Leanne Hughes from the First Time Facilitator blog reveals all of her group facilitation, training and workshop tips and tricks so you can be ahead of the curve the next time you step out in front of a group.Discover how you can tweak elements of your facilitation style, or incorporate new techniques to engage your audience and leave with lasting impact (and 5-star feedback). Icebreakers, leadership, group interaction, preparation, games, conflict, props, flip-charts, delivery, voice, body l ...
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Tune in for upbeat, pragmatic conversations that leave you feeling inspired and wanting to "do the thing"! Leanne Hughes' Work and Live Large covers topics including:-Work and life hacks- Backing yourself / grabbing opportunities / disrupting yourself / getting out of your own headSocial psychology / group psychology (think: Influence, power, resistance, creating a movement, building community)Organising imaginations/strategy- Encouraging you to dream bigger.
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Seek Travel Ride shares the stories and experiences of people who have undertaken amazing adventures on a bicycle. From crossing state borders on a bikepacking trip, or mountain ranges during an ultra cycling race, through to traversing countries or continents on a transformative bicycle tour; through our guest interviews we seek to share that spirit of adventuring on two wheels with our listeners.
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Welcome to Empowered Leadership with Alexandra Reese. Join me in candid conversations with exemplary leaders from diverse backgrounds, as we explore what it takes to build an organization, life, and legacy you love and to do it all with confidence, ease, and joy. Tune in where you will hear contrarian perspectives that propel your growth, cutting-edge insights and resources to uplevel your leadership and impact.
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A Leader’s Vulnerability Is Their Strength with Leanne Hughes, Strategy and Teams Consultant
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In this episode of Empowered Leadership, host Alexandra Reese is joined by Leanne Hughes, founder, experienced Chief Engagement Officer, Author, and Keynote Speaker! Leanne is a founder, experienced Chief Engagement Officer, and Collaboration Consultant. She is also the Author of The 2-Hour Workshop Blueprint; a Keynote Speaker; and an Opinion Colu…
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FTF216: How to Create Productive Struggle in Your Workshops: Zaretta Hammond Shares Her Insights on First Pancake Facilitation
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In this episode, 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 backgrounds. She explores the impor…
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Max Schnell: Deux Mille Challenge - A Self-Supported Bicycle Adventure Across the Pyrenees and Alps
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In this episode I interview Max Schnell - a full time Bicycle Adventurer who is embarking on the Deux Mille Challenge, self supported. This challenge involves cycling the 200 paved mountain roads which climb above 2000m of elevation, across the Pyrenees and Alps. Completing this will take a phenomenal effort and Max is certainly up to the challenge…
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Building a Culture of Innovation with Craig Trames, former Senior Director of Innovation Strategy & Culture at Adidas
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In this episode of Empowered Leadership, host Alexandra Reese is joined by strategist and innovator Craig Trames. Craig galvanizes and motivates diverse teams to innovate new ideas, opportunities, and relationships that deliver tangible results. Now, he leads his own consulting practice. Prior to that, he was the Senior Director of Innovation at Ad…
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FTF215: The Ebb and Flow of Engagement: Anamaria Dorgo's Insights on Building Community
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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 simplicity in facili…
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Liz Hughes: Cycling with Tenacity - Exploring the Thrills and Grit of Bicycle Adventures
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In this episode I interview Liz Hughes and her exploits on the bike. From her early days as a bike courier in London, to discovering the competitive side of the sport and entering the MTB racing scene in Australia. Liz has tried her hand at many different parts of this sport. Moving back to the UK she entered the road racing and cyclocross scene, b…
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Leading a Values-Driven Talent Strategy with Felicia Rivers, Director of Talent Acquisition at Tillamook County Creamery Association
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In this episode of Empowered Leadership, host Alexandra Reese is joined by Felicia Rivers, Director of Talent Acquisition at Tillamook County Creamery Association. Join them as they discuss: - Why you need to provide your team with a clear vision, then give them the autonomy to deliver how they see fit - What it means to have a toxic culture and ho…
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Special Release Episode - Lesa Ashford: Chasing World Ultra Cycling Records Around Australia
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In this special bonus release episode I had the pleasure to ask some questions with Lesa Ashford who is currently attempting to set the World Ultra Cycling Association and Guinness World Record for circumnavigating Australia. The full record attempt will involve pedalling over 14.000kms around the mainland of Australia. When I spoke with Lesa she w…
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Facilitating the Future: Douglas Ferguson shares insights on AI, Connection, and Change (Episode 214)
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In this episode, Leanne Hughes engages in a captivating conversation with Douglas Ferguson, the founder of Voltage Control facilitation academy. Watch the interview on YouTube. 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 fr…
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Ed Hawes: Chasing Dreams on a 25,000km Bicycle Tour From London to New Zealand.
