Hey, thanks for tuning in today. Iām talking about exposure ā and not the kind you get warned about when it comes to sunburn or dodgy business deals. You can read the article here. (https://open.substack.com/pub/workfame/p/exposure?r=16p8ck&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true) Exposure is a word that gets a bit of a bad rap. It can meanā¦
Earlier this week, I ran a workshop and had one of those ānote to selfā moments. The host started reading out my bioāthe one Iād sent ages agoāand as she was midway through, I was silently cringing. You know that feeling when something sounds a little too polished, a littleā¦
I was in Victoria yesterday with a group of education leaders talking about leadership capability ā and a side conversation popped up that I had to bring here. One of the leaders mentioned how hard itās been to attract mentors to their new program, even though people are informally mentoringā¦
I recorded this one from the most epic balcony ever ā seriously, itās bigger than my entire hotel room. Iām in Melbourne at The Langham, overlooking the Yarra and Federation Square, soaking in the sunshine. In todayās episode, I talk about my Oura Ring ā the little wearable thatās teachingā¦
Last week, I shared that I was heading off to my 25-year high school reunion ā so in this episode, I report back on how it went (spoiler: no one really changes!) and share a story that came out of a conversation that night thatās been sitting with me allā¦
Today Iām sharing a conversation I had on Charles Hsuan's Candid Conversations podcast. We riff on designing rave-worthy workshops, curating content (instead of drowning in it), and how one bold reach-out can completely change your career. Youāll also hear why I plan kidsā birthday parties like an engineer (thanks, Dad),ā¦
In this episode, Leanne Hughes engages in a captivating conversation with Douglas Ferguson, the founder of Voltage Control (https://voltagecontrol.com/?ref=71) facilitation academy. Watch the interview on YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dO4fUM6PK9s) . They dive into various topics, including the art of facilitation, the concept of Integrated Autonomy, and the potential impact of AI onā¦
Yesterday, my best friend ā my fearless four-legged buddy, Milo ā crossed the Rainbow Bridge. If youāve followed me for a while, youāll know Milo was always by my side: sitting under my desk while I worked, joining me for countless coffee runs, and barking during livestreams just to remindā¦
In todayās episode, I share a gem of a quote that came from Fiona Kruger (thanks Fiona!) ā one her manager used to repeat almost daily: āThe first draft is the hardest.ā Simple, powerful, and so true. I unpack how that idea plays out across everything from corporate projects toā¦
In todayās off-the-cuff travel chat, Iām diving into something Iāve been obsessing over lately: carry-on luggage. After my trusty old suitcase zip finally gave up on my flight home from Melbourne, I went down a deep rabbit hole comparing July, Antler, and a surprising dark horse ā Kathmandu. I share:ā¦
This weekend marks a pretty wild milestone ā itās my 25-year high school reunion. Yep, class of 2000. I canāt quite believe itās been that long. I talk about whatās different this time around (spoiler: itās being held at the actual school), what I noticed at our 10-year reunion (howā¦
Hey friends, happy Monday (or Sunday, depending on when youāre tuning in)! Iāve just wrapped up a three-hour hike ā the first of three workouts today ā part of my prep for Everest Base Camp next month. My performance coach Kyle is ramping things up: morning hike, midday jog, andā¦
This week Iām diving into team development and team dynamics with Phil Brown from High 5 Adventure. Remember those high-ropes days where the best part was the debrief? Same. Phil is the guy who designs those experiencesāand, more importantly, the reflections that turn āfunā into behaviour change. We jam onā¦
This week on Talk the Walk, Alan and I riff on quittingāfiring clients, pausing projects, and stopping things that technically āworkā but donāt work for you anymore. We dig into ego, sunk-cost traps, scope creep, and how to communicate a graceful stop without burning bridges. Alan shares a simple pre-flightā¦
It was a massive weekend of sport in Brisbane ā and I couldnāt let it slip by without sharing a few reflections (even if youāre not a footy fan, there are still lessons in here about timing, trust, and big-moment leadership). In this episode, I recap: ā¢ šļø Why Iā¦
How do you build deep, trusting relationships in business (and in life)? In todayās episode, I dive deeper into Give to Grow by Mo Bunnellāa book I recommended recently thatās already sparking action from listeners like Julia Van Gra. This isnāt your typical business development book; itās human, practical, andā¦
I had my week mapped out perfectly. Color-coded Gantt chart, every project, every sub-taskāeven down to outfits for upcoming events. I was feeling smug, confident, and in control. Then life happened. At midnight, my sausage dog Quincy needed an emergency trip to the vet. Suddenly my āperfect planā didnāt matterā¦
š Thanks for coming back for part three of my book prescription series! Over the last couple of episodes, Iāve been sharing the books I recommend constantlyānot just because theyāre great reads, but because they solve specific problems my clients, friends, and colleagues bring to me. In todayās episode, Iā¦
Last week I shared my first seven Book Prescriptionsātitles I recommend constantly because they solve very specific problems. Today Iām back with the next seven. These are the books I turn to (and re-read) whenever someone asks me things like: ā¢ āHow do I come up with a catchy nameā¦
As facilitators, our clients donāt pay for the 50% version of usāthey pay for the fully-charged, present, 100% edition. In this chat with Brisbane-based facilitator, trainer, and speaker Nicholas King, we talk about how to show up at our best, design āwinningā workshop moments, and make deliberate choices about whatā¦
Todayās convo is an extract from Virtually Possible 2.0 with the brilliant Marissa Agrasut (Singapore) and Joeri Schilders. Marissa walks us through an online spin on the classic Fishbowl format to sharpen listening, observation, and the craft of facilitationāthen we demo it live. Whatās inside ā¢ Why I left theā¦
Every week, someone asks me: āLeanne, what book should I read next?ā And my response is always: āWellā¦what problem are you trying to solve?ā Because you donāt need another list of ātop 10 business booksā that just recycle the same titles. You need the right book, at the right time,ā¦
If youāve ever thought, āThis meeting could have been an emailāā¦ todayās episode is for you. Iām sharing why agendas arenāt just nice-to-haves, theyāre the thing that keeps meetings short, sharp, and actually useful. Iāll take you behind the scenes of some 25-minute listening tour calls Iāve been running, andā¦
Iām back with a short and sweet episode todayāand itās all about a new Apple feature Iāve fallen in love with. If youāve ever been mid-flow and suddenly interrupted by a random call from a solar panel company (even though you already have solar š), then youāll get why thisā¦