Leanne on Demand Daily with Leanne Hughes

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 what makes Luke Combs stand out (according to Leanne). Links Mentioned:Luke Combs & Tracy Chapman Grammy PerformanceNY Times piece about the performanceSign 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.

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 favourite digital assistant.What you'll learnThe difference between Perplexity AI and ChatGPTHow to use Perplexity for smarter product researchReal-world example: Using AI to choose a 5G-compatible smart speakerWhy this tool might be the future of online search🔍 Resources Mentioned:Perplexity AI: https://www.perplexity.aiMatt Wolf YouTube ChannelSign 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.

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’s why I’m challenging myself—and you—to step outside the usual routine and try something a little off brand.We explore how making small, low-risk changes—whether it’s switching up your coffee, saying no without justification, or wearing a bold accessory—can help you discover new sides of yourself, spark fresh ideas, and keep life interesting.Tune in to hear:Why going 10% off brand is the sweet spot for growthMy story of choosing a long-tail boat in Thailand (yes, it was slightly terrifying!)Practical, everyday ways to step outside your comfort zoneIf you’ve been stuck in autopilot, this episode is your nudge to mix it up. Try something different, surprise yourself, and maybe even surprise the people around you. Let’s keep life interesting—one small shift at a time.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.

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 million times. His vision is to transform the world by inspiring people to listen consciously and speak powerfully. Julian’s speech ‘How to speak so people want to listen’ is my favourite TED speech. It’s also in the top-10 of most watched TED speeches of all time, with over 65 million views, However, when I was doing more research on Julian’s work, I also realised the emphasis that he puts on listening. Not hearing, but listening. We spend a good chunk of this conversation discussing how to do that effectively.He believes that listening is the doorway to understanding and powerful speaking liberates us to make a difference and be known for who we are.In this episode you’ll learn:The one key question you need to ask yourself before taking a stage, or facilitating a workshopThe significance of Conscious ListeningHow stance and posture affects your voice when delivering a speechTips and tricks on breathing and voice exercisesAspects of voice: pace, pitch, timbre & prosodyStrategies on how to control the pace of your voiceAbout our guestJulian Treasure is an expert on sound who uses his fascinating insights to advise businesses how to optimise their environments for sound. He is author of the books How to be Heard and Sound Business. He is also the founder of The Sound Agency. The audio-branding company asks and answers the question “How does your brand sound?” The Sound Agency work with some of the world’s biggest brands to improve their sound.Julian Treasure’s five TED talks have been watched more than 40 million times. His latest, How to speak so that people want to listen, is in the top 10 TED talks of all time. Julian is regularly featured in the world’s media, including TIME Magazine, The Times, The Economist and the BBC.Resources mentioned in this episode:Julian Treasure's websiteJulian's book: How to be Heard: Secrets for Powerful Listening and SpeakingJulian's book: Sound BusinessHow to speak so that people want to listen TED TalkSign 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.

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 these hacks stand the test of time (from restocking the mini bar on your morning walk, to the best luggage to cart your stuff around).Thanks to those of you who contributed to this episode! 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.

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 about surprising economic benefits, not just for the zoo but for the entire Chonburi region. Plus, I'll introduce you to Atapon Bendnandi, the 31-year-old zookeeper who masterminded this worldwide sensation. His story is a remarkable testament to how one person's idea can generate massive positive change. You'll also be treated to a funny anecdote involving some cheeky monkeys that added unexpected excitement to our visit. Discover how a simple idea can make a huge difference, and perhaps you'll be inspired to create your own impact.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.

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. (Btw, thank you to Megan Bickle for sharing this site with me: https://www.ghostedd.com/)Leanne emphasises the importance of communication during job applications, drawing from her experiences and highlighting new mandates to decrease hiring times to under 80 days and improve feedback to candidates. Reflect on how these changes could reduce anxiety for job seekers and consider how private companies might adopt similar practices to foster respect and transparency.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.

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 Woman by White Town.Why does it hit so hard? And what does it have to teach us about creativity, unpredictability, and even life? Let’s find out.Thanks to Joel Birch for sharing your expertise on this episode!Why You Can’t Miss This EpisodeAre you a music fan who loves peeling back the layers of a great song? This is for you.Do you believe creativity thrives on resourcefulness? White Town’s DIY story will inspire you.Want to shake up your own routines with a little contrast and unpredictability? This episode might just change how you approach your next project, workshop, or decision.One Question to Ponder:What’s a song that’s stuck with you over the years—and why? Chances are, there’s more to it than you think. Let me know—message me on socials or leave a reply!👉 Don’t forget to hit subscribe to catch tomorrow’s episode.🎵 P.S. Go listen to Your Woman after this—you’ll hear it differently this time.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.

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 Stanier (MBS) was releasing a new journaling tool, I knew I had to pick his brain about it.Michael is the brilliant mind behind The Coaching Habit, and now, he’s created The Do Something That Matters Journal.I was lucky enough to get my hands on an early copy, and wow—it’s stunning. There’s something magical about holding a beautiful, thoughtfully designed journal. It actually makes you want to write.In today’s episode, Michael shares his candid experiences with journaling (spoiler alert: he’s struggled too!) and breaks down some practical ways to create a journaling habit that works for you.Here’s what we cover:Journaling Styles: The spectrum from free-flowing morning pages to ultra-structured planners—and finding your sweet spot in the middle.Purposeful Journaling: Balancing self-reflection with action-oriented prompts to avoid the navel-gazing trap.The Power of Cycles: How incorporating six-week cycles creates fresh starts, keeps things engaging, and prevents burnout.Michael’s 4 Core Questions: Daily prompts to bring clarity and intention to your day.Links and Resources:Grab The Do Something That Matters Journal wherever you buy your journals.Check out more of Michael's work.Let’s Connect!What’s your journaling story? Are you hot and cold like me? Or do you have a routine that’s stuck?Drop me a note on social media or comment directly on Spotify.Thanks for tuning in—speak to 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.

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 of selective empathy, recognising self-serving bias, and practical reflections on being more mindful in your daily life.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.