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Leanne on Demand is your unfiltered backstage pass to bold ideas, fresh perspectives, and the messy magic of life beyond the boardroom. Think of it as your daily dose of scrappy creativity, served up while I’m walking, working in public, or just living out loud.Every day, I’ll bring you real-time reflections on business, leadership, and the random sparks of inspiration that pop up along the way. From behind-the-scenes peeks into my work to off-the-cuff chats with brilliant minds (or solo rants while I’m on a run), these bite-sized episodes are all about keeping it raw, relatable, and ridiculously actionable.This isn’t your typical polished business podcast – no overthinking, and no-fluff.Perfect for big thinkers, go-getters, and anyone itching for a fresh perspective on how to show up, take action, and make moves.New episodes drop daily. Grab your headphones and let’s take this outside.

  1. 5. Juni

    🌴 Using Language to Increase Value, Demand, and Influence (with Alan Weiss)

    Using Language to Increase Value, Demand, and Influence (with Alan Weiss) I chat with Alan Weiss about his recent Europe trip (Portugal, London, Paris), including Portugal’s popularity, walking Lisbon’s steep hills, high tea at The Ritz, a Paris boutique hotel with a private garden, and the relaxed café culture compared to timed American restaurants. We then dive into how to use language to increase your value, demand, and influence: creating vivid verbal pictures with metaphor, analogy, and strong phrasing, and never “dumbing down” your words. Alan shares sales conversation lines that reframe objections, plus guidance from The Martial Arts of Language—don’t interrogate, use follow-up questions, and always probe beyond the first answer (often with “Why?”). We also discuss naming offers (like KATIN and “Innovation never grows old”), the risks of outsourcing creativity to AI, and how to improve by studying great writing and collecting standout quotes. 00:00 Warm Welcome Banter 03:12 Today’s Topic Words Matter 04:28 Building Vocabulary Branding 05:50 Verbal Pictures In Business 07:14 Better Questions Follow Ups 09:51 Turning Sales Conversations 13:03 Martial Arts Lines Examples 13:58 KATIN Offer Origins 14:30 Bold Language Filters 15:01 Roasts and Blunt Feedback 15:47 How to Name Offers 16:47 AI Naming and Contrast 17:55 Reversal and Analogy 19:09 AI Writing Risks 21:19 Good Enough Drafting 21:55 Steal Great Language 24:24 Why Reading Endures 26:11 Analogies and LinkedIn Sign up for free for my best articles every week: Work Fame. Show notes for every episode at https://podcast.leannehughes.com P.S. Ready to take things up a level? Here are some ways I can help: Watch My 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 LinkedIn Leanne Hughes on Instagram Visit my website: leannehughes.com Email me: hello@leannehughes.com Would you like to deliver your own private podcast feed to your audience? Sign up for a free trial today at Hello Audio.

    29 Min.

  2. 24. Apr.

    🌴 How to Design High-End Client Experiences feat. Alan Weiss (Talk the Walk replay)

    eanne Hughes and Alan Weiss explore what it really takes to design premium client experiences — from large-scale thought leadership conferences to intimate high-touch group gatherings in penthouse suites around the world. Alan shares the frameworks, courage, and lifestyle philosophy behind his most successful events, and Leanne reflects on her own recent red carpet camp-out experience. Topics Covered Defining high-end experiences — Alan's two models: large group conferences (125–150 people) vs. intimate groups (7–10 people in premium locations)The large format event — Outside speakers (Dan Pink, Jonah Berger), a $30–35K AV crew, volunteer wranglers, concurrent sessions, and how to turn a cost-neutral event into $150K in spinoff businessThe intimate group format — Penthouses in London, Paris, and LA; Michelin-starred dinners; provoking IP over socialisingThe role of location — Why venue matters more for small groups, and how Alan used his Kauai suite to transform a stuffy sessionProgram design — Overwhelming with value, reframing problems rather than solving them, and the story of Mike Robert's legendary Pebble Beach strategy programCourage and filling seats — Becoming an "object of interest," the chain reaction of attraction, and why you should never lead with priceAccessibility as a brand strategy — Being the most accessible expert in a niche, and where to draw the lineCurating the right room — Why sophistication and maturity matter more than income, and the one time someone didn't belongLifestyle as the real brand — Why people follow Alan for the life he lives, not just his consulting expertiseWhat people get wrong — The experience should showcase you, not the venue; using Broadway plays, tours, and dinners as vehicles for IPVirtual high-end experiences — Why Alan believes in-person is essential for high-touch, community-building workPlanning and promotion — Shameless promotion, letting your wife veto the destination, and the 24-hour sign-up experiment Key Quotes "You don't solve problems. You recast and reframe them, so people say, 'I never looked at it like this before.'" — Alan Weiss"The higher high-tech goes with AI, the higher touch is required." — Alan Weiss"I prove that you can do it — and more importantly, that you can do it unashamedly." — Alan Weiss Resources & People Mentioned Dan Pink — Author and speakerJonah Berger — Wharton School professor, author of ContagiousMichael Bungay Stanier — Author of The Coaching HabitRandy Gage — Author, prosperity mindset expertThe Innovation Formula — Alan Weiss & Mike Robert (1985)Connect Alan Weiss: alanweiss.comTalk the Walk — next episode: first week of June Sign up for free for my best articles every week: Work Fame. Show notes for every episode at https://podcast.leannehughes.com P.S. Ready to take things up a level? Here are some ways I can help: Watch My 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 LinkedIn Leanne Hughes on Instagram Visit my website: leannehughes.com Email me: hello@leannehughes.com Would you like to deliver your own private podcast feed to your audience? Sign up for a free trial today at Hello Audio.

