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 to fill the time available for its completion. Simple.…
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 always do. We cover:…
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 mildly annoying now (like reversing into a tight car space)…
In this weekend rewind, I bring you a first-time wizard on the show—Dr. Jason Fox (https://www.drjasonfox.com/) —a wizard-philosopher disguised as a motivational speaker and leadership advisor. His expertise lies in guiding clever teams through the complexities of their quests. Join Dr Jason Fox's pop-up museletter. (https://archive.foxwizard.com/) With an impressive list…
Today, we explore the intricate emotions that facilitators experience right before a workshop – a whirlwind of excitement, nerves, and anticipation. My guest today is the award-winning TV journalist from the Australian Broadcasting Corporation, Sophie Scott OAM (https://www.sophiescott.com.au/) . Sophie's multi-faceted career has transitioned her from a household face on…
In today’s episode, we’re flipping the script on the idea of “finding” your uniqueness. Too many of us spend years searching for that special something that sets us apart, thinking it’s hidden somewhere out of reach. But what if I told you it’s already right in front of you—hiding in…
This morning, I was faced with a choice: participate in a 7AM webinar or attend a local Chamber of Commerce coffee event. Here’s what you’ll hear in this episode: • The 7AM Dilemma: Why I opted to ditch the webinar for a local coffee event and how it turned into…
Video—you need to start using it now. This is Part 2 of my conversation with Joeri Schilders (https://www.joericreates.com/) (a.k.a. The Magic Sauce), and in this episode, we’re talking about how video isn’t about perfect content—it’s about connection. Connect with Joeri on LInkedIn. (https://www.linkedin.com/in/joerischilders/) Joeri helps solopreneurs and self-employed professionals grow…
I'm pumped to bring you this episode with my good friend, Joeri Schilders—also known as The Magic Sauce. Joeri and I go way back. We first connected virtually in 2020 through my Facebook group, The Flipchart (I still don’t know how he found it!). Over the years, we've built a…
🚗 The Porsche 911 is my favourite car of all time. It’s an icon. A masterpiece. The perfect blend of engineering and emotion. But here’s the wild part: it almost didn’t exist. In 1980, Porsche was struggling. For the first time in their history, they didn’t turn a profit. Sales…
In this special Weekend Rewind episode, Leanne Hughes flips the script! Instead of replaying an interview where she's the host, she shares an episode from Flourishing Unfiltered (https://www.flourishing-unfiltered.com/) , where Dr. Maike Neuhaus (https://www.theflourishingdoc.com/about-dr-maike-neuhaus) and Kerrin Smith (https://www.theelevatedapproach.com.au/meet-kerrin) interview her. This conversation dives deep into bold decision-making, overcoming self-doubt, and…
It was a real treat to chat with today’s guest, Scott Armstrong (https://www.mindswitch.ca/) . Scott is a Canadian who has made some bold career moves. He started out as a corporate banker, frustrated with the routine of pushing paper, before taking on a role at Canada’s largest rehabilitation centre for…
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In today’s episode, I’m taking you back to 2020—the year I signed up for a running challenge to clock 2020 kilometers. At first, it seemed simple: 5.5 km a day. No big deal. But within days, I realised the real challenge wasn’t the running itself—it was keeping up. If I…
Great to have you here! I’ve just come back from the physio, and yep, I’m talking about my Achilles again. It’s one of those injuries that’s frustrating but also teaching me a lot about life, patience, and the balancing act of recovery. My physio gave me some straight talk today.…
In this episode, I dive into a concept that’s been rattling around in my head—FOBO, the Fear of Becoming Obsolete. I was chatting with Ronsley Vars in an earlier episode about how ChatGPT told me my greatest fear was irrelevance. That got me thinking… FOMO (Fear of Missing Out) is…
You know those books where every second page has you reaching for a highlighter? That’s exactly how I felt reading Not Everything Counts, But Everything Matters (https://www.amazon.com.au/Everything-Counts-Matters-inspirational-multi-premiership-ebook/dp/B0D79PQ59X) by Ivan Cleary. In today’s episode, I’m sharing some of the biggest takeaways from his book—insights on leadership, high performance, and why the…
Get Roasted by Leanne (only available til 12 March) (https://stan.store/leannehughes/p/roasted-by-leanne-) A few months ago, I posted in a private consultant’s forum, looking for small tweaks or ideas to improve something I was working on. It was just an innocent post. I went to bed, woke up feeling great—coffee in hand,…
Hey, messaging is so important, and there’s no one who does it better than today’s guest. About Dr. J.J. Peterson Dr. J.J. Peterson is the Chief of Teaching and Facilitation at StoryBrand. He’s a storyteller, filmmaker, and expert in marketing and communication. Beyond his professional credentials, he’s lived an incredibly…
We’re rewinding just two days because I recorded this episode earlier this week and absolutely loved it. Honestly, it’s one of my favourite Talk the Walk episodes with Alan Weiss. Alan has being inducted into the National Speakers Association Hall of Fame, which is a pretty big deal. He’s a…
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Last weekend was an absolute career highlight – I had the privilege of hosting the Brisbane Roar in Business event at Suncorp Stadium. If you’ve been following along, you’ll know I did an episode on how I was preparing for the panel. Now, it’s time to close the loop and…
