Season 1

My guest is Suzanne Rose and she is a Sergeant of the Queensland Police Service, having joined in 1998. She was poached by a spotter in recent years, and landed the perfect role for her personality, running professional devel...

Hey everyone! I'm back from vacation and ready to start planning for 2023. I wanted to share a framework I created with you that has really helped me in the past, it's called SORT and it fits neatly on this …

In this podcast episode, Leanne speaks with organizational psychologist and leadership expert Clifford Morgan about the importance of coaching skills in leadership. Clifford shares his journey to becoming a coach and the expe...

When you think about paid subscriptions, it's really a question around what does your future hold? Today on the show it's not really a question I'm exploring, but I'm sharing something behind the scenes of what paid subscrip...

How do we become the effective leader that this world truly needs? What traits do we have to embody in order to pave the way toward positive change? Putting ourselves on the receiving end of our own actions helps us …

When is it okay for us to call it quits and stop pushing through? How can we embody the real essence of professionalism as we set the boundaries we need as we live? Watch our conversation on YouTube! Have you …

Listen in to this week's Two by Tuesday, where Leanne shares how to increase the odds that your freaking epic idea (which YOU think is a no-brainer) is approved by your management team. Connect with Leanne Hughes on all the …

It is just so amazing, having read a book that’s written in such a beautiful and easy way, that it has made me want to end my day early so I can spend time in bed, reading it page by …

Welcome to two by Tuesday where every second Tuesday, I solve all the world's problems using the power of a two by two matrix. Today the question is sponsored by my upcoming webinar and masterclass. It's called Leanne Hughes'...

What’s stopping you from taking that leap towards living the life you’ve always dreamt of living? Watch our conversation on YouTube! More often than not, as we get sort of blinded by flashy opportunities and shiny objects, we...

FOMO can hit you when you're at a conference, summit, or event. So, how do you manage getting all there is out of attending, without burning yourself out? Watch the YouTube Explainer video. I'm creating and sharing this follo...

How do we open that conversation around the benefits of working part-time in a world where hustle culture remains king in most lands? Watch our conversation on YouTube! The biggest assumption people have when it comes to part...

In this week's Two by Tuesday, Leanne shares some ideas on what you should focus on to both attract and retain great people to your business. If phrases like "The Great Resignation" or "Quiet Quitting" are resonating for you ...

Who doesn’t love a good cocktail party? Watch our conversation on Youtube! I love going to events and meeting new people but gosh, sometimes I feel like I’m not even keeping up the great relationships with the amazing people ...

Good morning from a Sunday morning from my living room couch! I've had a wonderful start to the day and thought I'd jump on here to share a really cool thing this year to help me grow, retain information and …

What is the purpose of your organization? Why does it exist? Watch our conversation on YouTube! I'm not sure about you but sometimes I will say that I want and need change, but more often than not, what ends up …

We all know that change is accelerating, everyday. Yet, most companies stick to the traditional ways of creating their business strategy that takes weeks, if not months to formulate, then by the time it's released, it's alrea...

What does it mean to truly have the character of a leader? Is culture really something we can influence in an organization? Watch our conversation on YouTube! We all have that experience wherein we’ve been on the receiving en...

Okay, before we even kick off: Most of the time, ghosting isn’t about you. Stop taking it personally. I know I have absent-mindedly ghosted other people and it's 100% something I'm working on right now, which is why I've prod...

Earlier this week, I jumped in the car and visited a studio in Brisbane to record a YouTube livestream, for my friend Gerald Pauschmann's YouTube Channel, Waffles & Whiskey . Gerald has been live-streaming for 158 days! I've ...

Join us today as we learn how to cultivate serendipity so we can live life while creating impact and value day by day. Watch our conversation on YouTube! Whether we admit it or not, most of us fear the unexpected. …

There's so much content available, but what are we actually doing with it? Today's episode is created for you, but it's also an important reminder for me. I'm addicted to listening, reading and learning new things, it's like ...

Two weeks ago, I posted a mini rant on LinkedIn. A ton of people commented and also messaged me privately afterwards, with their experiences with employee engagement surveys. I’ve expanded on the thoughts here in this article...

So many experts and thought leaders tell me that I must "add value" in my relationships. What does this actually mean? Watch the YouTube walkthrough here. I think there's an incorrect assumption that "adding value" means shar...

