The Hilton Osaka Principle

How to figure out where you’re actually heading.

Nov 5 • Leanne Hughes

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October 2026

Not a book launch

Red carpets, Lady Gaga, and how to give away your best ideas without giving away your business.

Oct 22 • Leanne Hughes

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538 pre-orders, a coin laundry and zero launch-day emails

What worked, what I’d do differently, and what’s next?

Oct 8 • Leanne Hughes

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13:13

September 2026

The final countdown

6 days remaining on a 101-day book BHAG (+ a good reminder to set wild goals)

Sep 24 • Leanne Hughes

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Inside the making of a keynote

Behind the scenes working with Australia’s keynote speaker of the year

Sep 10 • Leanne Hughes

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Texts from Last Week

My phone did most of the talking last week.

Sep 3 • Leanne Hughes

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August 2026

Vibe Check?

A 30-Second Meeting Trick

Aug 27 • Leanne Hughes

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A ‘Speech Week’ Dispatch

3 cities, 3 industries, 3 different topics. Here’s what went down.

Aug 21 • Leanne Hughes

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How I Scored My Book Deal (Without a Book Proposal)

Hi there, how’s your week been?

Aug 13 • Leanne Hughes

10

13:47

What Won't Change

This week: audiobook reflections, corporate values, long-term thinking, plus what I'm reading and listening to.

Aug 6 • Leanne Hughes

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July 2026

The $7000 movie ticket

The Bangkok ritual behind a 168K-strong community

Jul 23 • Leanne Hughes

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The city of 'yes'

Field notes from my first work gig in Bangkok

Jul 16 • Leanne Hughes

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