Episodes

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 th...

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-t...

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 facili...

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’...

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 t...

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...

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 mil...

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...

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-cu...

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 nonverb...

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 fac...

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...

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 f...

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 ...

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 op...

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 e...

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 ...

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...

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....

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...

I had the pleasure of chatting with Dr Paul Browning , an educator-turned-founder who’s spent decades in school leadership and is now taking on a much bigger challenge: redesigning education to actually prepare students for t...

Today I’m sharing a bit of a rant (slash reflection) on all the media noise surrounding the Brisbane 2032 Olympics. Specifically, I wanted to unpack two things: The drama around not sticking to the original venue plan This id...

Hey, it’s Leanne, and today’s episode is a little different—I just wrapped up a personal styling session with the incredible Cate Massi , and I had to bring you along for the debrief. This is actually the second time I’ve wor...

In this weekend rewind, I bring you a first-time wizard on the show— Dr. Jason Fox —a wizard-philosopher disguised as a motivational speaker and leadership advisor. His expertise lies in guiding clever teams through the compl...