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In this episode I interview Ed Hawes to talk about his current cycle tour from his home in London all the way to New Zealand. By the end of this tour he will have cycled 25,000km. His route would take him through Western Europe, the Balkans, Turkey, and then through the deserts and high mountains of Central Asia. Bicycle touring on the famous Silk …
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Leading Diverse and Inclusive Workplaces with Omark Holmes, Chief Marketing Officer at Visit Huntington Beach
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In this episode of Empowered Leadership, host Alexandra Reese is joined by Omark Holmes, Chief Marketing Officer at Visit Huntington Beach. Omark Holmes is the Chief Marketing Officer at Visit Huntington Beach, the Destination marketing organization that helps bring 4 million visitors to Huntington Beach every year. Previously, he was the Director …
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Leanne Bentley: From Dales Divide to the Atlas Mountain Race - A Journey in Self-Supported Off-Road Bikepacking Events
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In this episode I chat with Leanne Bentley who during the pandemic discovered the world of bikepacking. Leanne shares her journey in the off-road bikepacking space, from building up her own bike during the pandemic, to taking on the 2022 Dales Divide and then lining up as one of the few women at the 2023 Atlas Mountain Race in Morocco. Leanne talks…
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Arev and Mathias: Amazing World Bike Tour
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In this episode I interview Arev and Mathias who in late 2021 quit their jobs in Germany and set off to explore the world by bicycle. Apart from a short cycling trip in the earlier summer months, they'd never travelled in this style before. So what is it like bicycle touring as a couple? I caught up with Arev and Mathias while they were in Armenia …
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The Inner Game of Leadership with Jamie Waltz, Former Director of Community Services of Multnomah County
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In this episode of Empowered Leadership, host Alexandra Reese is joined by Jamie Waltz, Former Director of the Department of Community Services of Multnomah County, to discuss the inner game of leadership, and unconventional ways to redefine success for yourself and your team. Jamie is the former Director of the Department of Community Services of …
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Tommy Quick: Turning Setbacks into Comebacks - Cycling 9000km+ on the 4 Points Australia Ride
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In this episode of the Podcast I had the pleasure of interviewing Tommy Quick. In 2006, Tommy woke up in his sleep with what felt like a raging headache. Minutes later he would be unconscious. He'd suffered a stroke, but Tommy was just 12 years old. Fast forward to today, and Tommy is currently midway through a monumental ride called Four Points Au…
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Special Release Episode - Graham Coult: Breaking Free - A Bikepacking Adventure Along a WWII POW's Escape Route
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In this special release episode I interview Graham Coult prior to him undertaking a bike packing trip with a difference. On May 06, 2023, he and his friend Charles will be setting of from Austria on a 2000km+ bikepacking route across Europe. The route they are taking follows the original one traced out on the map which Graham's grandfather used to …
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The Power of Curiosity and Choice in Leadership with Brian August, CFO of Oregon Humane Society Part 2
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In this episode of Empowered Leadership, host Alexandra Reese is joined by Brian August, Chief Financial Officer of Oregon Humane Society, an organization founded in 1868 dedicated to helping animals and people. Together, they delve into how leaders, teams, and organizations can better manage risk and thrive amidst uncertainty and change. Brian has…
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The Power of Curiosity and Choice in Leadership with Brian August, CFO of Oregon Humane Society Part 1
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In this episode of Empowered Leadership, host Alexandra Reese is joined by Brian August, Chief Financial Officer of Oregon Humane Society, an organization founded in 1868 dedicated to helping animals and people. Together, they delve into how leaders, teams, and organizations can better manage risk and thrive amidst uncertainty and change. Brian has…
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Coaches Corner: Overcoming Fear and Embracing Change with Petra Zink and Dr Maike Neuhaus (Episode 213)
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In this episode, host Petra Zink, Leanne Hughes, and Dr Maike Neuhaus cover a range of topics related to staying current with emerging technologies, overcoming fear and uncertainty, and building a unique personal brand. This is a warm-up episode because First Time Facilitator, a limited series edition is returning in late May, in the lead-up to Lea…
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Claire Wyatt: Two Wheels and the World.
