Episodes

This episode is a plot twist in real time. A few weeks ago, I mentioned I’d be trekking to Everest Base Camp and climbing Lobuche East Peak in November. It’s a terrifying and exciting move—and it all came about thanks to the guest on today’s show: Matthew Stewart. Matt is a long-time friend, adventurer, and the CEO behind The Custodian Way, a collection of businesses with one mission: creating 30 million impact moments annually by 2030. He's also the founder of Experiences Not Felt Possible—the...

A few episodes ago I riffed on Inbox Zero—and joked that I bet my friend Sarah Stoddart follows it. Turns out, she definitely does. She voice-noted me her strategy after hearing the episode, and honestly, her approach is so clear, simple, and totally doable that I had to share it with you. In this episode: Sarah walks us through how she keeps her inbox at bay (without going full robot). I riff on what really makes an efficient communicator: fast typing, fearless decision-making, and letting 8...

This episode is a total curveball. A complete pivot from anything I had on my 2025 vision board. I’m not climbing to the top of Mount Everest, but I am heading to Everest Base Camp... and beyond. I’ve just said yes (terrified, excited, slightly in denial) to climbing Lobuche Peak — a 6,119m Himalayan beast that sits above base camp in Nepal. This was not on my radar. At all. It came via a text from an old uni friend (and podcast guest), Matt Stewart, who runs a company called Experiences Not F...

Today’s riff is inspired by a lesson I learned back when I was a one-woman marketing department at a remote TAFE in northwest Australia. We had this boring-sounding course on email management that no one signed up for—until we renamed it: Email Hell to Email Heaven. Boom. It sold out three times. So yep, naming matters. But what really stuck with me from that course was a deceptively simple idea: stop organising your inbox like it’s 2005. Folders? Forget them. Just use search. That one shift h...

In today’s episode, I’m sharing my thoughts on Million Dollar Weekend by Noah Kagan. I'm about three-quarters through it, but I couldn’t wait to talk about it. It’s that good. You’ll hear why I’ve highlighted more passages than I’ve left untouched in this book (a rare feat), and why it’s become an instant favourite. What I love about this book is how grounded and actionable it is. Noah doesn’t just offer philosophy—he gives you steps. Real ones. Like, how to get three customers in 48 hours. No ...

This episode isn’t just about running — it’s about mindset. I laced up, hit play on a 60-minute guided run from the Nike Run Club app, and suddenly found myself running (well, metaphorically) alongside Eliud Kipchoge — two-time Olympic marathon champion, former world record holder, and one of the greatest distance runners of all time. Kipchoge is calm. Measured. Soft-spoken. But every word he says? Hits hard. E In this ep, I reflect on what I took away from the run, including: 🧠 Why Kipchoge...

Today we're joined by Anamaria Dorgo, a powerhouse community builder, facilitator, and L&D mentor who brings fresh energy and honesty to the space. We chat about the awkward but freeing shift from corporate trainer to facilitator (aka: from control freak to co-creator), how to stop obsessing over “engagement” and start thinking about value, and what it really takes to build momentum in a community or workshop – spoiler: it’s not about being constantly visible. Anna Maria shares: The exact min...

Today’s Weekend Rewind takes you straight into the latest Talk the Walk livestream I hosted with consulting legend, Alan Weiss. We riffed on pricing psychology, why people stay stuck undercharging, and how overdelivering isn’t noble—it’s often self-sabotage. Here’s what we covered: Why your pricing probably reflects your self-esteem more than market demand The difference between a budget and money (this will shift how you sell) How strong brands repel discount hunters The real reason you're...

Hey, it’s Day 101 — we’ve officially stepped into the triple digits of the year, and I wanted to share a productivity principle that keeps smacking me in the face when I forget it: Parkinson’s Law. It says that work expands to fill the time available for its completion. Simple. Obvious. Yet so easy to ignore. Whether it’s a report, a meeting, or writing a book — if you give it all week, it’ll take all week. In this off-the-cuff riff, I talk through: Why “more effort” doesn’t always equal ...

Well, we made it. 100 days, 100 episodes. 265 to go! In today's special 100th episode, I flipped the mic on myself. I used an AI voice to ask me a bunch of reflective questions — and I answered them, off the cuff, just like I always do. We cover: Why I started this podcast in the first place (spoiler: because it was hard) What’s surprised me most about doing this daily When and where the best ideas show up (hint: the reverse park ep is involved) Why this podcast has made me a better observe...

In this quick ep, Ihares a sticky little metaphor sparked from a local café run and a slightly annoying car park moment. The lesson? Reverse parking isn’t just a driving tip – it’s a mindset. I explore how doing something mildly annoying now (like reversing into a tight car space) is actually a simple but powerful gift to your future self. It’s modern-day delayed gratification in action (no marshmallows required). You'll hear: Why reverse parking is the new self-care How to spot dull-but-imp...

Ever feel like you're in a weird limbo—not overwhelmed, just flat? You're not alone. In this episode, I’m sharing what I personally do when I hit those low-energy, low-clarity phases. This isn’t a guide on what you should do. It’s simply how I get myself back on track without spiralling into a thought-loop or trying to “fix” everything. 🔑 What we cover: The difference between being overwhelmed vs. being in a funk Jonathan Fields’ three Good Life Buckets (and how they leak) The...