    28 Min.

  3. 6. Apr.

    🌴 From One Bad Workshop to a Global Facilitation Business (guest on The Solo Sauce Podcast)

    I jumped in for a spontaneous popup episode to share a conversation I had on The Solo Sauce podcast. We recorded it just before I flew to Nepal, I was in that messy in-between state where I was trying to wrap things up, thinking about what’s next, and not overthinking my answers. Which means what you’ll hear is probably closer to how I actually think. Joeri and I got into: the workshop disaster in Canada that accidentally kicked off my careerhow a podcast turned into a brand, a book, and real opportunitieswhy community is still the most valuable asset I’ve builtwhat people get wrong about content and personal brandand the parts of running your own business that don’t get talked about enough We also went deep on things I don’t usually say out loud: I’m still figuring things outcontent is how I think, not just how I marketand the whole “busy” narrative is mostly perception 📺 Watch the full conversation with Leanne on YouTube: https://youtu.be/4444T_ujaic 🎧 Prefer audio? Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2XZYtEOAfbPJComLn90g1I?si=38befac491294bc9 Or on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/nl/podcast/the-solo-sauce-podcast/id1876214009?l=en-GB&i=1000755727432 Sign up for free for my best articles every week: Work Fame. Show notes for every episode at https://podcast.leannehughes.com P.S. Ready to take things up a level? Here are some ways I can help: Watch My 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 LinkedIn Leanne Hughes on Instagram Visit my website: leannehughes.com Email me: hello@leannehughes.com Would you like to deliver your own private podcast feed to your audience? Sign up for a free trial today at Hello Audio.

    45 Min.

  4. 12. März

    🌴 Beyond business feat. Alan Weiss

    What makes someone more interesting, more insightful, and better at what they do? In this episode of Talk the Walk, Leanne and Alan go well beyond business. They explore why a full life outside work, including hobbies, culture, travel, current events, films, ideas, and even the everyday chaos of tradies and repairs, can sharpen your thinking rather than distract from it. Alan shares why the most valuable consultants are often polymaths, not specialists trapped in a narrow lane. From Oscar film reviews to global politics, first world problems, confidence, self-worth, and the danger of living life through a screen, this conversation moves across the map and lands on one central point: your work gets better when your world gets bigger. They also dig into what it means to live in the moment, why curiosity matters, how confidence fuels great thinking, and why you’re responsible for making something of your life instead of sitting back and waiting. In this conversation: Why having a “whole life” gives your work more depthHow wide interests can make you a stronger marketer and thinkerThe difference between ego and esteemWhy people are desperate for spaces that go beyond pure business talkAlan’s thoughts on confidence, critical thinking, and personal powerWhy capturing everything can stop you from actually living itThe line that sums it all up: you’re not here to go in the water, you’re here to make waves Sign up for free for my best articles every week: Work Fame. Show notes for every episode at https://podcast.leannehughes.com P.S. Ready to take things up a level? Here are some ways I can help: Watch My 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 LinkedIn Leanne Hughes on Instagram Visit my website: leannehughes.com Email me: hello@leannehughes.com Would you like to deliver your own private podcast feed to your audience? Sign up for a free trial today at Hello Audio.

