Preston Smiles: The Abundance Secret EVERY Leader Needs!

Get the Growth Weekly Newsletter sent straight to your inbox and join 1000’s of other high-performers on the road to self-mastery  - https://www.jjlaughlin.com/newsletter In this episode of Lead On Purpose, I sit down with Preston Smiles—abundance coach, best-selling author, and global speaker—who’s redefining what it means to be rich in spirit, not just in status. From surviving gang violence as a teen to coaching high-level CEOs, Preston’s story is a masterclass in personal transformation. We talk nervous system healing, the myth of the “outside-in” game, and how to unlock joy—even in the middle of a boardroom. What You’ll Learn in This Episode:Why abundance isn’t about money—it’s a nervous system state.How childhood patterns shape adult behaviour (and how to rewire them).The power of somatic healing for leaders and high performers.What joy alarms are—and how they can transform your baseline mood.The difference between playing the outside-in game vs. the inside-out game.Why suppressing your “wild self” is costing you clarity, connection, and power. Why You Should Listen: If you’ve ever felt stuck, burnt out, or like something’s missing despite external success—this conversation will hit you like a lightning bolt. This episode was proudly sponsored by NZ Mortgages. You can contact them here - https://www.nzmortgages.co.nz Learn more about Preston here - https://prestonsmiles.comGrab a copy of Preston’s book here - https://book.prestonsmiles.comConnect with Preston on Instagram here - https://www.instagram.com/prestonsmiles/Have a look at Preston’s programmes here -https://prestonsmiles.com/programs/ ----- Website: https://www.jjlaughlin.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6GETJbxpgulYcYc6QAKLHA Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JamesLaughlinOfficial Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jameslaughlinofficial/ Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/nz/podcast/life-on-purpose-with-james-laughlin/id1547874035 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3WBElxcvhCHtJWBac3nOlF?si=hotcGzHVRACeAx4GvybVOQ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jameslaughlincoaching/ James Laughlin is a High Performance Leadership Coach, Former 7-Time World Champion, Host of the Lead On Purpose Podcast and an Executive Coach to high performers and leaders. James is based in Christchurch, New Zealand. Send me a personal text message Support the show