Leanne on Demand Daily with Leanne Hughes

In this episode, I take you back to 2009—before podcasting, before The 2-Hour Workshop Blueprint, before I had even thought about creating a business.This was the year I made my first ever passive income sale. It was $18.95. And honestly? It changed my life.Here’s what I share:The exact moment I discovered the idea of passive income (shoutout to The 4-Hour Work Week 🙌)The niche product I created (hint: netball coaching + teenage shooters)How I used Clippy (!!) and a proofreader from the UK to bring it to lifeThe thrill of outsourcing for the first timeMy very scrappy early marketing strategy—hello, email lists and FacebookWhy that one sale opened my eyes to what was possibleThis episode is part time capsule, part pep talk. If you’ve never made a dollar online while you were sleeping, I hope this gives you the nudge to try something. You don’t need to be an expert—just someone with a bit of know-how and the willingness to package it up.🎯 My challenge to you:What’s your “Level 1” expertise? What could you teach that younger you would’ve paid for?✨ Bonus: I reflect on how the joy of that first sale still hits every time I see royalties roll in or someone signs up for a masterclass. The buzz doesn’t fade.Thanks for listening, and I’ll catch you tomorrow!Sign up for free for my best articles every week: Work Fame.Show notes for every episode at https://podcast.leannehughes.comP.S. Ready to take things up a level? Here are some ways I can help:Watch My 2025 Speaker Reel: Let's energise your next event.Get My Book: Design your workshops fast using The 2-Hour Workshop Blueprint. Let's connect on all the channels:Leanne Hughes on LinkedInLeanne Hughes on InstagramVisit my website: leannehughes.comEmail me: hello@leannehughes.comWould you like to deliver your own private podcast feed to your audience? Sign up for a free trial today at Hello Audio.

Okay, I need to share something wild with you.I uploaded my book The 2-Hour Workshop Blueprint into Google LM Notebook (think: a tool like ChatGPT), and asked it to summarise the key concepts. What it gave me? Not just a summary—but a full-on, human-sounding podcast-style conversation between two people.And honestly? If I didn’t know it was AI, I wouldn’t believe it either.In this episode, you’ll hear that conversation—think of it as a friendly, curious duo discovering the SPARK framework, why we need to stop cramming info into our sessions, and how to finally design workshops people actually want to attend.Here’s what it covers:Why more content ≠ more valueA breakdown of the SPARK framework (Set up, Power up, Activities, Review, Keep)Why it’s okay to end a workshop earlyThe power of designing for experience over informationHow to energise your participants before you’ve even started✨ Whether you’re a facilitator, trainer, expert, or just someone who wants to make meetings better—this one’s for you.Let me know what you think. Are you as mind-blown as I was? Hit reply, drop a comment, or voice note me on Insta.Enjoy!– LeanneSign up for free for my best articles every week: Work Fame.Show notes for every episode at https://podcast.leannehughes.comP.S. Ready to take things up a level? Here are some ways I can help:Watch My 2025 Speaker Reel: Let's energise your next event.Get My Book: Design your workshops fast using The 2-Hour Workshop Blueprint. Let's connect on all the channels:Leanne Hughes on LinkedInLeanne Hughes on InstagramVisit my website: leannehughes.comEmail me: hello@leannehughes.comWould you like to deliver your own private podcast feed to your audience? Sign up for a free trial today at Hello Audio.

