This morning, I was faced with a choice: participate in a 7AM webinar or attend a local Chamber of Commerce coffee event. Here’s what you’ll hear in this episode:The 7AM Dilemma: Why I opted to ditch the webinar for a local coffee event and how it turned into a surprisingly valuable decision.Local Connections Matter: Meeting a diverse group of professionals—from a physio scaling their practice to a website designer helping restaurants get online orders—and what I learned from each conversation.Milton Dick MP: A candid conversation with Australia’s Speaker for the House of Representatives about leadership, respecting differences, and how he navigates heated debates in Parliament.Language & Respect in Politics: How language shapes debates in Parliament and why it’s critical to attack ideas, not people.Behind the Scenes of Question Time: A peek into the world of Australian politics and how virtual tools have transformed parliamentary meetings post-COVID.Sign up for free for my best articles every week: Work Fame.Show notes for every episode at https://podcast.leannehughes.comP.S. Ready to take things up a level? Here are some ways I can help:Watch My 2025 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 LinkedInLeanne Hughes on InstagramVisit my website: leannehughes.comEmail me: [email protected] you like to deliver your own private podcast feed to your audience? Sign up for a free trial today at Hello Audio.

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