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In this episode I had the pleasure of chatting to Claire Wyatt, an intrepid adventurer who loves exploring on two wheels. Claire has cycle toured extensively and enjoys taking the road less travelled as a way to explore and learn about new countries and cultures. At the age of 26 she has an adventure CV that would rival most. First setting off cycl…
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Creating Safety, Trust, and Belonging in the Workplace with Mike Reese, Retired Sheriff of Multnomah County
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In this first-ever episode of Empowered Leadership, host Alexandra Reese is joined by Mike Reese, Retired Sheriff of Multnomah County, to discuss how leaders can inspire a shared vision and lead a thriving organization during times of crisis. Mike recently retired from a 33-year career in law enforcement. Most recently, he was the Sheriff of Multno…
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How to be a Confident Leader with Tracy Hooper, Founder of The Confidence Project
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In this episode of Empowered Leadership, host Alexandra Reese is joined by Tracy Hooper, Founder of The Confidence Project, to discuss why a good leader needs to be able to read a room, as well as being able to create a sense of belonging amongst others. Tracy is the Founder of The Confidence Project, an organization that works with leaders to prac…
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Welcome to Empowered Leadership with Alexandra Reese. Join me as I meet icons in the world of thought leadership, who understand the importance of shaping your impact to take things to the next level for you and your organization with confidence, ease, and joy. We will follow high-performance journeys with in-depth experiences on how to accomplish …
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Jason Allen: 8500km of Pure Adventure on a Solo Bicycle Tour Across the U.S.A
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In this episode of the Seek Travel Ride podcast, I had the pleasure of interviewing Jason Allen. In 2019, at the age of 20, Jason packed his bicycle with touring equipment and set off from his home in Wisconsin with a mission to see the beautiful natural landscapes on offer in the U.S.A. Over the course of the next 7 months he would cross 10 states…
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Paul de Tilly: Beyond Borders on the Silk Road - A Solo Gravel Bike Adventure From Paris to China
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In this Episode of the Seek Travel Ride Podcast, I had the pleasure of interviewing Paul de Tilly about his recent adventure cycling from Paris to the Chinese Border. Paul set off from Paris in January 2022, on a mission to cycle all the way to China. An expedition this big is normally one reserved for what we would classify as 'experienced bicycle…
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Michelle Brideau: Active Journeys - From London Commutes to Bicycle Touring Across Canada and Beyond
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In this episode of the Seek Travel Ride podcast I had the pleasure of interviewing Michelle Brideau. Michelle started including cycle commuting into her daily routine, as a way of harnessing the health benefits of active travel. This soon sparked a passion for cycling which wouldn't just see her commuting from home to work, but also setting off on …
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Robert Reynolds: The Art of Bicycle Touring
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In this episode of the Seek Travel Ride podcast I had the pleasure of interviewing Robert Reynolds. For over 40 years Robert made his living as a painter. Re-creating scenes and landscapes wasn't only a profession, but it was something at the very centre of his identity. So you can only imagine the sense of turmoil and disruption which ensued when …
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Stevie Gaebe: Endurance Athlete and Ultra Cyclist. Solo Endurance During the Normandicat 900
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In this episode of the Seek Travel Ride podcast I interview Stevie Gaebe an endurance athlete and Ultra-distance Cyclist. I first met Stevie during the 2022 Normandicat 900 ultra-cycling event in Northern France. We had both lined up at the start-line, nervous at what would unfold over the course of the next three days. Surrounded by men we were al…
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How to Chair A 2-Day Conference with Leanne Hughes
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Hey there! I wanted to take this solo episode to share some insights from my recent experiences. Last week, I had the opportunity to chair a two-day conference in Malaysia where I was brought in to run a session on corporate strategy. But then I got invited to be the chairperson for the entire two days. So I wanted to share some of the insights I l…
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Simon Willis: An Inspiring Journey of Adventure. From Hiking the Pacific Crest Trail to Bikepacking the Torino Nice Rally
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In this episode of the Seek Travel Ride podcast I interview Simon Willis. It's fair to say Simon has led a life full of adventure, exploring the great outdoors in a myriad of ways. As Simon mentions, it wasn't so much about seeking out these adventures, instead they always had a way of finding him. Together we explore the adventures he has undertak…
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Nikki Ray: Cycling to Explore, Endure and Empower.