Tonight, I’m not under the lights for footy or cricket. I’m at the Gabba — sleeping out under the stars with some phenomenal humans — all to help stamp out homelessness as part of the Vinnies CEO Sleepout.In this episode, I chat with three legends doing incredible work:💬 Steve Hodgson shares why mental health and homelessness are closely linked, and why this event is just the beginning of his commitment.💬 Matt Kratiuk (who I call “the GOAT”) breaks down how fundraising becomes fun-draising — their team of 135 “Goats” ran 36+ events and raised close to $1 million (!!!). He shares his own story of homelessness and how St Vincent de Paul Society helps people reclaim a life of purpose.💬 Cherie Canning, now a CEO Sleepout ambassador, offers heartfelt and practical advice (bring noise-cancelling headphones!), talks about her mindset shift around homelessness, and shares how storytelling — not stats — is what really moves people to donate.This night is more than symbolic. It’s a powerful reminder that we’re all just one life event away from needing help — and that systemic change is possible.❤️ Huge thanks to my community who supported this by joining my fundraising masterclass — we did this together.👇 Want to donate or learn more?Visit: https://www.ceosleepout.org.au/fundraisers/leannehughes🎧 Tune in, and let this episode move you from awareness to action.Sign up for free for my best articles every week: Work Fame.Show notes for every episode at https://podcast.leannehughes.comP.S. Ready to take things up a level? Here are some ways I can help:Watch My 2025 Speaker Reel: Let's energise your next event.Get My Book: Design your workshops fast using The 2-Hour Workshop Blueprint. Let's connect on all the channels:Leanne Hughes on LinkedInLeanne Hughes on InstagramVisit my website: leannehughes.comEmail me: hello@leannehughes.comWould you like to deliver your own private podcast feed to your audience? Sign up for a free trial today at Hello Audio.

Absolute blast from the past! I'm diving back into 2020 with this gem: A replay of a webinar I co-hosted with my friend (and innovation guru) Joeri Schilders, who you might remember from his previous appearances on the show.Back when Zoom fatigue was real and the pivot to virtual had us all scrambling, Yuri and I created something called Virtually Possible. We believed (and still do!) that it is possible to recreate the magic of in-person workshops—without needing a studio setup, mega budget, or over-engineered tech.🎧 In this episode, you'll hear the full replay of our live webinar:“Five Ways to Ramp Up the Energy in Your Sessions—by Being a Bit Lazy” 😴✨This isn’t about napping through your sessions or sipping mojitos on mute. Instead, we explore clever ways to design less and let your participants do more—aka be the elves to your shoemaker (yes, there’s a fairy tale involved…).💡 Inside this convo, we share:The power of BYO content (and how to get your group to co-create magic)Movement prompts that actually work (hello, triangle/square hand game!)Why we wore matching “Virtually” and “Possible” tees—and why they stole the showThe Talking Teddy trick (yes, Elmo made an appearance)Our ultimate low-effort, high-impact “pacifier” strategy to hold attention during tech hiccups🎯 This episode is perfect if:You’re still running virtual workshops (and want to make them better, faster)You’re training others and want to look like a facilitation rockstar with less stressYou want to see how two very different styles (Dutch directness + Aussie adaptability) combine for powerful co-facilitationEnjoy!Sign up for free for my best articles every week: Work Fame.Show notes for every episode at https://podcast.leannehughes.comP.S. Ready to take things up a level? Here are some ways I can help:Watch My 2025 Speaker Reel: Let's energise your next event.Get My Book: Design your workshops fast using The 2-Hour Workshop Blueprint. Let's connect on all the channels:Leanne Hughes on LinkedInLeanne Hughes on InstagramVisit my website: leannehughes.comEmail me: hello@leannehughes.comWould you like to deliver your own private podcast feed to your audience? Sign up for a free trial today at Hello Audio.

When I first started facilitating, I saw flip charts as a tool to scribble brainstorms or sketch a quick model. That all changed when I met today's guest, Marcel van Hove, who showed me how whiteboards and markers can be used to solve complex problems, de-escalate conflict, and create incredible team collaboration.In this episode, Marcel shares:How he went from software geek to visual facilitation geekThe German roots of the Bikablo method (and what it actually means)Why drawing with others creates psychological safety and better ideasPractical tips for making your handwriting workshop-worthyThe power of visual thinking in change communication and team buy-inYou'll also hear why PowerPoint might be killing your vibe, how visuals can disarm tension in high-stakes meetings, and why you don’t need to be “creative” to draw like a pro. (Spoiler: Marcel swears he had zero artistic ability!)🎨 Want to turn your marker skills into a facilitation superpower? Marcel’s story — and the Bikablo community — might just inspire your next move.🖊️ Mentions:Bikablo (https://bikablo.com)Visual Friends (https://visualfriends.com)Sign up for free for my best articles every week: Work Fame.Show notes for every episode at https://podcast.leannehughes.comP.S. Ready to take things up a level? Here are some ways I can help:Watch My 2025 Speaker Reel: Let's energise your next event.Get My Book: Design your workshops fast using The 2-Hour Workshop Blueprint. Let's connect on all the channels:Leanne Hughes on LinkedInLeanne Hughes on InstagramVisit my website: leannehughes.comEmail me: hello@leannehughes.comWould you like to deliver your own private podcast feed to your audience? Sign up for a free trial today at Hello Audio.

