Videos

Feb. 17, 2025

🌴49. Bureaucrazy

🌴49. Bureaucrazy

Bureaucrazy. Yup, that' show I spell it. Hear about my Achilles journey, my humorous experiment with redundant work reports, and the value of questioning long-standing processes. You'll also learn about Elon Musk's take on bureaucratic inefficiency and my little life hacks that defy everyday systems. By the end, I encourage…

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Feb. 16, 2025

🌴48. ROI or ROL (Return on Luck)? feat. Cherie Canning

🌴48. ROI or ROL (Return on Luck)? feat. Cherie Canning

The CEO in me knows to focus on ROI... BUT, the Leanne loves ROL (Return on Luck) more. And that's what I spoke to Cherie Canning about today! Btw, if you don't know Cherie, you must connect with her (https://au.linkedin.com/in/cheriecanning) . Cherie invited me on her podcast, Lead with Courage…

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Feb. 15, 2025

🌴47. Your stories are boring (Here’s how to fix them!) feat. Matthew Dicks (Weekend Rewind)

🌴47. Your stories are boring (Here’s how to fix them!) feat. Matthew Dicks (Weekend Rewind)

Internationally bestselling author Matthew Dicks (https://matthewdicks.com/) shares why storytelling so important, and how telling stories is not simply sharing a series of events; it’s the manipulation of emotions. It’s a skill that can be taught and he shares some of the techniques he uses to engage his audience, whether they're…

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Feb. 14, 2025

🌴46. Stop running from AI: Here's how to harness it feat. Alan Weiss (Weekend Rewind)

🌴46. Stop running from AI: Here's how to harness it feat. Alan Weiss (Weekend Rewind)

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 powerful tool to create more value for clients. Key…

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Feb. 13, 2025

🌴45. 34 things Leanne loves: A Valentine’s Day celebration of the little things that make life sweet

🌴45. 34 things Leanne loves: A Valentine’s Day celebration of the little things that make life sweet

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 spontaneous upgrade, Leanne reflects on the everyday moments that…

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Feb. 12, 2025

🌴44. How to (legally) make $$$ off someone else’s idea

🌴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 the countless AirPods cases and accessories that piggyback off Apple’s products. In this episode, I…

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Feb. 11, 2025

🌴43. The book proposal that never made it off my desktop

🌴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 today. The proposed book, tentatively titled…

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Feb. 10, 2025

🌴42. Leanne’s (sneaky) tipping strategy

🌴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 insurance policy for great service, how it flips the…

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Feb. 9, 2025

🌴41. The leader who changed my life

🌴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 entire approach to business and creativity • The power of asking "why not?" instead of…

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Feb. 8, 2025

🌴40. Pivoting into public speaking feat. Jenny Blake (Weekend Rewind)

🌴40. Pivoting into public speaking feat. Jenny Blake (Weekend Rewind)

In this Weekend Rewind, host Leanne Hughes shares an enriching conversation with Jenny Blake (https://www.pivotmethod.com/about-jenny) , an influential figure in her career. Join Jenny Blake's incredible Substack: Rolling in D'Oh. (https://rollingindoh.substack.com/) Jenny, a renowned author and career strategist, discusses her experience working at Google and her transition to consulting. They…

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Feb. 7, 2025

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

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

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 unspoken impact low self-esteem has on your career, relationships, and personal growth. We'll explore…

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Feb. 6, 2025

🌴38. Confirmation culture

🌴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 personal experiences with excessive appointment confirmations, and how this mirrors the rise of…

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Feb. 5, 2025

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

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

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 (https://www.nopong.com.au/) , about their natural deodorant success story. Chris shares how the company started from a surf trip…

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Feb. 4, 2025

🌴 36. Escaping the Hesitation Station

🌴 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, dreary station with trains coming and going, but you have…

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Feb. 3, 2025

How consultants can harness AI (before it harnesses you) with Alan Weiss and Leanne Hughes

How consultants can harness AI (before it harnesses you) with Alan Weiss and Leanne Hughes

🗓 12 Feb, 4 PM ET (Martini) | 13 Feb, 7 AM AEST (Coffee) AI is everywhere—writing, speaking, automating, predicting. But here’s the real question: Are you using it, or is it using you? Join Alan Weiss and Leanne Hughes for a lively, no-fluff conversation on how to make AI…

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Feb. 3, 2025

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

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

Had a fantastic chat in the Brisbane Botanical Gardens with Liz Heathwood (https://www.linkedin.com/in/lizheathwood/) , a global Principal Advisor for learning experience at Rio Tinto who's passionate about disrupting traditional leadership development. With native birds as our backdrop, we dove into the future of learning and development. In this episode, we…

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Feb. 3, 2025

This is Corporate Box Coaching with Clifford Morgan and Leanne Hughes

This is Corporate Box Coaching with Clifford Morgan and Leanne Hughes
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Feb. 2, 2025

🌴 34. Nicheless

🌴 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 have a niche" advice isn't one-size-fits-all…

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Feb. 1, 2025

🌴 33. Forget about discovering your purpose feat. Owen Eastwood (Weekend Rewind)

🌴 33. Forget about discovering your purpose feat. Owen Eastwood (Weekend Rewind)

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: The Ancient Code of Togetherness”, Owen Eastwood (https://www.linkedin.com/in/owen-eastwood-4867a39/?originalSubdomain=uk) . Btw, you can watch…

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Jan. 31, 2025

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

🌴 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 validity. Alan shares his candid thoughts on sayings like 'the customer is always…

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Jan. 30, 2025

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

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

Today, I share an intriguing off-the-record conversation with Steven Bleistein (https://stevenbleistein.net/) , a brilliant consultant based in Japan. Before the official podcast began ,we delve into the raw and unfiltered insights on disruption. Steve asserts that 'there is no soft, evolutionary, respectful disruption,' emphasising the boldness required to truly effect…

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Jan. 29, 2025

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

🌴 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 different. I recorded it straight after a strategy…

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Jan. 28, 2025

🌴 29. Wait, does Leanne love Luke Combs?

🌴 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 events, the joy of pursuing passions, and the importance of seizing spontaneous opportunities. Discover…

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Jan. 27, 2025

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

🌴 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 (https://perplexity.ai/) saved me hours of research time and why it might be your new favourite digital assistant. What you'll learn • The difference…

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