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Feb. 4, 2024

Broome Bonanza: The 2-Hour Workshop Blueprint with Leanne Hughes (June 2024)

I'd love to see you in Broome for this workshop! Jump in for details: https://events.humanitix.com/the-2-hour-workshop-blueprint-broome-bonanza

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Jan. 30, 2024

Obsessed with my new self-flying HOVERAir X1 camera

Here's my first self-flying video shoot: No hands!! Btw, here’s 3 ways you can convince yourself that the expensive tech gadget you’re eyeing off is worth it… (Or, if you’re like me and buy things on emotion, not logic… Here are some questions you can use to convince yourself it…

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Jan. 29, 2024

Unseen facilitation tips: How Phil Woods creates epiphanies in his workshops

In this conversation, Phil Woods joins Leanne Hughes, host of the 'First Time Facilitator Podcast' to share his journey from a legal career to becoming an independent strategy and team development consultant with Catalyst Strategy. Phil outlines how he uses frameworks to guide organisations through transformation, draws on his command…

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Dec. 10, 2023

My Unofficial 2023 Annual Report (Business behind the scenes)

Leanne Hughes’ 2023 Annual Report podcast/video episode, where I share my favourite UNOFFICIAL business metrics, and quarter by quarter highlights/lessons learnt. Some of my unofficial metrics include: 📈 # of countries visited 📈 Clients I loved partnering with 📈 New topics explored 📈 Messages about the book and its impact…

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Nov. 19, 2023

Tactics for powering yourself up to host a workshop (when you’ve had three hours sleep)

How do you personally POWER YOURSELF UP to host a workshop when you're sleep deprived? That's the topic Leanne riffs off in this solo episode, where she shares ideas on: * * Insights from her personal story on powering up after facing challenges like jet lag and disrupted routines. *…

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Oct. 22, 2023

How I organise my facilitator materials to speed up workshop design with Leanne Hughes

Welcome to another episode of the First Time Facilitator podcast, where your host, Leanne Hughes, goes solo, diving deep into the Keep section of the SPARK framework, a crucial element of her book, "The Two Hour Workshop Blueprint," now available on Audible. Key Takeaways: Continuous Improvement: Learn about the importance…

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Oct. 17, 2023

Reader feedback: The 2-Hour Workshop Blueprint #shorts

"Helping you not do batsh*t boring workshops since 2020"... Ha ha, thanks to you, Mary Todorov! I think I've discovered my new tagline :) But no really, Mary, thanks for taking time to not only read the book but share how it's helping you live your purpose for young people.…

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Oct. 15, 2023

Behind the scenes: 1 hour before my workshop starts (here’s what the room looks like) #workshops

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Oct. 8, 2023

Behind the Mic: My Co-MC and Committee Reflections with Leanne Hughes

In this solo episode, Leanne reflects into the world of event planning, MCing, and the unforeseen challenges that can arise during a charity event. Highlights: Committee Dynamics Communication Platforms Roles & Responsibilities Co-MCing Insights. Challenges Faced Event Dynamics The Power of Introductions Mentions: Organisations: Altru, Indigenous Futures Foundation, and What…

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Sept. 29, 2023

Inside three facilitators minds: What goes on with John Norcross and Tricia Conyers

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Sept. 24, 2023

The Power of Frameworks + How to Gift Wrap Your Expertise with Leanne Hughes

How do you design fast? You create an underpinning framework! In today's episode, host Leanne Hughes shares why she loves frameworks SO MUCH, and some ideas on how to create your own. Key Takeaways - Gift Wrapping Information: Organising and packaging information in a way that's digestible and actionable. -…

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Sept. 17, 2023

Nancy Marmolejo on Navigating Workshops with Quiet Confidence and a Sense of Belonging

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Sept. 11, 2023

Turning 40 this week! Time to record a decade manifesto, Leanne’s 12 Rules for Life #shorts

Here’s an extract of my full episode (on YouTube + the First Time Facilitator podcast) Rule #1: We’re all gonna die Rule #2: If you’re feeling like a fish out of water, find a new pond Rule #3: Shake hands with your heroes, they probably have sweaty palms, too Rule…

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Sept. 10, 2023

Omg I'm turning 40 this week: Here are my 12 Rules for Life

As you know, I'm here to help you design fast, deliver strong without stress. That's in the form of workshops, right? But today I'm going to be talking about designing life in general. I'm celebrating and reflecting because I turn 40 this Thursday. What an honour: Every day above ground…

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Sept. 4, 2023

Want to feel reinvigorated? Watch this show on Netflix

After watching this show on Netflix, I felt so incredibly inspired. It’s about taking on an impossible challenge, by working together as a team. Have you seen it? Did you feel the same way? Let’s geek out on this show together!

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Sept. 2, 2023

Dancing with workshop disruption with Jeff Skipper

In today's episode, I'm delighted to introduce our guest, Jeff Skipper. Jeff and I have been colleagues for the past couple of years, sharing insights in our growth cycle mastermind group. We've connected virtually every two weeks and had the pleasure of meeting in person during a memorable gathering in…

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Aug. 24, 2023

Broadcast Journalism Techniques, and Emotional Regulation for Workshop Success with Sophie Scott

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Aug. 20, 2023

Workshops that Deliver: Focusing on What Truly Matters with Brendon Baker and Leanne Hughes

In today's episode, I chat with Brendon Baker, a change leader I've had the pleasure of knowing for over a year and a half. Our professional relationship has grown from friendtorshop to active collaboration. We discuss the core of his workshops, how to deliver real value, and his personal experiences…

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Aug. 14, 2023

Holiday to celebrate a Matildas victory…Should we have the day off? Yay or nay? #shorts

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Aug. 11, 2023

Stamp Out Boring Workshops with Leanne Hughes and Prina Shah

Welcome to a podcast swap! I was a guest on the delightful Prina Shah's podcast, Ways to Change the Workplace recently, and the episode had such wonderful reviews/feedback, I thought I'd bring it onto this feed! 📌 What are some common mistakes that workshop facilitators make that lead to boring…

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Aug. 8, 2023

✈️ Work trip! Here’s the first (boring) thing I do when I arrive into a new city #shorts

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Aug. 6, 2023

Should a world class speaker be the best dressed person in the room? #shorts

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Aug. 5, 2023

Solo riff: World-Class Speaking Dreams: My Pre-Conference Anticipation with Leanne Hughes

Your host Leanne Hughes delves deep into her journey as a participant and her experiences leading up to a world-class speaking conference in Hobart. She also touches upon the significance of mindset in the world of speaking, facilitation, and beyond. What you will learn: - The importance of setting the…

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July 28, 2023

Rethinking Your Workshop Strategy: Lessons from the Mall with Sally Porteous

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