What was meant to be a cruisy, reflective post-Sunshine Coast weekend took a hard left turn—via a foot injury and a trip to an Urgent Care clinic. But, true to form, this episode isn't really about my foot. In this off-the-cuff episode, I talk about: How one tiny splinter (literally and metaphorically) can throw everything off. The incredible career switch that challenged how I think about “too late.” Why the next 5 years will pass regardless—so where do you want to be then? 🎧 Whether you'...

We have an absolute world-leader in the field of nonverbal communication joining us on the Weekend Rewind, Michael Grinder. Michael has over 40 years of experience training thousands of groups. Known as the pioneer of nonverbal communication, Michael helps executives and educators assess people more accurately, connect with others more deeply, and build their charisma. We explore how to use his famous model, the House of Communication in our workshops. During this conversation, I picked up so...

Hey, thanks for tuning into this Weekend Rewind — a chance to revisit favourite conversations. This one’s with Zaretta Hammond, author of Culturally Responsive Teaching and the Brain, and a woman I now call a friend. In fact, we caught up for breakfast in New York after this episode aired — I was flying out that afternoon, she was in town, and it was one of those serendipitous moments that made me love podcasting even more. Zaretta is brilliant. She’s a master of metaphor, a facilitator with 2...

This episode is a bit of a behind-the-scenes unpacking of a business move I’ve been toying with for literally years… and finally pulled the trigger on last weekend. Here’s the gist: I’ve started a new digital home on Substack, and I’m calling it Work Fame (at least for now — more on that inside the episode). In this quick solo chat, I share: Why I made the leap from ConvertKit to Substack after sitting on the fence for far too long What Work Fame means to me (spoiler: it’s not about internet...

Who needs positive self talk when you can create this... (what I'm about to play on the show today) This episode is a combo of: An experiment with Manus AI + Descript A hilarious/awesome/fake locker-room pep talk it created for me My real-time, gogglebox-style commentary on how it went I prompted AI to pretend it was giving me a “get hyped” speech in a basketball locker room, just before I walk into a big workshop or keynote. I didn’t feed it much info about me — just told it to look me up a...

Quick one: You're invited to join my free community, Work Fame. Today’s episode is basically what happens when you mix cinnamon rolls, idea overload, and a Brisbane brunch catch-up with my brilliant friend, Jade Miller. (Fun fact, Jade illustrated my book cover, and also the drawings in The 2-Hour Workshop Blueprint!) We sat down for a coffee and ended up doing what we always do — bouncing ideas, talking about what’s next, and figuring out what to do with all the good stuff swirling in our head...

Look, I wasn’t meant to touch my computer on Sunday. But then I got access to Manus AI—a hands-free AI tool that genuinely does the work for you. Like, no more prompting, copy-pasting, or jumping between tools. This thing opens its own browser and just goes to work. In today’s episode, I share: Why I dropped everything (nearly even my football team, Brisbane Roar FC) to play with this How Manus built a DocuSign-style product... during a podcast interview My completely ridiculous but totally ...

We’re talking anti-BATCHERS — yep, I made that up at a long lunch in Brisbane and couldn’t stop thinking about it. If you’ve ever felt allergic to rigid routines and pre-scheduled creativity, you’re in good company. In this episode, I share why I don’t batch my daily podcast episodes (and don’t recommend my approach either 😅), the accidental rituals that do help me show up daily, and why creating in the moment brings me the most joy. What you'll hear: Why batching content feels like sandpaper...

Leanne Hughes and Alan Weiss unpack exactly how to score international gigs—without needing to be “famous,” have a publisher, or move countries. From leaving your book at the front desk of a Thai hotel, to speaking at global conferences (even for free), this conversation covers everything you actually need to build a global practice. Whether you’re a consultant, coach, speaker or someone who just wants more stamps in their passport and paid work, this episode gives you the playbook. What we c...

Today’s throwback is an absolute gem with Juraj Holub who was employee number eight at Slido. When I interviewed him, he was still on the exec team there—now he’s running his own business, Remote People, helping others become speaking heroes. Juraj's not just a meeting nerd (his title was Chief Meeting Designer after all—how good is that?!), he’s also an MC, facilitator, and marketing brain . In this episode, we chat about: How to get people contributing—whether you’re running a small team h...

Today's episode is brought to you by none other than the international man of questions himself, Michael Bungay Stanier (MBS). MBS left me two voice notes—both sharp, generous, and classic MBS—and I decided not to choose one. I tackled both. 🟡 Q1: What did I need to unlearn from 2024 to become the person I want to be in 2025? I riff on the shift I’m making—from seeking wisdom from the usual suspects, to diving head-first into what Gen Z creators and online writers are doing. What’s possible whe...

Today I’m buzzing from one of those brilliant, unexpected moments where everything just clicks. A couple of weeks ago, I launched an offer called Roasted by Leanne, where I’d roast your product or offer page, giving kind but constructive feedback. One roast in and I was already loving it. The person said it was “a full-bellied roast full of generosity” which I’ll take as a compliment! But here’s the kicker… Off the back of that offer, I found myself reflecting: “If someone could roast my work...