it didn't materialise and what might still be relevant...

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Feb. 10, 2025

🌴42. Leanne’s (sneaky) tipping strategy

Let's tip (pun intended) typical tipping practices on its head. I'll share with you my personal journey, from working in pubs in the UK to how a hefty tip changed my own service approach. Learn why pre-tipping can act as an i...

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Feb. 9, 2025

🌴41. The leader who changed my life

Thanks for tuning in! If you're wondering whether great leadership can truly transform someone's career and life trajectory, this episode is for you. What you'll learn: How a bold, unconventional CEO shaped a 25-year-old's en...

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Feb. 8, 2025

🌴40. Pivoting into public speaking feat. Jenny Blake (Weekend Rewind)

In this Weekend Rewind, host Leanne Hughes shares an enriching conversation with Jenny Blake , an influential figure in her career. Join Jenny Blake's incredible Substack: Rolling in D'Oh. Jenny, a renowned author and career ...

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