On last week’s episode of Two by Tuesday, we talked about the 2x2 matrix of competence and joy with regards to our work. The top left of that box – the trap quadrant – says a lot about us, being …

You’ve launched a mentoring program in your business. Congrats! Through the first few months of check-ins, you discover that your pairings are meeting together. Then, after three months, you notice the enthusiasm has waned a ...

Today's question is what type of work tasks should you stop/start as part of your work day? Watch this walk-through on YouTube. Let's talk about the two important elements. I think they are: Competence (low vs high) and Joy (...

In this episode, I'm joyfully bringing you a conversation with the author of the book “Belonging: The Ancient Code of Togetherness”, Owen Eastwood. Watch our conversation on YouTube! Have you been in work situations where you...

Something I've deliberately tried to improve over the last couple of years is improving my ability to connect quotes, stories and examples in the moment. It started when I was hosting my first podcast, and wanted to connect m...

All of us here have our own dreams that we want to pursue, but due to the fear that’s holding us back, most of the time, we don’t really put an effort into moving. That’s why in today’s episode, I’ve …

Aloha! I've just returned from a week in Kauai with my fellow Alan Weiss Growth Cycle group. What better way to reflect on what we discussed and learnt over there, than by a quick, solo episode. Oh, of course I …

As we focus on travel tips for this month’s episodes, I’ve decided to invite someone whose life revolves around traveling the world and exploring its wonders. Today’s guest will share his story on how he’s able to work and li...

What do you think? Should you set an out of office when you go travelling? On Instagram Stories last week, I ran a poll asking if you set an Out of Office (OOO) when you go travelling. 80% of you …

After being stuck in our homes due to the sudden hit of the pandemic, people are now traveling as much as they could, wanting to celebrate that they’re now able to take in outdoor air. And yes, even I have …

In today's Two by Tuesday I answer a question I get a lot: What virtual tool could I use to ramp up the engagement in my virtual event? Watch this episode's walk-through video on YouTube. Firstly - purpose we know …

As ironic as it is, there are still companies nowadays that are so focused on getting new clients while overlooking why onboarding is a must in business. In today’s episode, my guest discusses the power onboarding holds in co...

I’ve heard many inspiring stories of people succeeding in life after hitting the rock bottom, not minding how hard it’s going to be, knowing that there is no other way but up. My guest today shares a motivational story of …

How can you get buy-in for your change initiatives and ideas? Well, this might be controversial but I suggest you don't. Don't try to get buy-ins, instead, attract pre-orders instead. How do you do that? I share my ideas in …

I’ve heard of intrinsic and extrinsic motivation and didn’t realise there was a third type of motivation until today’s conversation! Watch our conversation on YouTube! In order to be completely mentally healthy, we need a lot...

You’ve started a new role, how can you thrive in the first 90 days? Watch me break it down in these week's Two by Tuesday. I believe it comes down to these two elements: - Frequency of conversations (High vs …

You know how you have those friends from a while ago, and you mainly stay in contact with them by occasionally seeing what they're up to on social media? I've been friends with today's guest since 2008, and when I …

You want to get time in the diary with someone but you're unable to access them, why is that? Listen, or watch me break it down in these week's Two by Tuesday (Youtube) I believe it comes down to these …

The Fiji Test: If you, or any of your team members were to get whisked off to a three-week surprise vacation, with no devices and no ability to give notice, could the rest of the team seamlessly step in and …

What does it take to create the perfect onboarding experience? Too often, companies get swept away with hours upon hours of online module content, yet they miss a key second element: The Unofficial stuff! That sense of connec...

One question I often get from people in service-based businesses is "How do I build awareness, and credibility of the work that I do?" Watch me explain this 2 x 2 concept over on YouTube . In my Booked Out …

I wasn’t expecting to bring you this episode today but I woke up this morning to the news that Australian cricketing legend, Shane Warne died overnight at the age of 52. If I had to select anyone to be the …

" Disruption is not something you defend against, it’s something you should instigate " - Steve Bleistein, Relansa. "Work and Live Large" - what does that phrase mean to you? Today, let's focus on the "Work Large" element. In...

In this Two by Tuesday episode I explore the question, "When is the best time to communicate change" using a 2 x 2 matrix. Often when you’re going through change, or leading change within a company, it’s the timing and …

This is a surprise solo minisode that I felt compelled to record, after seeing that Apple Podcast assumes that my show goes out every day. I love the challenge of a habit streak. I also sometimes hate a habit streak. …

Welcome to the first Two by Tuesday! In this format, Leanne Hughes creates a 2 x 2 matrix to explain a new concept, idea, or help you to solve a problem. Today's problem is: Should you stay, or should you …