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(scroll down the bottom of this page for my official bio and headshots)
Growing up, netball was a huge part of my life. I love the fast pace of the game. I find practising my netball shooting quite meditative, however, more exciting for me was understanding the group dynamics of a team. What created high performance? Why did some teams just work better than others?
That led me to studying both Psychology and Business Management, and now I like to combine both fields into the work that I do.
The best part of what I do is getting to work with leaders and teams across a variety of industries and countries.
I’ve worked across industries including mining, tourism, government and vocational education and training. Many of my projects are behind the scenes, where I work as a trusted advisor.
I’ve supported organisations around the world and been lucky to travel across Canada, India, Mongolia, Papua New Guinea, Indonesia, Singapore, Hong Kong, France, USA for work.
I’ve supported thousands of leaders behind the scenes as a trusted advisor, on stage, and also via virtual delivery (I get a kick out of making virtual events pop and I’m often asked to teach how I make virtual events come alive).
I help people trust in their own judgment and therefore, have more confidence and security to move towards where they want to go.
Yep, I help people back themselves. Here’s how that’s translates through my work:
I created a podcast called First Time Facilitator, to help people leading workshops around the world, get better at their craft. What I realised after recording 200 episodes, is that the podcast was really about having the confidence to back your judgment. That’s why I created my second show, Leanne Hughes’ Work and Live Large.
I work with incredible leaders and business owners, and often I find they’re seeking validation to support their decisions. One of my Clifton Strengths themes is Activator: That’s why individuals and companies hire me: To inspire that action.
Getting results for businesses around the world.
I’ve been told that my best clients choose to partner with me for my energy and unique approaches that provide cut-through strategies. These strategies apply when embarking on a changes initiative, to disrupt current learning approaches, or to shift performance or culture to achieve next-level success.
I combine my experience in Marketing, with my education (and obsession) with Group Dynamics and Psychology, to help leaders create engaging everyday experiences - that are so contagious they scale across teams, functions and regions.
I speak and facilitate internationally, helping leaders drive influential, contagious experiences that create a great customer experience, workday, and ultimately, boost performance.
My work is recognised for its excellence by industry peers
I’m a 2022 inductee into the Million Dollar Consulting Hall of Fame®. Inductees are regarded by peers as being among the world leaders in consulting, as evidenced by empirical accomplishments in client results, professional contributions, and intellectual property.
I won the 2021 Asia Pacific Institute for Learning and Performance: Learning Professional of the Year award. Judges look for an exceptional individual who has demonstrated their commitment to learning and development, is innovative in their approaches (design and/or delivery), continually exceeds stakeholders’ expectations, and is passionate about helping achieve real impact.
Recommendations
Where You’ve Seen Me
Favourite quote
Work harder on yourself, than you do on your job — Jim Rohn
How I think about change
If you think change will be hard, it will be.
Change succeeds only when people change too.
If change increases bureaucracy, you are doing it wrong.
You need only two evangelists to change the world. Find yours.
Seek preorders, not buy-in.
There is no persuasion in an email blast.
Be bold yourself if you expect your people to act boldly with you.
Coffee preference
Mocha. I know I need to wean off the chocolote but YOLO.
Leanne Hughes - Bio
Leanne Hughes is an Australian businesswoman, entrepreneur, and high-performance business consultant. She combines her experience in Marketing, with her education (and obsession) with Group Dynamics and Psychology, to help leaders create engaging everyday experiences - that are so contagious they scale across teams, functions and regions.
Clients work with Leanne for her energy and unique approaches that provide cut-through strategies for embarking on a change initiative, or to shift performance or culture to achieve next-level success.
Based in Brisbane, Leanne has worked across a variety of industries including construction, mining, tourism, and vocational education and training; and believes in a strengths-centered approach to learning and performance.
She was inducted into the The Million Dollar Consulting® Hall of Fame in 2022, recognised by peers as being among the world leaders in consulting, as evidenced by empirical accomplishments in client results, professional contributions, and intellectual property. In 2021, Leanne was the winner of the Asia Pacific Learning Impact awards for Learning Professional of the Year. She’s a proud mentor as part of the Minerva network: Women supporting Australian women in the business of sport.
Leanne hosts both the First Time Facilitator and Leanne Hughes’ Work and Live Large podcasts.
Social Media
Instagram: @leannehughes
Twitter: @leannehughes
Facebook: facebook.com/leannehughespage/
Headshots
You can also high-res images in this Dropbox folder.
Certifications and memberships:
Sentient Strategy® Consultant
Pivot Method facilitator
Team Management Systems (TMS) certification
Mental Health First Aid Certificate
Professional Speakers Association (Australia): Professional Member
Asia Pacific Institute for Learning Professionals
I love seeing people actually learn a lot and have an amazing experience.
I’m a consultant, speaker and facilitator helping you maximise your team’s potential by creating influential, contagious work experiences. Want to know more?
“Leanne has transformed our thinking, coming in with a completely fresh lens and demonstrated the possibilities. It has created a massive paradigm shift in our team.
She comes with an infectious energy and is extremely personable. She is a wealth of knowledge and experience when it comes to engagement and this is evident not only in conversations with her, but in the work she produces.
We needed a spark, and you’ve set it on fire”