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July 23, 2023

Announcing: The 4-Week Workshop Sprint (7 August 2023 live program with Leanne Hughes)

Find out more and sign up: https://www.2hourwork.shop/4weekworkshop 👋Oh, hey there! You have an amazing idea for a short, punchy, workshop. You really want to get started and build it, market it! But you just haven’t got round to it yet… Let’s spend four weeks together, going beyond the pages of…

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July 22, 2023

DIY your audiobook: Here’s my tech stack #shorts #audible

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July 22, 2023

Energy Is the Currency of What We Do with Andrew Hollo

Today, I'm chatting to Andrew Hollo, Director and Principal Consultant at Workwell Consulting, who shares his unique insights on facilitation and strategic alignment. I've got to say, after we finished recording, I wanted to share this episode with absolutely anybody who runs a facilitation business! What You'll Learn: The importance…

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July 17, 2023

Getting into the studio to record the Audible version of my new book: The 2-Hour Workshop Blueprint.

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July 14, 2023

Being Prepared to Wing It: Workshop Wizardy with Dr. Jason Fox

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July 6, 2023

Bringing a Bigger YOU 2.0 Into Your Workshops with Melanie Loy

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July 2, 2023

Becoming an Opportunity Creator with Dr. Mechelle Roberthon

In this episode of the First Time Facilitator podcast, host Leanne Hughes interviews Dr. Mechelle Roberton, a self-confessed talent development nerd and certified professional in talent development. Leanne met Mechelle at a conference and was drawn to her energy and expertise in organisational culture. Mechelle shares her journey of creating…

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July 2, 2023

The 2-Hour Workshop Blueprint was featured on Steph's Business Bookshelf Podcast in March 2023

Early reader and reviewer, Steph Clarke shares her thoughts on Leanne Hughes' book, The 2-Hour Workshop Blueprint. Grab your copy today at https://2hourwork.shop #workshop #design #facilitation

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July 2, 2023

Is the 2-Hour Workshop Blueprint a book for you? Dr Mechelle Roberthon shares her thoughts

Dr Mechelle Roberthon was an early reader of the book, and shares her thoughts here! You can grab The 2-Hour Workshop Blueprint by Leanne Hughes over at https://2hourwork.shop Here's what she said, "The word "workshop" is in the title, but this book is applicable to people who do one hour…

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June 25, 2023

Jo Fitzgerald shares how deliberate planning creates presence in your workshops

In this episode, host Leanne Hughes chats to Jo Fitzgerald, from Jo Fitz Consulting to discuss intentionality in your workshop design. Jo shares her insights and experiences from her career, highlighting the importance of creating a supportive environment and sharing responsibility for a successful workshop, as well as techniques for…

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June 18, 2023

5 parallels between book and workshop design with Leanne Hughes

Ever wondered how the magic happens in a highly engaging workshop or how a powerful book comes together? Well, you're in for a treat! Dive into this special episode of The First Time Facilitator Podcast, coming at you straight from my living room. We're going beyond the polished end products…

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June 8, 2023

Call the Game: Ben Crothers shares his tips on being bold in your next workshop or meeting

In this episode, we delve into the world of design and facilitation with our guest, Ben Crothers, who brings over 20 years of experience in the field. Ben shares his journey from being a designer to becoming a facilitator, driven by his desire to improve the often lackluster experience of…

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June 4, 2023

How to create productive struggle in your workshops with Zaretta Hammond

In this First Time Facilitator conversation, Leanne has a conversation with Zaretta Hammond, an educator, author, and national speaker, who is renowned for her expertise in culturally responsive teaching and learning. Zaretta shares her insights on how to unleash the brilliance in every student, particularly those who come from marginalized…

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May 27, 2023

The Ebb and Flow of Engagement Anamaria Dorgo's Insights on Building Community

In this episode, Leanne chats with Anamaria Dorgo, a multifaceted professional in the Learning & Development (L&D) sector. She is the founder of "L&D Shakers", a mentor, community builder, facilitator, and currently the Head of Community at Butter.us. We discuss the importance of community building, engagement, and the power of…

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May 17, 2023

Working from home? Elon says to get off your moral high horse” #shorts

When I read about Elon Musk's stance on working from home last year, I thought he wanted his employees in the office because of trust/productivity issues. Not the case. Rather than stemming from concerns about productivity, Musk's opposition to the 'work from home' culture is rooted in a quest for…

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May 15, 2023

Exploring Facilitation, Integrated Autonomy, and the Future of AI with Douglas Ferguson

In this episode, Leanne Hughes engages in a captivating conversation with Douglas Ferguson, the founder of Voltage Control, a facilitation academy. They dive into various topics, including the art of facilitation, the concept of Integrated Autonomy, and the potential impact of AI on the field. Douglas shares insights from his…

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April 16, 2023

1 more sleep! How to host explosive workshops with 30+ participants masterclass

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April 9, 2023

Testimonial: Leanne Hughes' Red Carpet Experience (from the amazing Jo Fitzgerald)

Jo Fitzgerald from Jo Fitz Consulting in Wellington, New Zealand flew over to Brisbane in March 2023, to work on her business as part of Leanne Hughes' Red Carpet Experience. We had a brilliant time together and worked through so much including messaging, frameworks, and the future direction of her…

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March 17, 2023

Leanne Hughes: Strategy Speaker + Chairperson (Malaysia Highlights 2023)

Leanne Hughes was the Chairperson and speaker at the 2023 Corporate Strategy conference in Kuala Lumpur this week. Her session today was on “Convincing the skeptics: How to overcome resistance to sell your strategy". For more details on Leanne's work visit https://www.leannehughes.com #strategy #keynotespeaker #conference #emcee #mc #chairperson #host #execution

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March 16, 2023

Booked Out Facilitator: Behind the scenes (sneak peak of what you get at bookedoutfacilitator.com)

What if you could book out five more workshops, for every workshop you deliver? Find out how the Booked Out Facilitator program and community works. I'd love to work with you in the program. You can find out more and sign up over at https://www.bookedoutfacilitator.com

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Jan. 10, 2023

Creating great training programs and marketing them + see you in USA 2023 with Andy Storch

- I'm jumping in with a bonus episode I recorded for my friend, Andy Storch's podcast The Talent Development Hot Seat. In this episode we talk about the tactics of facilitation, and marketing your program, so that people show up! I'm speaking at Andy's event in Sonoma, USA in February…

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Dec. 19, 2022

SORT out your 2023. Here's how... (Two by Tuesday)

Hey everyone! I'm back from vacation and ready to start planning for 2023. I wanted to share a framework I created with you that has really helped me in the past, it's called SORT and it fits neatly on this 2 x 2 matrix. This is the LAST Two by…

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Dec. 12, 2022

Life is to be Enjoyed, Not Endured: A Leadership Conversation with Clifford Morgan

Good leaders are made; they are not born. What does it take to be one? Leadership is a very critical role in any organization, and oftentimes the success or failure of one depends largely on the kind of leadership that it has. This is why it is essential that leaders…

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Dec. 11, 2022

Tim Guinea (Founder and MD of AAMG) testimonial for Leanne Hughes

Tim Guinea, the founder and Managing Director of AAMG has worked with Leanne, and now currently as disruptors in the new world of business owners. Tim and AAMG engage Leanne to help out as their business grows, with strategy, workshops, in particular, the Sentient approach and it's sensational The team…

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