Archive - Work Fame

Rewriting the conference rulebook for 2026

The decisions, budget, experiments, mistakes and behind-the-scenes of Leanne Hughes' Con Con, plus what I'm changing for 2027

Jun 25 • Leanne Hughes

The six truths of consulting I shared at Con Con

(290-odd days in the making)

Jun 18 • Leanne Hughes

Announcing my next book: Work Fame

See the cover. Claim your star. Join the 1001 mission.

Jun 11 • Leanne Hughes

The $26.78 decision

And why I still haven't hired a virtual assistant

Jun 4 • Leanne Hughes

May 2026

5.15pm notes from a bar, a mountain, and a team offsite

Plus: Why peer pressure needs a rebrand

May 28 • Leanne Hughes

Ignore the "sensible" path

How to turn a fake idea into a real business outcome.

May 21 • Leanne Hughes

Career advice I’d give my 25-year-old self

I spent two days with graduate engineers this week and had a confronting realisation…

May 14

Things I Mentally Bookmarked This Week

AI referrals, a $30K pay rise in the middle of nowhere, and questionable wedding songs

May 7 • Leanne Hughes

April 2026

Your Go-To Line

Jimmy Carr has one. So should you.

Apr 30 • Leanne Hughes

How a Friday Afternoon Email Turned Into My Dream Gig

The boring, unmagical truth behind getting opportunities you love.

Apr 23 • Leanne Hughes

Why I intentionally ruin my own week

Apr 16 • Leanne Hughes

Career Limiting Moments

Plus: an invite to join me for seven years of lessons, live

Apr 9

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