Hey friends, welcome back to Leanne on Demand! If you’re listening in real time, it’s Friday and I’ve (hopefully!) just arrived home after sleeping out in the cold for the Vinnies CEO Sleepout — I’ll debrief all of that with you next week.Today’s convo? Well, it’s fresh. Like, still-haven’t-recovered-my-voice fresh.I’ve got the delightful Jade Miller back on the pod — she joined me and Steve Demedio this week as one of the founding participants at the Red Carpet Campout. We’re debriefing from the car, slightly croaky but full of joy, red wine, and reflection.We chat about:Why every founder needs time off-gridThe magic of combining structure with spaceThat John Farnham moment around the fire (yep — we all belted out That’s Freedom like it was a mission statement)How metaphor and collage led to surprising insights during our visioning sessionThe importance of using your intuition (and bees 🐝)How transformation doesn’t always come from spreadsheets — sometimes it comes from late-night chats, laughter, and stepping away from the screenJade also shares her perspective as a participant, what surprised her, and why the group dynamic created something truly special.If you’ve ever wondered whether investing time in these types of experiences is worth it, let this episode be your nudge.🛌 I’ll catch you next week with some thoughts from the CEO Sleepout. In the meantime, go blast some Farnham.Sign up for free for my best articles every week: Work Fame.Show notes for every episode at https://podcast.leannehughes.comP.S. Ready to take things up a level? Here are some ways I can help:Watch My 2025 Speaker Reel: Let's energise your next event.Get My Book: Design your workshops fast using The 2-Hour Workshop Blueprint. Let's connect on all the channels:Leanne Hughes on LinkedInLeanne Hughes on InstagramVisit my website: leannehughes.comEmail me: hello@leannehughes.comWould you like to deliver your own private podcast feed to your audience? Sign up for a free trial today at Hello Audio.

Hey hey! This one’s a little different—recorded from the passenger seat, not the studio, because we’re fresh off the Red Carpet Campout and I wanted to capture the vibe in real-time. I'm joined by my co-host, the always-thoughtful Steven Demedio (driving!) and Jade Miller (in the backseat, with great vibes), as we exit the magical Spicers Canopy retreat.In this debrief, we share:🔥 Why having no signal was exactly what we all needed 🔥 The surprising benefits of doing less content and creating more space 🔥 Why the venue became the “main character” of our experience 🔥 The magic of campfire conversations and what they sparked 🔥 How laughter, reflection, and being human made this one unforgettableWe talk honestly about what it means to unplug, go deep, eat like royalty, and hang out with incredible humans who are all doing big things—but needed time to pause, connect, and recalibrate.Whether you’re designing your own retreat, hosting an event, or just craving a change of pace, I hope this one inspires you to prioritise what matters: space, presence, and people.Sign up for free for my best articles every week: Work Fame.Show notes for every episode at https://podcast.leannehughes.comP.S. Ready to take things up a level? Here are some ways I can help:Watch My 2025 Speaker Reel: Let's energise your next event.Get My Book: Design your workshops fast using The 2-Hour Workshop Blueprint. Let's connect on all the channels:Leanne Hughes on LinkedInLeanne Hughes on InstagramVisit my website: leannehughes.comEmail me: hello@leannehughes.comWould you like to deliver your own private podcast feed to your audience? Sign up for a free trial today at Hello Audio.

