Leanne Hughes

Leanne Hughes

QLD, AUSTRALIA

Through Rooftop Leadership, Leanne Hughes helps leaders see what others miss and create movements that matter. Get above the noise, spot hidden opportunities, and take your business to new heights.

Through Rooftop Leadership, Leanne Hughes helps organizations see what others miss and create movements that matter. 


Her unique ability to turn everyday interactions into momentum-building moments has made her one of the most sought-after speakers on leadership engagement and group dynamics. 


Drawing from her background in psychology, marketing, and facilitation, Leanne transformed how over 10,000 leaders approach engagement and decision-making. 


Audiences leave Leanne's sessions with both the vision to see differently and the tools to lead differently. 


Through her signature keynotes including Rooftop Leadership, and Beyond Buy-In, she reveals why some leaders naturally create movements while others just create meetings. 


Her frameworks help organizations:

  • Turn tactical noise into strategic advantage
  • Create engagement that spreads naturally
  • Build momentum without resistance
  • Spot opportunities others miss
  • Lead with clarity in uncertainty


Whether working with global corporations like BHP and CARE, or transforming teams across Asia Pacific, Leanne combines dynamic energy with practical application. 


Her unique approach challenges conventional wisdom while providing immediate tools for implementation. 


Leaders consistently praise her ability to:

  • Make complex patterns simple
  • Turn insights into action
  • Create natural momentum
  • Build lasting movements


In a world drowning in meetings but starving for momentum, Leanne's work offers a fresh perspective on leadership and change. 


She is the author of The 2-Hour Workshop Blueprint: Design Fast. Deliver Strong. Without Stress. Her podcast, First Time Facilitator, ranks in the top 2% globally, downloaded in over 100 countries. In 2022, Leanne was inducted into the Million Dollar Consulting® Hall of Fame, recognized by her peers as being among the world leaders in consulting. She was also named Learning Professional of the Year at the Asia Pacific Learning Impact Awards.


When not helping organizations take their business up a level, Leanne can be found exploring rooftop bars around the world, collecting patterns and perspectives that inform her work. 

Through Rooftop Leadership, Leanne Hughes helps organizations see what others miss and create movements that matter. 


Her unique ability to turn everyday interactions into momentum-building moments has made her one of the most sought-after speakers on leadership engagement and group dynamics. 


Drawing from her background in psychology, marketing, and facilitation, Leanne transformed how over 10,000 leaders approach engagement and decision-making. 


Audiences leave Leanne's sessions with both the vision to see differently and the tools to lead differently. 


Through her signature keynotes including Rooftop Leadership, and Beyond Buy-In, she reveals why some leaders naturally create movements while others just create meetings. 


Her frameworks help organizations:

  • Turn tactical noise into strategic advantage
  • Create engagement that spreads naturally
  • Build momentum without resistance
  • Spot opportunities others miss
  • Lead with clarity in uncertainty


Whether working with global corporations like BHP and CARE, or transforming teams across Asia Pacific, Leanne combines dynamic energy with practical application. 


Her unique approach challenges conventional wisdom while providing immediate tools for implementation. 


Leaders consistently praise her ability to:

  • Make complex patterns simple
  • Turn insights into action
  • Create natural momentum
  • Build lasting movements


In a world drowning in meetings but starving for momentum, Leanne's work offers a fresh perspective on leadership and change. 


She is the author of The 2-Hour Workshop Blueprint: Design Fast. Deliver Strong. Without Stress. Her podcast, First Time Facilitator, ranks in the top 2% globally, downloaded in over 100 countries. In 2022, Leanne was inducted into the Million Dollar Consulting® Hall of Fame, recognized by her peers as being among the world leaders in consulting. She was also named Learning Professional of the Year at the Asia Pacific Learning Impact Awards.


When not helping organizations take their business up a level, Leanne can be found exploring rooftop bars around the world, collecting patterns and perspectives that inform her work. 

The 2-Hour Workshop Blueprint: Design Fast. Deliver Strong. Without Stress.

Format: 120 minute workshop (with optional follow-up session)


This program is perfect for:

  • Leaders looking to improve their meeting and workshop design skills
  • Professionals who want to create more engaging and interactive sessions
  • First-time workshop facilitators who need practical tools and guidance


The audience will leave with:

  • Practical tools...
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Influence through engagement: Leading like every day is a workshop

Format: 45-60 minute keynote


This program is perfect for:

  • Leaders seeking higher team engagement
  • Managers struggling with hybrid teams
  • Organizations wanting more interactive cultures
  • Professionals looking to modernize their leadership approach


The audience will leave with:

  • Understanding of why traditional leadership methods are becoming...
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