    28 Min.

  5. 12. Feb.

    🌴 No guilt, no fear, no peer feat. Alan Weiss and Leanne Hughes

    In this episode of Talk the Walk, Leanne and Alan Weiss kick off with ducks, snow and martinis… and end up in a sharp conversation about ego, esteem and why most professionals are letting the wrong thing drive their behaviour. If you’ve ever: Second-guessed yourself after one critical commentObsessively checked feedback scoresFelt like an imposter despite evidence you’re good at what you doAvoided posting, pitching or pushing backThis one’s for you. From ducks to dignityAlan shares stories from his snow-covered property, feeding ducks who respond to his “Berlitz-level quack.” It’s light, it’s funny… and then we pivot. The real conversation begins with a distinction most people get wrong. Ego and esteem are not the same thing.Ego vs esteem: the difference that changes everythingAccording to Alan: Ego is external. It protects your image. It’s how you want to be seen.Esteem is internal. It’s your belief that you are worthy, regardless of success or failure.Ego can be smashed by criticism, comparison or public embarrassment. Esteem doesn’t collapse from attack. It deteriorates from neglect. That’s the kicker. Most people aren’t losing esteem because someone attacked them. They’re losing it because they’ve stopped tending to it. The default problemAlan argues that the default human setting is guilt and fear. We say: “I was wrong.”“I shouldn’t have said that.”“They’re going to find me out.”Leanne references the research on imposter phenomenon. Over 80% of high achievers feel like frauds at some point. That’s not lack of talent. That’s neglected esteem. Practical ways to build esteem (intentionally)Alan suggests building devices into your life: Write 10 great things you did this monthIn the morning, note 3 positive things you’ll doAt night, record 3 positive things you didScreenshot praise and keep it somewhere accessibleEsteem needs reinforcement. If you don’t reinforce it, social media, comparison and criticism will erode it for you. Consultants and low self-esteemThis is where it gets uncomfortable. Low-esteem consultants: Don’t push backLet clients dictate termsSlash feesObsess over smile sheetsAvoid controversyAlan is blunt: If you don’t believe you have value, why should anyone else?He also dismantles audience feedback culture. Smile sheets mean nothing. Ask the buyer if you met their needs. Respect matters more than affection. The LinkedIn trapOne negative comment. One stranger saying “This makes no sense.” And suddenly you spiral. Alan’s advice: Consider the sourceDon’t defend yourself against unsolicited criticsIf you want feedback, ask someone you respectOtherwise, you become a ping-pong ball. No guilt. No fear. No peer.This phrase came from a spontaneous response Alan gave when someone asked why he’s so confident. He walks into rooms with a silent challenge: prove me wrong. That doesn’t mean arrogance. It means he isn’t waiting for permission. The “no peer” piece is important. Stop measuring yourself against everyone else. Focus on your own metrics. Handling fearMost fear is fear of criticism. Alan puts content out globally, daily. Many professionals are terrified to post once a month. You don’t have to defend yourself against every critic. You don’t need universal approval. And as Alan says: There are statues of heroes in parks. There are no statues of critics.On ego (the healthy version)Ego isn’t the villain. It’s a regulatory device. But if it’s fragile, it becomes reactive. Leanne shares her frustration seeing outdated thinking still being rewarded on big stages. Alan reframes it: Don’t go into life rage. Self-effacing humour beats superiority every time. Guilt spirals and perspectiveOne consultant spent 24 hours worrying about a project that the client loved. Alan’s point: Separate worth from efficacy. You are worthy. Full stop. Then evaluate performance based on your own metrics. Did you test for understanding? Did people engage? Were there questions? Questions and objections show interest. Apathy is the real danger. Final takeawayAlan closes with this: You control more than you think. You control your ego. You control your esteem.If you let other people influence those without filters, you’re not leading your own life. Join us next timeWe’re back on 13 March for another Talk the Walk session. In the meantime: Where are you neglecting your own esteem?Are you chasing approval instead of respect?What metric are you using that’s quietly sabotaging your confidence? Sign up for free for my best articles every week: Work Fame. Show notes for every episode at https://podcast.leannehughes.com P.S. Ready to take things up a level? Here are some ways I can help: Watch My 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 LinkedIn Leanne Hughes on Instagram Visit my website: leannehughes.com Email me: hello@leannehughes.com Would you like to deliver your own private podcast feed to your audience? Sign up for a free trial today at Hello Audio.