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In this episode of the Seek Travel Ride podcast I chat with adventurer and ultra-endurance athlete, Nikki Ray. It's fair to say the humble bicycle has shaped Nikki's life in a multitude of ways. From teaching adult refugees how to ride a bike for the first time, to crossing countries on a 10 000km solo cycle tour through West Africa, through to com…
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Mark Gresser: Perth to Paris - Bicycle Touring Over 29,000km on a Mission to See the World
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In this episode of the Seek Travel Ride podcast I interview Mark Gresser, an Australian with a spirit of adventure. In April 2015 Mark set off from his driveway in Perth, Western Australia on a mission to see the world. He would spend the next 2.5 years travelling by bicycle seeking new experiences, with a curious enthusiasm to learn about the diff…
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Kimberly Evering: Empire State Ride - Cycling For a Purpose
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Have you ever considered joining a cycling charity ride? Wondered what it would be like to cycle big distances day in day out for a week? In this episode I chat with Kimberly Evering to discuss her doing exactly that. Kimberly is no stranger to challenges. In fact she has built up a reputation of taking on new and exciting challenges which would re…
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Lizzie Jenkins: Film Director, Adventurer, Endurance Athlete, Ultra-cyclist. Crossing Continents on the Transcontinental Race (TCR)
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There are many ways to describe Lizzie Jenkins, she is an accomplished film director, adventurer and endurance athlete. Recently she discovered the world of long distance cycling and entered into the ultra-cycling race scene. This led to her signing up for the ultimate event in the race calendar - the Transcontinental Race - TCR. This event would s…
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Michiel Desmet & Chiara Maffina: Alaska to Mexico - World record longest handbike ride
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In 2022 Michiel Desmet and Chiara Maffina set off from Anchorage in Alaska on a long distance cycle to set the Guinness World Record for the longest ever handbike ride. This would be the first time either of them would undertake a long cycle tour so there were a lot of unknowns on the trip. In 2013 Michiel was involved in an accident in Thailand an…
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Dr fLorence Cotel: One Dream Down - Bicycle Touring With a Positive Mindset
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Dr fLorence Cotel is a Neuroscientist, Inspirational Speaker and Endurance Athlete, who also happens to have a passion for endurance events. Since teaching herself how to ride a bike as an adult while living in Copenhagen, she has undertaken some amazing adventures. These include taking a 7 month bicycle tour from Quito, Ecuador all the way to Ushu…
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Madeline Hoffmann: Bicycle Touring From Germany to Turkey - A Journey of Self Discovery.
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Seven years ago Madeline Hoffmann first learnt the identity of her biological father. Growing up in Germany in a single parent household this was something which she wondered about all her life. Now, living in Australia she got the news that not only did her father want to make contact, but that he was also Turkish. It took a few years before Madel…
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2023 Update: Book announcement + workshop Wing-mates!
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Here's a quick life and work update and announcement! I'd love to hear from you and feature you/get your feedback on a book I'm working on about workshop design. Be a workshop wing-mate! Workshops are all about co-creation. So, it makes sense when writing a book about workshops, that there should be an element of co-creation, too. I’d love you to b…
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