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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 …

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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 …

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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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Jan. 21, 2025

🌴 22. The song that keeps me hooked after 30 years feat. Joel Birch

What does a DIY music masterpiece, a haunting trumpet sample from the 1930s, and a bassline that practically argues with the melody have in common? They all come together in one of the most surprising songs ever written: Your...

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Jan. 20, 2025

🌴 21. Building a journalling habit feat. Michael Bungay Stanier

If you're like me, you probably love the idea of journaling but struggle to keep it consistent. Some days I’m on fire, scribbling away, and others... well, my notebook collects dust. So when I heard my friend Michael Bungay S...

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Jan. 19, 2025

🌴 20. Bl**dy tourists!

Join me as I reflect on my experiences as a tourist in Krabi, Thailand. I examine the irony and self-serving bias we often exhibit when criticising others for behaviours we display ourselves. What you will learn: the impact o...

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Jan. 18, 2025

🌴 19. Driving Sustainable Ambition with Kathy Oneto (Weekend Rewind)

In this episode, Leanne Hughes chats with Kathy Oneto, branding expert and host of the Sustainable Ambition podcast. Kathy shares her philosophy of crafting fulfilling work while living a meaningful life, using a decade-to-de...

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Jan. 17, 2025

🌴 18.  Training has seven meanings and education isn't one of them wi…

In this previously unreleased episode of Talk the Walk, Leanne Hughes and Alan Weiss dive into the provocative topic of training versus education. They unpack why the training industry often falls short of delivering measurab...

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Jan. 16, 2025

🌴 17. Ideating my speaker reel video feat. Sean Smith

When I was thinking about creating my 2025 speaker video reel, I really didn't want to create a video that looked like every other speaker. So, here's the ideation process! Get behind the scenes and listen to a behind-the-sce...

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Jan. 15, 2025

🌴 16. BTS of Corporate Box Coaching feat. Clifford Morgan

I’m sharing an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at an exciting new initiative I’m co-creating with Clifford Morgan : Corporate Box Coaching . Together, we’re blending coaching insights with the energy of live football to crea...

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Jan. 14, 2025

🌴 15. Scams

Join me as I podcast from Bangkok as I talk all things SCAMS. (Not just Bangkok scams... societal scams!0 🎧 Listen now for a mix of curiosity, fun, and a few challenges to conventional thinking! 💡 Think about it: What’s …

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Jan. 13, 2025

🌴 14.  Less in theory, more in practice

How can 'lesser goals' actually be more challenging and beneficial in the long run? In this one, I share my experiences, including planning an adventurous trip to Egypt in 2025 and my journey from running a marathon to now fo...

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Jan. 12, 2025

🌴 13. Bangkok diaries: 10-12 reasons I can’t stay away

Today I'm in Bangkok, Thailand. I’ve been visiting this vibrant city since 2008, and I’m here to share why it’s one of my favourite places in the world. Whether it’s your first visit or your 15th (like me!), Bangkok has …

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Jan. 11, 2025

🌴 12. Swagger 101: How to be unapologetically you with Leslie Ehm (We…

Today’s episode features the incredible Leslie Ehm, the self-proclaimed Queen of Swagger. Leslie is on a mission to help you unleash your authentic self and turn it into a superpower in work and life. 💬 What You’ll Learn in T...

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Jan. 10, 2025

🌴 11. Wow any room with stories that stick with Alan Weiss (Weekend r…

This episode is a Weekend Rewind—but not a far rewind. Just a few days ago, I joined forces with Alan Weiss on our Talk the Walk livestream. The topic? How to Tell Stories That Stick. Here’s what you’ll learn (and …

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Jan. 9, 2025

🌴 10. How to produce daily podcasts (the tech stack)

Thanks for your question, Andy Storch! Andy asked me how what's the strategy + process behind recording these daily episodes. I reveal my tech stack, including tools like Descript and Hello Audio , which help streamline the p...

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Jan. 8, 2025

🌴 9. Stop walking around the block to get next door feat. Steph Clarke

Today, we unpack the curious habit we all share: creating our own overwhelm . From decision-making dramas to overcomplicating simple tasks, it’s something we’re all guilty of—yes, even you! Through relatable stories (includin...

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Jan. 7, 2025

🌴 8. The two-ticket connection strategy

Today, I want to share an insightful idea that stuck with me from a Christmas lunch in 2023, hosted by my friend Kate Peardon . At this gathering, I chatted with Nicole Dyson , an inspiring figure in education and …

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Jan. 6, 2025

🌴 7. No one cares: Walk + Talk with Julian Mather

I've just returned home from a splendid walk and talk with Julian Mather, and I wanted to share our conversation with you on the podcast. You’ll get to hear about our reflections while walking over two beautiful bridges in Br...

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Jan. 5, 2025

🌴 6. Your not-to-do-list.mp3

In this episode, Leanne Hughes dives into the concept of a 'not-to-do list,' an activity inspired by Tim Ferris that helps outline tasks and commitments you want to avoid in the future. Leanne walks you through setting up thi...

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Jan. 4, 2025

🌴 5. Becoming Indistractable with Nir Eyal (Rewind Weekend)

Leanne Hughes welcomes Nir Eyal , author of 'Indistractible,' to discuss his journey and the importance of mastering focus in our distraction-filled world. Nir shares his career trajectory, from founding tech companies to exp...

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