Sign up for free for my best articles every week: Work Fame.Show notes for every episode at https://podcast.leannehughes.comP.S. Ready to take things up a level? Here are some ways I can help:Watch My 2025 Speaker Reel: Let's energise your next event.Get My Book: Design your workshops fast using The 2-Hour Workshop Blueprint. Let's connect on all the channels:Leanne Hughes on LinkedInLeanne Hughes on InstagramVisit my website: leannehughes.comEmail me: hello@leannehughes.comWould you like to deliver your own private podcast feed to your audience? Sign up for a free trial today at Hello Audio.

Hey there! I'm currently off-grid at the Red Carpet Campout (yep, the forecast says -4°C 🥶), so today I’m sharing something from my WorkFame newsletter that’s been getting a great response.This episode is based on my article: How to Get a Meeting With Anyone — where I break down the three tactics that have helped me book time with incredibly busy humans (even when they’re “too busy” for coffee).It all started back in my corporate days, when a random lunch invite turned into a surreal opportunity to dine with Cameron Smith — yes, the Cameron Smith. That moment completely changed how I think about access and attention.In this episode, I unpack:What the “I’m too busy” excuse really meansHow Wordle revealed the truth about people’s prioritiesWhy vague invites get ignoredHow to actually get people excited to meet youMy favourite low-friction, high-yes strategies (hint: voice notes + podcasts)If you're pitching ideas, asking for catch-ups, or just want to increase your hit rate on cold messages—this one’s for you.Oh, and if Cameron Smith ever hears this: thanks again for the photo, and sorry for being weird at lunch 😅📩 Want the original article in writing? You can find it here: 👉 https://www.workfa.me/p/how-to-get-a-meeting-with-anyoneSign up for free for my best articles every week: Work Fame.Show notes for every episode at https://podcast.leannehughes.comP.S. Ready to take things up a level? Here are some ways I can help:Watch My 2025 Speaker Reel: Let's energise your next event.Get My Book: Design your workshops fast using The 2-Hour Workshop Blueprint. Let's connect on all the channels:Leanne Hughes on LinkedInLeanne Hughes on InstagramVisit my website: leannehughes.comEmail me: hello@leannehughes.comWould you like to deliver your own private podcast feed to your audience? Sign up for a free trial today at Hello Audio.

Welcome back to part two of my mini-series on Nine Powerful Ways to Get Buy-In — tactics I really wish I knew when I first started working on cross-functional projects in big, global companies.Last week, we covered the first five strategies (like pre-sell your idea and ditch the pitch), and today we’re wrapping things up with the final four — and these ones bring the juice.Here’s what I cover in this episode:6. Use social proof + create FOMO I share why your idea becomes more magnetic when someone else is talking about it — and how to strategically rally your internal influencers to create that ripple effect.7. Share a bright vision, not a blueprint Spoiler: You don’t need all the answers up front. In fact, sharing the big vision without the full roadmap can make your team feel more included and invested.8. Own the objection This one is pure gold. I explain why naming the elephant in the room builds instant trust — and how I used this tactic during my first ever gig in Mumbai, running leadership training with construction managers (gulp).9. Pattern interrupt Want attention? You need to earn it. I share simple, clever ways to stand out from the noise and get people to actually respond — including the power of a podcast mic and sending voice notes instead of emails.Whether you're leading change, launching a new idea, or just trying to get time with someone who’s slammed — these approaches will help you break through.💡 I’d love to hear what resonated! What tactic are you trying this week to get buy-in on your project? DM me on LinkedIn or reply to my newsletter — I read it all.Sign up for free for my best articles every week: Work Fame.Show notes for every episode at https://podcast.leannehughes.comP.S. Ready to take things up a level? Here are some ways I can help:Watch My 2025 Speaker Reel: Let's energise your next event.Get My Book: Design your workshops fast using The 2-Hour Workshop Blueprint. Let's connect on all the channels:Leanne Hughes on LinkedInLeanne Hughes on InstagramVisit my website: leannehughes.comEmail me: hello@leannehughes.comWould you like to deliver your own private podcast feed to your audience? Sign up for a free trial today at Hello Audio.