Lisa Leong

Melbourne

Presenter at ABC Melbourne

Presenter at Victorian Sundays

Presenter at This Working Life

ABC Broadcaster, Sundays on ABC Radio Melb | ABC RN Host "This Working Life" | Co-Author This Working Life

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Articles

Is productivity a scam? How to avoid burnout at work - ABC listen

5 days ago | abc.net.au | Siobhan Marin |Jessie Kay |Lisa Leong

Do you ever feel a sinking sensation that you’re not being "productive” enough? It doesn’t just hit at work either, it can tarnish weekends with a weird sense of guilt. Hyper-productivity isn't the answer, that leads to burnout. So, how do we find a happy medium? Guest: Lisa Leong, host of This Working Life. ------ If you’re keen to opt out of the cult of productivity, check out Lisa’s last time on Quick Smart. You might also like our episode on how to make big life decisions.
Stuck at a career crossroad? Here's how to move forward - ABC listen

1 week ago | abc.net.au | Lisa Leong |Michele Weekes

Career regret is a common phenomenon, with more than half of people recently surveyed expressing dissatisfaction with their career choice. Why do so many people have career regret, and what practical advice can help those who are at a career crossroads? Annie Louey, celebrant, comedian and writer who has experienced and interviewed others about career breaks
The invention of the flushing toilet

2 weeks ago | abc.net.au | Lisa Leong

You might have learnt about kings, wars and revolutions in history at school, but what about the dark crevices of history that your teachers might not have shone a light on? Enter Riley Knight, presenter of the Half Arsed History podcast. Riley joins Lisa Leong to explain the history of the flushing toilet and the role Australia has played in its evolution.
Interest rates and shares with Remo

2 weeks ago | abc.net.au | Lisa Leong

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Surprise pantry plot twists and secret ingredients

2 weeks ago | abc.net.au | Lisa Leong

Miso in cookies? Anchovy in sauces? Vegemite in stews? Beetroot in chocolate cake? Star anise in bolognese sauce? The Free-Ranging Foodie Mandy Kennedy joins Lisa Leong as they explore the strange and unusual ingredients that level-up cooking and create pantry plot twists.
Falling in love with poetry

3 weeks ago | abc.net.au | Lisa Leong

Confidence and creativity can be damaged quickly and easily. Many of us are too busy to take the path less travelled. How can we re-find that thing that we should have explored? Lisa Leong is joined by two award winning poets who also had to find their voice later in life's journey. Stephanie Powell's most recent collection is called Invisible Wasp and Amy Crutchfield's poetry collection is called The Cyprian.
How do I find a financial planner?

3 weeks ago | abc.net.au | Lisa Leong

Maybe you have had a big life change: starting a family, approaching retirement, receiving an inheritance or inheritance planning with your extended family. If you're considering getting a financial adviser, what do you need to know? There's a surefire process to find the right financial adviser for you, and Marco Mellado from Sanlam Private Wealth joins Lisa Leong to share the roadmap.
The ultimate movie songs reviewed

3 weeks ago | abc.net.au | Lisa Leong

Hot movies always have hit songs, don't they? Not quite. No matter how iconic a movie and pop star is (we're looking at you, Celine Dion and 'My Heart Will Go On'), one success doesn't equal both. So which were some of the best music and movie matches in history? Sundays music expert Samara Marzola joins Lisa Leong to celebrate the brilliant, the cheesy, and the heart-wrenching songs that took movies to another level.
Everything you need to know about auctions

4 weeks ago | abc.net.au | Lisa Leong

Bidding for a house at auction is a rare event, and certainly not something the average person does every day. How do you nail an auction? Should you have someone bid for you? Do you know all of the terminology and rules? Property Advocate Emily Wallace joins Lisa Leong for this episode of On the Money to share all the auction secrets you need to know, from reserves to vendor bids and beyond.
In conversation with Richard Fidler

4 weeks ago | abc.net.au | Lisa Leong

Richard Fidler is a man of many talents, from his early days as a Doug Anthony All Star to broadcasting one of Australia's most listened-to podcasts and shows, and a celebrated author. Richard, and his co-host Sarah Kanowski, are now celebrating 20 years of their acclaimed show, Conversations. Richard joined Lisa Leong to discuss the joys of conversation, writing, writers festivals, and how he's spending 2025.