Episodes

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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Feb. 7, 2025

🌴39. The hidden cost of low self-esteem feat. Alan Weiss (Weekend Rew…

We often talk about confidence, success, and reaching our full potential, but there's a hidden force that quietly undermines all of that: low self-esteem. In this Talk the Walk livestream, Alan Weiss and I explore the unspoke...

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Feb. 6, 2025

🌴38. Confirmation culture

Let me introduce a new concept I coined - 'confirmation culture.' We'll delve into the rise of this phenomenon, comparing it to the well-known cancel culture, though it's quite different at its core. You’ll hear about my pers...

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Feb. 5, 2025

🌴37. No Pong, no worries: A customer love story feat. co-founder Chri…

I love this product SO MUCH that I had to find out more behind the brand and business… cue this conversation! In this episode, I chat with Chris Caley, co-founder of No Pong , about their natural deodorant success story. Chri...

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Feb. 4, 2025

🌴 36. Escaping the Hesitation Station

Today, I want to talk about a concept I shared last year called the "Hesitation Station" - a place we all know too well. It's that metaphorical waiting room where ideas get stuck and potential goes unrealised Imagine a dark, ...

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Feb. 3, 2025

🌴 35 Agitating change: Innovation in corporate learning feat. Liz Hea…

Had a fantastic chat in the Brisbane Botanical Gardens with Liz Heathwood , a global Principal Advisor for learning experience at Rio Tinto who's passionate about disrupting traditional leadership development. With native bir...

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Feb. 2, 2025

🌴 34. Nicheless

Just worked on my latest podcast episode about niching in business - a topic that came up during a great chat with Sophia and Jade in the Corporate Box Coaching sesh on Friday. In this episode, I break down: Why the "you must...

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Feb. 1, 2025

🌴 33. Forget about discovering your purpose feat. Owen Eastwood (Week…

Bringing you this weekend rewind, based on a conversation I had with Alex and Scott during Corporate Box Coaching on Friday. In this episode, I'm joyfully bringing you a conversation with the author of the book “Belonging: Th...

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Jan. 31, 2025

🌴 32. Business phrases we REALLY need to stop. using feat. Alan Weiss

In this Talk the Walk replay from yesterday, I riff with the prolific author and consulting expert Alan Weiss, who has written over 60 books on consulting. We dive deep into popular business phrases and challenge their validi...

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Jan. 30, 2025

🌴 31. There is no soft, respectful, kind disruption feat. Steven Blei…

Today, I share an intriguing off-the-record conversation with Steven Bleistein , a brilliant consultant based in Japan. Before the official podcast began ,we delve into the raw and unfiltered insights on disruption. Steve ass...

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Jan. 29, 2025

🌴 30. Big ideas + bubbles, feat. Dr Maike Neuhaus and Petra Zink

Look, as a solo business owner, I spend heaps of time in my own head—and I enjoy it! But here’s the thing: nothing speeds up clarity and fresh thinking like being around people who just get it. This episode is a little differ...

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Jan. 28, 2025

🌴 29. Wait, does Leanne love Luke Combs?

In today's episode, I share an off-brand adventure she embarked on by attending a Luke Combs concert. Despite initially disliking the artist, grew to love his music over time. This episode highlights the power of live event...

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Jan. 27, 2025

🌴 28. My new favourite AI tool (Spoiler: Not ChatGPT)

I share my unexpected journey from a 5G upgrade hiccup to discovering an AI tool that's revolutionisng how I research and make decisions. Learn how Perplexity AI saved me hours of research time and why it might be your new fa...

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Jan. 26, 2025

🌴 27. Do something off-brand

In today’s episode of Leanne on Demand , we’re shaking things up—starting with my coffee order. While being predictable and “on brand” has its perks (hello, efficiency!), it can also make life feel a bit... well, boring. That...

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Jan. 25, 2025

🌴 26. How to speak so that people want to listen feat. Julian Treasur…

In today's Weekend Rewind, I talk to Julian Treasure . Julian is a sought-after and top-rated international sound and communication expert. He is a gripping speaker with 5 TED talks online which have been viewed around 40 mil...

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Jan. 24, 2025

🌴 25. 35 travel hacks to help you hit the tarmac running (Weekend Rew…

Travelling soon? Prepare well! Listen to this week's episode, where I've gathered together 35 Travel Hacks to Help You Hit the Tarmac Running! It features was recorded shortly after re-entry post-Covid, but the majority of th...

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Jan. 23, 2025

🌴 24. Why I travelled to a town nobody visits : The Moo Deng Effect

Omg I've just met an ICON. MOO DENG!!! The baby pygmy hippopotamus who went viral last year. We travelled all the way to Sriracha just to see her, and believe me, she's even more cuter IRL. Moo Deng's fame brought about surpr...

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Jan. 22, 2025

🌴 23. Anti-ghosting executive orders

Join Leanne in Sriracha, Thailand, as she discusses one of President Donald Trump's executive orders with a focus on the federal hiring process and merit reform. Leanne emphasises the importance of communication during job ap...

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