    29 Min.

  6. 5. Feb.

    I Lied on Stage and It Changed My Life

    My latest article is all about extracting your ROI - listen in! Sign up for free for my best articles every week: Work Fame. Show notes for every episode at https://podcast.leannehughes.com P.S. Ready to take things up a level? Here are some ways I can help: Watch My 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 LinkedIn Leanne Hughes on Instagram Visit my website: leannehughes.com Email me: hello@leannehughes.com Would you like to deliver your own private podcast feed to your audience? Sign up for a free trial today at Hello Audio.

    5 Min.

  7. 15. Jan.

    New Year, New Ideas feat. Alan Weiss

    If you’re feeling pressure to make 2026 bigger, faster, cleaner, or more impressive than last year, this episode cuts through that noise quickly. What you’ll hear in this episodeWhy New Year’s resolutions create unnecessary pressure and disappointmentThe difference between patience and procrastination, and how fear shows up in bothWhy changing expectations is a strength, not a character flawThe “mercy rule” we all need for projects, careers, and goals that aren’t workingHow smart people know when to push forward, go around, or stop completelyWhy plans shouldn’t lock you in and why empty space in your calendar mattersThe problem with bucket lists and comparison-based successWhat’s being overhyped right now, and what’s quietly undermining progressWhy flexibility isn’t flippancy, it’s judgementA simple way to rethink success without lowering your standardsOne question to sit with after listeningWhat expectation are you protecting out of pride, not because it still makes sense? Sign up for free for my best articles every week: Work Fame. Show notes for every episode at https://podcast.leannehughes.com P.S. Ready to take things up a level? Here are some ways I can help: Watch My 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 LinkedIn Leanne Hughes on Instagram Visit my website: leannehughes.com Email me: hello@leannehughes.com Would you like to deliver your own private podcast feed to your audience? Sign up for a free trial today at Hello Audio.

    26 Min.

  8. 30.12.2025

    🌴365 of 365

    This is it. Episode 365. The last time I open the podcast with those words. This episode isn’t a neat bow or a highlight reel. It’s a real reflection on what it actually takes to show up every single day for a year, without fireworks, without drama, and without pretending it was always fun. I talk about why documenting the year mattered more than “performing” it, and how most of the work happened quietly in between the milestones. The Everest Base Camp analogy still holds. You get there… and it’s just another step. The meaning lives in the repetition. I share what surprised me most. – Why batching sounded smart but killed the point – How finding a story in the ordinary became the real challenge – What outsourcing production changed forever – Why audio still wins for me, hands down – And how this project sharpened my ability to think out loud, even when energy was low I also talk honestly about the limits of the format. The quality dipped at times. Some episodes were rough. That’s the cost of consistency. And I’m okay with that. This project ends so I can redirect the bandwidth into the next big thing, my book with Wiley. That trade-off matters. Finishing well sometimes means stopping cleanly. If you listened to one episode or all 365, thank you. You were part of this, whether you ever told me or not. This feed isn’t dead. It’s just paused, repurposed, and ready for whatever comes next. No episode tomorrow..! THANKS FOR YOUR SUPPORT! Sign up for free for my best articles every week: Work Fame. Show notes for every episode at https://podcast.leannehughes.com P.S. Ready to take things up a level? Here are some ways I can help: Watch My 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 LinkedIn Leanne Hughes on Instagram Visit my website: leannehughes.com Email me: hello@leannehughes.com Would you like to deliver your own private podcast feed to your audience? Sign up for a free trial today at Hello Audio.

    8 Min.
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Leanne on Demand is your unfiltered backstage pass to bold ideas, fresh perspectives, and the messy magic of life beyond the boardroom. Think of it as your daily dose of scrappy creativity, served up while I’m walking, working in public, or just living out loud.Every day, I’ll bring you real-time reflections on business, leadership, and the random sparks of inspiration that pop up along the way. From behind-the-scenes peeks into my work to off-the-cuff chats with brilliant minds (or solo rants while I’m on a run), these bite-sized episodes are all about keeping it raw, relatable, and ridiculously actionable.This isn’t your typical polished business podcast – no overthinking, and no-fluff.Perfect for big thinkers, go-getters, and anyone itching for a fresh perspective on how to show up, take action, and make moves.New episodes drop daily. Grab your headphones and let’s take this outside.

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