🌴276. Captains Take the Kick

It was a massive weekend of sport in Brisbane – and I couldn’t let it slip by without sharing a few reflections (even if you’re not a footy fan, there are still lessons in here about timing, trust, and big-moment leadership).In this episode, I recap:🎟️ Why I almost flew to Melbourne for the AFL Grand Final (and why I didn’t)🦁 The Brisbane Lions’ gutsy win over Geelong – and the game-changing moment when coach Chris Fagan finally unleashed two-time Brownlow medalist Lachie Neale🎤 Snoop Dogg’s half-time show – choreographed by the brilliant Fatima Robinson (the creative force behind the 2022 Super Bowl show with Dre, Eminem, and Mary J. Blige)🥁 The blend of US icons and Aussie talent like Baker Boy, Tash Sultana, Jessica Mauboy, and that incredible brass band🏉 Sunday’s NRL thriller: Broncos v Panthers at Suncorp Stadium – and the defining moment when Adam Reynolds, battling injury, took the captain’s responsibility for the pressure kick that sealed Brisbane’s place in the Grand Final🔥 The buzz, the energy, the leadership lessons hidden inside sport: timing, trust, stepping up in clutch momentsWhether you’re a sports nut or not, I reckon you’ll take something away from these highlights.Links + MentionsFatima Robinson – choreographerCalifornia Love documentary (about the 2022 Super Bowl halftime show)Brisbane Lions AFLBrisbane Broncos NRLSign 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.